I am interested in yr trip to Northern India in a small group tour. I am on my own and aged 62 but active. I would ideally like a group closer to my own age and want to visit Northern India for about 10-14 days. My dates are flexible.

This is a 14-Day tour where you travel with no more than 19 travelers on this tour where a smaller group setting means a more personal travel experience. We do actually have accommodations for Solo travel. The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. Travel with an average of 19 people (maximum of 24). For the safety and well-being of our travelers, children under the age of 13 will not be allowed to join us on this tour.

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Mysteries of India (Delhi to Varanasi) (2026)

15 days

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Start and end in Delhi

4.7

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Operator: Collette
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival
Accommodation
Hotel (Jaypee Vasant Continental)
Day 2
Delhi
Accommodation
Hotel (Jaypee Vasant Continental)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of New Delhi
- Independent exploration of Old Delhi
Day 3
Delhi
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring Indian specialties)
Accommodation
Hotel (Jaypee Vasant Continental)
Included Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Delhi
Landmarks
Humayun's Tomb
Day 4
Delhi
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Jaipur City Center)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw tour of Old Delhi
- Visit Jama Masjid
- View India Gate
- View Parliament building
Landmarks
Jama Masjid
India Gate
Parliament Building
Day 5
Delhi to Jaipur
Meals
Lunch (Local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Jaipur City Center)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through countryside
- Visit Hawa Mahal
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Jaipur old city
Landmarks
Hawa Mahal
Day 6
Jaipur
Meals
Dinner (Hosted dinner in local family home)
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Jaipur City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Vintage jeep ride to Amber Fort
- Hosted dinner with local family
Landmarks
Amber Fort
Day 7
Jaipur
Accommodation
Hotel (Juna Mahal)
Included Activities
- E-rickshaw tour of walled city with Pink City Rickshaw Company
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Jaipur
Landmarks
City Palace
Jantar Mantar
Day 8
Ranthambore
Accommodation
Hotel (Juna Mahal)
Included Activities
- Visit Ranthambore National Park
- Learn about Project Tiger conservation efforts
- Meet with naturalist
Optional Activities
- Hike Ranthambore Fort - $25.00 pp
Landmarks
Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore Fort
Day 9
Ranthambore
Accommodation
Hotel (Jaypee Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in canter
- Afternoon game drive in canter
Optional Activities
- Leisure time at hotel
- Visit Dastkar Ranthambore social enterprise
Landmarks
Ranthambore National Park
Day 10
Ranthambore to Agra
Meals
Lunch (Local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Jaypee Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Abhaneri step well
Optional Activities
- Taj Mahal From Riverside – Sunset and Dinner - $50.00 pp
Landmarks
Abhaneri step well
Day 11
Agra
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (At Sheroes' Hangout café)
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Jass Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Visit Agra Fort
- Lunch at Sheroes' Hangout
Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
Day 12
Agra to Khajuraho
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Hotel)
Included Activities
- Train ride to Jhansi
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Khajuraho
Day 13
Khajuraho to Varanasi
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Chandela Temple complex
- Sail along Ganges River
- Witness Ganga Aarti ceremony from Dasaswamedh Ghat
Landmarks
Chandela Temple Complex
Dasaswamedh Ghat
Day 14
Varanasi
Meals
Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Lemon Tree Premier)
Included Activities
- Morning boat ride on Ganges River at sunrise
- Visit Sarnath
Landmarks
Sarnath
Day 15
Departure

Landmarks
Humayun's Tomb

Landmarks
Jama Masjid
India Gate
Parliament Building

Landmarks
Hawa Mahal

Landmarks
Amber Fort

Landmarks
City Palace
Jantar Mantar

Landmarks
Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore Fort

Landmarks
Ranthambore National Park

Landmarks
Abhaneri step well

Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort

Landmarks
Chandela Temple Complex
Dasaswamedh Ghat

Landmarks
Sarnath

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Where You'll Stay

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Jaypee Vasant Continental
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
Radisson Jaipur City Center
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 6
Juna Mahal
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Jaypee Palace Hotel
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Radisson Jass Hotel
Hotel
day 11
Radisson Hotel
Hotel
Days 12, 13
Lemon Tree Premier
Hotel
day 14

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4.7

Overall rating based on 10 Reviews

Guide
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Accommodation
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Kwong
June 5th, 2025
5
The tour was excellent as a whole, so was the tour manager Anshuman Tripathi (Indie). He single-handedly made the...
The tour was excellent as a whole, so was the tour manager Anshuman Tripathi (Indie). He single-handedly made the tour much more enjoyable with his caring personalilty, always working extra to make sure our welfare was well taken care of. 3 suggestions to improve the tour are 1) add another day in Delhi so we can visit more attractions (Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, India Gate, Agrasen Ki Baoli, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar), 2) optional night tour of Jaipur (Royal Gaitor Tumbas, Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Albert Hall Museum), and 3) the optional Nepal tour should end in Kathmandu, i.e., not requiring travellers to fly back to Delhi. Finally, I hope Collete will organize tours to the southern part of India and Sri Lanka.Show more
Traveled in December 2024
Review collected by Collette
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Elizabeth
June 5th, 2025
5
Excellent LIFE changing tour!!! Most memorable experience was to see the way of life of the locals. SO VERY different...
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Traveled in December 2024
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Margherita
June 5th, 2025
5
What a wonderful adventure and experience. Out tour guide Ashish was magnificent and always cared about our wellbeing...
What a wonderful adventure and experience. Out tour guide Ashish was magnificent and always cared about our wellbeing and happiness. The Taj Mahal and Ganges river were both moving moments in my life. I have no words for the emotions I felt seeing the bengal tiger in the wild. The people were warm and friendly and the food most enjoyable. Hotels and busses were clean and comfortable. I do have one suggestion, include ALL tips in the price except the tour guide. This makes it so much easier for everyone. (this is how another tour company I travel with does it-they took our suggestion) As this is not an adventure for everyone, it has been a lifelong dream of mine to visit India . I am still on in awe reliving the journey in my mind and heart!Show more
Traveled in January 2025
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A
Laura
June 5th, 2025
5
This tour was an amazing immersion in a culture that is so different from ours, and the tour director was key in...
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Traveled in February 2025
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A
Alice
June 5th, 2025
5
Sanjay our Tour Manager is excellent, approachable, knowledgeable, very organized and with a great sense of humor!
Traveled in February 2025
Review collected by Collette
A
Richard
October 30th, 2024
5
It was amazing and we had an amazing tour director
Traveled in March 2022
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A
Ronald
October 30th, 2024
4.3
Tour and Nepal extension were great, the tour guides were awesome. What prevents me from giving an excellent rating...
Tour and Nepal extension were great, the tour guides were awesome. What prevents me from giving an excellent rating was the poor support and incorrect information provided by Collette in RI and the awful visit to Ranthambore, three of 15 days spent with little to see or do and four hours in a park where there was a 30 percent chance of seeing a tiger. There is so much to see in India...this was a wasted three days.Show more
Traveled in February 2024
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Thomas
October 30th, 2024
5
Ashish was the person who made the whole trip !
Traveled in February 2024
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Thomas
October 30th, 2024
3
Taj Mahal and Mt. Everest
Traveled in February 2024
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Linda
October 30th, 2024
5
My tour manager was very experienced and provided additional inclusions which were wonderful. We had a great time and...
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Traveled in April 2024
Review collected by Collette

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Asked on August 16th, 2025
I am interested in yr trip to Northern India in a small group tour. I am on my own and aged 62 but active. I would ideally like a group closer to my own age and want to visit Northern India for about 10-14 days. My dates are flexible.
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- ColletteOperator•Written August 2025
  This is a 14-Day tour where you travel with no more than 19 travelers on this tour where a smaller group setting means a more personal travel experience. We do actually have accommodations for Solo travel. The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. Travel with an average of 19 people (maximum of 24). For the safety and well-being of our travelers, children under the age of 13 will not be allowed to join us on this tour.

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