Taste of India

7 days

Highlights: Old Delhi, Taj Mahal, Amber Fort

Includes: 5 nights hotel accommodation, 1 night luxury tented camp, breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner, transport in air-conditioned vehicles, small group touring, entrance fees (camera fees not included), Western tour leader based on a minimum of 7 travellers, local English-speaking guides, return transfers

Grading: Max 16, Avg 12

Our insider experiences:

Wander amongst the vibrant food markets of Old Delhi and sample the authentic flavours of India, from sweet chai to fresh naan, and embark on a thrilling rickshaw ride through the city.

Visit a traditional milk market in Jaipur, where turbaned farmers and buyers banter over the quality and value of this Indian staple - a wonderful insight into local trading techniques.

Explore rural villages and farmlands in the scenic Samode area, discovering more about the communities who live here.

Witness a spectacular sunrise over the majestic Taj Mahal, an unforgettable travel experience.

Days 1-2:

DELHI

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Explore Old Delhi''s fascinating sites, starting with a tour of Humayan''s Tomb, then passing the Red Fort to the trading lanes off Chandni Chowk, explored by rickshaw. From the Jama Masjid take a fascinating walk seeing traditional Delhi food vendors in action. After lunch visit a welcoming Sikh temple.

Days 3-4:

AGRA & TAJ MAHAL

Drive to Agra and visit its great Moghul fort with glimpses to the distant Taj Mahal before visiting a workshop to learn about the ancient art of marble inlay. Witness the majestic sight of the Taj Mahal at dawn, before the drive to Jaipur via an ancient and beautiful step well.

Days 5:

JAIPUR

Stop for photos at the ornate Hawa Mahal, then experience timeless India at a traditional milk market. Uncover the lavish royal history of the famous Pink City at the City Palace then amble through the vibrant bazaar. Witness a carpet weaving demonstration and end the afternoon exploring the spectacular Amber Fort.

Days 6-7:

SAMODE

Perhaps sample some chai at a local breakfast, then leave the city behind for Samode, a secluded Rajasthani town where you can glimpse rural India up close. Enjoy a jeep safari through the small farms and villages, and wander its enchanting palace. On your last day, enjoy some free time before a transfer to either Jaipur or Delhi.

 

 

 

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