About this trip
Fourteen days covering India's Golden Triangle, the holy city of Varanasi, and a stretch of desert trekking in the Thar, with a final taste of Mumbai's pace. This is a broad sweep of the country — temples, forts, markets, desert and city all in one trip.
You'll watch the sun come up over the Taj Mahal, take a boat out on the Ganges at dawn, and spend a night camped under desert stars after a day's trekking. A guide travels with the group throughout, so the logistics of moving between such different places are handled for you.
It's rated easy, so the trekking is gentle rather than gruelling, and you get your own room each night rather than sharing.
What you'll do
- Watch sunrise at the Taj Mahal
- Take a dawn boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi
- Trek and camp overnight under the stars in the Thar Desert
- Explore Delhi, Agra and Jaipur on the Golden Triangle route
- Experience the energy of Mumbai's streets and markets
- Rated easy, so the trekking is accessible rather than physically demanding
- Private rooms throughout rather than shared accommodation
- A full itinerary — expect a lot of ground covered in the two weeks
Worth it if you want efficient coverage of North India's highlights with a strong guide. Think twice if you prefer a slower pace or dislike packed itineraries.
- Guide quality is genuinely exceptional—Deepak and Suraj repeatedly praised for knowledge, organization, and personal care.
- Desert camping under stars and local street food experiences with guides created memorable moments most solo travellers miss.
- Itinerary is packed and busy at times; not suitable if you prefer leisurely exploration or frequent downtime.
- Group vibe consistently positive; meeting international travellers and avoiding solo logistics stress is a genuine relief for first-timers.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,060, about 25% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Delhi · 10 Sept – 11 Sept
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