This 15-day adventure through India will take you from the energetic hub of Delhi to the spiritual centre of Kathmandu
  • Tick off one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Taj Mahal – during your stay in Agra. An impressive example of Mughal architecture, its carved-marble design is as stunning up close as it is from afar.
  • Enjoy a selection of central Indian staples during an at-home cooking demonstration in Orchha for a tasty and enriching look into authentic Indian family life.
  • Observe the spiritual moments of pilgrims praying and bathing along the ghats of the sacred Ganges River during an unforgettable sunrise cruise in Varanasi – one of India's holiest cities.
  • Wake to the calls of the jungle on an overnight lodge stay in Chitwan National Park, then embark on a safari in search of rhino, deer, monkeys and a wide array of birdlife.
  • Spend a memorable night at Amaltari Madhyavarti Homestay, which provides sustainable incomes and encourages local communities to conserve the environment and wildlife around them.
Accommodation ranges from basic guesthouses and homestays to hotels, heritage properties, lodges, camping and an overnight sleeper train. Expect some shared facilities, occasional cold-water showers and mixed air-conditioning. Power load shedding may occur, and hot water is often available at peak times. Sleeper berths include bedding; toilets are shared.