Vivid – Vibrant – Venturous

Join Sally Wilcox on this Vibrant Indian adventure throughout Northern India.

We’ll immerse ourselves in the grandeur and cultural heritage of India, traversing the Old and New Cities of Delhi.

The journey continues as we travel to the Blue City of Jodhpur, where we explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, delight in textile shopping, spice markets and heritage walks. We’ll cook and dine with local women and learn their spicy secrets. We continue our journey to the village of Rohet to experience our nature jeep safari, local village experience and the warm hospitality of Rajasthani dining on a rooftop terrace.

We then step back in time to the rural village of Narlai, where we will wander the wilds on our morning nature safari, stay in beautiful boutique heritage accommodation and dine under the stars in an ancient stepwell.

Our next stop takes us to the holy city of Pushkar and our heritage hotel overlooks the pilgrim’s lake. We will wander the bazaars, discovering treasures in this relaxed town and dine over the lake. We then journey onwards to the Pink City of Jaipur, exploring majestic forts, dining in Heritage Havelis, discovering artisans’ wares, textiles and gems. At sunset, we twirl and swirl with a rooftop Bollywood dance class, the joy and laughter lighting up the dusk.

We continue our journey towards Agra City and witnessing the splendour of the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Our journey culminates in Delhi where we share our Farewell Dinner at an elegant 5-Star old world Heritage Hotel.

Woven throughout this tour will be optional yoga classes facilitated by Sally.

Delhi — Jodhpur — Rohet — Narlai — Pushkar — Jaipur — Agra — Delhi

13 Nights / 14 Days

Heart of India

Saturday, 14th February to Friday, 27th February 2026

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

13 Nights Premium or Heritage Accommodation or similar.
13 Daily Breakfasts at Premium or Heritage Properties.
06 Lunches at Boutique Heritage Properties & Local Speciality Restaurants
08 Dinners at Boutique Heritage Properties or Local Speciality Restaurants including Ancient Stepwell Dinner & a Local Family Dinner.
All sightseeing as per program with Private Driver & Air-Conditioned Coach.
English Speaking Private Tour Escort Guide.
Entrance fee to the monuments as per the program & applicable taxes.
Domestic Flight from Delhi to Jodhpur.
Group Airport transfers within the included package dates.

From $ 7,525*
*AUD per person twin share

Single Room supplements available

Trip Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR:

5 Star Premium or Heritage Boutique Hotels.
Experience the thrill of a rickshaw ride through the traditional spice markets and bustling streets of Old Delhi.
Dine at a 200-year-old Heritage Haveli and witness the spiritual devotion in a traditional Sikh Temple.
View the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, heritage walks, textiles, and spices in the Blue City of Jodhpur.
Meet local women, experience home cooking, and share in their spicy secrets in Jodhpur.
Experience 02 Nature jeep adventures in the rural beauty and plains of Rajasthan and a Bishnoi tribal village.
Explore the village of Rohet and experience the warm hospitality of Rajasthani dining on a rooftop terrace.
Experience the rural beauty and village life of Narlai. Dine under the stars in the magnificent ancient stepwell.
Wander the bazars in the holy city of Pushkar overlooking the serene pilgrim’s lake.
Explore the Pink City of Jaipur, shop for hand-crafted textiles, gems and enjoy Bollywood dancing.
Visit the Majestic Amber Fort and lunch at a beautiful Heritage Haveli in Jaipur.
Explore the Agra Red Fort and Witness a breathtaking sunrise at the Majestic Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world.
Farewell Dinner at an elegant 5-Star old world Heritage Hotel.
Woven throughout this tour will be optional yoga classes facilitated by Sally Wilcox.

Trip Notes

Day 1

Arrival: Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Upon arrival and once you have cleared customs, you will be personally met by our representative in the arrivals hall who will assist you to transfer from the airport and check into your hotel.

Day 2

Your journey begins with a city tour to Old and New Delhi. Experience the thrill of a rickshaw ride through the traditional spice markets and bustling streets of Old Delhi. Dine at a 200-year-old Heritage Haveli and witness the spiritual devotion in a traditional Sikh Temple.

Day 3

We depart Delhi on our flight to the Blue City of Jodhpur. Afternoon at Leisure.

Day 4

Morning yoga, then we explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, take a heritage walk and explore spice markets. Dine with a local family, experience home cooking, and share in their spicy secrets.

Day 5

Morning yoga, then we delight in local textile and shawl shopping which Jodhpur is renowned for. We continue our journey to the village of Rohet to experience our nature jeep safari and the warm hospitality of Rajasthani dining on a rooftop terrace.

Day 6

Today we traverse further inland, where we step back in time to the rural village of Narlai. We visit a hilltop Temple witnessing the sunset over the valley followed by the sacred evening aarti.

Day 7

Experience an early morning nature Jeep Safari adventure and the rural beauty and village life of Narlai. Enjoy afternoon Yoga and this evening, we dine under the stars in a magnificent ancient stepwell.

Day 8

Our next stop is the holy city of Pushkar, were we wander eclectic local bazaars with cows and holy men, whilst overlooking the serene pilgrim’s lake.

Day 9

Enjoy morning Yoga in Pushkar. We will wander the ghats and bazaars discovering treasures in this relaxed town and dine over the lake.

Day 10

Our journey continues to the Pink City of Jaipur. Afternoon at Leisure for local shopping and this evening enjoy Bollywood dancing.

Day 11

In Jaipur, explore the Majestic Amber Fort and shop for hand-crafted textiles, gems in local markets and bazaars. Lunch at a beautiful Heritage Haveli. Enjoy evening Yoga.

Day 12

This morning, we travel to Agra, lunch followed by our visit to the Red Fort for our first glimpse of the magnificent Taj Mahal.

Day 13

Early sunrise visit of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Return for breakfast before our journey onwards to New Delhi. Afternoon at Leisure and our journey culminates with a Farewell Dinner at an elegant 5-Star old world Heritage Hotel.

Day 14

Our final day together, we enjoy time at leisure to enjoy the old-world charm, elegance and history of the classic heritage hotel before boarding our international flight home.

Tour Exclusions

Cancellation Conditions

From: $ 7,525*

*AUD per person twin share

Prices are subject to change and availability.

Payment plans are available for this package.
Prices are subject to availability and change without notice.
Booking terms and conditions apply
For international bookings made outside of Australia a US $15 bank service fee applies.

For Tour Enquiries:

Contact Sally Wilcox – [email protected]

For Payments, International Flight Options, Visa & Insurance:

Contact Paula at Essence of India Tours
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“So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked.”

~ Mark Twain