North India Classic 14 Day Tour
North India Classic 14 Day Tour
North India Classic 14 Day Tour
14 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi, Delhi, India
Visiting: New Delhi, Taj Mahal, New Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur
Tour operator:
Tour code:
14INDI
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 22
Age range:
18-45
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
One Life Adventures is a premium youth operator, specialising in trips for travellers aged 18-45 years inclusive (at the time of travel). Seeing the best of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Utter Pradesh our One Life tour will take you from the bustling streetfood stalls of Delhi to the winding alleys of Varanasi, with emersive visits to the most vibrant cities in the north. Not only will you have a western One Life guide accompany you on this journey, but in every city we visit we will meet one of our Indian Local Legends. These guys are proud to show you their home. They true locals of each city we visit so our guests will get the real local insights of every location. As with every One Life tour, it's packed full of must-see and must-do inclusions. You'll make an offering on a private boat on the Ganges at sunset, and ride camels over the dunes in the holy desert city of Pushkar, explore the streets of the famous Blue City of Jodhpur, and visit local villages by bike around Udaipur; the City of Lakes. We'll catch a Bollywood movie and visit the famous Monkey Temple in Jaipur, witness the Burning Ghats and the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, and check out one of the Sikh "mega kitchens" which feeds thousands of people every day in Delhi. Of course what trip of India would be complete without the Taj Mahal? We not only do the classic sunrise at the Taj, but we catch the sunset from across the Umuna River the night before giving you a magic (and much quieter) view of this iconic monument. It doesn't stop there either, read the itinerary to find out everything else we do on our amazing India adventure!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In India!
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Double/Twin Rooms The Florence Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to India, a country that requires little introduction. This vast subcontinent is a tapestry of unrivaled cultures, offering phenomenal cuisine, warm hospitality, remarkable diversity, and immersive architecture shaped by religion, pride, patriotism, and history.
Arrive throughout the day, get an airport transfer and meet your group leader at your hotel in the heart of New Delhi. Tonight, you’ll venture out as a group for your welcome dinner and your first chance to sample that famous Indian cuisine.
Day 2 : Delhi City Tour & Street Food Tour
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight Train A/C Class
Accommodation Name: Double/Twin Rooms The Florence Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you'll head out with your local guide through the streets of Delhi and get your first real introduction to Indian life. The first stop is a beautiful Sikh Temple, where your local legend will educate you on this important religion and culture. Next, step into the huge community kitchen, where Sikhs provide free meals to residents of the city, every day. Watch how thousands of chapatis are made and stir the giant curry pots yourself.
After lunch, you'll visit the illustrious Lotus Temple and wander through the gardens. You'll head inside the Temple for a moment of silence and reflect on your reasons for visiting this great country.
In the evening, you will be transferred to Old Delhi, a chaotic city lost in time. Your guide will educate the group on the area and fill your bellies with Indian sweets and snacks. You will then be taken by rickshaws (similar to Tuk-Tuks) through Chandni Chowk to Mutton Street. Chandni Chowk, known as the "Moonlit Market," is a bustling hub of vibrant bazaars, eclectic stalls, and historic shrines, embodying the essence of Old Delhi's dynamic lifestyle. During the tour, you'll enjoy some of the most delicious skewers and Islamic food available.
Day 3 : Agra, Sunset At The Taj Mahal
Location: Taj Mahal, New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, Camp
Accommodation Name: Double/Twin Rooms Maple Grand (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Agra by train and check into your hotel. In the afternoon you will take Tuk Tuks to a quiet garden south of the Taj Mahal to view this magnificent structure away from the crowds at sunset. This serene setting offers a much quieter and unique way to appreciate this spectacular building.
Tomorrow, you'll head inside, but today is all about enjoying the beauty that this monument has to offer. You'll grab dinner in the evening and get an early night as we are up for sunrise tomorrow.
Day 4 : Agra, Sunrise Taj Mahal & Bollywood Movie
Location: Jodhpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Double/Twin Rooms Surya Villa (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
It's an early start today as you wake up at the crack of dawn to head to the Taj Mahal to beat the crowds and experience it in almost perfect silence. Your new local guide will show you the best spots to see the building, where Princess Diana took that famous shot and of course the fascinating story of romance behind one of the world’s most recognisable buildings. As you head inside, learn all the secrets that most people don’t know about what makes the Taj Mahal so special. Afterwards, you'll head back to the hotel for breakfast and then take a bus to Jaipur.
Jaipur, also known as the pink city, is truly a feast for the eyes. The stunning palaces, majestic forts, and lush royal gardens showcase the grandeur of this 18th-century city. The pastel pink heritage buildings are set against vibrant bazaars. The local food is equally colorful with unique flavors. The locals' colorful outfits, unique jewelry, and love for folk songs and dances make this Pink City a treasure of Rajasthani culture.
This evening, watch a Bollywood movie the way the director intended it to be watched, in one of the grandest theatres in the world.
Day 5 : Jaipur: Pink City, Hawa Mahal
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Double/Twin Rooms Surya Villa (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast in the hotel, your guide will take you on an orientation walk of the old town. You'll visit the local market, understand the origins of the “Pink City,” meet some locals and market traders and learn all about the spices that are synonymous with Indian cooking. You'll also view the excellent Palace of the Winds - Jaipur's signature palace made of red and pink sandstone.
Next, jump in some Tuk Tuks to visit Galta-Ji, also known as the Monkey Temple. This temple, built into the hills, is home to hundreds of grey long-tailed Asian monkeys. You will have the rest of the day free to explore the other sites of Jaipur.
Day 6 : Pushkar, Blessing On The Lake
Location: Pushkar
Accommodation Name: Twin/Double Rooms – Camp Land’s End (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast in the morning, you'll take a private transfer to Pushkar, known as one of the holiest towns in India. Pushkar is a backpacker’s paradise with amazing food, beautiful markets, rolling landscapes, hiking and unrivalled sunsets. Tonight you will sleep in the desert on a gorgeous glamping site, with huge tents fitted with comfortable beds. In the afternoon, a local Brahmin will induct you to Pushkar properly with a blessing on the holy lake and you’ll grab a drink at a lakeside cafe before heading back to camp to sleep under the stars.
Day 7 : Udaipur, Sunset Cruise On Lake Pichola
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Twin/Double Rooms – Raj Palace (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you'll return to Ajmer before taking the train to Udaipur, the “White City” – also known as the city of lakes. It is also the location for filming the James Bond film, Octopussy! The lakes and architecture provide a perfect balance between the hectic and the tranquil and no better way to experience this is with a walk through the markets and old town and finishing with a private sunset cruise on the lake. Afterwards, you’ll head to one of our favourite rooftop restaurants for dinner with a view.
Day 8 : Udaipur, Bike Tour & Cooking Demonstration
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation Name: Twin/Double Rooms – Raj Palace (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It will be an early start today as you head out of town for a bike ride village tour. Your guide, who is from the local village, will introduce you to the ways the locals live. They will teach you about their culture and heritage as well as show you the local temples important to village life. After the bike tour, you will visit a local school during your time in this area. You'll have some free time in the afternoon before heading back to camp at sunset to work with local villagers learning how to cook traditional Indian cuisine.
Day 9 : On To Jodhpur & Blue City
Location: Jodhpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Twin/Double Rooms – Kuchaman Haveli (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you will take a bus to the home of the blue city, Jodhpur. On arrival in the evening, we’ll transfer to our traditional Haveli accommodation. Your Haveli is situated in the middle of the blue city where the walls are painted blue throughout this labyrinth of buildings in the shadow of the ever imposing Mehrangarh Fort. After checking in, you will meet your group on the rooftop for dinner to catch your first glimpse of one of our favourite cities in Rajasthan.
In the late afternoon, you will stroll through the mesmerising blue city and pause at the Jodhpur stepwell, an impressive marvel of ancient stonework. As you wander around the clock tower market, you can sample the famous Saffron Lassi and some delicious samosas. Finally, you will head back to your accommodation to wrap up the day.
Day 10 : Mehrangarh Fort
Location: Jodhpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Twin/Double Rooms – Kuchaman Haveli (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will have the morning free to relax after yesterday's travel. During your free time, you can choose to explore the blue city on foot, take a rooftop yoga class, or, for the more adventurous, zipline over the ramparts of the Jodhpur fort. In the early afternoon, your group will meet and walk to the Mehrangarh fort with your local guide. Your guide will show you around the immaculately kept fort, and with the assistance of an audio guide, you’ll leave with a thorough understanding of Indian royal life.
Day 11 : Safari In The Dunes & Camel Research Centre
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Twin/Double Rooms – Hotel Jaswant Bhawan Apr-Aug / Camp Rajputana Sep-Mar (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning you will take an early train to Bikaner. Bikaner is a feast for the eyes – think vibrant colors, ancient landscapes, and traditions that will make you want to stay forever.
This place has quite the backstory. Founded in the 15th century smack in the middle of the Thar Desert, Bikaner became a lifeline for camel caravans trudging along the legendary Silk Road. And guess what? Camels are still the stars of the show there!
Once you arrive in Bikaner, you'll be transferred to your accommodation and grab some breakfast before you head out for the day to explore Camel Country.
Get ready for an incredible and bumpy ride you’ll never forget, a Jeep safari in the desert! You will cruise through local villages, marvel at towering sand dunes, and maybe spot some desert wildlife along the way. Afterwards, you'll visit the Camel Research Centre. Bikaner is home to some of the world’s best riding camels and one of the world’s largest camel research and breeding farms. You'll finish the day with a delicious dinner before getting some well-deserved rest.
Day 12 : City Walk And Overnight Train To Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Overnight Train to Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a free morning, you'll check out and head into the centre of Bikaner for an old city walking tour. The tour offers a journey through the historic heart of the city. Wander through narrow, winding alleys that weave their way through Bikaner's old quarter, revealing centuries-old architecture, bustling markets, and hidden gems at every turn. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of local bazaars, where you can browse colorful stalls selling everything from spices and textiles to handicrafts and traditional sweets. Visit artisan workshops where skilled craftsmen practice age-old crafts such as pottery, carpet weaving, and jewelry making, providing insights into Bikaner's rich artistic traditions.
Day 13 : Transfer From Railway Station To Hotel And Final India Dinner
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Double/Twin Rooms The Florence Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
On your arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred from the train station to your final hotel.
You will have the afternoon free to do as you please before meeting with your group to enjoy your final dinner in India.
Day 14 - Depart
Location: New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your local guide can help you arrange transport to the airport to whatever destination you are off to next. We hope we have shown you why India is a dream location and should be at the top of everyone's bucket lists. Have a safe journey to wherever you are off to next and always remember to #exploremore.
What's Included
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Accommodation
13 nights of Accommodation
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
Your tour guide, your drivers & your local guides
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Train Tickets
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All activities
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Meals
13x Breakfasts, 6x Dinners
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airportpick up on day 1 is included, airport drop off on the last day is NOT
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Drinks with Meals
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Country Entry Visas
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Game Drives on Safari
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Travel Insurance
Optional Extras
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airport pickup
price per car fit to max 2 people
Accommodation
13 nights of accommodation
Mode of Transport
All transport Day 1 to 13. Tuk tuks, bikes, trains, boats & more (Day 1 airport transfers included.)
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
We recommend speaking to your local GP prior to travel
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, Absolutely!
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What is the age range of this tour?
We have an age range of 18 – 45 years of age. Most of our guests are aged between 21-35 years old are looking to experience our adventurous “flashpacking” style of travel. Our tours are perfect for people of different backgrounds to share travel experiences with like-minded fellow travellers.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Our minimum age requirement for this tour is 18 years
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes we welcome guests from all over the globe on our tours1 The perfect opportunity to meet people1
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, if you arrive on Day 1 of the tour or if you book a prenight’s stay with us, you will have an airport pickup included with your tour. If you’re arriving earlier, please get in touch with us and we can help you arrange your pickup seperately.
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What is the maximum group size?
We only take a maximum of 22 guests on each tour. We keep our group numbers smaller so you do not feel lost in the crowd!
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How big are your group sizes?
Our groups are capped at 22 people maximum.
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Do I have to have travel insurance to come on a tour?
Travel insurance on all One Life Adventures trips is compulsory and we will check for it on tour, if you do not have travel insurance when you arrive on your tour you will not be able to continue without purchasing it.
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What's the general age range on your tours?
We have an age range of 18 – 45 years of age. Most of our guests are aged between 21-35 years old are looking to experience our adventurous “flashpacking” style of travel. Our tours are perfect for people of different backgrounds to share travel experiences with like-minded fellow travellers.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, we do. We cannot guarantee single sex rooming arrangements in multi-share accommodation (e.g. shared dormitory hostels), but twin share rooms will always be single sex.
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Free Date Changes
One Life Adventures allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
One Life Adventures allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform one life adventures, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
One Life Adventures requires a minimum deposit of 200 AUD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of one life adventures charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.