Northern India Family Holiday
Northern India Family Holiday
Northern India Family Holiday
10 Days Starting and ending in Delhi
Visiting: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambhore National Park, Ranthambore National Park , Jaipur, Alsisar
Tour operator:
Tour code:
HHFI
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 18
Age range:
5-99 years
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Grab the whole family and head out on an unforgettable adventure through India’s north – a place full of colours, delicious food and wow-worthy landscapes. Eat lots of curry and naan in Delhi, stroll through the Pink City of Jaipur and explore the depths of the lush Ranthambhore National Park. Of course, no visit to India is complete without the Taj Mahal – an epic monument to love and one of the Seven Wonders of the World! With plenty of cultural highlights for the adults and heaps of exciting activities for the kids, this trip is bound to inspire the whole tribe!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Florence Inn or Similar
Namaste! Welcome to India. Your adventure begins in the one of the oldest cities in the world and India’s capital – Delhi. You and the family will have a welcome meeting today at 1 pm to meet your local leader and fellow families. After, head out on a guided sightseeing tour to explore the contrasts of Old and New Delhi. Squeeze through the Old City’s fortified walls on the way to Jama Masjid – dominating the city’s skyline, this mosque is a social hub as much as a place of worship. If you’d like, why not catch a rickshaw to the brilliantly coloured Red Fort. Then, leave the crowds behind and breathe a little easier in contrasting New Delhi. Visit the main sights – Parliament House, President House and India Gate, before returning to the hotel.
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Day 2: Agra
Location: Agra
Accommodation: The Retreat or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
Rise early to catch a train to Agra – the city was the capital of the Moghul Empire and has heaps of things to see, like one of the Seven Wonders of the World! When you arrive, take some time to relax, before heading out to see the city. Agra’s not just all about the Taj Mahal, it’s also home to one of the finest looking forts in India – sitting along the banks of the Yamuna River, Agra Fort is part stronghold, part palace and part prison. Enter the dark red sandstone fort by crossing the (now empty) crocodile-infested moat. Search through throne rooms and the tiny, decorated mosques, then climb to the top to get your first glimpse of the Taj across the river! Tonight, you’re free to relax, explore at your own pace or find some delicious local dinner.
Day 3: Ranthambhore National Park
Location: Ranthambhore National Park
Accommodation: Raj Palace Resort or Similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner
Get up before the sun this morning to see it rise over the Taj Mahal – this wonder of the world is a UNESCO World Heritage site and maybe the most iconic site in India! Watch the colours play across the marble in early morning light and soak it all in! Best known as a monument to love and loss, the Taj is a beautiful example of Mughal architecture and is surrounded by trimmed English gardens. After ticking something huge off the list, you’ll all head east and pass the Kos Minar medieval milestones, which point the way to the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. This well-preserved 16th century royal complex is full of courtyards, pavilions, gardens, the Jama Masjid Mosque and the intricately carved Rumi Sultana palace. This afternoon, you’ll continue to Ranthambhore National Park – the 'Jungle Book' brought to life!
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Day 4: Ranthambore National Park
Location: Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Raj Palace Resort or Similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
Ranthambhore National Park is one of the best national parks of India, teeming with wildlife – a place where nature has reclaimed ancient fortresses and temples. Today, you’ll make a couple of game drives to try and spot the majestic Bengal tigers that live among the ruined forts and temples here. Your drives will be early in the morning and in the late afternoon, as this is when the animals are most active! Even if the tigers are being too stealthy, the park is filled with other animals like gazelle, hyenas, sloth bears, crocodiles, jackals, three types of antelope (nilgai, sambar and chital) and leopards.
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Day 5: Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Surya Villa or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
Head northwest to the pink city of Jaipur – the capital of Rajasthan. When you arrive, grab the kids and head to the Jantar Mantar observatory, home to a cool collection of astronomical instruments built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh II. Later, you’ll have some free time as a family to swim in the hotel pool or wander through the Pink City’s streets, busy with camels, motorbikes, rickshaws, and traditionally dressed Rajput men. Maybe head to the Old Town for raj kachori chaat (a big, fluffy chaat served with chutney, yoghurt, chilli and potato) and cool off with a lassi (a mango yoghurt dirnk) from Lassiwala – Jaipur's oldest and most famous lassi shop!
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Day 6: Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Surya Villa or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
Today, you’ll all visit the sprawling City Palace, once home to the Maharaja – an amazing complex home to colourful courtyard gates, museums displaying royal costumes and old weaponry. Then, it’s on to the five-storied Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, with its detailed honeycombed outside filled with windows. The impressive structure makes it the most photographed building in the country, after the Tj Mahal! The rest of the day is free to explore with your family or to find a spot to people watch and relax.
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Day 7: Alsisar
Location: Alsisar
Accommodation: Alsisar Mahal or Similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
Climb the twisting roads of the Aravalli Hills to the massive Amber Fort today. This opulent palace is packed with rooms full of lavish murals, arches and delicate jali work. Don’t miss the sparkling Mirror Palace, covered floor-to-ceiling in thousands of reflective tiles, looking down over Moata Lake – the kids will love a photo here! Later, leave the city behind and travel to the relaxed village of Nawalgarh. Catch glimpses of local life in the most colourful regions of India – sari-clad women carrying terracotta pots of water, bangles tinkling as they walk. When you arrive, take a walk around the village and meet the locals before continuing to your final stop for the day – the small town of Alsisar.
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Day 8: Alsisar
Location: Alsisar
Accommodation: Alsisar Mahal or Similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
The semi-arid village of Alsisar is full of legends and stories and this morning, you’ll join your leader on a walk around the village to discover some of the beautiful and ornately decorated buildings. Aay hello to some of the locals along the way. Then, the rest of the afternoon is free to explore this peaceful town or enjoy your accommodation – you'll stay at the Alsisar Mahal, built in the 17th century! With its grand courtyards, colourful dining arcades and heritage rooms, it will certainly be a highlight of your trip. And the kids will love the pool!
Day 9: Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Florence Inn or Similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
After breakfast this morning, leave the countryside behind and get back into the beating rhythm of Delhi by mid-afternoon. When you arrive, you’re free to rest and recharge. Later, maybe practice your bargaining skills in Chandni Chowk, where you can buy local crafts straight from the hands of the artisans or gobble down street chaats. You could also relax in the Mughal gardens and have a picnic. You might like to get together with your group for a special dinner tonight to celebrate your adventure – your leader will have some great recommendations on where to eat!
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Day 10: Delhi
Location: Delhi
Meals Included: breaksfast
There are no activities planned for the final day and you can depart the accommodation at any time. If your family would like to spend some more time in Delhi, why not book an Urban Adventures tour? The Made in Delhi Shopping Tour takes you to the best markets to shop, so you can find some bargains. Better yet, it’s child-friendly!
What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights) -
Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
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Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
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Delhi - India Gate
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Agra - Taj Mahal
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Fatehpur Sikri - Guided tour
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Ranthambhore NP - Wildlife safaris
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Jaipur - Jantar Mantar Observatory
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Jaipur - City Palace
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Nawalgarh - Haveli Museum
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Included Activities
- Delhi - Jama Masjid
- Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
- Delhi - India Gate
- Agra - Taj Mahal
- Fatehpur Sikri - Guided tour
- Ranthambhore NP - Wildlife safaris
- Jaipur - Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Jaipur - City Palace
- Nawalgarh - Haveli Museum
Transport
- Cycle rickshaw , private mini van , train
Accommodation
- GENERAL ROOMING CONFIGURATIONS:
- Family of two: All family groupings of two will be accommodated in a twin room.
- Family of three: Wherever possible we will put you in a triple room. Please be aware that in some places triple rooms are in short supply. This means that a triple room will often be a twin room with a rollaway bed or mattress on the floor. Where triple rooms aren’t available it will be at your discretion which of your family takes the single room.
- Family of four or more: You will most likely be accommodated in two twin rooms. Where possible, we will accommodate your family in a quadruple room.
- While we do our very best to ensure that family groups are roomed close together (in some cases, we can arrange adjoining rooms), we can’t guarantee this. Most family holidays occur during peak season and we sometimes have little to no control over the exact placement of rooms within a hotel. Please be understanding if we are unable to room your family in immediate proximity of one another.
- GENERAL ROOMING CONFIGURATIONS:
- Family of two - All family groupings of two will be put into a twin room.
- Family of three - Wherever possible we will put you in a triple room. Please be aware that in a handful of places triple rooms are in short supply. This means that, in practice, a triple room will often simply be a twin room with a mattress on the floor or a further bed squashed in. Where it is impossible to provide a triple room, you will have to decide which of your party takes the single room.
- Family of four or more - You will most likely stay in two twin rooms. If and wherever possible we will aim put you in a quadruple room. Whilst we will do our very best to ensure that families are roomed close together (in some cases, we can arrange adjoining rooms), we can’t guarantee this. Most family holidays occur during peak season and we sometimes have little to no control over where you will be put. You need to come prepared for this.
Important Information
- 1. Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you. Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
- 2. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children under 17 years of age at time of travel.
- 3. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 1 pm on Day 1 in Delhi. This trip ends on Day 10 and you are free to leave at any time.
- 4. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) to secure a permit for your Ranthambore National Park visit. Authorities at Ranthambhore NP follow a strict booking process whereby permits are issued on a first come first serve basis. If we do not receive correct passport details in time we cannot guarantee you on the tiger safari.
- 5. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
- 6. Summer Itinerary - Swai Mansingh sanctuary visit instead of Ranthambore National Parkas the section of the park we visit shuts over the summer.
- 7. Please note travelling during major festivals such as Holi and Diwali can, at times, cause disruption the published itinerary. Please see the 'Safety' section for more details.
Mode of Transport
- Cycle rickshaw , private mini van , train
Check out our Q&As
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Is this trip right for you
This trip involves some long bus and train rides, which can be tiring but offer a quintessential experience of the Indian landscape and people.
We visit several temples on this trip, which requires a certain level of modesty. Please bring clothes that cover the arms and pants/skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot. -
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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