North India Highlights

North India Highlights

Explore the highlights of the north on this epic adventure from Delhi to Varanasi. Discover the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, witness the Mughal splendours of Delhi and Agra, and soak up the ambiance of holy Varanasi. This wonderful introduction to the magic of India includes lavish palaces, vibrant bazaars, Bollywood blockbusters, and the incomparable Taj Mahal. Packed with highlights, take time to discover the beating heart of India.

Activities

• Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
• Delhi – Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
• Delhi – Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
• Delhi – Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
• Agra – Taj Mahal
• Agra – Agra Fort
• Jaipur – Bollywood Movie at Raj Mandir Cinema
• Abhaneri – Chand Baori stepwell
• Jaipur – Orientation walk with a local guide
• Jaipur – Amber Fort
• Jaipur – Cooking class in a local home
• Varanasi – Leader-led Old City walking tour
• Varanasi – Sunset candle flower ceremony
• Varanasi – Sunrise Ganges boat trip

Highlights

• Soak up the unique atmosphere of a candle flower ceremony at dusk on the Ganges River in Varanasi, then wake up early for a sunrise boat ride, where you can watch the light gradually illuminate the many ghats and temples along the river as you pass
• Explore the Taj Mahal – one of the most recognisable buildings in the world – and learn of its lesser-known poetic history from a local expert
• Discover the secret flavours and spices of traditional specialities during a cooking class in a local home, then – arguably the best part – sit down to feast on your creations
• From exploring a bustling bazaar to hanging out with the locals at a cinema showing a Bollywood blockbuster, feel the magic of India that runs through everything
• Stretch your legs and immerse yourself in the cultural heart of India on guided walking tours of Delhi, Jaipur and Varanasi