India Experience

Name: India Experience
Brand: Intrepid Travel
SKU: BM-3341
Price: 4115 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (100 reviews)

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Booking Type Instant Booking
duration 21 days
tour type Group
age requirement 18+ years old
guiding method Live Guide/Instructor
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Starts New Delhi, India
Ends Kovalam, India

Tour with Flexible Booking Policy

Change dates It is free to change your tour start date within 30 days of departure.
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Discover Northern India's manmade beauties – from Jaipur’s ‘Palace of the Winds’ and Royal City Palace to Agra’s Red Fort and iconic Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal may be one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, but do you know its poetic history? A local expert will fill you in.
See 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.
Take a nature walk in the acclaimed Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, looking out for tiger tracks with your local village guides.

Start in New Delhi and end in Kovalam, the India Experience tour is a guided rickshaw, cycle or local transport trip that takes 21 days. You will travel through Kovalam, Kumarakom, Jaipur and 10 other destinations in India. India Experience is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Experience the real India on this comfortable introduction to the cultures of the north and the natural beauty of the south. Travelling from Delhi to Kovalam, see what that India has to offer on a 21-day enigmatic adventure. The country’s highlights and hidden jewels are revealed against a backdrop of green through the Western Ghats and in the vibrant towns of Rajasthan. Visit India's lively cities contrasted with the quiet repose of tiny fishing villages, along with tea gardens, tribal homes and colonial enclaves. This wonderful introduction to the magic of India includes lavish palaces, vibrant bazaars, Bollywood blockbusters, and the incomparable Taj Mahal, so take time to discover its beating heart.

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On Feb 18 2020

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On Dec 27 2018

“The Best of Chile trip was one of the most amazing trips we've ever taken! We visited breath-taking places, experienced the local culture, met some of the friendliest people and enjoyed the unique cuisine that Chile had to offer. We would definitely come back!”

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From Australia
On Mar 18 2019

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Day 1: Delhi
Day 2: Delhi
Day 3: Agra
Day 4: Jaipur
Day 5: Jaipur
Day 6: Varanasi
Day 7: Varanasi
Day 8: Varanasi - Delhi
Day 9: Chennai
Day 10: Mamallapuram – Puducherry
Day 11: Puducherry
Day 12: Karaikudi
Day 13: Madurai
Day 14: Madurai
Day 15: Periyar
Day 16: Periyar
Day 17: Kochi
Day 18: Kochi
Day 19: Kerala Backwaters
Day 20: Kovalam
Day 21: Kovalam

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (18 nights), Resort (3 nights)

Meals

19 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Transport

Auto rickshaw , Boat , Cycle rickshaw , Metro , Plane , Private vehicle , Ferry , Train

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
Delhi - Jama Masjid
Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
Agra - Taj Mahal
Agra - Agra Fort
Jaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour
Jaipur - Bollywood Movie at Raj Mandir Cinema
Jaipur - Amber Fort
Varanasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour
Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony
Varanasi - Sunrise Ganges boat trip
Mamallapuram - Shore Temples guided tour
Puducherry - Leader-led walking tour
Karaikudi - Havelis
Karaikudi - Leader-led village walk
Madurai - Sri Meenakshi Temple guided tour
Madurai - Leader-led walking tour
Periyar - Spice plantation visit
Periyar - Guided nature walk
Kochi - Leader-led Fort Kochi walking tour
Kochi - Kathakali performance
Kochi - Jewish Synagogue
Kochi - Dutch Palace
Kumarakom - Backwaters boating excursion
Kumarakom - Leader-led village walk
Kovalam - Leader-led walking tour

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to New Delhi and from Kovalam are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this India Experience tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this India Experience tour. You can cancel the tour up to 24 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 23 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 14 February 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 February 2021, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 23 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

India Experience tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this India Experience tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are travelling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you:

Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. We’ll be visiting multiple temples during the trip and during these visits, you must wear clothing that covers the arms, legs, and shoulders.
Between December and February, flights and trains in the north can be delayed due to fog. Patience goes a long way here, and also, this just adds to the country’s atmospheric vistas.
In the summer months, it will get very hot in the regions visited. Be sure to drink lots of water, pack light cotton clothing and use adequate skin protection.
Please note there are several early mornings on this trip, allowing you to see more of the country in the captivating morning light.
As we'll be walking through varying terrain in national parks and villages, a basic level of fitness and comfortable walking shoes are essential. Leech socks will be provided for the Periyar nature walk.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Departures will be limited to an average group size of 10 travellers to ensure COVID-19 safety for all travellers.
Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this tour. Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing, physical distancing is highly encouraged, and frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.

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