Are you ready for the most epic 13 days of your life? Give us a WAHOOOO! Let's go. Watch out for your travelling ninja, no, they won't be dressed head to toe in karate gear, but I promise you they'll look pretty cool! A tour guide, but with superhuman adventure powers. Spend some time in our accommodation before we go out for a welcome dinner and a few drinks to get to know your new TruFam, who you'll be spending the next 13 days with. Delhi is a vibrant, bustling city with so much going on! So have a beer and let's get out and explore!

Activity: Welcome Dinner

Wake up! It's our first morning in New Delhi, and it's beautiful! What better way to experience Delhi than to be shown around by a local in person? We're here to see it all, baby! We start a pedestrian tour under the guidance of the Salaam Balak Trust. One of the most trusted charitable organisations for street children in Delhi. You're going to learn a lot today, so grab your thinking caps and put them on! We'll visit their headquarters, learn how the organisation provides opportunities and care to children to help those living on the streets. It's a rewarding day and one you won't want to miss. Later, we visit some of the main sights, including the famous India Gate war memorial and Rashtrapati Bhavan, the residence of the President of India. In the evening, we pack our bags and head to the railway station where we board the overnight train to our next destination, Udaipur!

Salaam Balak Trust Walk, New Delhi City Tour & Rickshaw Ride

Breakfast

Good morning! We've arrived in Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East" - you'll soon understand why! The day is yours to explore. Once we arrive at our new hotel, you'll have time to relax, chill, update your Instagram stories (you'll want to), or you can head out and explore the sights - they'll surprise you, trust us! In the afternoon, we'll hop on a sunset cruise boat and sail the calm waters of Lake Pichola. Let your eyes savour the mesmerising scenery of Rajasthan's most beautiful and romantic city and take it all in! You will notice incredible architecture, temples, picturesque ghats and even majestic palaces. After all that sightseeing, it's time to indulge in some delicious Indian cuisine. Treat your taste buds to a delicious traditional thali or savour the fiery flavours of street food!

Sunset boat trip on Lake Pichola

Breakfast

It's the second day in Udaipur, and we couldn't be happier about it! Get your comfy shoes on, because today we're heading out on a city tour. We'll delve into the rich history and architectural wonders of this beautiful place, stopping at some of the city's biggest hotspots. First up we'll visit the City Palace, so be prepared to be enchanted by the ornate marble and granite work, adorned with colourful glass jewels, intricate engravings and elegant towers and balconies. It really is just as impressive as it sounds! We then stop at the Jagdish Temple before heading north of this bustling city to visit one of the most amazing gardens - the Saheliyon-ki-Bari. It's been a busy day, so enjoy the afternoon to explore on your own, relax by the lake or browse the markets for souvenirs before we meet up for dinner with the TruFam and reflect on the incredible first few days in India!

Udaipur city & palace visit

Breakfast

Pack your bags, it's time for our next adventure! Today we're heading to one of the oldest cities in India! We're escaping to a tranquil retreat, far from the hustle and bustle but close enough to the truly eternal spiritual high that the holy city of Pushkar offers. We'll take it easy, relax by the pool, admire the views and savour the relaxing time to the full before the alarm clock rings tomorrow morning!

Breakfast & Dinner

Good morning! We got up early today, but everything has a good reason. It's time to get ready for the day and visit the Savitri Mata Temple in time to see the sunrise. It will be beautiful! Situated on a hill, we will have amazing views of the city below. Later, we will explore the heavenly Pushkar Lake and the popular eighth-century Brahma Temple before spending a relaxing afternoon. Take advantage of the tranquil surroundings, swim in the pool, treat yourself to a drink or two and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Sunrise to Savitri Temple & exploring Pushkar

Breakfast & Dinner

Have you ever dreamed of immersing yourself in a land of pink? Well, it's a reality and you'll soon find out why! Today we're off to Jaipur, where we'll embark on a flavour-packed adventure into India's culinary realm! We'll meet a local family and dive straight into an Indian cookery lesson to master the art of spicing! You know it's about to get spicy! Of course, we couldn't end this experience without savouring the delicious food we've just prepared! Masterchef, here we come! After an epic day, you'll have the chance to throw yourself into a whirlwind of colour, music and dance at Rajmandir Cinema, where Bollywood magic is unleashed like no other! Popcorn? Check. Drama? Double check. Let the Bollywood spectacle begin!

Local cookery course demonstration

Breakfast & Dinner

Wake up in the city of Jaipur and an action-packed day awaits you! We explore the city and first visit the Jaipur City Palace before heading to the fortress in a 4x4 vehicle. Want to see a viewpoint? Well, get ready, TruFam, because this is like no other! You can see the whole city! The entire city of Jaipur and its wonderful pinkness! Next, let's visit the Hawa Mahal. One of the most amazing forms of architecture in India, it looks like an optical illusion. If that doesn't get your brain going, try counting how many windows there are! *Spoiler alert, there are 953?!* World famous, a must see in India! In the evening, we head out for dinner to explore more of this beautiful city.

Pink Palace, Hawa Mahal & Amber Fort

Breakfast

Get ready, we're going on an adventure! This time we're heading to the Ranthambore National Park, a huge wildlife reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. It was once a royal hunting reserve and is now home to tigers, leopards and swamp crocodiles. In the afternoon, we have time to explore the area and visit the 10th century Ranthambore Fort on a hilltop before listening to a lecture on tiger conservation in India. Dinner is on us tonight, so savour the delicious food and prepare for the most epic day yet...

Tiger documentation

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Wildlife safari

Wake up, it's going to be a WILD day! No, seriously, it will be! We get up early and hop into jeeps for a safari through the national park. Get the binoculars out because we're going to see lots of local wildlife. Monkeys, crocodiles, peacocks, deer - we might even see a wild tiger if you're lucky! Or unlucky? Grab your camera, because with this experience you'll see a side of India that is rarely shown on TV. The wildlife is beautiful, the scenery spectacular. The experience? Unrivalled. After an epic morning, the rest of the day is free to explore the surroundings or simply relax and enjoy the warming sun.

Morning safari

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Today we are travelling to Agra! And as we are on our way, we make a stopover in Fatehpur Sikri. A ghost town that was built between 1571 and 1585 and later abandoned and is now known for its beautiful old structures that have been preserved. After wandering around there for a while, we continue our journey and make our way to our TRU EXCLUSIVE, the best of the best, a once in a lifetime, unforgettable experience! We will have lunch at the palace where we will meet a host family and walk through the organic gardens and their dairy farm. We'll find out what's in season and what the family's favourite dishes are made from the freshest ingredients. We'll even enjoy a traditional lunch in the restaurant. It's been pretty packed so far, but the day isn't over yet! We'll head to our final stop, Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, before finally returning to enjoy a relaxing evening.

Fatehpur Sikri & Agra Fort

Lunch & Breakfast

It's time, the moment you've all been waiting for! The destination that's been on your bucket list since you could hold a pen. We're getting up early because we're heading to the Taj Mahal for sunrise! Make sure you've packed your camera, your GoPro or even a disposable camera because this moment is truly once in a lifetime. Spend the morning learning more about the construction of the Taj Mahal and the history behind it, enter inside to see the tombs where the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife are buried. Watch the sunrise with your TruFam and enjoy the surroundings of one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. There is no better way to experience the Taj Mahal and its perfect views than in the early morning. Is there anywhere else you'd rather be?

In the afternoon we return to Delhi, where our unforgettable journey began. Come on, it's not a TruTravels trip without a big last night, so let's do it RIGHT. We check into the hotel, take a shower before heading into the city of Delhi for a final farewell dinner! Delicious cuisine, colourful cocktails and drinks and well, the company couldn't be better.

Sunrise at the Taj Mahal

Breakfast

RELAXED CHECK-OUT

It's check-out day and time to say goodbye, or as the locals say, alavida! We're not very good at it, so we just say see you soon, see you next time, see you later, crocodile.... Something like that? Our TruNinjas are ready to help you with your further plans, be it a ride to the airport or just giving hugs to the saddest members of the TruFam. Hey, we'll miss you guys! But you're a part of TruFam now, which means we'll see you every holiday. Don't forget to send a Christmas card. See you next time! How about a trip to Sri Lanka? It's only a short flight away! ;)

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