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Best of India

Trip Type: Explorer

19 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $3,885.00 /Person
Follow India’s famous Golden Triangle to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur on this 19-day trip. Explore iconic sites like the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort …
Best of India

Follow India’s famous Golden Triangle to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur on this 19-day trip. Explore iconic sites like the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Jaipur's Royal City Palace, plus uncover the lesser-known highlights of this fascinating region. Witness the opulence of Rajasthan's palaces and immerse yourself in local traditions at a heritage homestay. Head north into the Himalayan foothills and breathe in the crisp mountain air as you wander the small town of Mandi and Dharamsala – a mountain town with a rich Tibetan Buddhist culture – then end it all back where you started, in bustling Delhi.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi

Day 2: Delhi

Day 3: Jaipur

Day 4: Jaipur

Day 5: Lotwara

Day 6: Fatehpur Sikri – Agra

Day 7: Delhi

Day 8: Delhi

Day 9: Shimla

Day 10: Shimla

Day 11: Mandi

Day 12: Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj)

Day 13: Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj)

Day 14: Amritsar

Day 15: Amritsar – Overnight train

Day 16: Rishikesh

Day 17: Rishikesh – River Ganges

Day 18: Delhi

Day 19: Delhi

Trip Inclusions

Meals

2 breakfasts and 4 dinners are included

Transport

Cycle rickshaw, Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle, Shuttle Bus, Train

Accomodation

Heritage Property (2 nights), Hotel (15 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
  • Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
  • Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
  • Jaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour
  • Jaipur - Amber Fort
  • Lotwara - Village Walk
  • Fatehpur Sikri - Guided tour
  • Agra - Taj Mahal
  • Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
  • Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
  • Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
  • Shimla - Leader-led walking tour
  • Shimla - Viceregal Lodge
  • Mandi - Leader-led walking tour
  • Dharamsala - Norbulingka Institute
  • Dharamsala - Dalai Lama Temple
  • Amritsar - Golden Temple
  • Amritsar - Jallianwallah Bagh
  • Amritsar - Wagah Border ceremony
  • Rishikesh - Leader-led walking tour
  • Rishikesh - Chaurasi Kutia 'The Beatles Ashram'
Trip Highlights
  • Witness the lavish architecture of the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Learn the story of how this extravagant monument was built as a mausoleum for Emperor Shah Jahan’s wife.
  • Experience Rajasthani hospitality and be surrounded by the region’s opulent architecture during a heritage homestay at Bhanwar Vilas in Karauli.
  • Encounter scenic views of the Himalayas at the charming Shimla Hill Station, which you’ll travel to on the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kalka-Shimla Railway.
  • Learn about Sikhism on a visit to the religion’s most sacred monument, the luminous Golden Temple in Amritsar.
  • Wander through the self-proclaimed ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ in Rishikesh and walk along the banks of the Ganges River.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: HHSGC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Delhi, India
Trip Ends: Delhi, India
Countries Visited: India

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Destination Details

India
| 19 Days
| 1 - 12 People