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15 Private Temple Tours in India to Book

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The 15 best private temple tours in India you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and what you have to wear to get in. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples - Following the sacred circuit around Banganga Tank
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Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples

1.Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $36Our pick

Spend about two hours walking around Banganga Tank and the Walkeshwar Temple Complex with a private guide such as Vasant, Ajay, Sudhakar, Sonali, or Jimmy. Expect stories of mythology, faith, architecture, science, and the community surrounding one of Mumbai’s oldest sacred sites.

“Khaki on Banganga walk was amazing experience. insightful story telling by tour guide Vasant Sanzgiri made it even more enriching, didn’t even realised when we completed almost 2.5hrs walking tour”

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Old Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Private 6-Hour Tour - Jama Masjid: Delhi’s grand opening scene
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Old Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Private 6-Hour Tour

2.Old Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Private 6-Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 204 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Spend six hours crossing Delhi’s faiths and neighborhoods with a private guide and air-conditioned car. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Akshardham, Bangla Sahib, and Lotus Temple, with airport pickup available. Guides such as Azhar, Kaushal, and Lareb have earned praise for clear explanations and flexible service.

“Mohammad Kadir was fantastic! It was a great first day in India.”

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Private Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites 6 Hours Tour - A Sikh shrine beside Chandni Chowk
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Private Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites 6 Hours Tour

3.Private Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites 6 Hours Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $41

Spend six hours exploring Delhi’s many faiths with a private guide such as Kevin, Junaid, Arham, or Kaushal. Ride a tuk-tuk through Old Delhi, visit Jama Masjid, Sikh gurdwaras, Akshardham, and the Lotus Temple, and travel between sites in a private air-conditioned car.

“Kaushal Pandey was my guide today and it was my first time in India and as a solo female traveller felt very safe during the tour. And i really enjoyed the Sikh temple and tuk tuk ride. My guide was very knowledgeable and explained to me all Read more”

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Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder - Reading Arjuna’s Penance
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Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

4.Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $89

Travel from Chennai to Mahabalipuram by private car with a guide, visiting the Five Rathas, Shore Temple, ancient cave shrines, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna’s Butter Ball, and the lighthouse. Rajesh and guide John are among the guides named by past customers. Lunch, admission, and hotel pickup are included.

“Fascinating and well worth the visit. The carvings are over 1400 years old, we had an excellent driver but the guide had poor English”

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Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur: Private Day Trip from Udaipur - A guide adds context to Mewar’s hill fortress
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Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur: Private Day Trip from Udaipur

5.Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur: Private Day Trip from Udaipur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $68

Travel from Udaipur by private air-conditioned car to Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temple. You get a chauffeur, live guide, water, umbrella, parking, fuel, tolls, and monument entry at Kumbhalgarh. Guide Nitin and drivers Ayan and Jitendra are among the named staff linked with the experience.

“Our day to Kumbhalgargh Fort and Ranakpur Temple was fulfilling and run very smoothly and on schedule by the company. Communication was very strong through WhatsApp with the tour company. Our driver for the day Mr. Ayan KhRead more”

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Private 2 Days Tour: Ajanta Ellora Caves and Aurangabad City - Day one at Ajanta’s Buddhist caves
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Private 2 Days Tour: Ajanta Ellora Caves and Aurangabad City

6.Private 2 Days Tour: Ajanta Ellora Caves and Aurangabad City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews

You get two days of private, air-conditioned transport from Aurangabad to Ajanta, Ellora, Daulatabad Fort, and Bibi-Ka-Maqbara. Guide hire is optional, meals and entrance fees cost extra, and drivers such as Habeeb and Shabaz can help adjust the schedule.

“Exploring both Ellora and Ajanta were great, however the in the March Inidian heat was a struggle - both worth it! Habeeb our driver wasn't too sure what the tour involved on the 2nd day and we had to tell him where we were meant to be going, which was a little unsettling.”

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2 days Private tour of Hampi world heritage site from Bangalore by car - Ugra Narasimha and the first afternoon among Hampi’s monuments
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2 days Private tour of Hampi world heritage site from Bangalore by car

7.2 days Private tour of Hampi world heritage site from Bangalore by car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $330

You’ll leave Bangalore early in a private car for Hampi, covering about 350 km with a professional guide. Visit Ugra Narasimha, Virupaksha Temple, the Vijaya Vittala stone chariot, Royal Enclosures, and Anegundi caves. One hotel night, breakfast, admissions, and pickup are included.

“This is an excellent tour. Hampi is a wonderfully historical site. It would be easy to spend several days there. This tour provides a great introduction and covers all of the most important sites. My driver Mohan conveyed me safely and comfoRead more”

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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai - Kailasanatha Temple and the Pallava stone tradition
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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

8.Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $110

Travel privately from Chennai to Kanchipuram for two 7th-century Pallava temples and a close look at silk sari weaving. You’ll meet a weaver, see traditional looms at work, and have lunch included. A motorcycle option may be available, with an international driving license required.

“Lovely experience visiting Kanchi on a Royal Enfield bike. Vijay did a great job of leading the ride, ensuring smooth exit from the maddening Chennai traffic and getting us a peek into rich culture. Loved the traditional meal sappatu at the farRead more”

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Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur Via Jain Temple & Kumbhalgarh Fort - Kumbhalgarh Fort and its hilltop views
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Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur Via Jain Temple & Kumbhalgarh Fort

9.Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur Via Jain Temple & Kumbhalgarh Fort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $45

Travel privately from Udaipur to Jodhpur in 8 to 10 hours, stopping at UNESCO-listed Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur’s 15th-century Jain Temple. Drivers such as Rajendra, Virendra, and Jabbar have helped make the long road day friendly and flexible. Pickup and drop-off are included, with tuk-tuk transfers possible on narrow streets.

“Our driver Virendra was amazing! He was extremely kind, a great driver, bought us local snacks, gave us specific tips (also for sightseeing) and taught us some things about Indian culture and politics. His English was great so it was easy to Read more”

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Private Tour of Step well, Modhera Sun Temple & Patola saree weaving by car - Rani ki Vav and the art beneath the ground
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Private Tour of Step well, Modhera Sun Temple & Patola saree weaving by car

10.Private Tour of Step well, Modhera Sun Temple & Patola saree weaving by car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $150

Spend about 10 hours touring Gujarat’s finest cultural sights by private car. Visit Rani ki Vav, Modhera Sun Temple, and Patan’s Patola weavers, with lunch and a guide included. Guides such as Anand, Sanket, and Bhupendra Oza have been praised for personal service and clear storytelling.

“Sanket was absolutely fantastic! I had such a wonderful experience. I felt very comfortable and cared for, amazing food, amazing information, and such beautiful architecture and history. Sanket personalized the information to my interests, anRead more”

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Ayodhya Private Tour & VIP Darshan -Special support for Seniors - Ram Janmabhoomi deserves the longest pause
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Ayodhya Private Tour & VIP Darshan -Special support for Seniors

11.Ayodhya Private Tour & VIP Darshan -Special support for Seniors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $72

You spend 7 to 9 hours touring Ayodhya’s major sacred sites in a private vehicle, with pickup, flexible pacing, and special support for seniors. Aman coordinates the trip, and guides such as Prakh can lead the visits. The route includes Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhavan, and Saryu Ghat.

“Extremely poor guide. He was on his phone 90% time. He did take us to the places listed & gave a brief overview, but lacked the enthusiasm / expertise of a professional guide. I often had to ask him to come off the phone & tell us what wRead more”

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From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour - The 75-kilometer ride to Kanchipuram
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From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour

12.Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · 12 hours · from $104

Travel from Chennai to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram in a private car with an English-speaking guide. See Shiva and Vishnu temples, silk weaving, the Shore Temple, Five Rathas, and Arjuna’s Penance. Guides such as Nandhakumar, Shiva, and Rebecca add useful context to the long but rewarding day.

“This was one of my first and best tours I’ve had in Tamil Nadu. Mr NandhaKumar was not only an expert in the history and culture but he skilfully navigated through Tamil customs. I witnessed some tourists without a guide and they were having a hard time with locals and they did not learn anything from the ancient carvings. I felt like a protected nephew with him. Mr Venkatesan was a skilled driver who effortlessly dodged traffic and I felt completely safe in his hands. My belongings were protected in the vehicle and it had aircon and drinks. Would highly recommend to family and well worth the money.”

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From Aurangabad: 2-Day Ajanta and Ellora Caves Private Tour - Ajanta’s paintings and Buddhist story
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From Aurangabad: 2-Day Ajanta and Ellora Caves Private Tour

13.2-Day Ajanta and Ellora Caves Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 2 days · from $44

You’ll visit Ajanta and Ellora on separate days in a private air-conditioned car from Aurangabad. Choose a guide or driver-only option, with guides such as Deepak, Ashok, and Gani available in several languages. Expect long sightseeing days, cave art, carved temples, and a stop at Bibi Ka Maqbara.

“I really enjoyed my time seeing the ajanta and ellora caves, my driver Tausif spoke great English and was very helpful and polite, thank you for getting me to the sights and back safely and on time as it was busy being the holiday period ,”

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Mahabalipuram: Private Guided tour from Chennai with lunch - Pancha Rathas: five stone chariots with different designs
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Mahabalipuram: Private Guided tour from Chennai with lunch

14.Mahabalipuram: Private Guided tour from Chennai with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 7 hours · from $120

Travel from Chennai in a private car with an English-speaking guide to Mahabalipuram’s 8th-century monuments. See Pancha Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna’s Butterball, cave temples, Shore Temple, and possibly ISKCON, with entrance fees and South Indian lunch included.

“An excellent guided tour to Mahabalipuram. Ganesh was a superb guide and there was a fully a/c car with excellent driver. A local guide at the monuments also gave really fascinating insight into the history. The South Indian lunch at a vegetarian restaurant was so delicious. I would highly recommend!”

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Skip-the-Line: All-Inclusive 2-Day Ajanta and Ellora Private Tour - Day two: Ellora’s huge Kailashnath Temple
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Skip-the-Line: All-Inclusive 2-Day Ajanta and Ellora Private Tour

15.Skip-the-Line: All-Inclusive 2-Day Ajanta and Ellora Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $160

Visit Ajanta on day one and Ellora plus Bibi Ka Maqbara on day two in a private air-conditioned car. Your English or multilingual guide explains the art and faith behind the sites, while entry fees, cave shuttles, torches, tolls, parking, and water are included.

“What a fantastic experience. The marvel of workmanship from more than a thousand years ago is astounding. Mr Inder Sethi was a wonderful guide with a vast expanse of knowledge and a wonderful personality. He and gave us as much time as we wanted and our trip was greatly enhanced because of his company.”

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