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A Taste of North India Overview

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Discover the gastronomic delights of North India in comfort

Travel in style as we journey into the markets and restaurants of India for a gastronomic adventure. From the fascinating and often dramatic sights of the north to the laidback charm of the south, this trip discovers the authentic flavours of India. Sample local cuisine at roadside eateries, peek inside a royal kitchen in Bijaipur and perfect Rajasthani delicacies at a cooking school in Udaipur. Add the best of museums, monuments, backstreets and beaches - this truly is a grand adventure of Indian history, cuisine and culture.

  • Get a taste of modern India in Mumbai
  • Go shopping for fresh produce at a market in Udaipur
  • Sample Goa's famous spicy cuisine
  • Gaze in awe at the mesmerising Taj Mahal in Agra
  • Savour the heady aromas of the Old Delhi markets
  • Sleep in an opulent castle in Bijaipur
  • Learn the intricacies of Indian cuisine in Karauli

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A Taste 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 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 4 Karauli

A small town by India's standards, Karauli retains a lovely rural feel and has some impressive palaces and heritage buildings.

Days 5-6 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.

Days 7-8 Rural Heritage Stay

A small town located in Rajasthan, Parsoli is a lovely place which showcases the customs and life of people living in rural India.

Days 9-10 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 11-12 Mumbai

A city of contradictions and never dull, Mumbai has truly wonderful sights vs the hard to see; incredible cultural depth vs rampant consumerism; immense riches vs crippling poverty.

Days 13-15 Goa

Tinged with a Portuguese flavour, the state of Goa is blessed with lovely beaches, rich traditions, mouth-watering cuisine, World Heritage buildings and a wealth of attractions.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    New Delhi, India

  • Finish:

    Goa, India

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Heritage Property (5 nts), Hotel (8 nts), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Auto rickshaw, Cycle rickshaw, Minibus, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Taxi, Train

  • Included activities:

    Agra - Cycle rickshaw tour, Agra - Red Fort, Agra - Taj Mahal, Complimentary airport arrival transfer, Cooking class, Cooking demo and dinner, Delhi - Jama Masjid, Delhi - Old Delhi walking tour, Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple), Fatehpur Sikri, Goa - Spice Farm visit and lunch, Heritage Stay - Village jeep safari, Jaipur - Amber Fort guided tour, Jaipur - Hawa Mahal, Locally-guided village walk, Mumbai - Walking tour of Heritage quarter & Chowpatty beach, Old Goa sightseeing, Udaipur - City Palace guided tour, Udaipur - Lake boat ride, Udaipur - Thali cooking class and lunch

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    652kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. A single supplement is available on this trip. See under the Single Traveller section of your Trip Notes for more information.
    2. An airport arrival transfer is included. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking.

    PLEASE NOTE: This tour has been discontinued for 2013. Please see HHSX for a similar option.
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