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Journeys: North India Highlights
8 days, Delhi to Delhi
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The Taj Mahal took 20,000 workers and 1,000 elephants 22 years to complete, yet it only takes a moment to recognize its utter beauty. Whether strolling in its serene shadows or walking the streets of Delhi, feel the evocative allure of northern India on an eight-day journey. Learn about the G Adventures-supported New Delhi Streetkids Project, spend the night in a traditional village home, and explore the “Pink City” of Jaipur with a local historian.
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Trip Code: AHING
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Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Old Delhi retains its spirited medieval atmosphere, with raucous bazaars and some of the country’s most sublime historic treasures…” —Sarina Singh, “Incredible India,” National Geographic maps
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Itinerary Notes
Want to experience the sights and sounds of Holi? Make sure you’re in India on March 14, 2025 or March 4, 2026 for the nation’s most colourful festival.
Itinerary
Day 1Delhi
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included through Women on Wheels, a G Adventures-supported project.
Day 2Delhi/Āgra
Walk through the backstreets of Delhi with a young adult taking part in the G Adventures-supported New Delhi Streetkids Project. Later, explore Old Delhi with your CEO before an afternoon drive to Agra.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Āgra
Spend the day visiting the highlights of the walled city of Agra including the famed Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and Agra Fort.
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BreakfastDay 4Āgra/Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur, visiting the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri and the village of Abhaneri, which has one of India's deepest and largest stepwells (tank gardens).
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BreakfastDay 5Jaipur
Explore the "Pink City," known also as Jaipur, including the Amber Fort, City Palace, and the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Listen to a local historian/scholar discuss the spirituality, social fabric, customs, and traditions of India.
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BreakfastDay 6Jaipur/Sāwarda
Drive to the rural village of Sawarda where we stay in a heritage home. Exploring this traditional village is like stepping back in time. Walk and meet with locals and explore how urbanization affects village life, modernization and its benefits and disadvantages, as well as simple village customs and traditions.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Sāwarda/Delhi
Drive back to bustling Delhi. Opt to join your CEO for a group dinner.
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BreakfastDay 8Delhi
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Meet a Local Historian, Jaipur
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Local Village Immersion, Sāwarda
- Your G for Good Moment: City Walk, Delhi
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Arrival transfer included through the G Adventures-supported Women on Wheels project
- Tour of Old Delhi including Jama Masjid Mosque, Chandni Chowk market, and Gurduwara Sikh temple
- Visit the Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and Agra Fort
- Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri and the Abhaneri step wells
- Explore Jaipur including the Amber Fort, Jaipur City Palace, and Hawa Mahal
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts), heritage hotel (1 nt).
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Allow USD190-250 for meals not included.
Transportation
Van, bus, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
Departures
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Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.