The Best Religious Organized Tours in South Asia

Guided Group Tours, Vacation Packages, or Planned Itineraries

South Asia

Get ready to embark on an unparalleled journey with one these exceptional religious tours in South Asia. We've invested our time and effort to scrutinize a wide selection of holiday packages and organized guided tours from top-rated companies, ensuring that we bring you the very best travel experiences. Our analysis covers crucial factors such as pricing, guest ratings, service excellence, sought-after destinations, and thrilling activities. Whether you're an intrepid wanderer or a novice traveler, these handpicked religious tours will provide an unforgettable adventure in South Asia.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 6 Days, $458.00

  • 7 Days, $678.00

  • 14 Days, $2450.00
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The Best Religious Tours through South Asia

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Organized by Swastik India Journeys 6 Days New Delhi to Varanasi 6 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for religious tours in South Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $76

This tour visits New Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Taj Mahal, and Varanasi.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Swastik India Journeys
Swastik India Journeys is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on India and Nepal. The small group sizes, often less than 14, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$458
on TourRadar

Organized by Travelaera 7 Days Start/End in New Delhi 5 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for religious tours in South Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $97

This tour visits New Delhi, Mathura, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, and Jaipur.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Religious Sites
  • Partially Guided

By Travelaera
Travelaera offers local cultural tours through India. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$678
on TourRadar

Organized by Holidays At 14 Days Start/End in New Delhi 12 Destinations
  • On Sale: 50% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for religious tours in South Asia.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 1 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $88

This tour visits New Delhi, Delhi, Shimla, Kufri, Manali, Rohtang La, Kullu, Manikaran, Dharamsala, Palampur, Dalhousie, Khajjiar, Chamba, and Pathankot.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Holidays At
Holidays At is a smaller international tour company with trips to 4 countries, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, and United Arab Emirates. Traveling with Holidays At provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 10 people. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$2,450 $1,225
on TourRadar

Organized by World Travel Experiences 13 Days Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin) 13 Destinations
  • On Sale: 60% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for religious tours in South Asia.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 1 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $99

This tour visits Chennai (Madras), Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Chidambaram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Munnar, Periyar National Park, Kumarakom, Alleppey, and Kochi (Cochin).

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By World Travel Experiences
Focusing on India and Nepal, World Travel Experiences is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$3,219 $1,288
on TourRadar

Organized by Raj Tour & Travel 6 Days Start/End in New Delhi 4 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 1 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 15
Price per Day: $118

This tour visits New Delhi, Mathura, Agra, and Jaipur.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided
  • Partially Guided

By Raj Tour & Travel
Raj Tour & Travel offers local cultural tours through India. Traveling with Raj Tour & Travel provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 14 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$710
on TourRadar

Organized by MTA Destination Management Company 10 Days New Delhi to Varanasi 9 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 5 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $121

This tour visits New Delhi, Jaipur, Abhaneri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Prayagraj, and Varanasi.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Museum
  • Family
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By MTA Destination Management Company
MTA Destination Management Company is a smaller tour company that offers trips to 7 countries, including India, Oman, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$1,211
on TourRadar

Organized by Adventure Himalayan Travels 10 Days Start/End in Kathmandu 7 Destinations
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 1 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $118

This tour visits Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Kurintar, Pokhara, Sarangkot, Lumbini, and Chitwan National Park.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Religious Sites
  • Partially Guided

By Adventure Himalayan Travels
Adventure Himalayan Travels offers local hiking tours through Nepal, Bhutan, and China. Customers of Adventure Himalayan Travels often have a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 11 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. Many of their tours explore the outdoors, giving you opportunities to hike, trek, or spot local wildlife.



$1,175
on TourRadar

Organized by Payless tours india 22 Days Start/End in New Delhi 14 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 5 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 15
Price per Day: $148

This tour visits New Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Bundi, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, and Varanasi.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Temples
  • Partially Guided

By Payless tours india
Payless tours india offers local cultural tours through India, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and others. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$3,257
on TourRadar

Organized by Real viaggi india 10 Days Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin) 10 Destinations
  • On Sale: 50% Off
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 1 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 15
Price per Day: $140

This tour visits Chennai (Madras), Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Thanjavur, Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, Munnar, Alleppey, and Kochi (Cochin).

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Real viaggi india
Real viaggi india offers local cultural tours through India, Nepal, Great Britain, Turkmenistan, and others. Traveling with Real viaggi india provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 10 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$2,800 $1,400
on TourRadar

Organized by Yolo India Tours 9 Days Start/End in New Delhi 10 Destinations
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 1 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $138

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Yolo India Tours
Yolo India Tours offers local cultural tours through India, Nepal, and Pakistan. The small group sizes, often less than 11, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$1,238
on TourRadar

Why does South Asia appeal to spiritual travelers?

South Asia's rich religious heritage and historical sites draw spiritual travelers and history enthusiasts alike. South Asia's blend of spirituality, culture, and history is deeply inspiring.

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How much do religious tours in South Asia cost?

The average daily price of Religious Tours in South Asia is $129 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Religious Tours in South Asia here.


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Which Tour Companies Offer Religious Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer religious tours in South Asia. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

World Travel Experiences

Focusing on India and Nepal, World Travel Experiences is a smaller tour company which provides a personalized level of service to customers. It's possible to modify some tours to better match your individual preferences. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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Swastik India Journeys

Swastik India Journeys is a smaller tour company that focuses on India and Nepal. The small group sizes, often less than 14, make for a very personal experience. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.

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Travelaera

Travelaera offers local cultural tours through India. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 3 days to 8 days. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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MTA Destination Management Company

MTA Destination Management Company is a smaller tour company that offers tours to 7 countries, including India, Oman, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. Certain tours offer the flexibility to be adapted to your unique needs. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.

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Religious Destinations in South Asia

Wondering where religious tours visit in South Asia? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in South Asia include New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, and Chennai (Madras).


Religious Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

If you're torn between arranging your own trip and booking a guided tour, take a moment to weigh the differences between the two approaches.

Pros
  • Guided religious tours provide expert explanations about the history and significance of sacred sites.
  • You gain deeper insight into the traditions and rituals of the religion being explored.
  • Tours often include access to places or ceremonies not available to the general public.
  • Guides ensure respectful behavior and cultural understanding at sensitive sites.
  • Logistics such as accommodations near pilgrimage sites are handled for you.
  • Group tours can provide a sense of shared spirituality and connection with others.
  • Transportation between multiple sites is planned and efficiently managed.
  • You have the opportunity to learn from scholars or local religious leaders.
  • Tours often include pre-arranged entry to busy or restricted holy places.
  • Traveling with a group offers companionship on a spiritual journey.
Cons
  • Group settings can feel impersonal during a deeply personal spiritual experience.
  • The focus of the tour might not align with your specific interests or beliefs.
  • Some sacred rituals or ceremonies may feel less authentic in a group setting.


Pros
  • You can design an itinerary tailored to your personal spiritual needs.
  • Independent trips allow for unhurried reflection and prayer at each site.
  • Traveling solo or with family makes the journey feel more intimate and personal.
  • You have the flexibility to visit off-the-beaten-path religious destinations.
Cons
  • Researching and understanding the significance of each site requires a lot of effort.
  • Navigating cultural and religious etiquette on your own can be challenging.
  • Language barriers may make communication with locals or religious leaders difficult.
  • Securing permits or access to restricted sites can be time-consuming.
  • Transportation between remote pilgrimage sites can be difficult to arrange.
  • Independent travel may lack the community feeling of a group experience.
  • Without guidance, you may miss important rituals or hidden historical details.


Which is cheaper?

Are guided religious tours more expensive than independent travel? It depends. Tours typically bundle accommodations, transportation, meals, tickets, guides, and activities into one price, while independent travel requires paying for these elements separately. To understand the cost difference, compare the total price of a tour with the estimated cost of handling all arrangements yourself. Personal preferences, like staying in budget accommodations or dining at upscale restaurants, could tip the balance either way. Always check what's covered in the tour to make an informed comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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