Essential India

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project.Arriving early with a free day in Delhi? Opt to add the "Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi" extra to your tour.Included Activities:- Women With Wheels Transfer- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Enjoy a youth-led morning walk through Delhi by G Adventures-supported City Walk project offering a unique perspective of Delhi while supporting at-risk youth. Later, visit Delhi's famous Jama Masjid (Great Mosque) and climb the minaret for a bird's eye view of Old City. Walk through Chandni Chowk, one of India's oldest and busiest markets, and learn the history of the Sikh religion at Gurdwara. Stop for photos at the colourful market before finishing at Connaught Place, one of the most prominent architectural remnants of British rule.Included Activities:- City Walk- Jama Masjid Visit- Gurdwara Sis Ganj Visit- Connaught Place Visit- Chandni Chowk Visit

Drive to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, to start exploring the Pink City. Along the way, try your hand at block printing with the women of the Anoothi Project. Later, opt to visit the Jantar Mantar, or Royal Observatory. Don't miss the opportunity to see a Bollywood film at the famous Art Deco Raj Mandir cinema.Transport:- Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)Included Activities:- Anoothi Block Printing Experience

Stop and admire the intricate architecture of Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) before venturing to the ruined city of Amber to explore the famous Fort.Opt to see the city on bicycle by pre-booking the Jaipur Cycle Tour.Included Activities:- Amber Fort VisitOptional Extras to chose from:- Jaipur Cycle Tour

Travel to Dhula Village and get a closer look at rural life in Rajasthan during a cycling excursion. Tonight, settle in to your cozy tent, relax by the fire, and take in the starry night sky.Before saying farewell to the Pink City, admire it from above by pre-booking the Jaipur Balloon Ride when booking your tour.Tonight's accommodation is in spacious and comfortable tents outfitted with beds, lamps, and simple en suite bathrooms.Meals Included:- DinnerTransport:- Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)Included Activities:- Village Cycling ExcursionOptional Extras to chose from:- Jaipur Balloon Ride

Stop by the impressive Abhaneri stepwell en route to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)Included Activities:- Abhaneri Stepwell Visit

Visit the sparkling, iconic Taj Mahal for sunrise with time to explore the picturesque grounds. Afterward, take a ride to the walled city of Agra Fort and Baby Taj.Transport:- Private VehicleIncluded Activities:- Taj Mahal Visit- Agra Fort Visit- Baby Taj Visit

Board a morning train then transfer to a private vehicle for a ride across rough Indian roads to Alipura. This friendly village will be our base for two days where you'll stay in a heritage property with time to wander the town and interact with local people.Transport:- Train 03:00 Hr(s)- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

Enjoy a day trip to Khajuraho, where India's largest group of medieval temples reside, known for their Kama Sutra statues. Learn the history of these world-famous temples on a guided tour and enjoy a taste of a little erotica from the Middle Ages. After, opt to watch an evening dance performance.Transport:- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)Included Activities:- Khajuraho Temples Visit

En route to Orchha, visit a unique paper making plant, set up to assist tribal women from the area. All the paper is made from recycled clothing and wood pulp. Continue on to Orchha and embark on an orientation tour of this small town. Set on the banks of the Betwa River, it is the perfect antidote to the chaos of India's cities. Later, attend an evening puja ceremony at the Ram Raja Temple.Transport:- Private Vehicle 02:30 - 03:00 Hr(s)Included Activities:- Tarragram Visit- Puja Ceremony

Visit the Orchha Palace complex and enjoy free time before the overnight train to Varanasi.Opt to sharpen your culinary skills by pre-booking the Orchha Cooking School extra when booking your tour.Transport:- Private Vehicle 00:15 - 00:30 Hr(s)- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 13:00 Hr(s)Included Activities:- Orchha Palace VisitOptional Extras to chose from:- Orchha Cooking School

Disembark the train in legendary Varanasi - the quintessential Indian holy city where millions of Hindus visit for pilgrimage, to worship, to mourn, or to die. Take an orientation walk through the oldest continually inhabited city in the world. There is time here to shop, wander, and absorb the atmosphere of this unique city. Marvel at the ghats from the River Ganges as you enjoy an evening boat trip to witness a mesmerizing candle-lit flower ceremony.Pre-book the Varanasi Heritage Walk and enjoy a guided tour that focuses more on the local life in Varanasi and its philosophical and cultural values. Witness pilgrims singing and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of Varanasi in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.Included Activities:- Evening Ganges Boat Tour

Watch the sunrise from a boat along the Ganges. Spend the rest of the day getting to know this holy city. Opt to visit the monasteries and ruins of nearby Sarnath, the site of the Buddha's first sermon.Included Activities:- Morning Ganges Boat TourOptional Extras to chose from:- Guided Tour of SarnathAdditional Notes:Pre-book the Guided Visit of Sarnath and learn about the life of the Buddha. Discover the archeological ruins of the monastery. Explore the museum at Sarnath and the sacred Maha Bodhi Tree. Visit temples constructed by the buddhist people of Sri Lanka, Thailand and Japan and stop to admire the Buddha statue during the three hours of guided exploration.

Soak up some free time this morning and continue exploring Varanasi. Later, cut out the travel time with a flight back to bustling Delhi.