• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Dinner (D)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Bangkok: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• Delhi: Most travellers (everyone other than citizens of Nepal & Bhutan) need to get a 30-day e-visa when travelling to India. You can apply through the Government of India’s official website. Check out our visa guide for more info.Don’t forget – you’ll need this Ground Handler information when you apply for the e-visa: Travel Scope India  Office No. 215, Qutab Plaza, Ashoka Crescent Marg,  DLF Phase 1, Sector 26, Gurugram, Haryana 122002, India  Phone: +91 124 499 9499
• Delhi: We recommend that you book tickets for the Ranthambhore National Park safari before your departure. Tickets for the National Park are limited (and you don’t wanna miss the chance to spot the majestic Bengal tiger). All you need to do is contact your Trip Manager with your passport details to reserve a ticket. 
• Delhi: It’s simpler than you think! Once you exit the airport, look for the ‘Pre-Paid Taxi’ stall (with a yellow-sign). These taxis are run by the Delhi Police, and are very reliable. All you need to do is approach the counter and tell them you wanna go to ‘Green Park’ (that’s where our hotel is located, close to the metro station).
• Delhi: The currency used in India is the Indian Rupee (?). Don’t forget to keep some cash in hand. But in case you forget, you’ll find ATMs readily accessible in cities.

• Delhi: Here’s your chance to tick the Raj Ghat, Sikh Temple and a rickshaw ride off your to-do list. All in one day. 
• Agra: This majestic building is one of India’s star attractions. And it feels like you’ve stepped onto a Bollywood film set. 
• Agra: This one needs no introduction. Epic in the pictures. Out-of-this-world IRL. 
• Ranthambore National Park: Dhonk is a craft project with a mission: teaching locals skills like stitching and block printing so they can earn a living, connect to the tourist trade, and support their communities. Best part? It also helps fight tiger poaching. The locals here can even grab microloans of up to $1,000 to invest in whatever they need – skills, business, or community projects. This is craft, culture, and conservation all rolled into one.
• Jaipur: Rose-tinted buildings. Extravagant décor. Bustling bazaars. Don’t forget to snap that bang-on pic of the swanky City Palace. 
• Udaipur: Tour India’s most romantic city – famous for its lavish buildings and serene lakes. Don’t forget your camera. 
• Mumbai: Can your imagination handle it? From India Gate to Chhatrapati Shivaji. No other city on Earth has this many sights and flavours.  

Choose a guided cycling tour through the Pink City as lanes quiet and temple bells chime. Pedal past frescoed havelis, spice vendors and neighborhood shrines while amber light warms Jaipur’s rosy facades.

Local hosts share stories of crafts, festivals and daily rituals at photo-friendly pauses. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for active travellers seeking fresh angles on Jaipur’s living heritage.

Join a flavorful ramble through a classic Khau Galli, sampling Mumbai icons: crisp bhel puri, fiery vada pav, buttery pav bhaji and charcoal-kissed kebabs. Stalls sizzle as cooks plate tangy, crunchy, spicy perfection.

Hear how migration, markets and cinema shaped this beloved food culture while guides spotlight safe, reputable vendors. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with options for mild palates and vegetarian diners.

Opt for a deeper dive into Rajput grandeur with a guided tour of Amer Fort, poised above Maota Lake. Pass beneath the ornate Ganesh Pol and enter the glittering Sheesh Mahal, where mirrored panels scatter light like stars.

Hear tales of warrior clans, courtly rituals and Mughal alliances as sandstone ramparts unfold panoramic views. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering rich context and access to iconic photo vantage points.

Experience Mumbai at Dawn as the city shakes off sleep. Watch fisherfolk unload the night’s catch, see flower markets weave marigold garlands, and observe newspaper sorting that dispatches headlines to millions.

Soft sunrise light, briny sea air and the clatter of crates reveal a metropolis in motion before rush hour. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for photographers and early risers chasing the city’s quietest, most revealing hour.

Tap into the city’s film heartbeat with a Bollywood dance class, learning high-energy choreography to Hindi hits from instructors steeped in studio culture. Step, spin and smile as rhythm and expression take center stage.

Hear how song-and-dance numbers power India’s film industry and pick up confidence-boosting moves for the night ahead. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, delivering pure fun and a window into Mumbai’s creative pulse.

Visit the Dhonk Craft Centre, where local artisans learn sustainable livelihoods through block printing and embroidery. Meet the makers, see hand-carved wooden blocks meet natural dyes, and browse textiles inspired by the park’s forests and wildlife.

Founded to create alternative livelihoods that help prevent tiger poaching, Dhonk channels craft into conservation. Your visit supports skills training, microloans and community resilience around Ranthambore, weaving people and place into a single, brightly colored story of renewal.

Witness Jaipur’s famed craftsmanship as artisans demonstrate Rajasthani rugs and hand-block printing. See looms click into rhythm, wooden blocks meet dyed cotton, and time-honored techniques transform simple threads into richly patterned textiles.

Learn how natural pigments and motifs echo palace jali screens and desert blooms across the Pink City. This encounter shines a light on family workshops, fair livelihoods, and the artistry that keeps Rajasthan’s textile heritage alive for future generations.

Step inside City Palace, the regal heart of Jaipur, where courtyards, gateways and delicate latticework showcase a refined blend of Rajput and Mughal design. Stroll sunlit arcades and admire textiles, miniatures and royal regalia in exquisite museum rooms.

Set amid the Pink City, the palace’s painted doorways and marble details reveal dynastic taste and ceremonial life. Rich colors, monsoon-fresh breezes and royal courtyards create an immersive portrait of Rajasthan’s living heritage.

Explore Udaipur with a local expert, taking in the lakeside grandeur of City Palace and the devotion-filled steps of Jagdish Temple. Gaze across Lake Pichola from palace balconies and wind through galleries where mosaics shimmer like peacock feathers.

Hear Mewar dynasty legends in courtyards such as Mor Chowk, then climb the temple’s carved steps to witness daily worship. The scent of incense, ringing bells and lake breezes complete a portrait of India’s most romantic city.

Join a guided panoramic tour of India’s cultural powerhouse. Stand beneath the Gateway of India, admire the Gothic turrets of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and cruise along Marine Drive as the Arabian Sea frames the skyline.

Witness the choreography of open-air laundry at Dhobi Ghat and stroll the terraced Hanging Gardens. Colonial-era facades in the Fort district and contemporary buzz reveal a city where commerce, cinema and community collide in vivid color.

Set out on a sunrise safari through Ranthambore National Park, scanning lake shores and scrub forests for sambars, crocs, birds—and the elusive Bengal tiger. Golden light spills across ancient fort ruins as the park wakes to calls and birdsong.

Guides interpret pugmarks and forest clues while you traverse designated zones. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; permits are limited and best pre-booked before departure to secure your seat.

Explore Agra Fort, a vast UNESCO World Heritage citadel whose red sandstone ramparts guard palaces, audience halls and ornate pavilions. Wander courtyards that once hosted imperial processions and admire intricate jali screens framing views across the Yamuna.

Hear stories of Mughal emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan, whose legacy is etched into these chambers. From marble balconies, pause for photos and reflection toward the distant Taj, sensing the power, artistry and intrigue that shaped India’s golden age.

Visit the Taj Mahal with pre-arranged entry and time to roam its gardens at your own pace. Stand before the white marble mausoleum, studying the delicate pietra dura inlay and calligraphy, as reflecting pools mirror the soaring dome.

Commissioned by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj’s perfect symmetry, Quranic inscriptions, and jewel-like floral motifs embody enduring love and craftsmanship. Subtle shifts of light change the stone’s hue, inviting you to linger and pause for photos and reflection along the Yamuna’s edge.

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Discover the capital’s historic heart as you join a guided exploration through Old Delhi’s bustling lanes. Glide on a rickshaw ride past spice bazaars and silversmith shops, step into the calm of a Sikh Gurdwara, and walk the leafy riverside to Raj Ghat, the national memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

Absorb Mughal-era street life in Chandni Chowk and observe the spirit of seva at the gurdwara’s community kitchen. The black marble plinth and eternal flame at Raj Ghat lend a reflective pause amid the city’s energy, capturing India’s modern story beside its centuries-old traditions.