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North India Highlights

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 City Walk project, spend the night in a traditional village home, and explore the “Pink City” of Jaipur with a local historian.

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Duration: 8 Days
Guaranteed Departure: Yes
Physical rating: Light
Supplier Tour ID: AHING/155170
Your Guide: English speaking
Starts: Delhi, India
Finishes: Delhi, India
Age requirement: 12 +

You will Visit

Delhi

Āgra

Jaipur

Sāwarda

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included through Women on Wheels, a G Adventures-supported project.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting, so check into to the hotel and enjoy the city. We highly recommend booking a pre-night in Delhi to get over your jetlag and be ready for this very busy trip.

Day 2: Delhi/Āgra

Enjoy a youth-led walk through Delhi as part of the G Adventures-supported City Walk project. Later, explore Old Delhi with your CEO before an afternoon drive to Agra.

Day 3: Āgra

Spend the day visiting the highlights of the walled city of Agra including the famed Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and Agra Fort.

Day 4: Āgra/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).

Day 5: Jaipur

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.
Consider treating yourself to a night at the cinema. Going to see a Bollywood film in India is much more than what we are accustomed to in the west. The atmosphere, energy, and pure fun (not to mention volume!) has to be experienced to be believed.

Day 6: Jaipur/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.
The village is about 60km (37 mi) from Jaipur and has beautiful temples dedicated to different religions, including a unique sikh temple. The residents of the village are still involved in traditional commercial activities. You'll see pottery wheels, silversmiths, cobblers, traditional huts, old temples, and small stepwells.

Day 7: Sāwarda/Delhi

Drive back to bustling Delhi. Opt to join your CEO for a group dinner.

Day 8: Delhi

Depart at any time.

Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Meet a Local Historian, Jaipur Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Local Village Immersion, Sāwarda Your G for Good Moment: Women on Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport Your G for Good Moment: City Walk, Delhi
Tour of Old Delhi
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

Hotels (6 nts), heritage hotel (1 nt)

7 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Van, bus, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, walking

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides

Why book with us?

Tour Highlights:

Delve into ancient and modern India with a local guide
See a different side of Delhi with a walking tour led by former at-risk youth
Step back in time at historical forts and palaces
Connect with history during a night at a heritage village home
Marvel at the grand Taj Mahal and all its glory