Thailand Tour Packages From India

Starting point	India
Destination	Thailand
Ideal duration	Depends on the cities and islands included
Popular combinations	Bangkok + Pattaya, Phuket + Krabi, Bangkok + Phuket
Best season for most travellers	November to April
Good for	Couples, families, friends and first-time international travellers
Trip style	City sightseeing, beaches, island tours, shopping and cultural experiences
Package type	Custom itinerary

The right duration depends mainly on how many places you want to cover. A Bangkok-and-Pattaya trip needs a different pace from a Phuket-Krabi holiday or an itinerary that also includes Chiang Mai.

About Thailand Tour Packages From India

Thailand works well for travellers who want a mix of sightseeing and downtime rather than a holiday built around one type of experience.

You can spend a few days exploring Bangkok's temples and markets, move to Pattaya for beaches and activities, or head to Phuket and Krabi for island tours and coastal stays. Longer trips can include Chiang Mai for a different side of Thai culture.

Your package can be planned around:

• City sightseeing in Bangkok
• Beach and island experiences in Phuket, Krabi or Pattaya
• Cultural visits to temples and historic sites
• Shopping and markets for souvenirs and local products
• Adventure activities such as snorkeling, boating and selected water sports
• Relaxed hotel stays with more free time between sightseeing days

Rather than adding every major attraction to the itinerary, we recommend choosing destinations that fit the number of days you have available.

Which Thailand Trip Should You Choose?

The best itinerary depends on what you want from the holiday.

Bangkok + Pattaya

A practical choice for first-time visitors who want a combination of city sightseeing, shopping, temples, nightlife and beach activities.

Phuket + Krabi

Better suited to travellers who want to spend more time around beaches, islands, boat trips and coastal scenery.

Bangkok + Phuket

A good balance between Thailand's capital and a beach destination. It works particularly well when you want some sightseeing before moving into a slower beach stay.

Chiang Mai Add-On

Consider adding Chiang Mai if you have more time and want temples, mountain scenery, markets and northern Thai culture rather than another beach destination.

Not sure which combination fits your trip? Talk to us about your dates and priorities.

Places to Include in a Thailand Itinerary

Bangkok

Bangkok is usually the easiest starting point for a first Thailand trip. The city combines major temples, riverfront attractions, shopping areas and food markets.

Good for: first-time visitors, families, couples and travellers who want sightseeing.

Consider: Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, Chao Phraya River and selected markets or shopping areas.

Planning tip: Keep your temple sightseeing together where practical instead of crossing the city repeatedly. This leaves more time for shopping or an evening activity.

Phuket

Phuket is a convenient base for a beach-focused Thailand holiday and for boat excursions to nearby islands.

Good for: couples, families, groups and travellers who want a mix of resort time and excursions.

Consider including: island tours, beaches, viewpoints, local markets and selected cultural attractions.

Planning tip: Don't fill every day with excursions. Keeping one slower day in the itinerary makes a Phuket stay much more comfortable.

Krabi

Krabi suits travellers looking for beaches, limestone landscapes and boat-based excursions without making the entire trip about city sightseeing.

Good for: couples, adventure travellers and travellers combining Thailand with a beach holiday.

Consider including: Railay Beach, Phra Nang Cave and selected island or boat excursions.

Planning tip: Krabi works particularly well when paired with Phuket if the trip is long enough to allow the transfer without sacrificing too many sightseeing hours.

Pattaya

Pattaya offers a different type of beach holiday, with easy access from Bangkok and plenty of activities, entertainment and shopping.

Good for: families, groups and travellers looking for activities alongside beach time.

Consider: Coral Island, local sightseeing, shopping and evening entertainment.

Planning tip: Pattaya can be combined with Bangkok without requiring a separate internal flight, making it useful for shorter itineraries.

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai gives the trip a cultural and slower-paced feel. Its temples, markets and mountain setting make it quite different from Bangkok and the southern beach destinations.

Good for: repeat Thailand visitors, culture-focused travellers and longer holidays.

Consider including: Doi Suthep, local markets and selected nature or cultural experiences.

Thailand Attractions Worth Planning Around

Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok

The Grand Palace is one of Bangkok's major historic landmarks, while Wat Phra Kaew within the complex is home to the revered Emerald Buddha.

Why include it: It gives first-time visitors a strong introduction to Thailand's royal and religious heritage.

Best approach: Visit earlier in the day and combine it with nearby riverside attractions.

Wat Arun, Bangkok

Located beside the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun is known for its distinctive decorated central prang.

Why include it: It is easy to combine with a Bangkok river itinerary and works well as part of a half-day temple visit.

Phi Phi Islands

The Phi Phi Islands are among the most popular excursions from the Phuket and Krabi region, with beaches, limestone cliffs and opportunities for snorkeling.

Why include it: Ideal if island sightseeing is one of your main reasons for visiting southern Thailand.

Planning tip: Boat trips can make for a long day, so avoid scheduling another major excursion immediately afterward.

Coral Island, Pattaya

Koh Larn, commonly called Coral Island, is a popular day trip from Pattaya for travellers looking for beaches and water activities.

Why include it: It adds a beach and activity day without moving hotels.

Big Buddha & Chalong Area, Phuket

The Big Buddha viewpoint and Chalong area offer a break from Phuket's beach-focused itinerary and introduce visitors to the island's religious side.

Why include it: Useful for a sightseeing day when you want something other than an island excursion.

Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep sits on the mountain overlooking Chiang Mai.

Why include it: It combines cultural sightseeing with views over the city and surrounding area.

Railay Beach & Phra Nang, Krabi

Railay is known for its limestone cliffs and beaches and is accessed by boat rather than a normal road connection.

Why include it: A good choice for travellers who want scenery, beaches and a short boat journey in the same excursion.

Things to Do in Thailand

Take an Island Day Trip

If beaches and clear water are a priority, reserve at least one full day for an island excursion from Phuket or Krabi.

Choose the trip according to your interests rather than trying to cover several island groups in one holiday.

Explore Bangkok's Temples

Set aside part of a day for Bangkok's major temples and riverside sights.

A practical itinerary can combine the Grand Palace area with Wat Arun and a Chao Phraya River experience rather than treating each as a separate full-day excursion.

Try Thai Street Food

Night markets and local food streets are an important part of the Thailand experience.

Try familiar dishes such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum and mango sticky rice, while checking ingredients and preparation if you have dietary restrictions.

Shop at Local Markets

Thailand offers everything from clothing and handicrafts to food products and souvenirs.

Bangkok, Pattaya and Chiang Mai each offer different shopping experiences, so leave some free time rather than scheduling shopping as an afterthought.

Spend an Evening by the Chao Phraya River

A river cruise or riverside evening can be a relaxed way to finish a Bangkok sightseeing day.

This is particularly suitable for couples, but families can also include it depending on the cruise format and schedule.

Choose a Responsible Elephant Experience

If an elephant experience is important to you, look for facilities that do not offer riding or performances and that explain how the animals are cared for.

This is an optional experience and does not need to be added to every Thailand itinerary.

Add Thai Massage or a Spa Day

A spa or traditional Thai massage can be useful after long sightseeing or island-tour days.

It also gives travellers a slower day without leaving the destination completely unscheduled.

How Long Should You Spend in Thailand?

There is no single ideal duration because Thailand is spread across several regions.

Short Thailand Holiday

Best when you want to focus on one city and one nearby destination.

For example:

Bangkok + Pattaya

This keeps the itinerary relatively straightforward and avoids spending too much holiday time changing destinations.

Standard First-Time Trip

A longer trip allows you to combine a city with a beach destination.

For example:

Bangkok + Phuket

or

Bangkok + Pattaya + Phuket

Longer Thailand Holiday

If you have additional time, you can add Krabi or Chiang Mai. This gives you more variety but also means more transfers and travel days.

Our recommendation: choose fewer destinations and spend enough time in each rather than trying to cover Thailand from north to south in one short trip.