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From Delhi to Colombo: 26-Day India & Sri Lanka Tour

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From New Delhi to Colombo
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Ages 18-55
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    New Delhi

    New Delhi
    Start point
    New Delhi, Delhi, India (Zostel Delhi, 08:45 - 09:00)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Zostel Delhi)

    Included Activities

    • Hindi Language Lesson
    • Old Delhi guided walking tour
    • Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara visit
    Landmarks
    Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara
    Old Delhi
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  3. Day 2

    New Delhi

    New Delhi
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Zostel Delhi), Sleeper Train (India Sleeper Train)

    Included Activities

    • Akshardham Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Ultimate Frisbee Game in Lodhi Garden
    • Humayun's Tomb visit
    • Delhi Haat Handicraft Market visit
    • Lunch at Khan Market
    Landmarks
    Humayun's Tomb
    Lodhi Garden
    Khan Market
    Delhi Haat
    Akshardham Temple
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  4. Day 3

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomad’s Stay Varanasi)

    Included Activities

    • Sunset Ghat Boat Tour
    • Ganga Aarti Ceremony

    Optional Activities

    • Sarnath Buddhist and Hindu archaeological site visit
    • Sunrise Boat Tour
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
    Ganges Ghats
    Burning Ghat
  5. Day 4

    Varanasi to Agra

    Varanasi to Agra
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (India Sleeper Train)

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise Boat Tour
    • Blue Lassi Shop and Old Market visit
    Landmarks
    Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Agra

    Agra
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Zostel, Agra)

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at Bread & Mine Café
    • Afternoon tea session with Adventure Leader
    • Agra Fort visit
    • Baby Taj visit
    • Dinner and drinks at Salt Café
    Landmarks
    Agra Fort
    Baby Taj
  7. Day 6

    Agra to Jaipur

    Agra to Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Zostel, Jaipur)

    Included Activities

    • Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit
    • Nahargarh Fort visit with sunset views
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Nahargarh Fort
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  8. Day 7

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Zostel, Jaipur)

    Optional Activities

    • Balloon Safari
    • Amber Fort visit
    • City Palace and Hawa Mahal visit
    • Jantar Mantar observatory visit
    • Bapu Bazaar shopping
    • Food Court Tour
    • Night out in Jaipur
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    City Palace
    Hawa Mahal
    Jantar Mantar
    Bapu Bazaar
  9. Day 8

    Jaipur to Jaisalmer

    Jaipur to Jaisalmer
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Moustache Hostel, Jaisalmer ), Sleeper Train (India Sleeper Train)

    Included Activities

    • Monkey Temple visit

    Optional Activities

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

    Jaisalmer

    Jaisalmer
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner al fresco at desert camp)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Thar Desert Camping)

    Included Activities

    • Desert Camping with camel trek, overnight stay under the stars, and sunrise viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Jaisalmer Fort visit
    • Gadsisar Lake viewpoint visit
    Landmarks
    Jaisalmer Fort
    Gadsisar Lake
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  11. Day 10

    Thar Desert to Jodhpur

    Thar Desert to Jodhpur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Moustache, Jodhpur)

    Included Activities

    • Blue City Orientation Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Drink near Stepwell
    Landmarks
    Clock Tower
    Toorji Ka Jhalra
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  12. Day 11

    Jodhpur

    Jodhpur
    Meals
    Lunch or Dinner (Meal included with cooking experience, may shift between lunch and dinner based on local timing)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Moustache, Jodhpur)

    Included Activities

    • Indian Cooking Experience

    Optional Activities

    • Flying Fox Zipline
  13. Day 12

    Jodhpur to Mumbai

    Jodhpur to Mumbai
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Locomo Hotel, Mumbai)

    Included Activities

    • Mumbai City Walking Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Evening in Colaba District
    Landmarks
    Gateway of India
    Queen's Necklace
    Colaba District
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Mumbai

    Mumbai
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Locomo Hotel, Mumbai)

    Optional Activities

    • Dharavi Slum Tour
    • Dhobi Ghat Mahalaxmi visit
    • Movie Night
    Landmarks
    Dharavi
    Dhobi Ghat Mahalaxmi
  15. Day 14

    Mumbai to Colombo

    Mumbai to Colombo
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Drop Inn Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Mumbai to Colombo
    • Evening walking tour of Colombo
    Landmarks
    Colombo
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 15

    Colombo to Dambulla

    Colombo to Dambulla
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Acme Grand Hotel, Habarana)

    Included Activities

    • The Sputnik Centre volunteering
    • Dambulla Cave Complex visit
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
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  17. Day 16

    Sigiriya

    Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Acme Grand Hotel, Habarana)

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress hike
    • A glass of Arrack

    Optional Activities

    • Polonnaruwa cycle tour
    • Pidurangala Rock hike
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Polonnaruwa
    Pidurangala Rock
  18. Day 17

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    Sigiriya to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch with views during Knuckles Mountain Range hike)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Kurumbunkz Hostel Kandy)

    Included Activities

    • Knuckles Mountain Range hike on Manigala Trail

    Optional Activities

    • Kandy exploration
    • Local pub visit
    Landmarks
    Knuckles Mountain Range
    Kandy Lake
  19. Day 18

    Kandy to Kitulgala

    Kandy to Kitulgala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Kurumbunkz Hostel Kandy)

    Included Activities

    • White Water rafting

    Optional Activities

    • Temple of the Tooth visit
    • Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya visit
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth
    Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 19

    Kitulgala to Ella

    Kitulgala to Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Downtown Hostel, Ella)

    Included Activities

    • Train from Hatton to Ella
    • Hike to Little Adams Peak at sunrise
    Landmarks
    Ella
    Little Adam's Peak
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  21. Day 20

    Ella

    Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast for hiking), Lunch or Dinner (Meal included with cooking class, timing may vary based on local activity scheduling)

    Included Activities

    • Ella Rock hike at sunrise
    • Cooking class
    • Visit Rawana Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Yoga lesson
    • Flying Ravana Zipline
    Landmarks
    Makulella Buddhist Temple
    Ella Rock
    Ella Forest Reserve
    Nine Arches Bridge
    Demodara Railway Loop
    Rawana Falls
  22. Day 21

    Ella

    Ella
    Meals
    Lunch or Dinner (Meal included with cooking class, timing may vary based on local activity scheduling)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Downtown Hostel, Ella)

    Included Activities

    • Cooking class

    Optional Activities

    • Yoga lesson
    • Flying Ravana Zipline
    Landmarks
    Ella
  23. Day 22

    Ella to Udawalawe

    Ella to Udawalawe
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Jungle Cabin (Athgira River Camp, Udawalawe)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buduruvagala Ancient Temple
    • Jeep safari into Udawalawe National Park
    Landmarks
    Buduruwagala Temple
    Udawalawe National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  24. Day 23

    Udawalawe to Unawatuna

    Udawalawe to Unawatuna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel J, Unawatuna)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Handunugoda Tea Estate
    Landmarks
    Handunugoda Tea Estate
    Unawatuna
  25. Day 24

    Unawatuna

    Unawatuna
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel J, Unawatuna)

    Included Activities

    • Surf lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional mask painting
    Landmarks
    Unawatuna
  26. Day 25

    Unawatuna to Galle

    Unawatuna to Galle
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel J, Unawatuna)

    Included Activities

    • Galle Fish Market visit
    • Galle Fort City visit
    • Tuk-tuk ride to Galle
    Landmarks
    Galle Fish Market
    Galle Fort
    Itinerary Image 1
  27. Day 26

    Galle to Colombo

    Galle to Colombo
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Drop Inn Hostel Colombo, 14:45 - 15:00)

    Included Activities

    • Visit temple to meet a Buddhist priest and take part in a pooja (blessing ritual)
    Landmarks
    Temple

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