India Classic – 12 Day Tour

This morning you'll jump straight on the city’s metro with your guide and make your way to Jama Masjid, the city’s oldest mosque. Ready your appetite, because you’re about to taste your way through Old Delhi’s legendary street food scene. Wander through tangled alleyways and try breakfast favourites like Bedmi Poori with potato curry, crispy jalebi, or hot paratha straight from the pan. Keep your eyes peeled for the local chai wallah, pouring steaming cups of sweet, spiced tea.

Next, you'll hop aboard a rickshaw (similar to Tuk-Tuks) and weave through Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in the city. Lose yourself in the chaos of spice-scented backstreets and visit Khari Baoli, the largest open-air spice market in Asia. While Hinduism is the dominant religion here, Delhi is also home to a significant Sikh community. You’ll learn more about their traditions over a vegetarian lunch at a local Sikh temple, and see the impressive community kitchen where thousands of free meals are prepared daily.

This evening, your guide will lead you to a local restaurant for an indulgent Mughlai dinner to top off a big day exploring Delhi.

Accommodation: Double/Twin Rooms Taj Princess (or similar)
Activities: Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour, Street Food Breakfast, Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque, Lunch at a Sikh Temple, Spice Market Visit. ?Impact Moment
Optional Extras: N/A
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Physical Rating: Low

After breakfast, jump aboard a local train for an air-conditioned ride to Agra. Known worldwide for the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra is a city rich in Mughal history, filled with lush gardens and architecture. This afternoon, you'll head to the impressive Taj Mahal and then explore one of India’s finest forts, Agra Fort. Step inside its imposing red sandstone walls to discover throne rooms, intricate mosques, and sweeping views across the city.

In the evening, enjoy dinner at Sheroes Hangout, a vegetarian and vegan café with a powerful purpose. This inspiring social enterprise is run by women who are survivors of acid attacks, offering them employment, opportunities, and a welcoming space to share their stories.

Accommodation: Double/Twin Rooms Taj Vilas (or similar)
Activities: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sheroes Café Visit & Dinner ?Purpose Moment
Optional Extras: N/A
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Physical Rating: Low

Say goodbye to Agra and hop on your air-conditioned public bus to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. Designed by royalty, Jaipur is a city of grand forts, lavish palaces, and buzzing bazaars, with its iconic pink-washed buildings welcoming visitors for centuries.

This evening, step into the glitz and drama of Indian cinema with a Bollywood blockbuster at the spectacular Raj Mandir Cinema – a Jaipur landmark. Expect a whirlwind of action, romance, drama, and music (sometimes all at once) in one of the most opulent theatres in the country. Your leader will also have plenty of great dinner recommendations to round out your night.

Please note: Your travel time today is approx 5 hours

Accommodation: Double/Twin Rooms Utsav Niwas (or similar)
Activities: Bollywood movie ?Impact Moment
Optional Extras: N/A
Meals: N/A
Physical Rating: Low

Start your morning with breakfast at one of Jaipur’s much-loved local spots, such as the iconic Samrat Restaurant. Then, join your guide for an orientation walk through the walled old city. Wander the local markets, hear the story behind Jaipur’s “Pink City” nickname, meet friendly traders, and learn about the fragrant spices that are the backbone of Indian cooking. You’ll also stop to admire the Palace of the Winds, a stunning red and pink sandstone masterpiece and one of Jaipur’s most recognisable landmarks.

Next, hop into Tuk Tuks and wind your way up to Galta-Ji, better known as the Monkey Temple. Built into the hills and surrounded by natural springs, this sacred site is home to hundreds of playful grey long-tailed monkeys. The rest of the day is free for you to explore more of Jaipur at your own pace.

Accommodation: Double/Twin Rooms Utsav Niwas (or similar)
Activities: Orientation Walk of City and Market, Galta-Ji Monkey Temple
Optional Extras: Amber Fort, Leopard Safari
Meals: Breakfast
Physical Rating: Medium

You'll take a private transfer to Pushkar in the morning, known as one of the holiest towns in India. Pushkar is a backpacker’s paradise with amazing food, beautiful markets, rolling landscapes, hiking, and unrivalled sunsets. In the afternoon, a local Brahmin will induct you to Pushkar properly with a blessing on the holy lake, and you’ll grab a drink at a lakeside cafe before heading back to your accommodation for the night

Accommodation: Twin/Double Rooms – Master Paradise (or similar)
Activities: Pushkar Orientation Walk & Brahmin Blessing by Holy Lake
Optional Extras: N/A
Meals: N/A
Physical Rating: Low

Today you'll return to Ajmer before taking the train to Udaipur, the “White City” – also known as the city of lakes. It is also the location for filming the James Bond film, Octopussy! The lakes and architecture provide a perfect balance between the hectic and the tranquil and no better way to experience this is with a walk through the markets and old town and finishing with a private sunset cruise on the lake. Afterwards, you’ll head to one of our favourite rooftop restaurants for dinner with a view.

Accommodation: Twin/Double Rooms – Pratap Bhawan (or similar)
Activities: Udaipur Orientation Walk, Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola
Optional Extras: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Physical Rating: Low

Welcome to Udaipur, the enchanting ‘City of Lakes’. Built around the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola, Udaipur is a tapestry of ornate palaces, intricate temples, and grand havelis (merchant mansions). This morning, join your leader for a walking tour through its winding streets, browsing shops filled with colourful Rajasthani crafts and textiles. You’ll also visit the magnificent Jagdish Temple, where the detailed stone carvings are nothing short of mesmerising.

The afternoon is yours to explore, perhaps wander through the opulent City Palace or relax by the lake with a chai in hand. In the evening, step inside a local home for a hands-on cooking class. You’ll learn how to prepare a traditional vegetarian north Indian thali. A feast of rice, dahl, vegetables, roti, papad, curd, chutney or pickle, and a sweet treat to finish. After all that cooking, sit down with your hosts to enjoy the flavours of your creation.

Accommodation: Twin/Double Rooms – Pratap Bhawan (or similar)
Activities: Leader-led Walking Tour, Jagdish Temple, Cooking Class with Dinner
Optional Extras: N/A
Meals: Dinner
Physical Rating: Medium

Today you will take a bus to the home of the blue city, Jodhpur. On arrival, we’ll transfer to our traditional Haveli accommodation. Your Haveli is situated in the middle of the blue city where the walls are painted blue throughout this labyrinth of buildings in the shadow of the ever imposing Mehrangarh Fort.

In the late afternoon, you will stroll through the mesmerising blue city and pause at the Jodhpur stepwell, an impressive marvel of ancient stonework. As you wander around the clock tower market, you can sample the famous Saffron Lassi and some delicious samosas. Finally, you will head back to your accommodation to wrap up the day.

Accommodation: Twin/Double Rooms – Kuchaman Haveli (or similar)
Activities: Jodphur Step-Well visit, Market & Food Tour, Blue City Tour
Optional Extras: N/A
Meals: Lunch
Physical Rating: Medium

You will have the morning free to relax after yesterday's travel. During your free time, you can choose to explore the blue city on foot, take a rooftop yoga class, or, for the more adventurous, zipline over the ramparts of the Jodhpur fort. In the early afternoon, your group will meet and walk to the Mehrangarh fort with your local guide. Your guide will show you around the immaculately kept fort, and with the assistance of an audio guide, you’ll leave with a thorough understanding of Indian royal life.

Return to the hotel for wash and change before your transfer to the railway station for your overnight train to Delhi.

Accommodation: Overnight Train Return to Delhi
Activities: Mehrangarh Fort
Optional Extras: N/A
Meals: N/A
Physical Rating: Low/Medium

On your arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred from the train station to your final hotel.

You will have the afternoon free to do as you please before meeting with your group to enjoy your final dinner in India with your new travel friends.

Accommodation: Twin/Double Rooms – Taj Princess (or similar)
Activities: Farewell to India dinner
Optional Extras: N/A
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Physical Rating: Low

Please note: Standard Check out time at the hotel is 1100 Hours.

Accommodation: N/A
Activities: N/A
Optional Extras: N/A
Meals: N/A
Physical Rating: N/A