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Tour Code : AICA
The journey is provided by
Exodus Travel
Destinations : India
Tour Starts : Delhi
Tour Ends : Delhi
Group Size : 4 - 16
Ages : 16+
Activity :
9 days from
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Overview

From the Taj Mahal to the wildlife of Sariska National Park, explore a land packed with culture and excitement

Discover the best of northern India on this highlight-packed adventure. Led by an expert tour leader, we marvel at the always-impressive Taj Mahal, a New Wonder of the World, and explore the Pink City of Jaipur. We also have an early morning boat ride along the mist-shrouded ghats of Varanasi, an experience only equalled by wildlife spotting in Sariska National Park. Add to that the everyday wonders – smiling locals, whizzing rickshaws and flavoursome curries – and you will see why North India is such a favourite with our groups. Want to travel outside of summer? Visit our standard Highlights of Northern India page.

Highlights
  • See the unforgettable Taj Mahal, one of the New Wonders of the World
  • Go wildlife watching in Sariska National Park
  • Take a boat ride along the mystical Ganges at Varanasi
  • Explore the major landmarks in the Pink City of Jaipur
Included
  • All accommodation: 8 Classic nights (hotels)
  • All breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner
  • Immersive itinerary with all transport (air-conditioned private bus and train) and listed activities
  • Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure
  • Group arrival transfer available, departure transfers for any flight
Not included
  • Request a single room if required, purchase travel insurance and arrange any visas and vaccinations.

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Important Information

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    Food
    India is famous for its food and there is ample opportunity to try various curries such as the familiar tandoori, biriyani and rogan josh. If you are a vegetarian, India is a great destination. There are wonderful desserts and excellent beers, soft drinks and Indian specialities such as lassi, a refreshing yoghurt drink. Allow at least 1,400-2,400 rupees (US$16-US$28) per day for lunch and dinner. In most towns we visit, there is a good selection of restaurants and a choice between Indian and Western food. Please note, service in restaurants can be quite slow. Tea and soft drinks are very cheap. A (large!) bottle of beer is approximately 300 rupees (approximately US$4). Mineral water is widely available, but drinking water is provided in a large container in the bus to reduce our use of plastic, so please bring your own refillable water bottle.
    Weather

    In July, August and September, expect very hot days and warm nights (28C-40C/82F-104F). Rain is also likely at any time from the end of June until September and can be very heavy. However, it moderates the temperatures and humidity.

    Is this trip for you?

    This trip is rated Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

    It is ideal for culturally curious travellers eager to explore and experience as much as possible. We cover the highlights of northern India in a short time, which means the itinerary is generally fast paced – prepare for some long days and early starts. India can be challenging, while the heat and bustle of some cities can be a little overwhelming. That said, there are peaceful spots and you will undoubtedly return with memories to last a lifetime.

    Journeys: Departures in summer may experience train delays or cancellations. If a severe delay occurs, the group travels on a private comfortable bus instead between Agra and Varanasi. In the rare event we can’t travel by bus or fly, we have an alternative itinerary in which we visit Bharatpur, Deeg Palace and Mathura instead of Varanasi.

    Monuments: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the conservation of many monuments in India, including the Taj Mahal, and very occasionally this may mean that work is taking place at sites visited on this trip. The ASI schedule is never published, so it is not possible to warn you when work will be taking place.

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