India Northern Group Exploration 13D/12N
India Northern Group Exploration 13D/12N
India Northern Group Exploration 13D/12N
13 Days Starting in New Delhi and ending in Mumbai
Visiting: Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mumbai
Tour operator:
Tour code:
46777
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Explore the rich, vibrant, and diverse culture of India, from New Delhi to Mumbai, on this 13-day North India adventure tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi, India
Location: Delhi
Departure Time: 19:00
Pre-Departure Briefing
Meet your guide at 7pm at the hostel for a pre-departure briefing. Have dinner and then take your first Hindi class. Afterwards, walk to Sri Bangla Sahib Gurdwara and explore the temple.
Day 2: Delhi, India
Location: Delhi
Delhi Tour, Night Train to Varanasi
Take a tour of Old and New Delhi. Walk through The Lodi Garden Park and see Lodhi Colony Street Art. Follow your guide for delicious Momos on the street at Lodhi Knights. Take a night train to Varanasi.
Day 3: Varanasi, India
Location: Varanasi
Arrive in Varanasi, Ghat Tour
Arrive in the morning in Varanasi via an overnight train. Explore the street food scene with your guide, trying lots of tasty snacks for breakfast.On your way back to the hostel your guide will take you to some of the very best lassi's so you can sip on this delicious drink as you walk. In the afternoon, take a ghat tour and watch Ganga Aarti Ceremony. After the ceremony walk for optional group dinner (at own expense) before walking back to the hostel.
Optional: Ghat Tour on boat and watch Ganga Aarti Ceremony. See all major Ghats including Burning Ghat.
Day 4: Varanasi - Agra, India
Location: Agra
Varanasi Sunrise Boat Tour. Optional activities.
Take a Varanasi Sunrise boat tour to see this ancient city from a different perspective. In the evening, take a train to Agra.
Optional: Sarnath Buddhist and Hindu archaeological site
Day 5: Agra, India
Location: Agra
Optional activities
Arrive in Agra in the morning and spend the day exploring the town and optional activities. Have dinner and drinks with the group at your own expense.
Optional: Agra Fort, Relax on a roof top pool.
Day 6: Agra - Jaipur, India
Location: Jaipur
Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour, Jaipur Transfer, Hindi Class
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise for a truly spectacular experience before transferring to Jaipur. Take your second Hindi lesson in the afternoon after checking in to your accommodation.
Optional: Nahagarth Fort
Day 7: Jaipur, India
Location: Jaipur
Monkey Temple Tour
In the morning, tour the Monkey Temple with your guide. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the optional activities available to you in Jaipur.
Optional: Bollywood Movie Experience, Food Court Tour, Night out in Jaipur
Day 8: Jaipur - Jaisalmer, India
Location: Jaisalmer
Night Train to Jaisalmer
Spend the day at your own leisure, relaxing or exploring more of Jaipur and the optional activities before catching your night train to Jaisalmer.
Optional: Explore the Pink City and visit City Palace, Art Class
Day 9: Jaisalmer, India
Location: Jaisalmer
Camel Safari
Arrive in Jaisalmer at noon and get picked up from the train station by the Camel Safari guides. Take a shower in the company house and get ready for your desert adventure. Head out to the desert around 3:30 and drive for an hour. Take a short camel ride to the campsite and enjoy a delicious vegetarian dinner as the sun sets.
Spend the night out in the open on the sand dunes and experience the night sky like never before.
Day 10: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur, India
Location: Jodhpur
Camel Safari and visit to a desert village
Enjoy a vegetarian breakfast and enjoy an unforgettable sunset. Hop on your camel and head to one of the desert villages, where you can visit the homes of the locals. Later, drive back to the company house and relax.
You can spend the afternoon exploring the Jaisalmer Fort (600 INR), one the few “living forts” in the world, home to a quarter of the city’s population, or visiting the Gadsisar Sagar Lake or a nearby viewpoint (100 INR). At 3 pm you will be picked up from the hostel for your private transfer to Jodhpur. You’ll arrive by late evening.
Day 11: Jodhpur, India
Location: Jodhpur
Guided Walking Tour
Go for a guided walking tour of the Old City. Learn about Jodhpur’s history and see the iconic Toorji’s Step Well. Depending on the level of the water, you will see the amazing step brickwork from the 1940’s or the local children jumping in from great heights! Take a break the The Step Well Café before taking a tuk-tuk back to the hostel.
If you’re feeling adventurous, test your nerves on a flying fox zip wire over the battlements of the Mehrangarh Fort (1999 INR). Take in the views of the city on each of its six stations. If you prefer something less extreme, join a cooking workshop (1500 INR) and learn how to prepare ten traditional dishes of the Rajasthan cuisine.
Optional: Stepwell cafe, Flying Fox
Day 12: Jodhpur - Mumbai, India
Location: Mumbai
Flight to Mumbai, Optional Activities
Fly to Mumbai in the morning. Take a walking tour of Mumbai with your group leader and see the Gateway of India and the Colaba District. If you choose to, spend the night out in Mumbai and have a blast on your last night in India.
Optional: Night out in Mumbai
Day 13: Mumbai, India
Location: Mumbai
Free day and end of trip
Congratulations on finishing your epic journey through India! Spend the rest of the day exploring the city before saying goodbye to your guide and new friends!
What's Included
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Accommodation
12 nights in mixed accommodation
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Transport
All transport during the trip
Overnight train to Varanasi
Overnight train to Agra
Transfer to Jaipur
Overnight train to Jaisalmer
Private transfer to Jodhpur
Flight to Mumbai -
Meals
1B / 1D
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Activities
Sunrise boat ride down the River Ganges
Sunrise over the Taj Mahal
Monkey Temple Tour
Camel Safari
Guided walking tour of Jodhpur -
Guides
English speaking guide
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Extras
Tips and surcharges
What's Not Included
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Optional activities
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Travel insurance
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Other meals and drinks
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Personas expenses
Check out our Q&As
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What is the tipping policy?
Tips and surcharges are included
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
All transport during trip is included, International flights are not included.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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