India on a Shoestring

From$1299USD
20 days,Delhi to Delhi
Trip Code: AHRH

Drinking in a kaleidoscope of colour and culture, experiencing spiritual Varanasi, marvelling at the Taj in Agra, wandering vibrant cities, revelling in the colourful villages of Rajasthan, visiting the Ganges.

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From the monuments of Delhi to the colourful cities of Rajasthan, experience three weeks of northern India's best. Marvel at Jaisalmer's mud fortress and Bikaner's unique temple before journeying into the desert for an overnight camel safari. Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and make your way to the Ganges River at Varanasi. Your expert CEO will take care of the hassles so you're free to see the sights or just soak up the vibe—India is home to great food, fascinating culture, alluring sights and friendly and inviting people. Discover the charms and mystery that make up this incredible country.

What's Included

  • Orientation walks in Old Delhi, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar and Jaipur, overnight camel safari Bikaner, Sunrise at Savitri temple in Pushkar, River Ganges boat trip at sunrise and sunset (including candle flower ceremony)
  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner. (Allow USD350-400 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels (15 nts), sleeper train (3 nts), camping (1 nt)
  • Train, metro, local bus, charter bus, rickshaw, small riverboat, camel
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
  • Small group experience; Max 16, avg 10.
Map of the route for India on a Shoestring
Places Visited
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Day 1 Delhi

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Delhi

Support Planeterra's New Delhi Streetkids Project on an included tour of Delhi. Orientation walk in Old Delhi. Overnight train to Bikaner.

Day 3-4 Bikaner (1B,1L,1D)

Enjoy a camel safari then camp overnight in the desert. Orientation walk of the Bikaner markets and old city.

Day 5-6 Jaisalmer

Orientation walk around Jaisalmer, then time to explore and check out its ancient yet still-inhabited fort.

Day 7 Jodhpur

Orientation walk of Jodhpur, then opt to visit the Mehrangarh Fort.

Day 8-9 Udaipur

Orientation walk of the old city. Opt to visit the City Palace and take in evening performance at Bagore Ki Haveli.

Day 10-11 Pushkar

Orientation walk upon arrival in Pushkar. Optional tour of the world’s only temple to the Hindu god of creation, Brahma.

Day 12-13 Jaipur

Opt to visit Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort after your orientation walk around town.

Day 14-15 Agra

Optional visit to the Taj Mahal.

Day 16-18 Varanasi

Cruise the Ganges River by boat at sunrise and sunset and enjoy a candle flower ceremony. Overnight train back to Delhi.

Day 19 Delhi

Free time to explore Delhi.

Day 20 Delhi

Depart at any time.

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