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Essential India Adventure

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Duration14 days

BUDGET TOUR: Take in the best of India on a budget with this Essentials tour, staying in hostels and designed for travellers aged 55 and under. Starting with sightseeing in Old Delhi, you will see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, cruise the Ganges on a Ghat boat tour and visit Jaipur's Monkey Temple. Learn the basics of Hindi, ride a camel into the desert of Jaisalmer and explore Jodhpur, the Blue City. End your 2-week adventure in Mumbai, with guided sightseeing and an optional tour of Dharavi.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration14 days
StartsDelhi
EndsMumbai
RangeEssentials
Tour GuideEscorted by a bi-lingual adventure leader
Group SizeMin 3 / Max 16
Minimum age18 (maximum 55)
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel RatingHostel dorm accommodation & 1 night desert camping
CountriesIndia
Arrival TransferNo
Departure TransferNo
Meals includedBreakfast: 1, Dinner: 1
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Delhi - Take in the highlights of Old Delhi on a guided tour, enjoy a Hindi lesson and visit Akshardham Temple
Varanasi - Sail on the mighty Ganges during an included ghat tour and join a traditional Aarti ceremony
Agra - Rise at sunrise to visit the legendary Taj Mahal, an unforgettable world wonder bathed in the early morning light
Jaipur - See the rhesus macaques that reside at Monkey Temple and enjoy lots of free time to explore the Pink City
Jaisalmer - Camp out under the stars and ride a camel through the rolling sand dunes of the desert
Jodhpur - Tour the Blue City, opt to join a cooking class and perhaps ride the famous Flying Fox zip line
Mumbai - End your journey in the Bollywood capital, with guided sightseeing and an optional visit to Dharavi

Included

1 breakfast & 1 dinner at Jaisalmer desert camp
11 nights hostel dorm rooms (room upgrade available on request) & 2 overnight trains Varanasi - Agra & Jaipur - Jaisalmer
All relevant transportation as per itinerary - mix of private transport & train travel
1 economy class flight Jodhpur - Mumbai
Escorted by a bi-lingual adventure leader
Entrance fees to all included sites
Guided sightseeing in Old Delhi, Jodhpur & Mumbai
Hindi language lesson
Visit to Akshardham Temple in Delhi
Ghat boat tour & Aarti ceremony in Varanasi
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra
Visit to the Monkey Temple in Jaipur
Camel safari and night at a desert camp in Jaisalmer
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go

Not Included

Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
International flights and visa
Airport transfers
Optional activities