Backpacking India

After breakfast in the hotel, our guide will meet us to take us on an orientation walk of the old town. We’ll get to visit the local market, understand the origins of the “Pink City”, meet some locals and market traders, learn all about the spices that are synonymous to Indian cooking and view the excellent Palace of the Winds. We’ll then all jump in Tuk Tuks to visit Galta-Ji, or otherwise known as the Monkey Temple. A temple built into the hills that is the home to hundreds of grey long tailed Asian monkeys. You will have the rest of the day free to explore the other sites of Jaipur.

After breakfast in the morning, we’ll take the train to Ajmer before transferring to Pushkar, known as one of the holiest towns in India. Pushkar is a backpacker’s paradise with amazing food, beautiful markets, rolling landscapes, hiking and unrivalled sunsets. Tonight we sleep in the desert on a gorgeous glamping site. In the afternoon, a local Brahmin will induct you to Pushkar properly with a blessing on the holy lake and we’ll then grab a drink at a lakeside cafe before heading back to camp to sleep under the stars.

Today we’ll take a bus to Udaipur, the “White City” – also known as the city of lakes. It is also the location for filming the James Bond film, Octopussy! The lakes and architecture provide a perfect balance between the hectic and the tranquil and no better way to experience this is with a walk through the markets and old town and finishing with a private sunset cruise on the lake. Afterwards, we’ll then head to one of our favourite rooftop restaurants for dinner.

An early start today as we head out of town to take a fantastic bike ride. Our guide is from the local village and so will introduce you to the ways the locals live, teach you about their culture and heritage as well as show us the local temples important to village life. We’ll also get to visit a local school during our time in this area. You'll have some free time in the afternoon before heading back to camp at sunset to work with local villagers learning how to cook traditional Indian cuisine.

Today we take a bus to the home of the blue city, Jodhpur. On arrival in the evening, we’ll transfer to our traditional Haveli accommodation. Our Haveli is situated in the middle of the blue city where the walls are painted blue throughout this labyrinth of buildings in the shadow of the ever imposing Mehrangarh Fort. After checking in, we’ll meet on the rooftop for dinner to catch our first glimpse of one of our favourite cities in Rajasthan.

We’ll give you the morning free to relax after travelling yesterday. We’ll meet in the early afternoon and walk to the Mehrangarh fort together with our local guide. After, we’ll walk through the blue city and stop off at the Jodhpur stepwell, an impressive feat of ancient stone work before walking around the clock tower market to sample some famous Saffron Lassi and delicious samosas. We’ll then make our way back to our accommodation to finish the day.

Once we arrive in Bikaner, we’ll check in to our fantastic accommodation and grab some breakfast before we head out for the day to explore Camel Country. Bikaner is home to some fantastic sand dunes, so we’ll venture out on a jeep safari for an incredible and bumpy ride you’ll never forget! Afterwards we’ll visit the Camel Research Centre, Bikaner is home to some of the world’s best riding camels and one of the world’s largest camel research and breeding farms. We’ll finish the day with a delicious dinner before getting some well deserved rest.

After a free morning, check out and join a walking tour of central Bikaner. Explore narrow alleys, historic architecture, bustling markets, and vibrant bazaars with spices, textiles, handicrafts, and sweets. Visit artisan workshops for pottery, carpet weaving, and jewelry making, showcasing Bikaner’s rich traditions. After dinner, take an overnight train to Delhi.

On your arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred from the train station to your final hotel. You will have the afternoon free to do as you please before meeting with your group to enjoy your final dinner in India.

Your local guide can help you arrange transport to the airport to whatever destination you are off to next. We hope we have shown you why India is a dream location and should be at the top of everyone’s bucket lists. Have a safe journey to wherever you are off to next and always remember to #exploremore.