Northern India Family Holiday Comfort

On this 14-day trip, you and your family will dive headfirst into India’s heart and experience the soul of its people, the weight of its history and the diversity of its land. Travel from cities packed with impressive monuments and temples to the welcoming and simple surrounds of rural villages and desert landscapes. Go wildlife spotting in Ranthambhore National Park and witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World at the iconic Taj Mahal. Go beyond the curries and chow down on street-food specialties like savoury chaats and samosas. Tour a local organic farm and enjoy a unique farm-to-table dinner experience in Jodhpur. Learn some Bollywood dance moves, try camel milk ice cream, visit decaying and newly restored architecture, learn about India’s history and see some incredible views.

Activities

• Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
• Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
• Delhi - India Gate
• Agra - Agra Fort
• Agra - Taj Mahal
• Fatehpur Sikri - Guided tour
• Ranthambhore National Park - Morning Wildlife Safari
• Ranthambhore National Park - Evening wildlife safari
• Jaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour
• Jaipur - Bollywood Dance class
• Jaipur - Amber Fort
• Jaipur - Hand Block printing class
• Farm visit Mharo Khet with dinner
• Jodhpur - Megerangarh Fort & Palace
• Bikaner - National Camel Research Centre
• Mandawa - Guided haveli tour

Highlights

• Everyone’s seen a photo of the Taj Mahal, but nothing compares to seeing it in person in the glowing morning light – you and your family will understand what beauty really is with a viewing of one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
• Feel the excitement build as you visit Ranthambhore National Park to hopefully catch a glimpse of a Bengal tiger stalking through the jungle – this place looks like the Jungle Book in real life!
• Take part in a fun Bollywood dancing class in Jaipur and learn some moves made famous by India’s huge Bollywood film industry.
• Enjoy an organic farm-to-table dinner in Jodhpur, right in the heart of the farmlands. Here, they grow the local produce completely chemical-free, and the kids might be able to pick some of the produce themselves.
• Visit the National Camel Research Centre in the desert in Bikaner and learn about the importance of this integral animal in the desert ecosystem. Then, maybe try camel milk ice cream!
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support 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.