Best of India

Best of India

Visit India and follow the famous Golden Triangle. Enjoy the perfect introduction to India’s three most popular destinations – Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur – as we explore the icons and discover the secrets of this fascinating region. Experience the history of massive forts, the opulence of Rajasthan’s palaces, and the traditions of a heritage homestay. Head north into the Himalayan foothills and be introduced to the Mountains and Mystics of this incredible country. These mystical lands look and feel very different from the rest of India – from the food and clothes to the crisp, clean mountain air and spiritual sway of the inhabitants. Discover the complex diversity of India and be enchanted by a land balanced between physical and spiritual worlds.

Activities

• Delhi – Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
• Delhi – Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
• Delhi – Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
• Jaipur – Leader-led walking & market tour
• Jaipur – Amber Fort
• Suroth Mehal – Village Walk
• Fatehpur Sikri – Guided tour
• Agra – Taj Mahal
• Delhi – Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
• Delhi – Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
• Delhi – Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
• Shimla – Leader-led walking tour
• Shimla – Viceregal Lodge
• Mandi – Leader-led walking tour
• Dharamsala – Norbulingka Institute
• Dharamsala – Dalai Lama Temple
• Amritsar – Golden Temple
• Amritsar – Jallianwallah Bagh
• Amritsar – Wagah Border ceremony
• Rishikesh – Leader-led walking tour
• Rishikesh – Chaurasi Kutia ‘The Beatles Ashram’

Highlights

• The Taj Mahal is not only a sumptuous masterpiece of Indian architecture, but also a truly meaningful stop on any traveller’s journey. Here’s what you need to know about your visit: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/taj-mahal-travel-guide/
• Overlooking the picturesque scene of Moata Lake, the monumental Amber Fort is one sight that will forever be under India’s protection
• Experience authentic Rajasthani luxury with a heritage stay at the lavish Bhanwar Vilas in Karauli
• Old and New Delhi fuse to create a city that pays homage to past empires, while wrestling with its modern identity
• The colonial charm of Shimla Hill Station offers a great introduction to the Himalayas, and the World Heritage-listed ‘toy-train’ is a great way to get there
• As the home of the Dalai Lama, tranquil Dharmasala is the ideal place for an enlightening experience of Tibetan spirituality, culture, and history
• Learn about Sikhism on a visit to the faith’s most sacred monument, the luminous Golden Temple in Amritsar
• Breeze through the self-proclaimed ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ in Rishikesh and walk along the banks of the holy Ganges River