Indian Getaway
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Tour Overview
Dive into India on this 11-day adventure that takes you to a wide range of cultural highlights in a relatively short amount of time. Visit the spiritual centre of Varanasi, the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur and the chaotic capital of Delhi. This journey is perfect for travellers who want local guidance and exciting included experiences without sacrificing the freedom to explore independently. Witness the beauty of the Taj Mahal, feel enlightened on an optional boat trip along the River Ganges and get the royal treatment during a 16th-century heritage stay. Bring an open mind and an open heart and plunge headfirst into this utterly captivating destination.
Trip Code: HHRI
Start
Delhi
End
Delhi
Destination
India
Meals
1 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Jeep
Accommodation
Heritage Property (2 nights), Hotel (6 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
Days
11
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 18
Min Age
15
Style
Basici
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Get to know the chaotic capital of Delhi with a local leader to help you navigate. Take a cycle rickshaw ride through the city’s bustling streets and visit the Sheeshganj Gurudwara to learn about Sikhism.
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See the spectacular Taj Mahal – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – during a guided tour that illuminates the building’s fascinating history.
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Choose your own adventure with optional activities like a sunrise boat ride along the holy Ganges River in Varanasi. Your expert local leader will have the local know-how to guide you throughout your journey.
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Stay in the rural, off-the-beaten-track Rajasthani village of Tordi Garh in style when you spend a night at a 16th-century palace.
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Travel like a local when you take sleeper trains – a quintessential Indian experience – to Varanasi and Agra, with padded bunks for comfort and onboard vendors selling chai and samosas.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
1 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Jeep
Accommodation
Heritage Property (2 nights), Hotel (6 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
Included activities
- Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
- Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
- Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
- Varanasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour
- Agra - Taj Mahal
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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