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Best of North India Overview

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      USD $2,695
      CAD $2,580
      AUD $2,490
      EUR €1,950
      GBP £1,580
      NZD $3,190
      ZAR R20,645
      CHF FR2,395
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel through the best of North India on this exciting tour

Travel to North India and see this incredible region’s best-known sights. Journey through Rajasthan’s picturesque deserts, along the River Ganges watching local life unfold, across dense jungle greens at Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore national parks and into cities filled with character, culture and incredible food. Giving you a taste of everything – camping on river banks, staying in castles, witnessing unparalleled heritage architecture, meeting an array of locals and soaking up the local culture - this trip leaves no stone unturned in the search for the essence of North India.

  • Watch life roll by while sailing down the River Ganges
  • Search for tigers among the jungle green in Bandhavgarh National Park
  • Experience a traditional puja ceremony in Orchha
  • See the sun set over the breathtaking Taj Mahal
  • Spend the night at one of Rajasthan's awe-inspiring heritage properties
  • Wander twisting streets filled with colourful goods in captivating Udaipur
  • Delight in the hustle and bustle of Delhi

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Best of North India Summary

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Days 1-2 Delhi

It's big, it's bold, it's busy - and there is nowhere in the world quite like it. Delhi's sights and sounds are sure to engage and intrigue.

Day 3 Varanasi

The holy city of Varanasi, sitting on the River Ganges for thousands of years, attracts scores of pilgrims and travellers wanting to discover something divine.

Day 4 River Ganges Boat Trip

Sacred to the Hindus as a place of worship and ritual, the Ganges is also the lifeblood of millions of Indian people.

Days 5-6 Bandhavgarh National Park

Founded in 1968, Bandhavgarh National Park was once a royal hunting ground. The park has India's biggest tiger population and is rich in animal species and birdlife.

Days 7-8 Khajuraho

Khajuraho is a small, friendly city that is best known for its Hindu and Jain temples that are adorned with erotic carvings depicting the Kama Sutra.

Days 9-10 Orchha

Meaning 'hidden', Orchha is a small village with a grand history and is covered with 16th-century temples and buildings still standing proud.

Day 11 Chanderi

Known for the quality of their handwoven saris, Chanderi is an enchanting town with a fascinating history, a stunning old fort and a strong Jain culture.

Days 12-13 Agra

Famed for the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, Agra is a city with a fascinating history and is rich in Mughal heritage, lush gardens and exquisite buildings and temples.

Day 14 Rural Heritage Stay

Bassi is a tiny village in Rajasthan well-known for its wealth of temples, heritage buildings and 16th-century fort.

Days 15-16 Jaipur

Jaipur was designed by royalty and has delighted visitors for centuries with its pink-hued buildings, wonderful bazaars and rainbow of bright colours dancing along hectic streets.

Day 17 Ranthambhore National Park

Covering 392 sq km of forest, Ranthambhore National Park has over 40 species of animals and 300 species of birds, but its most famous inhabitants are its tigers.

Day 18 Bundi

The surrounding hills and blue, crooked streets of Bundi are home to a delightful array of heritage buildings and laidback eateries, temples and shops.

Days 19-20 Rural Heritage Stay

Located deep in rural India, a stay at Castle Bijaipur - a fortified mansion still run by the local landlord - provides an insight into the life and customs of the Rajasthan people.

Days 21-22 Udaipur

With dusty hills in the background and tranquil lakes its centrepiece, Udaipur is a truly beautiful city with fabulous heritage buildings, restaurants and narrow laneways.

Days 23-24 Pushkar

The holy city of Pushkar is a place of beauty with its whitewashed buildings, serene lake, rooftop restaurants and impressive temples.

Day 25 Delhi

Delhi has been an important city in India for well over 2000 years, and its cultural richness and diversity radiates from every corner.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    New Delhi, India

  • Finish:

    New Delhi, India

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Meals:

    No meals included

  • Accommodation:

    Camping (with basic facilities) (1 nt), Deluxe permanent tent (3 nts), Guesthouse (1 nt), Heritage Property (2 nts), Hotel (13 nts), Jungle resort (2 nts), Overnight sleeper train (2 nts)

  • Transport:

    Auto rickshaw, Boat, Bus, Cycle rickshaw, Jeep, Metro, Private vehicle, Train

  • Included activities:

    Agra - Cycle rickshaw tour, Agra - Red Fort, Agra - Taj Mahal, Bandhavgarh - National Park Safari, Bundi - Bundi Palace, Chanderi - Guided village walk, Chanderi - Home cooked dinner & family visit, Chanderi - Traditional music performance, Delhi - Jama Masjid, Delhi - Old Delhi walking tour, Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple), Heritage Stay - Village jeep safari, Heritage Stay - Village walk, Jaipur - Amber Fort guided tour, Jaipur - Hawa Mahal, Khajuraho - Home-cooked lunch & family visit, Khajuraho - Kama Sutra temples, Orchha - Orchha Palace, Orchha - Ram Raja Temple puja (prayer) ceremony, Orchha - Taragram visit, Pushkar - Camel safari, Ranthambore - National Park Safari, River Ganges - Overnight sailing trip, Udaipur - City Palace guided tour, Varanasi - Sunrise boat ride, Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    569kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. KUMBH MELA 2013 - TRIP ITINERARY CHANGES

    PLEASE NOTE: From the 27th January to the 25th February 2013, Kumbh Mela will take place in Allahabad. This is a mass Hindu pilgrimage, and has in the past, attracted 40 million people over the course of the pilgrimage. Due to safety concerns we will not be visiting Allahabad at this time. Instead, on Day 5 we will head back to Varanasi rather than spend the night in Allahabad.

    The following departures are affected:

    10th Jan 2013 (HHSXC130110)
    17th Jan 2013 (HHSXC130117)
    24th Jan 2013 (HHSXC130114)
    31st Jan 2013 (HHSXC130131)
    7th Feb 2013 (HHSXC130207)
    14th Feb 2013 (HHSXC130214)
    21st Feb 2013 (HHSXC130221)

    If you have any questions, please contact your agent or Intrepid Travel.

    2. The 17th Oct 2013 departure will be in Pushkar during the Pushkar Camel Fair. Please see important notes for more details.

  • Total price from

    USD $2,695
    CAD $2,580
    AUD $2,490
    EUR €1,950
    GBP £1,580
    NZD $3,190
    ZAR R20,645
    CHF FR2,395
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  • Per day from:

    USD $107
    CAD $103
    AUD $99
    EUR €78
    GBP £63
    NZD $127
    ZAR R825
    CHF FR95
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      CAD $2,580
      AUD $2,490
      EUR €1,950
      GBP £1,580
      NZD $3,190
      ZAR R20,645
      CHF FR2,395
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