APT (APT Travel Group)
Indian Odyssey by Luxury Rail
13-day Delhi-to-Mumbai luxury rail journey aboard the Deccan Odyssey
13 daysprice on request
58% rail
Euroventure · Group tour
North India Group Tour
Join our North India Group Tour for unforgettable experiences on this 14-day adventure through the region's biggest cities.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Delhi
Delhi
Kickstart your trip with stunning views of Delhi from the rooftop as your guide tells you everything you need to know about the next couple of weeks! You'll then get to experience your first Hindi lesson before going on a tour of Delhi, including a visit to Connaught Place and a Sikh Temple.
- Day 2overnight: Night train to Varanasi
Delhi
Your second day will be a free day but make sure to see all you want to see before you transfer to your next destination in the evening.
- Day 3overnight: Varanasi
Varanasi
Arrive into Varanasi and learn about the history of the city and visit India's first ever Public Art District. Witness a fascinating Ganga Aarti ceremony at sunset, and the peace and tranquillity of the religious city at sunrise, and as you embark on boat tours along Varanasi's historic Ghats.
- Day 4railovernight: Night train to Agra
Varanasi
Your second day in Varanasi will give you plenty of free time to explore the sights and even join some optional activities such as a classical Indian music and dance show. By the end of the day, you'll be ready for your next destination as you get ready for the next night train of the trip.
- Day 5overnight: Jaipur (private transfer)
Agra
Here, you'll get to explore the historic grounds of one of India's UNESCO World Heritage sites, Agra Fort. The next morning catch a spectacular sunrise over the Taj Mahal before making your way to Jaipur.
- Day 6overnight: Jaipur
Jaipur
Get your historic fix in Jaipur as you visit Nahargarh Fort and Amber Fort and explore the wonders of the Pink City.
- Day 7overnight: Jaipur
Jaipur
You'll get plenty of time to treat your taste buds to some local delicacies and enjoy a Bollywood movie at the famous Raj Mandir Theatre.
- Day 8overnight: Night train to Jaisalmer
Jaipur
On the last day, enjoy your included activity with a visit to a monkey colony at the locally run Monkey Temple. For the rest of the day, enjoy the delicious food and amazing culture Jaipur has to offer before heading to the station in the afternoon.
- Day 9overnight: Jodhpur (private transfer)
Jaisalmer
Arrive in Jaisalmer in the morning and enjoy some of the sights before venturing into the desert for a Camel Safari adventure. Embark on two camel rides across the sand dunes and visit a local desert village. Enjoy dinner by the campfire under a sky full of stars before catching a breath-taking sunrise the next morning.
- Day 10overnight: Jodhpur
Jodhpur
Take a guided walking tour of the Blue City which will end at Toorji Step Well and have a drink with your fellow travellers at the nearby café.
- Day 11overnight: Flight to Mumbai
Jodhpur
Why not test your nerves on the optional flying fox zip wire over Mehrangarh Fort or put your skills to the test in a Krishna cooking workshop? Head to the hostel and recharge for your journey the following morning, ready for your last destination.
- Day 12overnight: Mumbai
Mumbai
You can't visit the lively city of Mumbai without visiting the city's most famous monument, the Gateway of India.
- Day 13overnight: Mumbai
Mumbai
There's plenty more to see, do and experience here, so you'll have plenty of options to spend your final nights on tour.
- Day 14
Mumbai
Say goodbye to your fellow travellers and make your way home.
Included
- Accommodation in hostels and one-night desert camping
- Bilingual Tour Leaders
- Selected meals provided
- Local transport within India
- Temple visits, Hindi language lessons, city tours and desert camping activities
Not included
- Visas
- Flights to tour start and end points
- All meals
- Optional activities
