North India Highlights

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Take an epic adventure of northern India’s highlights, including one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World, street food that will make you salivate and bustling city streets next to spiritual havens. Discover the Pink City of Jaipur, witness the Mughal splendours of Delhi and Agra and soak up the ambience of holy Varanasi. This 10-day trip through captivating and colourful India includes lavish palaces, vibrant bazaars, and of course, the incomparable Taj Mahal. You’ll take a sunrise cruise along the Ganges River, witness a candle flower ceremony in a popular pilgrimage site, wander the Old City of Delhi and eat your fill of spicy curries and filling flatbreads. India is calling your name!

Availability

From 04/04/2024 to 06/01/2026

Departure dates & prices

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  • Apr Thu 04 2024 to Apr Sat 13 2024
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    $2,325*
  • Aug Sun 25 2024 to Sep Tue 03 2024
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    $3,030*
  • Aug Thu 29 2024 to Sep Sat 07 2024
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    $2,710*
  • Sep Thu 05 2024 to Sep Sat 14 2024
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    $2,710*
  • Sep Thu 19 2024 to Sep Sat 28 2024
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    $2,710*
  • Sep Thu 26 2024 to Oct Sat 05 2024
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    $2,845*
  • Oct Sun 06 2024 to Oct Tue 15 2024
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    $2,815*
  • Oct Sun 13 2024 to Oct Tue 22 2024
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    $2,815*
  • Oct Thu 17 2024 to Oct Sat 26 2024
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    $2,840*
  • Oct Thu 24 2024 to Nov Sat 02 2024
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    $2,815*
  • Oct Thu 31 2024 to Nov Sat 09 2024
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    $2,815*
  • Nov Thu 07 2024 to Nov Sat 16 2024
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    $2,815*
  • Nov Thu 14 2024 to Nov Sat 23 2024
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    $2,955*
  • Nov Thu 21 2024 to Nov Sat 30 2024
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    $2,925*
  • Dec Thu 05 2024 to Dec Sat 14 2024
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    $2,925*
  • Dec Sun 08 2024 to Dec Tue 17 2024
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    $2,925*
  • Dec Sun 15 2024 to Dec Tue 24 2024
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    $2,925*
  • Dec Thu 19 2024 to Dec Sat 28 2024
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    $2,925*
  • Dec Sun 22 2024 to Dec Tue 31 2024
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    $2,925*
  • Jan Sun 05 2025 to Jan Tue 14 2025
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    $2,845*
  • Jan Sun 19 2025 to Jan Tue 28 2025
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    $2,845*
  • Feb Sun 02 2025 to Feb Tue 11 2025
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    $2,845*
  • Feb Sun 16 2025 to Feb Tue 25 2025
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    $2,955*
  • Mar Sun 09 2025 to Mar Tue 18 2025
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  • Mar Sun 16 2025 to Mar Tue 25 2025
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  • Mar Sun 23 2025 to Apr Tue 01 2025
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What's included

Soak up the unique atmosphere of a candle flower ceremony at dusk on the Ganges River in Varanasi, then wake up early for a sunrise boat ride, where you’ll watch the light gradually illuminate the many ghats and temples along the river.
Explore the Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – and learn of its lesser-known poetic history from a local expert among the surrounding gardens.
Discover the secret flavours and spices of traditional specialities during a cooking class in a local home, then – arguably the best part – sit down to feast on your creations.
Is there anything better than deliciously fresh Indian cuisine?.
Rub shoulders with the locals, go on a sightseeing adventure in a rickshaw and immerse yourself in the cultural heart of India on guided walking tours of Delhi, Jaipur and Varanasi.
Wander the streets of the gorgeous Pink City of Jaipur and maybe even start your morning here with a sunrise hot air balloon ride – this optional activity is well worth the early start!.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Positive Change for Marine Life.
Donations help them to nurture ocean health with community-led conservation initiatives that inspire coastal restoration, sustainable fishing practices and waste-management.
Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Breakfasts Included: 9.
Lunches Included: 1.
Dinners Included: 2.
Hotel (9 nights).
Auto rickshaw,Boat,Cycle rickshaw,Metro,Plane,Private vehicle,Train.
Age: min 15.
Group Size: 1 - 12.
Complimentary Arrival Transfer.
Varanasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour.
Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony.
Varanasi - Sunrise Ganges boat trip.
Jaipur - Orientation walk with a local guide.
Jaipur - Amber Fort.
Jaipur - Cooking class in a local home.
Abhaneri - Chand Baori stepwell.
Agra - Agra Fort.
Agra - Taj Mahal.
Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour.
Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque.
Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple).
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Itinerary

  • 1 - Delhi Namaste! Welcome to India. Your adventure begins in Delhi, where you'll have a complimentary airport transfer to the hotel. Tonight, meet your group and trip leader at a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, get out and explore at your own pace. Filled with historical sites from different eras, museums, galleries and endless bazaars, this thriving capital has plenty to do and see. Maybe head to the Red Fort or the Lotus Temple, get a photo at India Gate or explore the World Heritage-listed Humayun's Tomb. Later, why not get your new group together for a welcome meeting and sample of this country's famed food.
  • 2 - Varanasi Early this morning, you'll take a train to Varanasi. This holy city is awash with shrines and temples and is the ultimate destination for Hindu pilgrims who travel from far and wide to experience the spirituality of this haven. When you arrive this afternoon, you'll head out on a walking tour of the Old City, through narrow laneways packed with stalls and shops, past the dhobi wallahs and the endless temples that echo with bells and permeate the aroma of incense. This evening, soak up the unique atmosphere with a candle flower ceremony at dusk. A beautiful ritual to witness, you'll watch on as locals give offerings of small candles cradled by leaves and flowers to the Goddess Ganga - then float the glowing hand-made pieces down the river as the sun sets in the background.
  • 3 - Varanasi Today starts early, but it's very much worth it - you'll take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, where you can watch the light gradually illuminate the many ghats and temples along the river. After, there's the option to take a trip to nearby Sarnath - one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. The site is where Buddha preached his message of the path to enlightenment and features a number of stupas and museums to explore. Your afternoon is free to spend how you wish - maybe explore the laneways and alleys behind the ghats or pick up some keepsakes from the array of excellent local silk. For dinner, you'll enjoy a group meal of vegetarian thali at a local restaurant. A thali is a popular style of serving food in India, offering a selection of dishes, sides and condiments on a single large plate.
  • 4 - Delhi This morning, take a flight back to India's buzzing capital. When you arrive, check in to your accommodation, freshen up and then enjoy a free afternoon to spend how you wish. Maybe visit Swaminarayan Akshardham, set on a vast 100 acres of gardens. Maybe just go searching for the perfect street food snack or go on a photo-taking walk.
  • 5 - Jaipur Today you'll head to Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital, by private vehicle. Arrive in the Pink City and discover its trademark pink hues on a walking tour with a local guide. Navigate crowded streets packed with cars, camel carts, rickshaws, trucks and bicycles, past traditionally dressed Rajput men wearing colourful turbans and sporting magnificent moustaches. Make a photo stop at India's most photographed building after the Taj Mahal - the Hawa Mahal or 'Palace of the Winds'. You will also have the option of visiting Jantar Mantar - an observatory filled with instruments to track the stars, built by the founder of Jaipur, Maharaja Jai Singh. Tonight, maybe continue to indulge in the wonders of Indian culture by watching a Bollywood blockbuster - an elaborate combination of action, romance, drama and music, at the spectacular Raj Mandir Cinema.
  • 6 - Jaipur An optional early morning hot air balloon experience is the perfect way to start the day - wake early for a breathtaking overhead view of the Pink City bathed in early morning light. Later, climb the twisting roads of the Aravalli Hills and round the final bend to see the massive Amber Fort loom into view. You'll head on a walking tour to explore the Amber Fort with a local guide - the legacy of a fallen empire, the opulent palace is a superb example of Rajput architecture and is packed with elaborate rooms of lavish murals, frescoed arches, and delicate jali work. Don't miss the sparkling Mirror Palace, covered floor-to-ceiling in thousands of reflective tiles, the hall becomes a dazzling fantasy with the light of a single match. The afternoon is free to explore more of Jaipur that you might have missed yesterday. This evening, meet your group and leader for a special cooking class in a local home for dinner. You'll learn the secrets, flavours and spices of traditional specialities from your welcoming hosts and then feast on your creations.
  • 7 - Agra Leave the Pink City behind and travel by private vehicle to Agra. Along the way, stop at Chand Baori stepwell - built over 1000 years ago, this is one of the largest stepwells in India. The architectural wonder was once a gathering place for locals and royals alike. The series of narrow steps creates a beautiful pattern that leads to a body of water below. When you arrive in Agra, you'll visit one of the finest forts in India - Agra Fort. Enter the dark red sandstone stronghold of the fort, part fortress, part palace and part prison, and search through throne rooms and tiny but incredibly decorated mosques. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you please. Maybe ask your leader for the best dinner spots for a local feed.
  • 8 - Delhi This morning is a real treat - bright and early, you'll pay a visit to the spectacular Taj Mahal, one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World. Best known as a monument to love and loss, the 17th-century wonder is a beautiful example of Mughal architecture and is surrounded by trimmed English gardens. Take your time here, snap your bucket list photos and take in the majesty of one of the most famous buildings in the world. After, you'll take an express train journey to Delhi. When you arrive, maybe head to the legendary Connaught Place for some souvenir shopping or take the chance to rest and recharge. This evening, maybe head out for a streetside chaat or ask your leader for the best spot for aloo kulche and chole (flatbread with a spiced mashed potato filling served with chickpea curry) with a side of pickles (and a mango lassi if the spice gets a bit much).
  • 9 - Delhi After breakfast this morning, your leader will take you to the city's historic heart with a guided walking tour of Old Delhi. Set off on the city's modern metro system, then get a taste of India's famed public transport with an optional cycle rickshaw ride through chaotic streets, such as the famous Chandni Chowk. Visit the Jama Masjid - Delhi's oldest mosque and one of its most impressive buildings, then visit the Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) to learn about the Sikh religion. After a jam-packed morning of sightseeing adventures, rest your feet and refuel over a lunch of local favourites. The rest of the day is free for further exploration - maybe wander around Humayun's Tomb, the first garden tomb in India built in 1570, if you haven't already. Tonight, why not head out to a farewell dinner with your group and hit the nightlife of Delhi to celebrate a trip well-travelled.
  • 10 - Delhi With no further activities planned after breakfast today, your adventure comes to an end. If you'd like to extend your stay in majestic India, just speak to your booking agent.
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