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14-Day India Odyssey: Golden Triangle, Varanasi, Taj Mahal & Thar Desert Trek

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Start point
    Delhi, India (Zostel, Delhi, 12:00)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Zostel Delhi)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome briefing with Adventure Leader
    • Hindi language lesson
    • Old Delhi tour with market exploration and street snack sampling
    • Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara visit

    Optional Activities

    • Ultimate Frisbee Game at Lodhi Garden (Free)
    • Delhi Haat Handicraft Market (Free)
    • Lunch and walk around Khan Market
    Landmarks
    Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara
    Old Delhi
  3. Day 2

    Delhi to Varanasi

    Delhi to Varanasi
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (India Sleeper Train)

    Included Activities

    • Lodhi Garden visit
    • Akshardham Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Humayun's Tomb visit (£5)
    • India Gate exploration
    Landmarks
    Lodhi Garden
    Akshardham Temple
    Humayun's Tomb
    India Gate
  4. Day 3

    Varanasi

    Varanasi

    Included Activities

    • Ghat Boat Tour including Ganga Aarti Ceremony

    Optional Activities

    • Sarnath Buddhist and Hindu archaeological site visit
    • Sunrise Boat Tour (£4)
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
    Ghat of the Ganges
    Burning Ghat
  5. Day 4

    Varanasi to Agra

    Varanasi to Agra
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Zostel, Agra)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise yoga session on the Ganges banks

    Optional Activities

    • Blue Lassi Old Market walk (£1)
    Landmarks
    Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
    Blue Lassi Shop
  6. Day 5

    Agra

    Agra

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at Bread & Mine Café
    • Agra Fort visit
    • Baby Taj visit
    • Afternoon Tea Session (Free)
    • Dinner and drinks at Salt Café
    Landmarks
    Bread & Mine Café
    Agra Fort
    Baby Taj
    Salt Café
  7. Day 6

    Agra to Jaipur

    Agra to Jaipur
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Zostel, Jaipur)

    Included Activities

    • Taj Mahal sunrise visit
    • Nahargarh Fort at sunset visit
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Nahargarh Fort
  8. Day 7

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Zostel, Jaipur)

    Included Activities

    • Food Court Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Balloon Safari (£250)
    • Amber Fort visit
    • Hawa Mahal visit
    • City Palace exploration
    • Jantar Mantar visit
    • Bapu Bazaar exploration
    • Night out in Jaipur
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Hawa Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Bapu Bazaar
  9. Day 8

    Jaipur to Jaisalmer

    Jaipur to Jaisalmer
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (India Sleeper Train)

    Included Activities

    • Monkey Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Local breakfast with group
    • Patrika Gate visit
    • Pink City exploration
    Landmarks
    Monkey Temple
    Patrika Gate
  10. Day 9

    Jaisalmer & Thar Desert

    Jaisalmer & Thar Desert
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in the desert)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Moustache Hostel, Jaisalmer )

    Included Activities

    • Jaisalmer Fort exploration
    • Camel Safari with overnight camping in Thar Desert
    • Dinner in the desert

    Optional Activities

    • Gadisar Lake relaxation
    • Mugs & Buds Café
    Landmarks
    Jaisalmer Fort
    Gadisar Lake
    Thar Desert
  11. Day 10

    Jaisalmer to Jodhpur

    Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Moustache, Jodhpur)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Jodhpur's old town (Blue City)

    Optional Activities

    • Café break around stepwell Toorji Ka Jhalra
    Landmarks
    Toorji Ka Jhalra
  12. Day 11

    Jodhpur

    Jodhpur
    Meals
    Dinner (Indian Cooking Experience (may shift to dinner based on local timing))

    Included Activities

    • Indian Cooking Experience

    Optional Activities

    • Leopard Safari in Jawai
    • Flying Fox Zipline (£18)
    Landmarks
    Jawai
  13. Day 12

    Jodhpur to Mumbai

    Jodhpur to Mumbai
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Locomo Hotel, Mumbai)

    Included Activities

    • Mumbai Orientation Walk including Gateway of India and Marine Drive

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration of Colaba District
    Landmarks
    Gateway of India
    Marine Drive
    Colaba District
  14. Day 13

    Mumbai

    Mumbai
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Locomo Hotel, Mumbai)

    Optional Activities

    • Dharavi Slum Tour (£11)
    • Dhobi Ghat Mahalaxmi visit (£6)
    • Movie Night (£11)
    Landmarks
    Dharavi
    Dhobi Ghat
  15. Day 14

    Mumbai

    Mumbai
    End point
    Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India (Hostel Check-out)

    Optional Activities

    • Siddhivinayak Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Siddhivinayak Temple

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  • Yun5.0•December 2024
    I recently returned from an incredible trip to India, and I can confidently say it was a once-in-a-lifetime...
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that your trip to India was such a memorable adventure. Thank you for recommending us, and we’d be honored to welcome you or your friends and family on another journey in the future. ????
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  • Stephen
    Stephen5.0•March 2024
    Fantastic tour! Managed to see a lot in the 2 weeks. The itinerary is well thought out, seeing some wonderful sights...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thrilled you had a fantastic tour! We'll share your feedback with Deepak and hope we can welcome you on another adventure soon!
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  • Thasana4.0•March 2024
    The tour was lovely. Had alot of joyful moments of laughter and fun. The tour is pack with alot of little adventurses...
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    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear you made so many awesome memories.
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  • Kellie
    Kellie4.0•March 2024
    It was a low stress way to see a lot of places in Northern India. We got an opportunity to go to places most tourists...
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    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you for your review! It sounds like you had a great experience. Trying the best chai must have been a delightful bonus
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  • Patricia5.0•December 2023
    Amazing tour through North India which covers the main sights and cities. Everything was perfectly organized, the...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Sounds like an incredible journey through North India! We love meeting Dragons from all over the world so I'm glad you did too! Thanks for the high recommendation!
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  • Rebecca5.0•December 2023
    This tour was amazing and ha packed with activities. Our guide (Suraj) was very knowledgeable and took us to lots of...
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    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    We're thrilled you enjoyed your adventure with Suraj! Thank you for your kind words about us. We'd love to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey—there's so much more to explore together!
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  • Katelyn
    Katelyn5.0•December 2023
    This tour was excellent. Dragon tours allows for exposure to enriched Indian culture, great food and memorable...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that your India tour was a success and hope to see you on tour with us again! I will certainly pass on your message to our tour guides. Best wishes, The Dragon Trip
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  • Ian
    Ian5.0•December 2023
    It was an amazing trip for first time to india.Loved not worrying about booking and being able to get viewpoints...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your Dragon Trip experience with us. We are delighted to hear that your India tour was a success and hope to see you again in the future! Best wishes, The Dragon Trip
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  • Gianni5.0•December 2023
    This tour ticks off all the key sights in Northern India. Not to mention the tour guide is very helpful with both the...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you for your review! We have just launched a Sri Lanka tour that follows a similar plan - hope we can welcome you on it soon!
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  • Sebastian
    Sebastian5.0•December 2023
    It was a great journey. We got in touch with the Indian culture and could explore a lot of different places in a...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your Dragon Trip experience with us. We are delighted that your guide was so helpful and allowed you to experience India in all it's glory. We hope to see you on a Dragon Trip tour again! Best wishes, The Dragon Trip
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    Asked on April 25th, 2025

    Is there any availability in June for this tour?

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    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2025

      Unfortunately, we don't have any planned departures in June. Here are the available departure dates: 20-Sep-25, 25-Oct-25, 15-Nov-25.

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    Ronald

    Asked on December 27th, 2024

    Have you got a tour on the 29 of june?

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    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written December 2024

      Unfortunately, we don't have any departures on June 29th 2025 for this specific. However, here are the available departure dates: 8-Feb-25, 15-Mar-25, 12-Apr-25, 23-Aug-25, 20-Sep-25, 25-Oct-25, 15-Nov-25.

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    Jan

    Asked on April 10th, 2024

    Could we both be placed into the same dorm room? Also, are all accommodations on the trip 2-bed-dorm-rooms, or for more than 2 pax?

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    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2024

      We can place you in the same room - once you have booked just let us know and we will note this on your bookings. The dorm rooms typically have 4-6 people per room. But you could pay to have a private twin room instead.

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      Traveler•Written April 2024

      Would it be possible for both of us to upgrade to a private twin room once we had booked - could you let me know what the additional cost would be to upgrade from a shared, to a private room?

    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2024

      Yes, you can upgrade to a private room later. We would Ideally need to know before the final payment deadline (60 days before the tour). The room upgrade costs £490 for the room (£245 per person/ approx $310 per person).

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    Ali

    Asked on December 26th, 2023

    How much do travels normally pay in addition to the tour price and are meals included? Is it possible to change the date after booking? And is it possible to visit Taj Mahal by sunrise? Are typically more young people doing this tour?

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    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written December 2023

      Some meals are included but most are not. We advise you to budget 500-1000 INR (6-12USD) per day for food. You can change your tour date for free up to 70 days before the departure. The tour mostly attracts people in their 20s and 30s (we are a budget backpacking adventure operator).

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    Thomas

    Asked on September 7th, 2022

    What is the pice of Accommodation? Is it incuded in the price?

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    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written September 2022

      The accommodation is 100% included in this tour. However, the price you see is for a dorm room in a hostel. We do offer a private room upgrade to which there is more information here below: Room Upgrades. Upgrade options (to single, twin, or double rooms) are available. If you'd like to upgrade to a single room this will cost (£300) per person and a double room (£150) per person. Room upgrades include single, double and twin rooms. You will be in sex-segregated hotel rooms (unless you book with friends of different sexes, in which case we will do our best to put you all together).

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    Bryan

    Asked on July 26th, 2022

    I just wondered if you can give me some idea of the accommodation we would be staying in please I'm slightly worried by the term 'hostel' other than that it all sounds great

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    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2022

      Accommodation during the tour is in shared dorm in hostels. All of the hostels are clean, air-conditioned or have fans, are safe, have good showers, internet, washing machines and most importantly, have real Indian character. People who stay at hostels are usually young people aged 18 to 35 who are traveling on a smaller budget than people staying at hotels. If you would like to stay in a private room though, that is absolutely possible as well as we have room upgrades available at the time of purchase. Hostels are subject to change dependent on availability. Himalayan Hostel, Delhi, Zostel Varanasi, Zostel Agra, Zostel Jaipur, Moustache Jodhpur, Mumbai Backpacker Panda

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      Bryan

      Traveler•Written July 2022

      I would only be interested in hotel accommodation as we are both 60 years old and my back packing days were a long time ago

    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2022

      Unfortunately we only offer Hostel accommodation. I am sorry for the inconvienice.

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