India: Northern Explorer

• Delhi: Dive into Old Delhi with Local Guide

• Check out the Red Fort before hopping on rickshaws through the city’s buzzing narrow lanes to Jama Mosque

• You'll cruise past India Gate and the grand government buildings, including the President’s House, then visit Gandhi’s House

• Bikaner: Wander through Junagarh Fort, a desert stronghold rising from the sands of Bikaner and known as one of Rajasthan’s most intricately decorated forts

• Explore its courtyards, balconies and detailed interiors, and see firsthand the craftsmanship that once housed royal power in the heart of the Thar

• Jaisalmer: Explore Jaisalmer Fort with a Local Guide and step into a real-life sandcastle built from golden sandstone

• You'll walk past homes, temples and shopfronts (all of them still thriving within its walls)

• It's basically like walking through history

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• Jaisalmer: Saddle up for a camel ride across the Thar Desert as the dunes shift from gold to deep amber at sunset

• Take it slow, breathe it in, and watch the horizon do its thing just like the locals

• Jaisalmer: Circle up by the bonfire for an evening of traditional Rajasthani folk music and dance beneath the open sky

• Feel the rhythm, soak up the stories, and share a night that’s all about culture, connection and epic desert vibes

• Jodhpur: Head up the hill for views of the mighty Mehrangarh Fort towering 125 metres above the city, then descend into Jodhpur’s sea of blue for a guided orientation through the old town

• Wander past the clock tower and into Sadar Bazaar, one of India’s oldest markets

• Pushkar: Stroll through Pushkar’s old town on an orientation walk that brings you to the holy lake, sacred ghats and the iconic Brahma Temple

• Best part? You'll experience an evening Aarti Ceremony as chants rise into the dusk

• Pushkar: Rise early and climb up to Savitri Temple for sunrise, earning sweeping views over Pushkar and the desert beyond

• Feel the city wake beneath you as the first light hits

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• Jaipur: Get hands-on with a block printing workshop led by women from marginalized communities at Anoothi, a women-run social enterprise connected to the Vatsalya Society

• You’ll learn the basics of traditional textile printing, see the techniques up close, and meet the makers behind the craft — all while supporting skills training and income opportunities for local women

• Jaipur: Explore Jaipur on a guided walk through the Pink City’s sandstone streets and buzzing bazaars

• Follow your guide through the old lanes, spot local crafts and everyday scenes, and get your bearings in a city that’s all colour, culture, and constant movement

• Jaipur: Step inside Amber Fort on a guided tour and explore its grand courtyards, intricate halls and hilltop views that once housed Rajput royalty

• Walk the same pathways as warriors and rulers, and see why this fortress still steals the show

• Jaipur: Pause for a photo stop at the iconic Hawa Mahal, Jaipur’s pink sandstone showpiece known for its honeycomb windows and royal past

• Cameras out, this one deserves a spot on the grid

• Rishikesh: Gather at the Ganges for the evening aarti

• The priests perform synchronized rituals, brass lamps glow against the dusk, and chants echo along the riverbanks

• You'll watch diyas float across the water and feel the energy build as day turns to night

• It’s a powerful way to experience Rishikesh after dark

• Rishikesh: Ease into the morning with a guided yoga session designed to stretch out travel-tired muscles and reset your mind

• All right here, in the home of yoga

• Rishikesh: Walk through Rishikesh with a guided orientation past markets and ashrams, then head to the Beatles Ashram to explore old meditation huts, bold graffiti and forest trails overlooking the Ganges

• It’s part spiritual retreat, part open-air art gallery (and seriously photogenic)

• Lucknow: Hop into a tuk-tuk for an orientation spin around Lucknow’s key sights, taking in the city’s grand façades and everyday rhythm from the street

• We’ll see the landmarks from the outside, soaking up the vibe as we go

• Varanasi: Zip through Varanasi on a guided e-rickshaw tour, weaving between temples and bustling lanes before heading to the Ganges for the evening Ghat Aarti ceremony

• Watch the flames rise, hear the chants build, and feel the riverfront come alive after dark