Trip Overview
Worth noting…
If you book a trip during Holi ‘Festival of Colours’ (8 March 2023) we’ll be celebrating the REAL way – taking part in rituals, street festivals and colour-filled parties. Plus a special included lunch on Day 5. This is going to be epic!
Tales From Topdeckers
Trip itinerary
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Delhi
2Ready to delve deeper into this energetic city? We thought so. First: a walking tour through Old Delhi – ticking off the likes of Jama Masjid mosque (the largest in India, just sayin’) and bustling Khari Baoli spice market. Then, we’ll give the legs a rest and jump aboard an exciting (nail-biting) cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market. Later, we’re off to check out the mesmerising Qutub Minar – the tallest brick minaret in the world. What you do tonight is totally up to you, but if you need suggestions Connaught Place is THE place for delicious street food. Tikka roll, anyone?
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Included Today
- Walking tour of Old Delhi with Trip Leader
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Cycle rickshaw experience in Chandni Chowk
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Delhi – Agra
3Leave the hectic streets of Delhi behind as we make tracks for magical Agra. Channel your inner Maharajah as we explore Agra Fort with our expert Trip Leader. There’s a reason this red-washed fortress is considered one of the finest in India – soak it alllll in. Then: time to satisfy your inner foodie with an optional chaat crawl. Chaat got you WTF-ing? Just think: savoury street snacks, deep fried to deliciousness and topped with tangy sauces. It’s fast food – just spicier. Still hungry? Get the gang together to hunt down the city’s best paratha. Your Trip Leader will know where.
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Included Today
- Visit Agra Fort
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Optional extras
- Chaat crawl: from 10 USD
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Included Today
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Agra – Chand Baori – Jaipur
4This is it. That goosebump-generating moment that you’ll remember for a lifetime. Watch as the dawn light illuminates the famous Taj Mahal with a spellbinding golden glow and take a moment – yep, you’re actually here. Once you’ve soaked up all the wanderlust vibes it’s onwards to Chand Baori Stepwell. Like one giant stairmaster, this baby is the largest stepwell in the world – with 13 stories made up of 3,500 steps arranged in perfect symmetry. This arvo we’ll roll into the ‘Pink City’, where an optional cooking class with a local family is on the cards, if you’re keen. Rather explore Jaipur solo? Hire a tuk-tuk and immerse yourself in this dazzling city by night.
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Included Today
- See sunrise at the Taj Mahal
- Visit Chand Baori Stepwell
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Optional extras
- Cooking class (including dinner) in Jaipur: from 30 USD
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Included Today
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Jaipur
5Another day, another amazing ancient fortress to explore. We’ll take a 4x4 jeep through the winding alleyways to the gates of Amber Fort, before discovering the extensive complex of colourful rooms and lush courtyards with our in-the-know Trip Leader. After, the afternoon is free to do your own spontaneous this-is-what-I-came-here-for thing. Check out the incredible Hawa Mahal – hint: get the best photo from the cafe/tattoo parlour opposite. Show off your Grade A bartering technique (or not) at Johari Bazaar. Or sample some authentic Rajasthani food at Thali House. Then? We’re hitting the cinema – Bollywood style! *Heads up! If you’re here for Holi festival in March we’ll celebrate the REAL way – taking part in rituals, street festivals and colour-filled parties. There’s also an extra included lunch in store on this day. We’ll work the sightseeing around the festivities, don’t worry.
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Included Today
- Visit Amber Fort (jeep ride included)
- Tickets for Raj Mandir Bollywood Cinema
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Jaipur – Jodhpur
6Disclaimer: today has an early wake up call. BUT we’re gonna feel like proper locals taking the train from the ‘Pink City’ to the ‘Blue City’ (feeling a theme here?). So, pull out the UNO cards or catch up on some zzzs – we’ll be there in no time. First up: the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort. Towering over the old city, Mehrangarh was chiseled from the rocky cliff face where it stands. Sick, right? Later, explore the tangle of blue cube houses, winding medieval streets and buzzing bazaars in the Old Town, before tucking into dinner overlooking the fort lit up like Christmas. This is livin’.
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Included Today
- Local train ride from Jaipur to Jodhpur
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Included Today
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Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur
7After breakfast, give a silent salute to Jodhpur as we roll onto Udaipur. But first: a pit stop at Ranakpur. Home to one of the most significant Jain temples in India, you’re gonna want your cameras charged for this one. Once you’re done gawping like a loon at the intricate geometric patterns of the temple pillars we’ll move on. Tonight, this beautiful lakeside city is yours for the taking. Wander the city’s romantic centre and discover why they call this place the ‘Jewel of Rajasthan’. Head to Millets of Mewar for their drool-worthy aubergine (eggplant) curry. Then, gather the fam and hunt down a local bar with views over the lake.
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Included Today
- Visit Ranakpur Temple
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Included Today
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Udaipur
8Say namaste to a full day uncovering the magic of this place. Kick things off with an optional yoga class to align those chakras. Then we’ll explore Udaipur’s quaint crooked streets and colourful bazaars with our fact-filled Trip Leader, ticking off the likes of Jagdish Temple and City Palace. Later: we’ll set sail on super-scenic Lake Pichola for a sunset cruise. And once night has fallen, it’s time to head to a local eatery for our final group dinner. What. A. Day.
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Included Today
- Walking tour of Udaipur with Trip Leader
- Sunset cruise on Lake Pichola
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Optional extras
- Yoga class: from 30 USD
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Included Today
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Udaipur – Delhi
9Nobody panic, but this is our last full day together. So don’t waste a second. FORTunately (we went there) there’s an optional day trip to Kumbhalgarh Fort on offer. Snaking its way around the surrounding hills, this immense 15th-century fortress has earned the nickname ‘the Great Wall of India’. Or soak up all the tranquil rural vibes on an optional cycling tour through Udaipur’s neighbouring villages – complete with sunrise over the lake and a piping cup of roadside chai. Mmm. And for lunch? If you’ve stuck around the city it’s DIY time as we learn how to rustle up some authentic Udaipuri dishes at an included cooking class. Those mad chef skills are sure gonna come in useful back home. Tonight: we’re jumping on the sleeper train back to electrifying Delhi. Shotgun top bunk!
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Included Today
- Traditional cooking class with lunch
- Overnight train from Udaipur to Delhi
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Optional extras
- Day trip to Kumbhalgarh Fort: prices available locally
- Cycling tour: from 35 USD
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Included Today
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Delhi
10You came. You saw. You cultured. Hop off the train and swap those socials – you’re gonna need them for next year’s reunion trip. Sticking around? We don’t blame you. This place is filled with hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Or jump straight on a Delve Deep trip to Sri Lanka – it works out perfectly, we checked. You know you want to...
What's included
Included experiences
- - Walking tour of Old Delhi with Trip Leader
- - Cycle rickshaw experience in Chandni Chowk
- - Visit Qutab Minar
- - Visit Agra Fort
- - Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
- - Visit Chand Baori Stepwell
- - Visit Amber Fort (jeep ride included)
- - Movie tickets for Raj Mandir Bollywood Cinema
- - Local train ride from Jaipur to Jodhpur
- - Visit Mehrangarh Fort
- - Visit Ranakpur Temple
- - Walking tour of Udaipur with Trip Leader
- - Sunset cruise on Lake Pichola
- - Traditional cooking class (including lunch) in Udaipur
- - Overnight train from Udaipur to Delhi
Accommodation
- 5 nights in hotels, 3 nights in Indian guesthouses, 1 night on an overnight train
Transport
Optional activities
- FYI: these are optional activities available locally. Things might change – prices are here to give you a rough idea.
- Chaat crawl in Agra: from 10 USD
- Cooking class (including dinner) in Jaipur: from 30 USD
- Yoga class in Udaipur: from 30 USD
- Cycling tour in Udaipur: from 35 USD
- Day trip to Kumbhalgarh Fort: prices available locally
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