Swirling colours, prismatic architecture, and some of tiger-chasing through lush wilderness: India is a country heaving with life that just aches to be explored. This is a spiritual journey into the beating heart of the south-east. Here, you’ll lose yourself and find yourself all over again. From the old majesty of the iconic Taj Mahal, to the bustle and excitement of Jaipur, join us as we follow the pulsating history of this storied country.
Overview
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10 days | 9 nights | 3-4 cities
12-15 travellers
Fly into / out of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
16 meals - 9 breakfasts | 4 lunches | 2 dinners
12-15 of activities
3-4 seperate hotel stays with double or single occupancy rooms
Local guide and tour manager
Arrival and Return airport transfers
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Inclusions
- 9 night’s accommodation
- Welcome dinner at one of Delhi’s oldest and most iconic restaurants
- Dinner at your resort accommodation in Ranthambore National Park
- Home-cooked dinner hosted by a local Brahim family
- Farewell dinner in a beautiful 17th century haveli
- Entry into and tour of the Taj Mahal
- Agra street-food tour with a local guide
- Entry into and tour of the magnificent Agra Fort
- Morning wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Evening wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Walking tour of Jaipur with a local guide
- Entry into and tour of Amber Fort and City Palace
- Private tour of Royal Haveli with one of their owners
- Rooftop drinks overlooking Jaipur’s old walled city
- Sunrise boat trip along the River Ganges
- Sunset cruise along the Ganges with flower and candle ceremony
- Walking tour of Varanasi’s Old City
- Walking tour of Old Delhi
- Entry into and tour of Jama Masjid and Sheeshganj Gurudwara
- 8 day’s transportation
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Exclusions
- Flights to and from tour destination
- Travel insurance
- Entry visas
- Additional meals & alcohol (not in itinerary)
- Any tips and porterages
Itinerary
8 days | 7 nights
DAY 1
> WELCOME to the excitement and chaos of Delhi
> DINE at one of Delhi’s oldest restaurants, the first to introduce India to ice cream!
DAY 2
> STAND in AWE and behold the beauty of the iconic Taj Mahal
> CAPTURE the architectural wonder in all its glory as you tour it at sunset
> DEVOUR delicious street food and local delicacies in an expert led tour of Agra’s culinary scene
> VISIT the behemothic Jama Masjid of Agra, one of India’s largest mosques
DAY 3
> ADMIRE the red-hued beauty of Agra Fort
> LOSE YOURSELF in Agra Fort’s labyrinthine hallways and opulent courtyards
> EXPLORE the town of Ranthambore, adjacent to one of the country’s largest national parks
> RELAX by the pool with a cocktail at your beautiful resort accommodation
DAY 4
> CRUISE in a morning safari tour of Ranthambore National Park - passing by its tiger reserve
> SPOT the relics of ancient fortresses, and see how much native wildlife you can identify
> ENJOY a hearty lunch back at your resort accommodation, replenishing your energy for night
> SLEUTH through the park in a nighttime safari adventure, chasing its resident tiger population
DAY 5
> WELCOME to Hotel Narain Niwas Palace, a family run palace and your little oasis for the next two days
> KICK BACK with the palace’s resident peacocks, and explore its heritage stained glass windows, opulent tapestries, and pristine swimming pool
> WALK the bustling streets of Jaipur, hearing first hand stories of life in the city and exploring its maze-like bazaars
> DINE with locals at the Brahmin family home, learning how they make their delicious food
DAY 6
> ADMIRE the jewel of Jaipur, Amber Fort, a magnificent example of Mughal architecture
> SNAP a photo at the incredible Hawa Mahal, or ‘Palace of the Winds’ a palace of blushing pink and ochre red stone
> RICKSHAW to a royal havali, or old mansions that are vestiges of the city’s opulence and wealth
> SIP cocktails on the rooftop of a havali as you watch the sunset and share stories from the day.
DAY 7
> MORNING DIP in your accommodation’s on-site pool
> PILGRIMAGE to Sarnath, where Buddha preached his beliefs
> JOURNEY to Varanais, an iconic destination for hindu pilgrims and mecca of spirituality
> FIND your peace, enjoy some quiet time in one of the city’s beautiful temples
DAY 8
> WELCOME the sun in an early morning boat ride along the Ganges, India’s most sacred > river
> TOUR the Old City by foot, exploring its narrow laneways, taking in the musky waft of incense, and passing by its many temples
> CRUISE the Ganges once more, admiring how it morphes and evolves as the day changes
> LISTEN to the live musicians on board the cruise, and observe a candle & flower ceremony to send off the day.
DAY 9
> TOUR Delhi with a local guide, navigating its complex metro system and scotting through its winding lanes and markets
> RICKSHAW through Delihi’s traffic-filled streets to Chandi Chowk marketplace
> VISIT the Jama Mosque, India’s oldest and largest mosque
> FAREWELL dinner to India and all your new friends.