Iconic India
Iconic India
Travel to the far-flung corners of India on this epic adventure. In the north, journey through Jaisalmer's desert, lose yourself in the electric bazaars of Jodhpur, witness pilgrims performing ancient ceremonies on the ghats of Varanasi and marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. Then bask in the tropical southern climate, cruise along the Kerala Backwaters, come face-to-face with local customs in small rural towns, and laze on the gorgeous beaches of Goa – India's idyllic holiday destination. Enjoy the freedom to be immersed in the diverse cultures of colourful, chaotic and enchanting India on this small-group adventure.
Activities
Travel to the far-flung corners of India on this epic adventure. In the north, journey through Jaisalmer's desert, lose yourself in the electric bazaars of Jodhpur, witness pilgrims performing ancient ceremonies on the ghats of Varanasi and marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. Then bask in the tropical southern climate, cruise along the Kerala Backwaters, come face-to-face with local customs in small rural towns, and laze on the gorgeous beaches of Goa – India's idyllic holiday destination. Enjoy the freedom to be immersed in the diverse cultures of colourful, chaotic and enchanting India on this small-group adventure.
Activities
- Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
- Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
- Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
- Jaisalmer - Leader-led walking tour
- Jodhpur - Leader-led walking tour
- Udaipur - Leader-led walking tour
- Pushkar - Leader-led walking tour
- Jaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour
- Abhaneri - Chand Baori stepwell
- Abhaneri - Harshat Mata Temple visit
- Agra - Taj Mahal
- Varanasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour
- Trivandrum – Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Kerala Backwaters - Pole boat ride
- Kerala Backwaters - Guided village walk
- Kochi - Leader-led Fort Kochi walking tour
- Periyar - Spice plantation visit
- Periyar - Kalaripayattu (Indian Martial Art) performance
- Madurai - Leader-led walking tour
- Mysore - Leader-led walking tour
- Rajasthan is the India that many people imagine when they dream of travelling to this captivating country – ancient forts, palaces, rural villages and the colourful cities of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaipur.
- Pushkar and Varanasi are among the holiest cities in India. Climb to hilltop temples at sunrise, dodge cows in the street, and observe pilgrims praying along the ghats of the sacred Ganges River during a boat cruise.
- Explore the wonders of the Thar Desert. Feast on Rajasthani cuisine at sunset before bunking down to camp between the sand dunes.
- Glide through the backwaters of Kerala on a pole boat, going ashore for a village stay – a beautiful break and a perfect way to get close to local customs and culture.
- The word ‘colourful’ gets thrown around a lot when people talk about India, but the gateway towers of Meenakshi Amman Temple truly are a technicolour dream.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
About Intrepid Travel
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That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi | ||
| 2 | Delhi – Overnight Train | ||
| 3 | Bikaner | ||
| 4 | Bikaner to Jaisalmer | ||
| 5 | Jaisalmer | ||
| 6 | Thar Desert | ||
| 7 | Jodhpur | ||
| 8 | Jodhpur | ||
| 9 | Udaipur | ||
| 10 | Udaipur | ||
| 11 | Pushkar | ||
| 12 | Pushkar | ||
| 13 | Jaipur | ||
| 14 | Jaipur | ||
| 15 | Abhaneri | ||
| 16 | Fatehpur Sikri – Agra | ||
| 17 | Agra – Overnight Train | ||
| 18 | Varanasi | ||
| 19 | Varanasi | ||
| 20 | Varanasi – Overnight Train | ||
| 21 | Delhi | ||
| 22 | Trivandrum | ||
| 23 | Varkala | ||
| 24 | Varkala | ||
| 25 | Kerala Backwaters | ||
| 26 | Kochi | ||
| 27 | Kochi | ||
| 28 | Periyar | ||
| 29 | Periyar | ||
| 30 | Madurai | ||
| 31 | Madurai – Overnight Train | ||
| 32 | Mysuru | ||
| 33 | Mysuru– Overnight Train | ||
| 34 | Hampi | ||
| 35 | Hampi - Overnight train | ||
| 36 | Goa | ||
| 37 | Goa |
