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Down the Ganges
15 days, Delhi to Delhi
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What can you do with 15 days in India? Oh, this and that… Start with whitewater rafting in the foothills of the Himalayas and a visit to the Taj Mahal, a monument that redefines the word ‘monumental'. Next, hunt river dolphins (with your camera, of course), witness the moving burial ceremonies at the ghats of Varanasi and camp out along the shores of the mighty Ganges itself. From bustling New Delhi to beautiful Orchha and all points in between, this is India in a nutshell—a huge, wonderful, brightly-coloured nutshell.
15 days
Delhi to Delhi
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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: AHSG
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Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Delhi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Delhi/Rishīkesh
Take a morning train to Haridwar then drive to Rishikesh. Explore this holy city.
Day 3Rishīkesh
Enjoy whitewater rafting in Rishikesh and spend the afternoon exploring.
Day 4Rishīkesh/Haridwar
Drive to Haridwar. Attend an evening aarti (prayer ritual) and walk along the ghats.
Day 5Haridwar/Āgra
Take a morning train to Agra. Spend the evening exploring.
Day 6Āgra/Allahābād
Visit the Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and Agra Fort by cycle-rickshaw before boarding an overnight train to Allahabad.
Day 7Allahābād/Chunār
Embark on a sailing trip down the Ganges and camp overnight on the river banks.
Meals included:
Lunch | DinnerDay 8Chunār/Robertsganj
Drive to Rajpur in Robertsganj. Explore the village and forested areas with a local guide. Opt for a 4x4 safari or a bicycle ride around the town. Overnight tent retreat.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Robertsganj/Varanasi
Opt to cycle around the village before driving to Varanasi. Enjoy an evening boat ride on the Ganges.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Varanasi
Watch the sunrise from a boat on the Ganges before a free day to explore the city.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 11Varanasi/Khajurāho
Spend the day travelling to Khajuraho via Satna. Visit the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, India's largest group of medieval temples, known for their kama sutra statues.
Day 12Khajurāho/Orchha
Continue to Orchha, stopping en route to explore the village of Alipura.
Day 13Orchha
Explore the Orchha Palace complex. With free time in the afternoon, opt to take a cooking class.
Day 14Orchha/Delhi
Visit Tarragram, a local initiative for the sustainable livelihood of paper making, before boarding an afternoon train to Delhi.
Day 15Delhi
Depart at anytime.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Rafting in Rishikesh
- Evening aarti in Haridwar
- Taj Mahal and Agra Fort visit
- Sailing on the Ganges with overnight camping
- Evening and morning boat rides in Varanasi
- Visit Orchha Palace
Accommodations
Hotels/guesthouses (12 nts), camping (1 nt), sleeper train (1 nt).
Meals
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD310-405 for meals not included.
Transportation
Boat, raft, train, bus, rickshaw.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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