India for Young Adults: Taj Mahal to the Beaches of Goa
Travel from busy Delhi to tropical Varkala on this low-cost tour of India, exploring the far reaches of the country to get a full understanding of diverse culture and terrain.
Get the best bits of a semester abroad without any of the studying on this epic three-week journey through the subcontinent’s highlights. Embrace the hectic pace of northern Delhi before balancing it out with the beaches of Goa. Then watch the sunrise at Savitri temple in Pushkar and explore the canals of Alleppey on your way to a cozy homestay with a local family. Our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) handle all the logistics, so you can pack your trip with everything you want — and nothing you don’t. Lush hills, bustling cities, and mouth-watering curries are just a taste of the moments and memories that await.
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
Simple hotels or guesthouse (twin-share, 18 nights)
Overnight train (1 night)
Homestay (1 night)
EXPERIENCES
Lunch at Theuvoram Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
Alleppey Homestay, Alleppey
Entrance and guided tour of the Taj Mahal
Rural Tordi Sagar tour with local guide
Sunrise at Savitri Temple
Gandhi Ashram visit
Guided Kerala boat tour and homestay
Morning ferry cruise on Kollam's backwaters
Neendakara Fishing Harbour visit
Orientation walks in Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Mumbai, Kochi, and Kollam
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
FOOD & DRINK
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Trip Pace
Relaxed
Day 1 Delhi
Meals included: None
Day 2 Delhi to Āgra
Meals included: None
Day 3 Āgra to Jaipur
Meals included: None
Day 4 Jaipur
Meals included: None
Day 5 Jaipur to Tordi Sāgar
Meals included: Dinner
Day 6 Tordi Sāgar to Pushkar
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 7 Pushkar
Meals included: None
Day 8 Pushkar to Udaipur
Meals included: None
Days 9–10 Udaipur
Meals included: None
Day 11 Udaipur to Mumbai
Meals included: None
Day 12 Mumbai
Meals included: None
Day 13 Mumbai to Goa
Meals included: None
Day 14 Goa
Meals included: None
Day 15 Goa to Kochi
Meals included: None
Day 16 Kochi to Alleppey
Meals included: Lunch | Dinner
Day 17 Alleppey to Kollam
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 18 Kollam to Varkala
Meals included: None
Day 19 Varkala
Meals included: None
Day 20 Varkala to Kochi
Meals included: None
Day 21 Kochi
Meals included: None
