About this trip
Sixteen days across north India, covering the Golden Triangle and pushing further to Rajasthan and Varanasi. You move between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur before heading into tiger territory at Ranthambhore, then east to the ghats of Varanasi.
Expect a mix of Mughal architecture, palace visits, market wandering and one proper wildlife safari, with the Taj Mahal as the obvious centrepiece. It ends on a quieter, more spiritual note with a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges.
This works as a broad first look at India — history, cities, nature and a holy city all in one trip, rather than a deep dive into any single region.
What you'll do
- See the Taj Mahal at Agra
- Explore the Pink City of Jaipur and its palaces
- Safari in Ranthambhore National Park looking for tigers
- Wander Delhi's Mughal-era sites and bazaars
- Take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges at Varanasi
- Covers a lot of ground over 16 days, from cities to national park to Varanasi
- Includes a wildlife safari, so some early starts and no guaranteed tiger sightings
- Suited to those wanting a broad introduction to India rather than one region in depth
Worth it if you value knowledgeable guides and seamless logistics. Think twice if you're picky about mid-range hotel standards in Delhi and Jaipur.
- Same driver for most days builds confidence and familiarity rather than constant handovers.
- Local guides are genuinely knowledgeable about history and sites, making learning substantive.
- Delhi and Jaipur hotels fall short of expectations; first impression in Delhi sets tone poorly.
- Agra guide stands out as exceptional, suggesting quality varies significantly by location and staff.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in New Delhi · 22 Jul – 23 Jul
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