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Northern India Explorer

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From Delhi to Varanasi
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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Pooja Palace (or similar))
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  3. Day 2

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight Train)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Old Delhi with Local Guide - Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, President's House, government buildings, Gandhi's House
    • Overnight train to Bikaner in 6-berth sleeper compartments

    Optional Activities

    • Old Delhi food tour
    Landmarks
    Red Fort
    Jama Masjid
    India Gate
    President's House
    Gandhi's House
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Bikaner

    Bikaner
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at homestay)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Udai Niwas (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at homestay
    • Guided exploration of Junagarh Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Heritage bike ride past ornate havelis
    • Local street food scene exploration
    Landmarks
    Junagarh Fort
  5. Day 4

    Bikaner to Jaisalmer

    Bikaner to Jaisalmer
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fifu House (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Journey to Jaisalmer with desert scenery
    Landmarks
    Jaisalmer Fort
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Jaisalmer

    Jaisalmer
    Meals
    Dinner (Family-style dinner under the stars in desert camp)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Khuri Desert Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Jaisalmer Fort
    • Camel ride across Thar Desert at sunset
    • Bonfire evening with Rajasthani folk music and dance
    • Family-style dinner in desert

    Optional Activities

    • Roaming fort's winding lanes with crew
    Landmarks
    Jaisalmer Fort
    Thar Desert
  7. Day 6

    Jaisalmer to Jodhpur

    Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at desert camp by the dunes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Mandore (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at desert camp
    • Guided orientation through Jodhpur old city lanes and markets
    • Photo stop at Mehrangarh Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration and dinner with crew
    Landmarks
    Mehrangarh Fort
  8. Day 7

    Jodhpur

    Jodhpur
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Mandore (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Tuk-tuk photo tour through blue lanes
    • Fort viewpoint hunting
    • Market exploration and cafe visits
  9. Day 8

    Jodhpur to Pushkar

    Jodhpur to Pushkar
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Green Park (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation around holy lake and ghats
    • Visit to iconic Brahma Temple
    • Evening Aarti ceremony

    Optional Activities

    • Rooftop cafe visit overlooking the lake
    Landmarks
    Brahma Temple
  10. Day 9

    Pushkar to Jaipur

    Pushkar to Jaipur
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Utsav Niwas (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise climb to Savitri Temple (970 steps, 750 feet elevation)
    • Block printing workshop at Anoothi Project
    • Evening orientation walk through Jaipur's bazaars and sandstone streets
    Landmarks
    Savitri Temple
  11. Day 10

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Utsav Niwas (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Amber Fort with grand courtyards and intricate halls
    • Photo stop at Hawa Mahal

    Optional Activities

    • Evening market exploration
    • Rooftop exploration
    • Dinner with a local family
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Hawa Mahal
  12. Day 11

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Utsav Niwas (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bollywood film at Raj Mandir Cinema
    • Jantar Mantar observatory visit
    • Bike tour through the streets
    • Heritage palace cocktail experience
    Landmarks
    Jantar Mantar
    Raj Mandir Cinema
  13. Day 12

    Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park

    Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Raj Palace (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Safari in Ranthambore National Park (highly recommended - must be pre-booked as Free Time Add-On)
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  14. Day 13

    Ranthambore National Park to Agra

    Ranthambore National Park to Agra
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rich Grande (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Agra Fort visit for sunset views
    Landmarks
    Agra Fort
  15. Day 14

    Agra to Delhi

    Agra to Delhi
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Pooja Palace (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal

    Optional Activities

    • Evening market exploration
    • Local dinner
    • Stroll with crew
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
  16. Day 15

    Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar

    Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Evening Aarti ceremony at Ganges

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Tapovan lanes
  17. Day 16

    Rishikesh

    Rishikesh
    Meals
    Breakfast (Sattvic vegetarian breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided yoga class
    • Sattvic vegetarian breakfast
    • Guided orientation walk through markets and ashrams
    • Beatles Ashram visit
    Landmarks
    Beatles Ashram
  18. Day 17

    Rishikesh to Lucknow via Haridwar

    Rishikesh to Lucknow via Haridwar
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Surya International (or similar))
  19. Day 18

    Lucknow

    Lucknow
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Surya International (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tuk-tuk orientation around Lucknow's key sights

    Optional Activities

    • Street food tour
  20. Day 19

    Lucknow to Varanasi

    Lucknow to Varanasi
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Meadows (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided e-rickshaw tour through Varanasi
    • Evening Ghat Aarti ceremony
  21. Day 20

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Meadows (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise boat ride along the Ganges
    • Sarnath visit (where Buddha first taught)
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
  22. Day 21

    Varanasi

    Varanasi

    Included Activities

    • Guided e-rickshaw tour through Varanasi temples and bustling lanes
    • Evening Ghat Aarti ceremony at the Ganges
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Varanasi Ghats

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