North India Cultural Discovery (14 Days)
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Type Travel
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Group Size 98 Peoples
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LanguagesEnglish
Overview
Embark on an immersive journey through North India’s cultural heartland! This comprehensive family adventure combines famous highlights with unique experiences that take you off the tourist trail. From the bustling streets of Delhi to the holy city of Varanasi, your family will discover the true spirit of India. Watch your children’s eyes light up as they learn to make pottery in local villages, join a traditional Indian school for a day, and take part in religious ceremonies. This carefully paced itinerary includes plenty of downtime and fun activities while offering deep cultural insights perfect for curious families.
Highlights
- Join morning prayers on the Ganges River
- Experience village life and traditional crafts
- Interact with local school children
- Learn about Indian festivals and traditions
- Watch traditional art and craft demonstrations
- Stay in a mix of hotels and heritage properties
Included/Excluded
Begin your Indian adventure in Delhi with a welcome ceremony including tilak and garlands. Explore both Old and New Delhi through child-friendly activities. Ride cycle rickshaws through Chandni Chowk, join a special treasure hunt at Humayun's Tomb, and visit a Sikh temple to see their community kitchen where children can help make rotis. Learn about Gandhi at Birla House through interactive displays.
Fly to Varanasi, India's spiritual heart. Watch the evening aarti ceremony on the Ganges - children receive special blessing from priests. Next morning, take a sunrise boat ride to witness morning rituals. Visit Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon. Join a traditional music class to learn about Indian instruments. Experience a day in a local school (during term time) where children can interact with Indian students.
Travel to Agra by air-conditioned train. Visit the majestic Taj Mahal at sunset and again at sunrise. Explore Agra Fort through special stories and legends. Visit a marble workshop to see Taj-style inlay work - children can try their hand at simple designs. Join a local family for dinner and mehendi (henna) application session.
Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. In the Pink City, ride elephants to Amber Fort, learn astronomy at Jantar Mantar through fun activities, and join a block printing workshop where kids make their own textiles. Visit a local school that teaches traditional arts, and watch puppeteers perform stories from Indian mythology.
Stay in a heritage hotel in rural Rajasthan. Experience village life through activities like pottery making, dairy farming, and traditional games. Children can join a cooking class to make Indian sweets, ride bullock carts, and learn about rural customs. Visit local homes to see how families live and help with daily activities.
Explore the holy town of Pushkar around its sacred lake. Visit the only Brahma temple in India and learn about Hindu mythology through stories. Join the evening aarti ceremony and float flower diyas (lamps) on the lake. Optional camel ride in the desert followed by dinner with folk music.
Drive to Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Take boat rides on Lake Pichola, visit the massive City Palace with special focus on the royal children's quarters. Evening art class where children learn miniature painting while parents enjoy spa treatments.
Morning visit to Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) for spectacular views. Join a local art school to learn about Rajasthani crafts. Visit the vintage car museum and take a heritage walk through old city lanes. Final evening features a cultural performance and farewell dinner.
Morning flight to Delhi. Last-minute shopping at local markets before your international flight home.
Language
- English
Frequently Asked Questions
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