North India Highlights
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Dates: October 14 - 22, 2018
Price: $399 | 9 Days | Delhi to Delhi
Trip Code: AHING
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.
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.
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.
Highlights from North India 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
Itinerary
Day 1/2 - Delhi
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included through Women on Wheels, a G Adventures-supported project.
Exclusive Inclusions: G Adventures for Good Women on Wheels Transfer
- Complimentary pre-night hotel included on this FAM
Day 3 - Delhi/Agra
Enjoy a youth-led walk through Delhi with G Adventures-supported City Walk project. Later, explore Old Delhi with your CEO before an afternoon drive to Agra.
Exclusive Inclusions: G Adventures for Good City Walk
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 - Agra
Spend the day visiting the highlights of the walled city of Agra including the famed Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and Agra Fort.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 - Agra/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).
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 - 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.
Exclusive Inclusions: National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Meet a Local Historian
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 - Jaipur/Sawarda
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 elders, teachers and elected representatives of the village governing council, called the Panchayat. Topics of discussion include: how urbanization affects village life, information technology and modernization and its benefits and disadvantages, as well as simple village customs and traditions.
Exclusive Inclusions: National Geographic Journeys Exclusives Local Village Immersion
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 8 - Sawarda/Delhi
Drive back to bustling Delhi. Opt to join the CEO for a group dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9 - Delhi
Depart at any time.
- Complimentary departure transfer included on this FAM
Meals included: Breakfast
Full Itinerary
Tour Details
What's Included
- National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Meet a Local Historian, Jaipur
- National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Local Village Immersion, Sāwarda
- G Adventures for Good: Women on Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- G Adventures for Good: City Walk, Delhi
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Pre-night hotel
- 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 (7 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
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
JAIPUR BALLOON RIDE - FROM $317.00
Begin your day at dawn, just as the sun starts to rise over the incredible city of Jaipur. As you drift into the sky, enjoy the silence and serenity of the morning, watching as the day starts for the colourfully dressed inhabitants below. From high in the sky, you may float over ancient forts, exquisite palaces, and lively villages moving with people - and elephants! You may never want to come back down. Available August 15 - April 30.