Premium India in Depth

Intrepid Travel · 14 days
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
Premium India in Depth
14 Days
From AUD $5615
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

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Premium India in Depth

Premium India in Depth

Intrepid Travel · 14 days
4.8
20 Reviews
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Duration

14 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Unknown

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

From ancient forts to wild forests and colourful cities, Rajasthan has plenty to offer for those in search of adventure. This 14-day Premium journey takes you through the north of India, revealing the region’s best culture, landscapes and cuisines with the guidance of an experienced local leader.

Highlights

  • Discover the rich history and architecture of the impressive forts scattered across the province, from Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Royal City Palace to Agra’s Red Fort and the iconic Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
  • Take the chance to get closer to India’s incredible wildlife and maybe catch more than a glimpse of its elusive animal king – the tiger – in Ranthambhore National Park
  • Savour delicious Indian cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including dinner with a local family in Jaipur, a street food tour in Agra and a dinner in the sand dunes of Pushkar, accompanied by a traditional dance performance.
  • Your Feature Stay hotel in Jaipur has been delighting visitors since its opening in 1928, offering up elegant decor, traditional accents and world-class service.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Positive Change for Marine Life. Donations help them to nurture ocean health with community-led conservation initiatives that inspire coastal restoration, sustainable fishing practices and waste-management. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Trip Details

Duration

14 days

Transportation

Auto rickshaw,Cycle rickshaw,Jeep,Plane,Private vehicle,Boat,Metro

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Mumbai, India

Finishes

Delhi, India

Accommodations

Unknown

Travel Style

Explorer

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Mumbai
Namaste! Welcome to India. Your adventure begins in Mumbai, where you’ll be collected from the airport by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. Here, you’ll meet your fellow travellers and local leader at your 6 pm welcome meeting. If you arrive with time to spare, India’s most populated city has plenty to discover. You might like to check out the Bollywood Walk of Fame or head out to a Parsi cafe – a symbol of Mumbai’s cultural diversity. Mumbai’s culinary scene is also deliciously diverse and after your welcome meeting you’ll head out for your first taste! Dine at a wonderful local restaurant specialising in Mangalorean seafood and celebrate the beginning of a new adventure.

Included Activities:

  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Mumbai - Welcome dinner

Accommodation:

  • The Ambassador Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
2
Day 2: Mumbai
Today, you’ll get to know Mumbai on a guided city tour. Start out at Dhobi Ghat – the world’s largest outdoor laundry. Here, you’ll enjoy a snapshot of life in the city that most visitors don't see, as locals work and children play beneath colourful rows of drying clothes. Continue to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus to admire the Victorian Gothic architecture, then visit the Prince of Wales Museum. With an exquisite exterior showcasing Indian, Mughal and British architectural styles, the museum is home to some 50,000 artefacts that tell the story of India. Stop by the sprawling Crawford market, built in 1869 and selling everything from fruit to jewellery, this is one of the city’s most popular shopping spots. After your tour, the rest of the afternoon is free for your own discoveries. Your leader will be happy to share some tips on great places to grab a local dinner.

Included Activities:

  • Mumbai - Gateway of India
  • Mumbai - Guided city tour
  • Mumbai - Dobi Ghat
  • Mumbai - Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
  • Mumbai - The Museum Mumbai (Prince of Wales Museum)
  • Mumbai - Crawford Market

Accommodation:

  • The Ambassador Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
3
Day 3: Udaipur
Enjoy a morning at leisure then board a midday flight to Udaipur. Also known as the ‘City of Lakes,’ Udaipur’s delightful historic buildings are contrasted with beautiful surroundings. When you arrive, settle into your hotel then join your leader for an orientation walk to get a feel for Rajasthan’s most romantic city. In the early evening, take a boat ride on the peaceful Lake Pichola, which offers a different perspective of Udaipur’s heritage buildings and rolling hills. Stop off at Jag Mandir – built by Maharana Karan Singh II in 1620, this ornately decorated palace sits in the middle of the lake. Finish the day with dinner at a lakeside restaurant, from where you can watch the surrounding landscape turn brilliant shades of gold as the sun goes down.

Included Activities:

  • Udaipur - Leader-led walking tour
  • Udaipur - Lake Pichola boat ride
  • Udaipur - Jagmandir Island Palace
  • Udaipur - Dinner at lakeside restaurant

Accommodation:

  • Hotel Rampratap Palace or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
4
Day 4: Udaipur
Start the day with a tour of the City Palace. Built by Maharana Udai Singh II, the founder of Udaipur, this marvellous building overlooks Lake Pichola and is Rajasthan’s largest palace. Explore its elegant interior as your local guide shares information on its history and architecture. Enjoy a free afternoon to discover more of Udaipur at your own pace. Maybe explore the narrow lanes of the Old Town or sit back and relax on the shores of the lake. In the evening, see a different side of Indian culture as you head to a haveli (a traditional Indian mansion) for a dance performance. Sit in the haveli’s gorgeous courtyard and watch performers in typical Rajasthani folk costumes perform traditional Indian dances.

Included Activities:

  • Udaipur - City Palace
  • Udaipur - Cultural performance

Accommodation:

  • Hotel Rampratap Palace or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
5
Day 5: Deogarh
This morning, you’ll drive to Deogarh Village. When you arrive, settle into the heritage Deogarh Mahal – an impressive seventeenth‑century palace turned heritage hotel overlooking the Aravalli hills and surrounding lakes. Originally built as the residence and fortress of the local Rawats (Mewar nobility), Deogarh Mahal retains its regal historic character with domed rooftops, ornate balconies and grand archways while offering modern comfort under the stewardship of the same family. This afternoon, set off on a walk through the village before heading back to the hotel for an immersive cooking class. Learn to prepare traditional local delicacies using authentic recipes and techniques passed down through generations.

Included Activities:

  • Deogarh - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Deogarh - Cooking class

Accommodation:

  • Deogarh Mahal Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
6
Day 6: Pushkar
This morning, board the Aravali Hills train and journey through rural India. Ride into the Aravali Hills by narrow-gauge railway laid in the 1930s. Along the way, the train crosses 17 U-shaped bridges and passes through two tunnels, with plenty of monkeys spotted along the route. Then it’s time to depart Deogarh and make the drive to Pushkar, arriving in the late afternoon. Home to more than 500 temples, Pushkar is one of India’s holiest cities. Head out on an orientation walk with your leader to get acquainted with the city’s streets, religious sites and lake.

Included Activities:

  • Pushkar - Leader-led walking tour
  • Deogarh - Aravali Hills Train Ride

Accommodation:

  • Brahma Horizon Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
7
Day 7: Pushkar
You may like to start the day by visiting the Savitri Temple – set on a hill overlooking the city, this popular pilgrimage site is an incredible place to watch the sunrise. Later, join your leader on a walking tour of Pushkar. Visit the ghats and religious temples that fringe Pushkar lake and observe the devout worshiping by the holy waters and at the Brahma Temple. The afternoon is free for your own discoveries, then you’ll regroup at the hotel in the evening for a special dinner experience. Head to Pushkar’s nearby sand dunes, where you’ll watch the sunset over the vast landscape. Continue to a different dune where you can tuck in to a Rajasthani dinner while watching dancers from the local community perform the traditional Kalbelia style of dance – an experience that will completely immerse you in the culture of the region.

Included Activities:

  • Pushkar - Brahma Temple
  • Pushkar - Private traditional dance performance & dinner on sand dune

Optional Activities:

  • Pushkar - Sunrise at Savitri Temple - Free

Accommodation:

  • Brahma Horizon Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
8
Day 8: Jaipur
Depart Pushkar this morning and drive to Jaipur, also known as the 'Pink City'. Arrive at your Feature Stay accommodation – the Hotel Narain Niwas Palace. This beautiful heritage hotel has been run by the same family since its opening in 1928 and retains the warm feel of a traditional family home, with luxurious touches around every corner – chandeliers, stained glass windows and peacocks roaming the grounds. Surrounded by a swimming pool and gardens, this is the perfect escape from the rush of the outside world. Settle into your hotel, then join your leader on a walking tour of the city. Explore buzzing bazaars filled with handcrafted textiles, folk art and the local specialty of semi-precious stones. Then, stroll streets teeming with camel carts, rickshaws, trucks and bicycles. End the evening with a home-cooked dinner in a local’s family home and learn about their way of life.

Included Activities:

  • Jaipur - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Jaipur - Home-cooked dinner

Accommodation:

  • Hotel Narain Niwas Palace (feature stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
9
Day 9: Jaipur
Visi the Amber Fort – the jewel of Jaipur, with its soft shades of red, sandstone and white marble with elaborate Hindu-style flourishes. Your local guide will share the stories of a fallen empire as you explore ornate rooms, lavish murals, frescoed arches and delicate jali work. After, stop at one of India's most photographed buildings – the Hawa Mahal or 'Palace of the Winds'. Then, visit the striking City Palace for a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Tour the grounds and learn about its construction by the founder of Jaipur. Later in the afternoon, head for rooftop for drinks and take in sweeping views of Jaipur’s old walled city.

Included Activities:

  • Jaipur - City Palace
  • Jaipur - Amber Fort
  • Jaipur - Rooftop dinner and drinks in old Jaipur (one drink included)

Optional Activities:

  • Jaipur - Balloon Safari (280 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel Narain Niwas Palace (feature stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
10
Day 10: Ranthambhore National Park
This morning, say goodbye to Jaipur and make the journey to Ranthambore National Park. This treasured national park is one of the best places in the world to spot tigers. The park is also home to ancient temples, mosques and a vast array of other wildlife. When you arrive, you might like to take a stroll around town or put your feet up and relax beside the pool in anticipation of an exciting day of wildlife spotting tomorrow.

Accommodation:

  • The Sher Garh Resort or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
11
Day 11: Ranthambhore National Park
Rise early for a morning safari. Ranthambore National Park is one of the original Project Tiger reserves – a place where nature reclaimed ancient fortresses and temples – and is teeming with wildlife. Take a game drive to search for animals, including the elusive tiger that stalks through the jungle. Even if they are too stealthy to see, the park is filled with other animals like gazelle, hyenas, sloth bears, crocodiles, jackals, three types of antelope (nilgai, sambar and chital) and leopards. Enjoy some downtime at the resort in the afternoon, then venture back out for an evening safari for another chance to spot the resident tigers. You may also get to explore the 1000-year-old Ranthambore Fort – where two pavilions that have survived the ravages of war and time, Badal Mahal and Hammirs Court, give an idea of its old grandeur.

Included Activities:

  • Ranthambhore National Park - Evening wildlife safari
  • Ranthambhore National Park - Morning Wildlife Safari

Accommodation:

  • The Sher Garh Resort or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
12
Day 12: Agra
Today, drive to the fabled city of Agra. Head out at sunset to visit India's most iconic structure – the spectacular Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Best known as a monument to love and loss, the 17th-century Taj was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his second wife and is a beautiful example of Mughal architecture, surrounded by trimmed English gardens. Meet with an expert guide who will tell you the fascinating history of this world-famous building as you tour the grounds at sunset. Beyond its most famous structure, Agra also boasts a marvellous food scene. Tonight, a foodie expert will join you on a street food tour away from the main tourist trail and help you understand Agra’s cuisine and culture. Stop by a 19th-century shop serving up age-old recipes from the Braj region of India and visit hyperlocal eateries most visitors to Agra never see.

Included Activities:

  • Agra - Taj Mahal
  • Agra - Expert-led street food tour (as dinner)

Accommodation:

  • Grand Mercure Hotel (Earlier Crystal Sarovar Premier) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
13
Day 13: Delhi
Start the day with a visit to the remarkable Agra Fort. Learn how a fortress and prison was built out of red sandstone by Akbar in 1565, then how conversions and additions by Shah Jahan transformed the fort into a palace. After your visit, depart Agra and make your way to Delhi, India’s lively capital. In the afternoon, get a taste of the city during a tour with your leader. Navigate the city’s metro system and arrive in Old Delhi where you’ll wind through its lanes and markets. It’s not the real Delhi without a traffic jam so hop aboard a traditional rickshaw and weave your way around the streets surrounding the Chandni Chowk marketplace. Stop by India’s oldest and largest mosque, the Jama Masjid, then head into the Sikh temple of Sheeshganj Gurudwara for a moment of peace and to observe the spiritual side of this bustling metropolis. In the evening, join your leader and group for a final dinner at one of Delhi’s oldest restaurants that has been delighting visitors for more than 80 years.

Included Activities:

  • Agra - Agra Fort
  • Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
  • Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
  • Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque

Accommodation:

  • The Park Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
14
Day 14: Delhi
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to spend more time in Delhi, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

Optional Activities:

  • Delhi - Delhi Food Walk Urban Adventure (3750 INR)
  • Delhi - Gandhi's Delhi Urban Adventure (3350 INR)
  • Delhi - Hidden Gems of Delhi Urban Adventure (4100 INR)
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $5,615
(Tour only)
Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 14 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

From ancient forts to wild forests and colourful cities, Rajasthan has plenty to offer for those in search of adventure. This 14-day Premium journey takes you through the north of India, revealing the region’s best culture, landscapes and cuisines with the guidance of an experienced local leader.

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 11 Apr 2026

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Customer Reviews

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Tour Operator
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4.0
Ian
Traveled, April 2024

04/15/2024

A truly amazing trip which I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others. Only gripes were very poor Gordon House Hotel in Mumbai (not even close to a premium experience) and disappointing experience at Ranthambhore National Park.

4.0
Sam
Traveled, April 2024

04/15/2024

This is my 5th trip with Intrepid & so clearly I’m a big fan. India is beautiful, crazy, serene, surprising and this trip was a fabulous introduction to this.. It will stay with me forever. Our guide, Shakti, was just amazing so it’s def worth trying to travel with him. That all being said, this is a Comfort-level trip, not a Premium as advertised by Intrepid. The majority of hotels were disappointing compared to the standard expected.

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