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Down the Ganges
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Duration
15 days
Countries
India
Activity
moderate
Group size
Max 15
The adventure
What can you do with 15 days in India? Oh, this and that… Start with whitewater rafting in the foothills of the Himalayas and a visit to the Taj Mahal, a monument that redefines the word ‘monumental'. Next, hunt river dolphins (with your camera, of course), witness the moving burial ceremonies at the ghats of Varanasi and camp out along the shores of the mighty Ganges itself. From bustling New Delhi to beautiful Orchha and all points in between, this is India in a nutshell—a huge, wonderful, brightly-coloured nutshell.
Arrive at any time.
Take a morning train to Haridwar then drive to Rishikesh. Explore this holy city.
Enjoy whitewater rafting in Rishikesh and spend the afternoon exploring.
Drive to Haridwar. Attend an evening aarti (prayer ritual) and walk along the ghats.
Take a morning train to Agra. Spend the evening exploring.
Visit the Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and Agra Fort by cycle-rickshaw before boarding an overnight train to Allahabad.
Embark on a sailing trip down the Ganges and camp overnight on the river banks.
Drive to Rajpur in Robertsganj. Explore the village and forested areas with a local guide. Opt for a 4x4 safari or a bicycle ride around the town. Overnight tent retreat.
Opt to cycle around the village before driving to Varanasi. Enjoy an evening boat ride on the Ganges.
Watch the sunrise from a boat on the Ganges before a free day to explore the city.
Spend the day travelling to Khajuraho via Satna. Visit the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, India's largest group of medieval temples, known for their kama sutra statues.
Continue to Orchha, stopping en route to explore the village of Alipura.
Explore the Orchha Palace complex. With free time in the afternoon, opt to take a cooking class.
Visit Tarragram, a local initiative for the sustainable livelihood of paper making, before boarding an afternoon train to Delhi.
Depart at anytime.
At a glance
Duration
15 days
Route
Delhi → Delhi
Countries
India
Activity level
moderate
Style
Cycling, Food & Drink, Rail Journeys, Sailing & Marine, Wellness & Yoga, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Max 15
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
India
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15-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no planned activities until the 14:00 welcome meeting. We highly recommend you book pre- or post-accommodation to fully experience this bustling city.
There are no planned activities until the 14:00 welcome meeting. We highly recommend you book pre- or post-accommodation to fully experience this bustling city.
Day 2Take a morning train to Haridwar then drive…
Take a morning train to Haridwar then drive to Rishikesh. Explore this holy city.
Day 3Enjoy whitewater rafting in Rishikesh and spend…
Enjoy whitewater rafting in Rishikesh and spend the afternoon exploring.
Day 4Drive to HaridwarVisit the prominent holy city of Haridwar, regarded as one of the seven holiest places for Hindus. Witness an evening aarti, the waving of lighted wicks that accompanies almost all Hindu ceremonies.
Visit the prominent holy city of Haridwar, regarded as one of the seven holiest places for Hindus. Witness an evening aarti, the waving of lighted wicks that accompanies almost all Hindu ceremonies.
Day 5Take a morning train to Agra. Spend the evening exploring
Take a morning train to Agra. Spend the evening exploring.
Day 6Visit the Taj MahalWatch the sunrise in the city of Agra, best known for the Taj Mahal. Visit this great icon of Mughal architecture in the early morning for the best light. In the afternoon, visit I’timad-ud-Daulah, also known as the ‘Baby Taj'. Ride a cycle-rickshaw to visit the Agra Fort. In the evening, hop an overnight train.
Taj MahalWatch the sunrise in the city of Agra, best known for the Taj Mahal. Visit this great icon of Mughal architecture in the early morning for the best light. In the afternoon, visit I’timad-ud-Daulah, also known as the ‘Baby Taj'. Ride a cycle-rickshaw to visit the Agra Fort. In the evening, hop an overnight train.
Day 7Embark on a sailing trip down the Ganges…Head to a hotel in town to change up for the day before continuing to Mirzapur to embark on a day of sailing on the sacred River Ganges. Allahabad is an important town on the Ganges for pilgrims and it's confluence of two of the great rivers — the Ganges and Yamuna. This point is known as Sangam and it's the place Hindus come to wash away their sins. Enjoy sleeping by the river with cooks and helpers to make the experience comfortable.
Head to a hotel in town to change up for the day before continuing to Mirzapur to embark on a day of sailing on the sacred River Ganges. Allahabad is an important town on the Ganges for pilgrims and it's confluence of two of the great rivers — the Ganges and Yamuna. This point is known as Sangam and it's the place Hindus come to wash away their sins. Enjoy sleeping by the river with cooks and helpers to make the experience comfortable.
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