Real North India
20 days from £524 £699
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This Trip
Uncover the treasures of India on this epic 3 week journey, starting and ending in Delhi. Travelling with a group and a dedicated trip leader, you’ll encounter some of northern India’s most diverse landscapes, and witness a range of cultural and spiritual ceremonies. Wander through colourful cities, trek across sun-blasted deserts and interact with local people in remote rural villages. Packed with unique activities and independent exploration time, this trip is the perfect introduction to the splendour of India. Don’t miss it.
What you get
Itinerary
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Days 1-2: Delhi Fly into Delhi and make your way into the bustling city centre. Delve into the streets with a local youth guide, before exploring atmospheric Old Delhi. Board an overnight train to Bikaner on day 2.Days 1-2: Delhi
Fly into Delhi and make your way into the bustling city centre. Delve into the streets with a local youth guide, before exploring atmospheric Old Delhi. Board an overnight train to Bikaner on day 2.
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Days 3-4: Desert camel safari Trek into the sand dunes of the Thar Desert on a camel and witness a spectacular sunset. Spend the night in a traditional desert camp. Wake early and watch the sun rise over the desert.Days 3-4: Desert camel safari
Trek into the sand dunes of the Thar Desert on a camel and witness a spectacular sunset. Spend the night in a traditional desert camp. Wake early and watch the sun rise over the desert.
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Days 5-6: The Golden City Journey east to Jaisalmer and discover the city's imposing desert fort. At sunset, the city walls burn a brilliant golden-orange.Days 5-6: The Golden City
Journey east to Jaisalmer and discover the city's imposing desert fort. At sunset, the city walls burn a brilliant golden-orange.
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Days 8-9: Udaipur Plunge south to the lake-front city of Udaipur, known for its majestic white marble palaces and breath-taking views. Relax by the lake and wander through fragrant palace gardens.Days 8-9: Udaipur
Plunge south to the lake-front city of Udaipur, known for its majestic white marble palaces and breath-taking views. Relax by the lake and wander through fragrant palace gardens.
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Day 10: Pushkar Traverse the rugged slopes of Snake Mountain and arrive in Pushkar, on the shores of a sacred Hindu lake. Uncover the city's temples and markets this afternoon.Day 10: Pushkar
Traverse the rugged slopes of Snake Mountain and arrive in Pushkar, on the shores of a sacred Hindu lake. Uncover the city's temples and markets this afternoon.
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Day 11: Tordi Sāgar Experience rural life in Tordi Sāgar. Wander the cobblers' stalls and potters' shops or hike into the hills and gaze out across the rolling landscape.Day 11: Tordi Sāgar
Experience rural life in Tordi Sāgar. Wander the cobblers' stalls and potters' shops or hike into the hills and gaze out across the rolling landscape.
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Days 12-13: The Pink City After a traditional local lunch in the village, strike north to the pink stucco walls of Jaipur. Explore the mighty Amber Fort on a guided tour.Days 12-13: The Pink City
After a traditional local lunch in the village, strike north to the pink stucco walls of Jaipur. Explore the mighty Amber Fort on a guided tour.
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Days 14-15: Āgra Take the train to Āgra and discover India's most iconic landmark - the Taj Mahal. Tour the site with an expert guide and learn about its impressive Mughal architecture and heritage.Days 14-15: Āgra
Take the train to Āgra and discover India's most iconic landmark - the Taj Mahal. Tour the site with an expert guide and learn about its impressive Mughal architecture and heritage.
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Days 16-18: Varanasi Arrive in Varanasi, an important pilgrimage site for millions of Hindus. Cruise along the River Ganges at sunset and sunrise and participate in a sacred candle flower ceremony.Days 16-18: Varanasi
Arrive in Varanasi, an important pilgrimage site for millions of Hindus. Cruise along the River Ganges at sunset and sunrise and participate in a sacred candle flower ceremony.
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Days 19-20: Delhi Spend your final day in India's magnificent capital. Gather with your group and raise a toast to this unforgettable adventure. The tour ends on day 20.Days 19-20: Delhi
Spend your final day in India's magnificent capital. Gather with your group and raise a toast to this unforgettable adventure. The tour ends on day 20.
Accommodation & Meals
- 19 nights of accommodation
- Twin-share hotel or guesthouse accommodation.
- 3 nights will be spent on overnight trains.
- 1 night will be spent camping in the desert.
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners are included on this trip.
Independent reviews
"Very enjoyable experience and helpful staff." - Hayden Dempsey
"India is a crazy place" - Cara Greenwood
"Awesome trip, awesome people, awesome memories!" - Sam Donnelly
"Amazing service." - Emily O'Donnell
"I had the best time" - Emma Clark
Overall ratings
Flights
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You should fly into Delhi on day 1 of this trip. You will need to make your own way from the airport to your starting accommodation in the city. The trip ends back in Delhi on day 20.
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