India Uncovered

Always dreamed of visiting India but don’t want to go solo?

This is your chance to join Zoe and a group of like-minded adventurers for the trip of a lifetime! Over 13 unforgettable days, we’ll explore the very best of India’s golden triangle as well as Pushkar, Udaipur and Ranthambore! From a world-famous safari to Sunrise at the Taj Mahal and so much more in-between this trip is full of bucket list moments! Our Tru Leader knows the hidden gems and the best viewpoints and I’ll be there to capture all your photos at every stop, dream team! Who’s ready for the trip of a lifetime?

classic

When we say classic, we mean the perfect balance of culture, adventure, beaches and parties. High number of inclusions, low cost. Tru-ly authentic experiences from home-stays & hostels to beach huts, hotels and boats. A classic tour means maximum adventure, minimum hassle. Built for backpackers by backpackers.

What's Included

Activities
Taj Mahal Sunrise Wildlife Safari Ranthambore National Park Salaam Baalak Trust Walk Delhi Walking Tour Bangla Sahib Cooking Demonstration Udaipur city tour Sunrise temple trek Explore Pushkar Guided tour of Taj Mahal Lunch in a palace Sunset boat trip on Lake Pichola City Palace in Jaipur Jeep ride to the Fort Amber fort visit in Jaipur Hawa Mahal Udaipur city palace India Gate Rashtrapati Bhawan Pushkar Brhamha Temple & town walk

Meals
12 x Breakfast 2 x Lunch 5 x Dinner

Tru Leader
Your Guide! Like travelling with your best mates and one of them happens to know where they're going!

Transport
All Transport Included Private Van

Accommodation
12 Nights Accommodation Hotels Twin-share Rooms
Where we stay!
Delhi
Udaipur
Pushkar
Jaipur
Ranthambore
AGRA

Welcome to Delhi, the capital of India and where our 13 day adventure begins! Our comfortable hotel is perfectly located for us to explore both sides of this exciting city. Wander the bustling narrow streets of the old town and admire the grand colonial buildings of the new.

 

The hotel has a great restaurant where you can enjoy the included breakfast. Rooms are spacious with air-con and Wi-Fi. It's the perfect place to start and end our trip!

 

Please note that all accommodation is subject to change but it will always be of an equal standard!

Udaipur is known as the most romantic city in India and our heritage hotel is right in the heart of it. We’ve got all the city sights right on our doorstep and the beautiful lake is just a 10 minute walk away. Head up the rooftop and check out the epic views! We'll be arriving here after our overnight train and the rooftop is the perfect place to do some yoga, soak up the sun or take some epic instagram shots!

We’ll be staying on the edge of the holy town of Pushkar next. With easy reach to the town but close to the nature of the desert, our hotel is the perfect place to relax after a busy day of sightseeing! Admire the views, go for a swim and enjoy a traditional dinner at the cosy restaurant.

 

Pushkar is a sacred pilgrimage site which means you won’t find anywhere to buy alcohol in the city but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered when you get back to the hotel. Relax at the hotel with a cocktail in hand as you look up at the starlit sky. Sounds dreamy right?

We’re staying in another charming hotel that’s right in the centre of Jaipur but set back from the hustle and bustle of the main roads. Built around a pretty courtyard with a pool too, this is the best place in the city for us to chill and reminisce about the trip so far!

One of the highlights of the trip, we’re heading to Ranthambore next and our 4 star hotel is just just 10 minutes away from the National Park. With a lovely pool, lush gardens, an authentic restaurant and a well stocked bar, it has everything we need to relax after an early morning safari!

 

All rooms are air-conditioned and Wi-Fi can be found throughout the hotel so you’ll be able to upload those incredible safari pics to make everyone at home jealous!

Last and certainly not least, our hotel in Agra is a modern hotel with everything we need for our night here, and more! Agra is home to the Taj Mahal, and it’s only right that we stay in a hotel super close so we can get there as early as possible!

Bucket List
Ranthambore Safari
Taj Mahal at sunrise
Local Indian cooking Demonstration
Backpackers from Trutravels Group Jaipur City Palace
Explore Jaipur city

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
Day 1

Welcome to India!

Are you ready for the most epic 13 days of your life? Spend some time chilling in our accommodation before we head out for a welcome dinner and a few drinks to get to know your new TruFam who you’ll be spending the next 13 days with. Delhi is a bustling, lively city with so much going on! So grab a drink and let’s get out and explore!

 

Please note: tipping for this tour will be around £60, your tour guide will offer to collect this money on the first day and put it into a 'kitty' to split between drivers, luggage services and restaurant/ hotel staff, - this is of course optional but tipping is a BIG part of Indian hospitality! Check out the FAQs at the bottom to find out more!

New Delhi
exploring india in a tuk tuk
Exclusive! Itinerary Star Icon Day 2

NEW DELHI CITY EXPLORING

Wake up! Have a big breakfast because it's going to be a busy day!!! What better way to experience Delhi than being shown around by a local first hand! We’re here to see everything! We set off on a walking tour guided by the Salaam Balak Trust—one of the most trusted non-profit organisations for street children in Delhi. You’ll learn a lot today, so grab those thinking caps and put them on! We’ll visit their headquarters and learn how the organisation provides children with opportunities and care to help support those living on the streets. You'll see a different side to the city thanks to Salaam Balak Trust. We will then jump on some rickshaws to see another side of the city! We'll zoom through markets, past the red forts and marvel at the bustling streets of Old Delhi! Later, we'll pass some of the main sights, including the famous India Gate war memorial, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Bangla Sahib. We will grab a late lunch and head to the shops to get some snacks for tonight's journey! In the late afternoon, we'll head to the train station, where we will board the overnight train to our next destination, Udaipur!

New Delhi
Salaam Balak Trust Walk, Bangla Sahib & Rickshaw ride
1x Breakfast
Overnight Train
Day 3

UDAIPUR SUNSET CRUISE

Rise and shine! How did you sleep? We’ve made it to Udaipur bright and early! Udaipur is known as the ‘Venice of the East’ and you’ll soon see why! The day is yours to explore, so once we make it to our new hotel you’ve got time to relax, chill on the rooftop, update your insta stories (you know you want to) or head out to explore the sights! It's a great place to wander around, get some henna, get your palm read or just head straight to the first gorgeous rooftop bar you lay your eyes on! Later on in the afternoon, we hop aboard a sunset cruise and set sail on the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola over to the middle to watch the sun set! Feast your eyes on the mesmerising scenery of Rajasthan’s most beautiful and romantic city and take it all in! You’ll notice incredible architecture, temples, picturesque ghats and even majestic palaces. After watching the sun go down, it's time to indulge in some mouthwatering Indian cuisine. Get your taste buds tingling with a delectable traditional foods - poppadom anyone?

Udaipur
Sunset boat trip on Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir Island
1x Breakfast
Day 4

EXPLORING UDAIPUR CITY!

It’s day two in Udaipur and we couldn't be happier about it! Get your walking shoes on the ready because today we are off on a tour of the city - bring your powerbank because there's going to be loadsss of photo spots today! We’ll dive into the rich history and architectural wonders of this beautiful place and stop off at some of the biggest hotspots in the city. First up is the city palace so you best be ready to be dazzled by the intricate marble and granite work, adorned with colourful glass inlays, ornate engravings, and elegant towers and balconies. It really is as impressive as it sounds! We’ll then stop off by Jagdish Temple. It’s been a busy day so enjoy the afternoon exploring in your own time, relax by the lake or venture into the markets for some souvenir shopping before we meet for yet another delicious dinner with the TruFam and remenish on the incredible first few days in India!

Udaipur
Udaipur city tour & Palace visit
1x Breakfast
Day 5

PUSHKAR & CHILL

Pack your bags, it’s time for our next adventure! Today we make our way to one of the oldest cities in India! We’ll escape to a serene getaway far from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough to the tru-ly eternal spiritual high that the holy town of Pushkar offers. On the way we will swing by some beautiful gardens for a wander around and to check out the famous clapping fountain - ask your guide! We'll arrive in Pushkar in the late afternoon. Pushkar is more rural and it will bring us back to mother nature! One point for every chipmunk you spot! We’ll take it easy, chill by the pool, admire the views and make the most of this relaxing time before an early wake up call tomorrow!

Pushkar
1x Breakfast, 1x Dinner
Day 6

SUNRISE TEMPLES & UNREAL VIEWS

Goood morning! We’re up bright and early today but it’s all for good reason. It’s time to get ready for the day and visit Savitri Mata Temple just in time for sunrise. It’s gonna be a beauty! Perched on a hilltop, we’ll get amazing views of the city below. The hike isn't too intense but take your time - there's no rush and your chai will waiting for you at the top! You can also get the cable car down if you fancy! Then we'll go back to the hotel for breakfast and a few hours by the pool - you deserve after this mornings activity! Later on we’ll explore heavenly Pushkar lake (where the water is sacred) and the popular eighth-century Brahma Temple before having a chilled afternoon. Make the most of the tranquil surroundings, take a dip in the pool, have a drink or two and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Pushkar
Sunrise trek to Savitri Temple & explore Pushkar
1x Breakfast, 1x Dinner
Day 7

COOKING DEMONSTRATION & DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY!

Have you ever dreamed of being in a land full of pink? And no...we don't mean Barbie land! Today we’re off to Jaipur where we embark on a flavour-filled adventure in India's culinary realm! First we will stop at a market to shop till we drop and then head over to meet a local family and dive straight into an Indian-style cooking lesson to master the art of spicing up our lives! You know things are about to get spicyyy! Of course, we couldn’t end this experience without indulging in the delicious food we have just whipped up! Masterchef here we come!

Jaipur
Exploring Jaipur Markets and Local cooking experience
1x Breakfast, 1x Dinner
Day 8

EXPLORING CITY PALACE JAIPUR

Wake up in the city of Jaipur and it’s an action-packed day baby! We check out the city and head to Jaipur City Palace before heading up to the fort in a 4x4. You want to see a viewpoint? Well, get ready TruFam because this is like no other! You can see the whole city! The whole of Jaipur and its wonderful pinkness! Next up we’ll visit the Hawa Mahal. One of the most amazing forms of architecture in India, it looks like an optical illusion. If that doesn’t get your brain flowing try counting how many windows there are! *Spoiler alert there’s 953?!* World-famous it’s a must-visit in India! In the evening we head out for dinner to explore more of this beautiful city.

Jaipur
Hawa Mahal, Birla Mandir & Amber Fort
1x Breakfast
Backpackers from Trutravels Group Jaipur City Palace
Day 9

TRAVEL TO RANTHAMBORE

Buckle up, we’re going on an adventure! This time we’re off to Ranthambore National Park, a vast wildlife reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan and a former royal hunting ground that’s now home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. On our way to Ranthambore, we will join a host family for a walk through the organic gardens at a former palace, and meet some cows in the family's dairy farm, it'll be a bit like come dine with me - minus the scoring of course! We’ll learn what's in season and try out the family's favourite dishes made from the freshest of ingredients. We’ll have time this afternoon to explore the pool, top up our tan and relax with a beer or two! Dinner is on us tonight so indulge in the delicious food (try the Gulab jamun) and prepare yourself for the most EPIC day yet - get your binoculars out!

Ranthambore
Travel day, lunch in a palace and pool afternoon
1x Breakfast, 1x Lunch, 1x Dinner
Day 10

WILDLIFE SAFARI

Wake up, it's going to be a WILD day! No seriously, it is! We get up early and jump in jeeps for a safari through the National Park. Get those binoculars out because we’re about to see a huge ton of local wildlife. Monkeys, crocodiles, peacocks, deers hey we may even see a wild tiger if you’re lucky! Grab the camera because with this experience you will see a side to India not often shown on TV. The wildlife is beautiful, The setting is spectacular. The experience? Unbeatable. After an epic morning, the rest of the day is free for your heart's desire, check out the local area or just relax and soak up that gorgeous sun heat - it's been an intense few days so take this time to recharge, hang out with the rest of the group and soak in the vitamin D.

Ranthambore
Morning safari
1x Breakfast, 1x Lunch, 1x Dinner
Day 11

TRAVEL TO AGRA

Today we’re travelling to Agra! It’s been jam-packed so far, but the day is not over just yet! There are some amazing bars in Agra so we will hit up one of those and practise our Bollywood moves once more!

Agra
1x Breakfast
Day 12

TAJ MAHAL - A WONDER OF THE WORLD!

This is it, the moment you’ve all been waiting for! The destination that’s been on your bucket list since you could hold a pen. We’re up early as we head to the Taj Mahal for sunrise! Make sure you’ve packed your camera, your GoPro or even a disposable camera because this moment really is once in a lifetime. Spend the morning learning about how the Taj Mahal was built and the story behind it, enter inside to see the tombs where Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his wife are buried. Watch the sun come up with your TruFam and take in the surroundings of by far one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. There’s no better way to experience the Taj Mahal, and it’s picture-perfect views than early morning. Is there anywhere else you’d rather be?

In the afternoon we head back to Delhi, where we kick started our unforgettable trip. We check into the hotel, grab a shower before we head out into Delhi town for one final farewell dinner! Delicious cuisine, colourful cocktails and drinks and well, the company couldn't be better. There might be a few tears, but the reunion won't be too far away don't worry!

Agra & Delhi
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
1x Breakfast
Day 13

CHILLED CHECK OUT

It’s check out day and time to say goodbye, or as the locals say alavida! We’re not very good at them, so let’s just say see you soon, see you next time, in a while crocodile...Something like that? We are on hand to help you with your onward plans! We’re going to miss ya!

Delhi
Help & support with onward travel
1x Breakfast

Trip Departure Dates

FAQS

How can I book?

You can book online with a debit/credit card via the “Book Now” button when bookings open at 10am on 11th July GMT.

What are the payment options for the tour, and do I have to pay a deposit?

We do offer a deposit option of £200 per tour per person as long as the final balance is paid in full 60 days before start date. If you are booking within 60 days of your chosen start date you will need to pay the full balance.

If you pay a deposit, you can pay for your trip in installments. You can pay these in a few ways. Either through the account area on the website (make sure you sign in with the same email that you booked with!) You can also pay the final balance at any time online via the link on your email confirmation. Or you can call/email the sales team for us to take payment +44 203 542 2463/ info@trutravels.com.

Our prices are advertised and charged in GBP (£), AUD, CAD, EUR, and USD. However you can use any debit/credit card and your bank will use their own rates to exchange in to your currency.

Is my spot guaranteed when I pay a deposit?

Yes, your spot is locked in once you pay your deposit. All you need to do is make sure your final balance is paid off 60 days before the start date of your trip.

Where does the trip start & Finish?

The trip starts in New Delhi and ends in New Delhi.

Which airport do I need to fly into?

You need to fly into New Delhi international airport (DEL).

Airport transfers are not included in the price of the tour.

However, you can book a transfer up to 30 days before your tour, in one of two ways:

-Through your online account area
-Through our Sales team, you can contact them through info@trutravels.com for more information!

Alternatively you can organise your own taxi on arrival, Uber will work in Delhi!

 

What is the closest airport to the end destination?

The closest airport to the end destination is New Delhi international airport (DEL).

Do I need to book my flights first?

No, you don’t need to book your flights before your tour. You can just let us know your flight details once you book them. If we have not received them 14 days before the trip we will contact you.

Do I have to arrive at a specific time?

You can arrive any time on Day 1 of the tour.

There are no scheduled activities during Day 1 but there will be a welcome meal with the group at around 6 pm. During this first evening, your guide will give you a run-down on the trip, you'll get to meet all the group and of course, you'll do some icebreakers to get to know each other a bit better!

If you'd like extra time to explore Delhi or just time to recover from your flights you can also arrive slightly earlier and the team can book you pre-nights at the start hotel.

For more information contact the team at info@trutravels.com

Can anyone travel even if I’m not from the UK?

Yes, our trips are open to anyone. We have a great mix of travellers join us from all over the world.

What is the tipping culture like in India?

In India there is a big tipping culture surrounding hospitality. To make this easier for you, your tour guide will create a tipping "kitty" for everyone to contribute at the start of the tour. We recommend £60 for the trip to cover tipping of the drivers, bag boys and restaurant/hotel staff. This is optional but it is advised.

If there is left over money in the kitty at the end of the tour it will be split and returned to the group, or it can be put towards a tip for the mini bus driver or your Tour Leader. We reccomend around £2/3 tip a day for your Tour Leader at the end of the tour.

Please contact our sales team to discuss this further if you have any questions about tipping in India.

What kind of accommodation is included on this trip?

The accommodation on this trip is twin share and you will stay in hotels.

Please note that all accommodation is subject to change but it will always be of an equal standard!

On day 2 the accommodation will be a airconditioned overnight train where you will be sharing with a maximum of 5 other people.

This is a great bonding experience and it a great eco-friendly way to travel long distances in India.

 

You will have time during the day before the train to get snacks, drinks and other things to make yourself comfortable. As long as you have earbuds you will have a great nights sleep - or you can stay up all night people watching too if that's more up your street!

What is the currency?

The currency for India is Indian Rupees (INR). This is a closed currency which means you will not be able to get it outside India. There are plenty of ATMs in India to use and your tour guide will be able to point you in the direction of one at every destination we head to. Make sure you have a card you can use abroad with good rates (Revolut ect.)

Do I need a visa to travel to India?

You will need a visa to enter India and the type of visa you need may vary. An e-visa is available for many nationalities.

 

We recommend looking at your government's travel advice page to get the correct information. In most cases, you will only be able to apply for the visa within 30 days of your arrival date.

 

If you have any more questions about VISAs or travelling to India please contact the sales team on info@trutravels.com :)

Is my money protected?

Yep! You’re protected. TruTravels is both ABTA and ATOL registered meaning your money is safe.

What happens if something comes up and I need to change my date?

Zoe is only hosting this tour on the 10th February in India, therefore if you unable to make the trip you will not be travelling with Zoe.

However, we understand that plans change if you wish to change your group date after making a booking then just let us know at least 60 days before the start date and we will move you to any available group that TruTravels has available. You are entitled to 1 free date change. If you have to change dates for reasons outside of your control within 60 days of the start of your tour then administrative fees will apply and any date change will only be subject to availability. No date changes will be allowed less than 7 days before the start date of your trip.

I've got another question, where can I find more information?

If you've got more questions, we have a whole page full of general FAQ's which covers booking your tour, payment plans and help with onward travel.

You can find the General FAQ's Page here!

If you still can't find what you're looking for, please reach out to the Tru Team at info@trutravels.com

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