Quick answer
Itinerary Diary plans private, tailor-made tours of India for travellers from any country. You plan with us over WhatsApp, phone or email before you fly, receive an itemised quote in US dollars, pay by bank transfer, and travel with a private car and driver, English-speaking guides and 24x7 support. Every trip is private — there are no fixed group departures.
India rewards a well-planned trip more than almost anywhere: distances are long, seasons vary sharply from region to region, and the difference between a good and a great journey is usually in the details — which hotel, which road, what time you reach the monument. That is the work we do for you before you land.
How planning from abroad works
Five simple steps, all done remotely — nothing is booked until you confirm.
- Step 1
Tell us your idea
Send your dates, number of travellers and ideas on WhatsApp, by email or through the enquiry form — in your own time zone.
- Step 2
Get your plan & quote
A travel designer replies within one working day with a day-by-day plan and an itemised quote in US dollars. Free, no obligation — we adjust it until it fits.
- Step 3
Confirm by bank transfer
We confirm with a deposit and share a clear payment schedule.
- Step 4
Arrive in India
Airport transfers, hotels, your private car and driver, and guides are arranged as one plan. Domestic flights within India can be included.
- Step 5
Travel with support
A named trip manager and 24x7 support stay with you for the whole journey.
Where to go on a first trip
Most first-time visitors start in the north and add a second region if time allows.
6 daysGolden Triangle
The classic introduction — Delhi, the Taj Mahal at Agra, and Jaipur.
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12 daysGolden Triangle & Rajasthan
Adds Jodhpur and Udaipur, with palace stays.
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15 daysGolden Triangle, Rajasthan & Varanasi
Adds the ghats and evening aarti on the Ganges.
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17 daysNorth & South India
Delhi to Kochi, ending with Kerala’s hills, backwaters and coast.
View itineraryBefore you travel
Our honest, practical guides for a first visit to India.
Visa
Most foreign nationals need one; many can apply online for an e-Tourist Visa. Always check the official portal.
India tourist visa guideWhen to go
The right month depends on the region you want to see.
Best time to visit IndiaSafety
Practical, honest advice for a first visit.
Is India safe for tourists?What it costs
What moves the price of a private trip.
India trip cost explainedGetting around
Touring India with a private car and driver.
Car & driver guideWhat to pack
Clothes, documents and essentials for India.
India packing listWhy book with an India-based team
We are on the ground, registered and accountable — and every trip is planned for you alone.
Plain pricing. An itemised quote in US dollars for your exact trip, rather than a “from” price that changes later.
Travel agents and tour operators can work with us as their India DMC — see the travel trade page.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Start planning your India journey
Tell us your dates and ideas — a travel designer replies within one working day with an itinerary and an itemised quote in US dollars.