India Adventure

Day 1: Delhi. Get to know your guide and group at a meeting this morning, before exploring Old and New Delhi, including a Jain temple and some bustling markets. Enjoy dinner and a quick Hindi language lesson later, before heading to a local Sikh Temple. 

Day 2: Delhi to Varanasi. Spend your day exploring the city’s streets filled with people, markets, cows, and rickshaws and get your culture on with optional visits to Lodhi Garden, Aagrasen ki Baoli or Aksardham before hopping on the night train to India’s most sacred city.

Day 3: Varanasi. Wake up as the train arrives in Varanasi. Have your fill with an optional street food breakfast tour before exploring the old town. Then take in the sights, smells and sounds of the ghats, including a Ganga Aarti ceremony where devotees float flowers and candles down the River.

Day 4: Varanisi to Agra. Start the day with a sunrise cruise down the Ganges – watch as the city wakes up, with locals washing in the river and praying on the banks – unforgettable. Then spend the afternoon taking in more of the city, before boarding the sleeper train to Agra.

Day 5: Agra. Wake up as we roll into Agra. Spend the day exploring the city. You might like to take an optional visit to the stunning Red Fort or cool off in a rooftop hotel pool this afternoon. This evening, why not enjoy a traditional Indian meal and drinks at the Hotel Taj Resort with your group?

Day 6: Agra to Jaipur. This morning we’re up early for a sunrise visit to the majestic Taj Mahal – it’s a real bucket list moment. Transfer to Jaipur this afternoon. Check out Nahargarh Fort and the wonderful views over the city before your second Hindi language lesson.

Day 7: Jaipur. Today we’re off to Monkey Temple where you can feed the cheeky inhabitants. You can also bathe in the temple pools. Later visit the Amber Fort, before opting to enjoy a Bollywood movie at a local theatre for a unique Indian experience. Then try a range of local foods on an optional food court tour.

Day 8: Jaipur. Have a lie in, or choose to enjoy explore the Insta-worthy Pink City. Take a stop at the City Palace or go all out with a balloon safari over the city. This afternoon try block-printing or tie dye at an Indian art class. Tonight, we’ll jump on a sleeper train to Jaisalmer.

Day 9: Jaisalmer. Arrive in Jaisalmer where you’ll be picked up by the Camel Safari guides. Head deep into the desert by jeep, riding the last stretch to the camp on camel-back. Tonight, enjoy a delicious meal and Indian music round the campfire before sleeping out in the open under the stars.

Day 10: Jaisalmer to Jodhpur. Wake up early to catch sunrise before hopping on your camel and heading to a desert village to meet the locals. After you’ve said goodbye to your camel buddy this afternoon, visit Jaisalmer Fort or Gadsisar or Sagar Lake. Transfer to Jodhpur this evening with a third Hindi lesson en route.

Day 11: Jodhpur. This morning take a walking tour of the Blue City’s old centre.  Later, get your adrenaline pumping with a flying fox zip wire over the Mehrangarh Fort. You can also take part in a Krishna cooking class, where you’ll put together some traditional Rajasthani dishes.

Day 12: Mumbai. Take a morning flight to vibrant Mumbai. We’ll arrive mid-afternoon and take a short orientation walk before our last night together in India.

Day 13: Trip end. It’s time to swap contact numbers and say your goodbyes. Your amazing India Adventure has come to an end. Transfer to the airport or continue your travels. See you soon!

Please note: From the start of 2023, the schedule will be changing slightly. The guided tour of Delhi which is currently on day 2 will be on day 1 instead, and day 2 will feature some exciting new optional activities including morning visits to Lodhi garden, Khan Market, India Gate, Presidential Street and Aagrasen ki Baoli).