Winter group tours
Winter group tours by bus and tempo traveller
November to February is the season for the Rann of Kutch, Rajasthan, Goa, the Himachal hills and Kerala. A 17-seater with driver costs ₹6,800–8,400 for Kochi to Alappuzha (Alleppey) (55 km, 1 day) up to ₹60,200–74,000 for Ahmedabad to Goa (5 days), as of Oct 2026. Operators ask a 25% advance.
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November to February is when much of India suits a group trip: the White Rann of Kutch is dry, Rajasthan's desert cities are cool enough to walk all day, Goa's beaches are open after the monsoon, the Himachal hills get their first snow, and Kerala's backwaters are past the rains.
It is also peak season. Vehicles and hotels fill first around Christmas, New Year and the long weekends, so groups that post early get more quotes to compare. The tables show the measured road distance and an indicative fare for the winter trips groups take, from cities across India.
Choose by the drive. A long weekend suits a destination one day's drive away; Goa from Gujarat or Manali from Delhi needs four or five days with one vehicle and driver staying with the group. For snow, ask for a driver who has driven in it and keep a spare day.
This season: Winter 2026–27
- Christmas: Friday, 25 December 2026.
- New Year's Day: Friday, 1 January 2027.
- Republic Day: Tuesday, 26 January 2027.
- Rann Utsav 2026–27: 1 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027. Dates as announced by the organisers; confirm before booking.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare on each route, from the tables on this page.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Ahmedabad → Rann of Kutch
₹23,400–28,900
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 397 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Rann of Kutch and Gujarat
The White Rann is open in the Rann Utsav season; Gir's safaris and the Statue of Unity suit the cool months too.
Rajasthan
Lakes, forts and the desert, when the days are cool.
- Ahmedabad → Udaipur256 km one way · 2 days17-seater, round trip₹16,000–19,500Route details
- Ahmedabad → Jodhpur443 km one way · 3 days17-seater, round trip₹27,200–33,300Route details
- Gandhinagar → Jaisalmer651 km one way · 3 days17-seater, round trip₹38,700–47,700Route details
- Delhi → Jaipur285 km one way · 2 days17-seater, round trip₹17,600–21,500Route details
Goa
Beach season after the monsoon.
- Mumbai → Goa542 km one way · 3 days17-seater, round trip₹32,200–39,800Route details
- Pune → Goa450 km one way · 3 days17-seater, round trip₹27,200–33,400Route details
- Bengaluru → Goa601 km one way · 3 days17-seater, round trip₹35,500–43,800Route details
- Ahmedabad → Goa1000 km one way · 5 days17-seater, round trip₹60,200–74,000Route details
Snow and the hills
Shimla and Manali for the first snow; roads above them can close.
- Chandigarh → Shimla113 km one way · 1 day17-seater, round trip₹6,800–8,400Route details
- Delhi → Shimla386 km one way · 3 days17-seater, round trip₹23,600–28,900Route details
- Chandigarh → Kullu–Manali270 km one way · 3 days17-seater, round trip₹21,100–25,800Route details
- Delhi → Kullu–Manali540 km one way · 4 days17-seater, round trip₹33,000–40,500Route details
Kerala
Backwaters and tea hills after the rains.
- Kochi → Alappuzha (Alleppey)55 km one way · 1 day17-seater, round trip₹6,800–8,400Route details
- Kochi → Munnar125 km one way · 2 days17-seater, round trip₹14,000–17,100Route details
- Bengaluru → Munnar430 km one way · 4 days17-seater, round trip₹28,200–34,500Route details
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
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Auli (skiing, Joshimath)
On the Badrinath road in Uttarakhand. No measured route page yet.
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What the trip looks like
The white salt desertPhoto: Krunal Lakhatariya / Unsplash 
A camel cart on the salt flatPhoto: Faisal Khatri / Unsplash 
Snow slopes below the peaksPhoto: siddharth kushwaha / Unsplash 
A houseboat on the backwatersPhoto: Abhishek Prasad / Unsplash 
A cleared road through the snowPhoto: Manish Mishra / Unsplash 
Beach huts under the palmsPhoto: Sumit Sourav / Unsplash
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole trip; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Planning checklist
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When booking through us helps
- A family, society or group of friends wants a winter trip by road (Rann of Kutch, Rajasthan, Goa, Shimla or Manali, Kerala) and needs one vehicle with a driver for the whole trip.
- The group wants to compare itemised quotes before the Christmas and New Year rush.
- Someone asks what a winter group trip costs by road: the page has measured km and dated indicative fares per vehicle.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Operators for Winter group tours
Approved operators who take groups to Winter group tours. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Riddhi Siddhi Tours and Travels
VerifiedTravel Agency
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3 vehicles · 17–56 seats
- Replies in ~15 h
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
37 km by road from Delhi
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Om shiv shakti travel
Travel Agency
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Group tours & packages
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
142 km by road from Kochi
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Questions groups ask
What does a winter group tour cost by road?
Ahmedabad to Rann of Kutch (397 km, 2 days): 17-seater ₹23,400–28,900, Bus 36–49 ₹51,800–70,100; Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity (200 km, 2 days): 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, Bus 36–49 ₹30,200–40,700; Ahmedabad to Sasan Gir (395 km, 2 days): 17-seater ₹23,300–28,700, Bus 36–49 ₹51,500–69,800; Ahmedabad to Udaipur (256 km, 2 days): 17-seater ₹16,000–19,500, Bus 36–49 ₹34,300–46,100; Ahmedabad to Jodhpur (443 km, 3 days): 17-seater ₹27,200–33,300, Bus 36–49 ₹58,900–79,400. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; operators quote the exact price.
How far is the drive?
Road distances: Ahmedabad to Rann of Kutch 397 km (8–9 hours); Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity 200 km (4–5 hours); Ahmedabad to Sasan Gir 395 km (8–9 hours); Ahmedabad to Udaipur 256 km (5–6 hours); Ahmedabad to Jodhpur 443 km (9–10 hours); Gandhinagar to Jaisalmer 651 km (13–14 hours); Delhi to Jaipur 285 km (6–7 hours); Mumbai to Goa 542 km (11–12 hours). A group vehicle averages 45–50 km an hour with stops.
Which vehicle do we need for our group?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
Rann of Kutch ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Ahmedabad se Rann of Kutch (397 km), 2 din: 17-seater ₹23,400–28,900, Bus 36–49 ₹51,800–70,100. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein; verified operators itemised quote bhejte hain.
Ahmedabad se Rann of Kutch ki duri kitni hai?
Ahmedabad se Rann of Kutch ki sadak se duri lagbhag 397 km hai. Tempo traveller ya bus mein chai aur khane ke stop ke saath 8 se 9 ghante lagte hain.
How much advance do operators ask?
25% of the quote, paid to the operator to confirm; the balance as agreed with them. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Is state entry tax in the fares?
No. 13 of the 18 trips here cross a state line (for example Ahmedabad to Udaipur); the vehicle pays that state's entry tax or permit fee, and operators add it on the quote.
When is the season?
November, December, January and February. Winter 2026–27: Christmas: Friday, 25 December 2026. New Year's Day: Friday, 1 January 2027. Republic Day: Tuesday, 26 January 2027. Rann Utsav 2026–27: 1 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027. Dates as announced by the organisers; confirm before booking.
Do vehicle rates go up in the peak weeks?
Often, yes: operators can quote seasonal rates for the busiest days. The fares here are the regular indicative rates for Oct 2026; post early and compare itemised quotes.
Winter mein group ke saath kahan ghoomne jaayein?
Gujarat se: Rann of Kutch (Rann Utsav ke dauran), Udaipur, Statue of Unity. Delhi se: Shimla, Manali, Jaipur. Mumbai, Pune ya Bengaluru se: Goa. South se: Munnar aur Alleppey. Har trip ki duri aur fare upar table mein hai.
Is snow certain in Manali or Shimla in December?
No. Snowfall changes from year to year. Ask the operator close to the date: drivers know where the snow is that week, and a flexible plan gets you to it.
Is the Rann of Kutch open in winter?
Yes: the White Rann season is the cool months, and the Rann Utsav tent city runs through the winter. Check the dates in the season box above before booking.
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