Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Delhi
DelhiIncluded Activities
- Group welcome meeting
Optional Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Red Fort
- Join Intrepid Day Trip following Gandhi's footsteps and visiting National Gandhi Museum
- Dinner with group
Landmarks Red Fort National Gandhi Museum - Day 2
Delhi to Jaisalmer
Delhi to JaisalmerIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour through Old Delhi
- Rickshaw tour through historic district
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) with community meal opportunity
Optional Activities
- Explore Delhi independently in afternoon
Landmarks Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Sheeshganj Gurudwara - Day 3
Jaisalmer
JaisalmerOptional Activities
- Explore Jaisalmer Fort and city independently
- Rest at hotel
Landmarks Jaisalmer Fort 
- Day 4
Jaisalmer
JaisalmerIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour through Jaisalmer Fort
- Visit Patwon Ki Haveli
Optional Activities
- Visit Folklore Museum
- Try local street food (jalebi, pakora)
Landmarks Patwon Ki Haveli Folklore Museum - Day 5
Thar Desert
Thar Desert- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional dinner of chapatis, dal, rice and vegetables prepared by local hosts at desert camp)
Included Activities
- 4WD journey through Thar Desert
- Exploration of sand dunes and remote desert trails
- Desert camping with traditional dinner (chapatis, dal, rice, vegetables)
Optional Activities
- Free time in Jaisalmer in the morning
Landmarks Thar Desert - Day 6
Jodhpur
Jodhpur- Meals
- Breakfast (Simple breakfast at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Return transfer from Thar Desert to Jaisalmer
Optional Activities
- Try local snack ghotua laddu
- Day 7
Jodhpur
JodhpurIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Mehrangarh Fort with ornate palaces and museum
- Leader-led guided tour of Sardar Market in Old City
- Local food tasting (makhaniya lassi and mirchi bada)
Optional Activities
- Day trip to village of Bishnoi to experience rural Rajasthani life and culture
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Sardar Market - Day 8
Udaipur
UdaipurIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Udaipur
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
Landmarks Lake Pichola - Day 9
Udaipur
UdaipurIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of City Palace with local guide
Optional Activities
- Cooking class to learn how to prepare an Indian thali
- Cultural performance featuring traditional music and dance
Landmarks City Palace - Day 10
Jaipur
JaipurIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Old City with local guide
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of bazaars and city
- Bollywood dance class
- Day 11
Jaipur
JaipurIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Palace
- Visit to Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell
- Jeep transfer to Amber Palace
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon ride over Jaipur
- Visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
Landmarks Amber Palace Panna Meena ka Kund Hawa Mahal - Day 12
Agra
AgraIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Taj Mahal with local guide
Optional Activities
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 13
Agra to Varanasi
Agra to Varanasi- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Sheroes Hangout, a social enterprise that employs women affected by acid attacks)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Agra Red Fort
- Dinner at Sheroes Hangout social enterprise
Optional Activities
- Visit Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula
Landmarks Red Fort Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula - Day 14
Varanasi
VaranasiIncluded Activities
- Leader-led walk through Old City
- Sunset cruise on the Ganges with Ganga Aarti ceremony observation
Landmarks Ganges River 
- Day 15
Varanasi
VaranasiOptional Activities
- Sunrise boat ride along the Ganges with leader explanations
- Explore historic alleyways independently
- Try famous tomato chaat street food
- Browse local handicrafts and weaving items
Landmarks Ganges River - Day 16
Varanasi to Delhi
Varanasi to DelhiOptional Activities
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Explore Banaras Hindu University campus
- Relax along the ghats with chai
Landmarks Kashi Vishwanath Temple Banaras Hindu University - Day 17
Delhi
DelhiIncluded Activities
- Private transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Delhi independently
- Group dinner with leader recommendations
- Day 18
Delhi
DelhiOptional Activities
- Explore Delhi independently
- Arrange extended stay in Delhi (contact booking agent in advance)
