Explore India

Culture, colour and a little craziness - India sometimes seems to be a completely different world.

Travel through a thousand years of history, from reminders of prehistoric man to erotic temples to Mughal splendours. Step into the magical heart of Hinduism and relive tales of great deeds and unimaginable wealth. This travel adventure blends busy bazaars, the local life of rural villages and a boat trip on the Ganges with nature sanctuaries, ancient sites and a camel safari - a real immersion in India!

Itinerary / Highlights

Days 1-2 Delhi
Explore ancient ruins and colourful bazaars in a city suspended in time.

Day 3 Agra
See the exquisite Taj Mahal and take a rickshaw to the Red Fort.

Day 4 Rural Rajasthan Heritage Stay
Stay in a beautiful former fort and meet local craftspeople.

Days 5-6 Jaipur
Wander through the old capital of Amber and enjoy the blushing Hawa Mahal at dusk.

Day 7 Ranthambhore National Park
Safari among old palaces and scrublands. Keep an eye out for the elusive Bengal tiger.

Day 8 Bundi
Stroll through the sprawling palace overlooking the Brahmin-blue rooftops of Bundi.

Days 9-10 Bijaipur
Take a rural jeep safari and enjoy a night in Castle Bijaipur.

Days 11-12 Udaipur
Peruse miniature paintings or gaze over Lake Pichola from the romantic rooftops.

Days 13-14 Pushkar
Ride a camel into a stunning desert sunset and mingle with sadhus at the holy lake.

Day 15 Delhi
Experience Imperial British India.

Day 16 Agra
See the Taj Mahal in a different light on return to Agra. Enjoy time to explore the bazaar.

Days 17-18 Chanderi
See ancient rock paintings and experience local hospitality at dinner with a local family.

Days 19 -20 Orchha
Visit the temples and palaces scattered across the peaceful countryside.

Day 21 Khajuraho
Admire the beautifully preserved, intricate carvings on the Khajuraho temples.

Day 22 Panna National Park
Spend a night in huts by the Ken River.

Day 23 Chitrakoot
Join the throngs of Hindu pilgrims on the banks of the Mandakini.

Day 24 Allahabad
At the confluence of the Yamuna, Ganges and mystical Saraswati rivers, this city is alive with pilgrims and sacred cows.

Days 25-27 Varanasi
Experience India's spiritual life as the sun rises and sets over the Ganges.

Day 28 Delhi
Return to the hive of activity that is Delhi.

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Accommodation Details

Hotels/guesthouses (22 nts), camping (1 nt), air-conditioned tents (2 nts), overnight trains (2 nts). Camping is unavailable from 1 Apr - 30 Sep. During this period both nights are spent at Castle Bijaipur