Trip Info
Cities to be covered: –
- Delhi (2 nights)
- Agra (5 nights)
- Jaipur (2 nights)
- Pushkar (3 nights)
- Delhi (1 night)
Plan your hassle-free trip to incredible India and explore cultural heritage, rich traditions, glorious history, vibrant streets, delicious food, amazing folks, and a lot more.
Agra has a historical and cultural vibe representing the glorious history of the Mughal era. The city is home to various stunning landmarks and one of them is the Taj Mahal which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and Red Fort, etc. Here you will also explore the rich culinary tradition with luscious sweet dishes like ‘Petha’ and tempting Mughlai cuisine.
Delhi is a perfect amalgamation of rich history and fresh modernity. Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and Jama Masjid represent the old charm with the flash of its amusing history. In addition to it, the capital of India is also known for its amazing food and shopping culture. From street food to high-end restaurants, from designer clothing to traditional wear, Delhi has it all. The city offers a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere with a blend of architecture, history, education, food, culture, shopping, and politics.
Jaipur city is a hub of cultural heritage, Marwari traditions, buildings painted in the hues of pink, Rajasthani cuisine, attire, and amazing craftsmanship. The city comprises eye-captivating palaces and monuments such as Hawamahal, Amer Fort, City Palace, and Jalmahal with excellent architecture. Here you can shop Rajasthani handicrafts, jewellery, and souvenirs in the bustling markets, and don’t forget to try the delicious Rajasthani cuisine. Also, visit the religious town of Pushkar to its vicinity and experience the spiritual ambience at Brahma Temple in Pushkar.
Wildlife SOS – Our volunteer project
We spend 3 full days at wildlife SOS, you will make a major contribution to the welfare of sloth bears and elephants in India. While we’re there and all the work we do is a part of their daily routine. The majority of staff at the facility stay away from their families and chose to be a part of the cause just for their love for animals. A part of our tour cost also contributes directly to the center, thus providing a critical source of funding for future work. We will work with the local community and the inspiring people who run these projects, making it an opportunity of a lifetime!
No previous experience is required, but you will need to be willing and enthusiastic. You will have the unique opportunity to work alongside some incredible animals and gain the satisfaction that comes from helping to make a positive impact on so many lives.
As a volunteer, you will spend 3 days with the bears and elephants at the Agra facility. Wildlife SOS has 2 centers in Agra, one for the sloth bears and the other for the elephants. Also, they’ve now added India’s only Elephant hospital where we also give a visit.
So, the first day at the center will consist of an orientation session and a full tour of both facilities. The orientation will provide a thorough overview of how the center operates and will educate attendees on the basics of animal welfare and environmental principles. You will be trained and supervised by the experienced animal keepers at the center as well as the education officers. For your safety and the safety of the animals, please note that direct physical contact is not a part of the volunteer experience.
Highlights
- Explore the unique and massive architecture of the Red Fort, which took 10 years to complete.
- Admire the breathtaking and marvellous beauty of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal in Agra.
- Serve humanity and befriend our nature at Wildlife SOS.
- Witness the mesmerizing and stunning architecture of the historical Forts of Jaipur.
- Witness the spiritual aura and take some blessings at Brahma Temple in Pushkar.
- Delight in tempting Rajasthani cuisine in Jaipur.
Itinerary
Namaste! We welcome you to India!
Meet your guide waiting for you at the airport. Have you heard the honks? From the airport, you will head to the hotel and check in to your room. On Day 1, we have no activity so you can rest or explore the nearby places. We can also plan a group dinner if all the travellers arrive before the evening. If you have any questions or need any knowledge about the trip you can ask the guide.
Today’s Inclusions:- Pick up from The Airport and Drop at the Hotel.
And the adventure starts! 😉😉
After breakfast, the group gathers, and the guides will give you some information about how to make the most of this trip. They will explain why one should take the India travel as an experience and some important stuff which you need to know before starting this mesmerising journey.
Delhi in Brief:-
Delhi, the capital of India offers an experience, and it is hard to define in words. Delhi is the political hub of India and has a combination of everything. From Majestic Mughal architecture to modern marvels, it has all. Our tour will start with a ride to Tuk-Tuk and travel to Old Delhi.
We will head towards Asia’s biggest spice market” called Khari Baoli in old Delhi. Indian food and cuisines are known for their spices, and we all enjoy the taste of spices, don’t we? We visit a rooftop from where you get a complete view of Old Delhi and the places we have travelled. On the way back, you can buy some Indian spices to take back with you.
After lunch, we get to our tuk-tuks and go to Humayun’s tomb in eastern Delhi. This beautiful monument was built in the mid-1600 century. The catch is Emperor Humayun was the Great-Grandfather to Shah Jahan (the emperor who built the Taj Mahal in his wife’s memory) & Humayun’s tomb was built on the orders of Humayun’s wife in his memory after his death, Some history lessons for you?
Long day, now we will ride back to the hotel so you will get some rest. Did you say what’s for dinner? Leave that on us so we can serve you some north Indian cuisine at our welcome dinner! 😊😊
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast and Dinner.
:- Travel in Tuk- Tuk (Local Indian-style Rickshaw)
:- Stay in the Hotel.
:- Entry Tickets.
Did you dream about those tuk-tuk rides? We leave for Agra at noon, meanwhile, in the morning, you explore more of Delhi. We visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple in Delhi built in the sacred visit of the 8th Sikh Guru to Delhi, Guru Har Kishan Ji. We also volunteer at the temple’s community kitchen and help them make some bread! They serve food to everyone without a cost, and it’s called ‘langar’. The temple is all about loyalty, devotedness & culture.
At noon we will leave for Agra on a 4-hour journey. We will reach the city in the evening as the day is completed you have to rest with the excitement of witnessing the Taj Mahal. Explore the nearby places if you have the energy to do that.
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast.
:- Transfers from Delhi to Agra.
:- Stay in the Hotel.
:- Entry Tickets.
The moment has arrived as we finally see the masterpiece of architecture - the Taj Mahal. Every year more than 20 million visitors come to see the Taj Mahal from across the globe. Mughal emperor Shan Jahan builds this fort in memory of Mumtaz (4th wife of Shah Jahan). We will explore this fort at the time of sunrise when it looks 100 times more beautiful.
You’ll have plenty of time to explore this wonderful monument. We will also have a local tour guide for all the questions you have, and of course, you have us to capture your moments. 😊😊
After visiting the Taj Mahal, we move ahead towards Agra Fort. A huge fort was built during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the mid-16th century. Emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son for eight years in this fort! Two-thirds of this fort is now under the Indian Army.
We have a free evening so you could recollect all those moments from the tour. Rest well, we have a long day tomorrow!
You’ll have plenty of time to explore the wonderful monument. We will also have a local tour guide for all the questions you have, and of course, you have us for all those pictures to click 😊😊
After the visit to the Taj Mahal, we move ahead towards Agra Fort. A huge fort was built during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the mid-16th century. Emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son for eight years in the fort! Two-thirds of the fort is now under the Indian Army.
We have a free evening so you could recollect all those moments from the tour. Rest well, we have a long day tomorrow!
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast.
:- Transportation
:- Stay in the Hotel.
:- Entry Tickets for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
After breakfast, we hop on our bus for a 1-hour drive towards the edge of the city, to a place very close to our heart!
These 3 days we’ll be spending at Wildlife SOS, a place for those who couldn’t speak for themselves. WSOS had rescued elephants & sloth bears after a lot of trouble and even legal battles. Dancing bears, temple elephants or begging elephant practices were a few of those major reasons for these rescues to be made.
We will be their volunteers at the NGO to help the staff in their day-to-day routine. Like making wooden platforms or hammocks for the bears, cleaning their dens, food preparation for the elephants and much more.
We take all the safety measures, and the staff at the NGO will always be with you and guide us while we do our part. We all believe in sustainability & eco-protection and just like them, we use as many natural resources as possible for all the work we do to make sure we don’t disturb those natural areas.
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
:- Transportation
:- Stay in the Bunk Beds of Wildlife SOS.
:- Donation amount of Wildlife SOS.
After 3 days of learning, volunteering and giving back, we soak it all in and carry all those moments with us to our next stop, Jaipur-The Pink City!
The capital city of Rajasthan state. If you’re a bit into Indian history, Jaipur has that heritage vibe to it. Every place we go has its own story! Ask your guide about adding on an additional visit to the Sun Temple/Monkey Palace when arriving at Jaipur.
You have the evening by yourself so you can rest before we explore Jaipur tomorrow or maybe get a tuk-tuk to explore the local markets in the evening! Let the guides help you plan 😊😊
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast.
:- Transportation
:- Stay in the Hotel.
Jaipur is full of colour, good food to eat & amazing attractions that we will cover on our tour! After breakfast, we explore the Hawa Mahal, the city palace – the house of the Jaipur royal family, Jal Mahal which stands in the middle of a lake. After Lunch, we will explore the major highlight of the tour, Amber Fort. The fort is a great example of heritage & Rajasthani architecture.
Now that we’ve explored the major highlights of the city, now you can do your shop hunt in the local market. Things like colourful bags, kurtas, footwear, decorative stuff and inexpensive jewellery you’ll find in these markets. If there’s something specific you are looking for then the guides are there to find it for you! And hey, make sure you bargain!
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast.
:- Transportation
:- Stay in the Hotel.
:- Entry Tickets of Hawa Mahal, City Palace of Jaipur, Amer Fort.
Today we jump in our bus and head towards Pushkar. We know you’re going to miss Jaipur! Pushkar is a small holy town in the state of Rajasthan. 3 hours journey and approx.140 km (90 miles) southwest of Jaipur, you would see a lot of camels as we drive further towards the thar desert.
Pushkar is very calm, relaxing & an ideal place to explore at last.
Why Pushkar is a holy town? Because the only temple of Brahma (God of creation) in India, is in Pushkar.
We arrive in the town, first, we go to the resort we are staying at the following nights to keep our luggage safe. We’ll have some time before we leave for the camp, we can give a visit to a nearby animal hospital or you may stay back and relax at the resort. When back, our jeeps will be ready to take us to the camp! We will drive into the desert and visit the sunset point first and then on to our camp for the night.
A night under the stars, we’ve also arranged a traditional folk dance followed by a Rajasthani dinner!
😊😊
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast and Dinner.
:- Transportation
:- Stay in the Camp.
:- Jeep charges.
After breakfast, we come back to our resort. Today we take you around Pushkar to show what Pushkar has for you.
We start from the market which is within walking distance from our resort, don’t worry about haggling as they stay pretty calm and mostly give their best price! Things like silver jewellery, traditional decorative items, and bags are a few of the stuff that you’ll find in the bazaar. We then go to the holy Pushkar lake which is said to be formed when God Brahma dropped 3 of his divine lotus petals while fighting a demon. We’ll spend some time at the lake and then have lunch.
After lunch we go to Brahma temple, to take the blessings of God Brahma. It is said the temple was built by sage Vishwa Mitra and God Brahma himself chose Pushkar to where his temple to be. After the visit, you may come back to the hotel, or you can keep exploring the market. 😊😊
Pushkar has amazing restaurants/cafes that serve delicious food (all vegetarian) & Some of them even offer a view of the holy Pushkar Lake.
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast.
:- Transportation
:- Stay in the Resort.
:- Jeep charges.
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Today is your free day in town. Yes, we won’t be there to bother you! Relax by the pool in the resort or you may go shopping! There’re a few more temples to explore which you can if you wish, just ask your guide and they would be happy to help.
We don’t want to do this, but we meet in the evening at our resort where we’ll have our farewell dinner. Where all share their experience in India and that you’ll be back again soon! 😊😊
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast and Dinner
:- Stay in the Resort.
This morning after breakfast we leave for an 8-hour journey to Delhi. As now you’re familiar with Indian traffic you now know we give approx. figures! 😉😉 We reach back to our hotel in Delhi for your last night.
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast.
:- Transportation
:- Stay in the Hotel.
Farewell. We’re sad that you now go. We hope we made these 2 weeks in India a memorable journey for you! We hope to see you back.
Today’s Inclusions:- Breakfast.
:- Transportation