Tour Details

Route: Delhi Varanasi Agra Jaipur Jaisalmer Jodhpur Mumbai

Group Size: 4-22

Age Range: 18-60

Transport: Local Transport

Dates: Range of departures throughout the year

Summary: Explore the treasures of Northern India, experiencing iconic wonders such as the Taj Mahal or the ancient city of Varanasi. You’ll go from bustling cities to rural desert stays and sample some of the best cuisine you’ve ever tried!

What's Included?

Accommodation in hostels & one-night camping
Bilingual Tour Leaders
Loads of amazing activites• Sri Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Temple visit (Delhi) • Hindi Language Lesson (Delhi) • Old Delhi Tour (Delhi) • New Delhi Tour (Delhi) • Walking tour at the Varanasi Old Town (Varanasi) • Watch Ganga Aarti Ceremony (Varanasi) • Sunrise Boat Tour (Varanasi) • Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit (Agra) • Hindi Language Lesson #2 (Jaipur) • Monkey Temple (Jaipur) • Desert Camping – including Camel trek, campfire (seasonal), overnight stay under the stars, sunrise watch and a village visit. (Jaisalmer) • Hindi Language Lesson #3 (Jaisalmer) • Blue City Orientation Walk (Jodhpur) • Mumbai City Walking Tour (Mumbai)
Selected Meals Provided

Not included:

Visas
Flights to tour start and end points
Optional activitiesStreet Food Breakfast tour (Varanasi) • Evening Ghat Boat Tour – 400INR/11GBP (price may change dependent on group size) (Varanasi) • Sarnath Buddhist and Hindu Archaeological Site – 700INR/7.6GBP (price may change dependent on group size) (Varanasi) • Agra Fort – 1050 INR/ 12 GBP (Agra) • Rooftop Swimming Pool – 300 INR / 3.3 GBP (Agra) • Nahagarth Fort – viewpoint – 200 INR / 2.3 GBP (Jaipur) • Amber Fort – 1550 INR / 17.6 GBP (Jaipur) • Bollywood Movie Experience – 100-350 INR / 1-4 GBP (subject to availability) (Jaipur) • Food Court Tour – at least 200 INR / 2.2 GBP (tripper dependent) (Jaipur) • City Palace Entrance Fee at the Pink City – 700 INR / 7.9 GBP (Jaipur) • Art Class – 1000 INR / 11 GBP (Jaipur) • Balloon Safari – 190-280 USD (Jaipur) *Please note, Balloon Safari is available only between September 1st-April 30th. The cheaper option $190 is non refundable incase of cancellations due to the weather – it can only be re-scheduled. The other option $280 is fully refundable if the flight is canceled due to the weather conditions.* • Jaisalmer Fort – 600 INR / 6.6 GBP (Jaisalmer) • Gadsisar Lake and Viewpoint – Lake is free, viewpoint is 100 INR / 1.1GBP (Jaisalmer) • Flying Fox – 1999 INR / 2 2GBP (Jodhpur) • Cooking Class – 1500 INR / 16.6 GBP (plus transportation approx 400 INR per vehicle) (Jodhpur)
All Meals

Room Upgrades

If you’d like to upgrade to a single room this will cost (£300) per person and a double room (£150) per person. Room upgrades include single, double and twin rooms.

Itinerary

Day 1Delhi

Kickstart your trip with stunning views of Delhi from the rooftop as your guide tells you everything you need to know about the next couple of weeks! You’ll then get to know the rest of your group over dinner at a local restaurant before visiting a Sikh Temple.

Day 2-3Varanasi

Arrive into Varanasi and learn about the history of the city and visit India’s first ever Public Art District on the walls of the iconic Lodhi Colony of Delhi. Witness a facinating Ganga Aarti ceremony at sunset, and the peace and tranquillity of the religious city at sunrise, and as you embark on boat tours along Varanasi’s historic Ghats.

Day 4-5Agra

Here, you’ll get to explore the historic grounds of one of India’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, Agra Fort, and catch a spectacular sunrise over the Taj Mahal – the best way to see the world-famous monument. Explore the city or relax by a rooftop pool before enjoying dinner at the Hotel Taj Resort.

Day 6-7Jaipur

Get your historic fix in Jaipur as you visit Nahargarh Fort and Amber Fort and explore the wonders of the Pink City. Visit a monkey colony at the locally run Monkey Temple, treat your taste buds to some local delicacies and enjoy a Bollywood movie at the famous Raj Mandir Theatre.

Day 8-10Jaisalmer

Time to mix up your trip as you venture into the desert for a Camel Safari adventure! Embark on two camel rides across the sand dunes and visit a local desert village. Enjoy dinner by the campfire under a sky full of stars above you as you sleep out in the open before catching a breath-taking sunrise. Before moving on, explore the city with a visit to Jaisalmer Fort or Gadsisar Sagar Lake.

Day 11Jodhpur

Take a guided walking tour of the Blue City which will end at Toorji Step Well and have a drink with your fellow travellers at the nearby café. Test your nerves on a flying fox zip wire over Mehrangarh Fort or put your skills to the test in a Krishna cooking workshop.

Day 12-13Mumbai

You can’t visit the lively city of Mumbai without visiting the city’s most famous monument – the Gateway of India. There’s plenty more to see, do and experience here – so you’ll have plenty of options to spend your final nights on tour before you say goodbye to your fellow travellers and make your way home.