India Uncovered

Name: India Uncovered
Brand: trutravels.com
Price: 630 GBP
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New Delhi - New Delhi

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13 days of tigers, temples, palaces and Indian food with friends.

13 Days
6 Places
20 Activities

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India Uncovered

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U$810 / person

Just U$62.00 per day

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Next Departure 05 Jan 2027

Duration 13 Days

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Explore India from Delhi to the Taj

Thirteen days through the Golden Triangle: Udaipur, Pushkar and Ranthambore, with a crew who'll feel like family by the end. Ride rickshaws through Old Delhi, cruise Lake Pichola at sunset, hunt for tigers on a jeep safari and watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal. Cook with local families, climb to hilltop temples and fall in love with this incredible country.

Travel Style

When we say classic, we mean the perfect balance of culture, adventure, beaches and parties. High number of inclusions, low cost. Tru-ly authentic experiences from home-stays & hostels to beach huts, hotels and boats. A classic tour means maximum adventure, minimum hassle.

What You Get

Included As Standard

Meals

12 x Breakfast 2 x Lunch 4 x Dinner

Local Legend

Not your typical guide, more like a mate who happens to know the way.

Transport

All Transport Included Private Minibus

Accommodation

12 Nights Accommodation Twin-share Hotel Rooms

Included Activities

5 Experience Types · 1 Intentional Journey

All Local Lens Rise Up Bucket List Tru-ly Unique Unplugged

Local Lens

Experiences

Direct connections with local culture, traditions, and communities. Cooking with families, exploring neighbourhoods with locals, and participating in generational cultural practices.

Rise Up

Experiences

Intentional challenges in supportive settings. Summit hikes, independent navigation, and experiences that push your limits.

Bucket List

Experiences

World-famous landmarks, extraordinary landscapes, and universally recognised destinations that inspire travel aspirations.

Tru-ly Unique

Experiences

The moments you won’t get anywhere else! These experiences are exclusive to Tru trips and really are something special!

Unplugged

Experiences

Intentional slowness, presence, and tech-free moments in nature or group settings enable reflection and authentic connection.

Salaam Baalak Trust City Tour

Day 2

Explore Delhi with a guide from the Salaam Baalak Trust and meet the city through local eyes. See beyond the main sights and understand a side of Delhi most visitors miss.

Bangla Sahib Visit

Day 2

Step inside Delhi's gleaming Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, where volunteers in the community kitchen serve free meals to thousands of people every single day.

Rickshaw Ride Through Old Delhi

Day 2

Hop in a rickshaw and weave through the chaotic lanes of Old Delhi, passing spice stalls, street food vendors and bazaars at every turn. Hold on tight.

India Gate Visit

Day 2

Stand beneath the towering India Gate, New Delhi's great war memorial, on a day packed with the city's grand landmarks, from the presidential palace at Rashtrapati Bhavan to the gleaming Bangla Sahib.

Overnight Train

Day 2

All aboard for an Indian rite of passage. Stock up on snacks in Delhi, settle into your bunk and travel like a local on the overnight train to Udaipur, waking up somewhere completely new.

Lake Pichola Sunset Cruise

Day 3

Glide across Lake Pichola as the sun sets over Udaipur, watching the palaces and ghats glow gold against the Aravalli Hills. Pure golden-hour magic. We'll visit Jag Mandir Island too and get some gorgeous photos as the sun sets.

Udaipur City Tour and Palace Visit

Day 4

Explore the City of Lakes and wander through the grand City Palace, packed with ornate courtyards, mirrored rooms and dreamy views over the water.

Rural Experience on the Way to Pushkar

Day 5

Step off the tourist trail into rural India. Share a home-cooked meal with a local family, visit a working farm, try seasonal fruits and see village life few travellers ever do.

Sunrise Hike to Savitri Temple

Day 6

Set the alarm early and trek up to Savitri Mata Temple for sunrise. A little effort, a real sense of achievement and views over Pushkar that are worth every step.

Exploring Pushkar

Day 6

Soak up Pushkar, wandering its colourful bazaars and watching pilgrims gather on the ghats of the sacred lake as the holy town goes about its day.

Traditional Cooking Demonstration

Day 7

Watch the magic happen at a cooking demo with a local family, learning the secrets behind rich curries and fluffy breads before digging into the dishes.

Jeep Ride up to Amber Fort

Day 7

Skip the climb and ride a jeep up the hill to Jaipur's Amber Fort, arriving at a viewpoint that takes in the whole pink city spread out below.

Amber Fort Visit

Day 7

Head up to Jaipur's mighty Amber Fort, a hilltop maze of sandstone walls, intricate mirror work and huge views over the surrounding hills.

Hawa Mahal and City Palace Visit

Day 8

Snap the iconic pink honeycomb facade of the Hawa Mahal, with its 953 windows, before exploring the courtyards and halls of Jaipur's royal City Palace.

Birla Temple Jaipur Visit

Day 9

Marvel at Jaipur's dazzling white marble Birla Temple, admiring its intricate carvings and stained glass in a peaceful moment before we hit the road.

Lunch at a Former Royal Palace

Day 15

Stop for lunch at a former royal palace on the way to Ranthambore, where a host family serves their favourite dishes made with produce fresh from their gardens.

Ranthambore Campfire

Day 9

Slow down over dinner and gather round the fire to share favourite moments, surprises and what's stood out about India so far. Phones away, just the group and the stars.

Ranthambore Safari

Day 10

Get up early for a morning safari through Ranthambore in an open-top jeep, eyes peeled for tigers, deer and colourful birds as the park wakes up around you.

Visit the Taj Mahal at Sunrise

Day 12

Tick off one of the New Seven Wonders of the World at the Taj Mahal. Its history, stunning architecture and timeless beauty make it a moment you'll talk about for years.

Brahma Temple & Holy Lake Visit

Day 6

Step into one of India’s holiest towns. In Pushkar, your Local Legend takes you to the Brahma Temple, one of the world’s few temples dedicated to the Hindu god of creation. Then kick off your shoes and wander the ghats around sacred Pushkar Lake, watching pilgrims pray at the water’s edge as bells ring out and incense drifts through the air.

Itinerary

Welcome To New Delhi

1 / 4

Arrive in New Delhi and chill at the hotel before we head out for a welcome dinner and a few drinks with the crew you'll spend the next 13 days with. Delhi is loud, busy and buzzing, so grab a beer and dive in.

Please note: Tipping for this tour will be around £50 - this is, of course, optional, but tipping is a BIG part of Indian hospitality! Check out the FAQs at the bottom to find out more!

New Delhi

Old Delhi By Rickshaw

1 / 5

After a big breakfast, a guide from the Salaam Baalak Trust, a charity for Delhi's street children, walks us through the city and their headquarters. Then rickshaws whisk us through Old Delhi's markets, past the Red Fort. Next, Bangla Sahib, India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan. A late lunch, snacks for the road, then the overnight train to Udaipur.

New Delhi
Salaam Baalak Trust City Tour
Bangla Sahib Visit
Rickshaw Ride Through Old Delhi
India Gate Visit
Overnight Train
1x Breakfast

Local Lens

Udaipur And Lake Pichola Sunset

1 / 7

We roll into Udaipur, the Venice of the East, bright and early. The day is yours: chill on the hotel rooftop, get henna or your palm read, or find the nearest rooftop bar. Late afternoon, we cruise Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir Island as the sun sets over palaces, temples and ghats.

Udaipur
Lake Pichola Sunset Cruise
1 x Breakfast

Unplugged

Palaces And Temples Of Udaipur

1 / 4

Walking shoes on and power bank charged: this morning's Udaipur city tour is wall-to-wall photo spots. First the City Palace, with its marble and granite work, coloured glass inlays and ornate balconies. Then Jagdish Temple. The afternoon is yours to wander the markets or relax by the lake, before dinner with the group to toast our first days in India.

Udaipur
Udaipur City Tour and Palace Visit
1x Breakfast

Local Lens

Pushkar & Chill

1 / 3

Bags packed, we head for Pushkar, one of India's oldest cities and a holy town. On the way we go off the tourist trail for a rural experience with a local family. We arrive late afternoon, then it's pool time, chipmunk spotting and dinner before an early night.

Pushkar
Rural Experience on the Way to Pushkar
1x Breakfast, 1x Dinner

Tru-ly Unique

Sunrise At Savitri Mata Temple

1 / 5

Early alarm but it's worth it. We trek up to hilltop Savitri Mata Temple for sunrise, with chai waiting at the top and a cable car down if you fancy. Back for breakfast and a few hours by the pool. Later we explore sacred Pushkar Lake and the eighth-century Brahma Temple, then slow down with a dip, a drink and dinner at the hotel.

Pushkar
Sunrise Hike to Savitri Temple
Exploring Pushkar
Brahma Temple & Holy Lake Visit
1x Breakfast, 1x Dinner

Rise Up

Local Lens

Exploring The Pink City

1 / 3

Welcome to Jaipur, the Pink City. Today, a local family welcomes us into their home for an Indian cooking demonstration, sharing the art of spicing up your life. Things are about to get spicy. Of course, we finish by tucking into everything that's just been cooked up for dinner. We'll travel up to the Amber Fort in 4x4 jeeps to catch the sunset from this beautiful spot!

Jaipur
Traditional Cooking Demonstration
Jeep Ride up to Amber Fort
Amber Fort Visit
1x Breakfast, 1x Lunch

Local Lens

Unplugged

Hawa Mahal And Jaipur's Markets

Backpackers from Trutravels Group Jaipur City Palace

1 / 5

Action-packed day ahead. This morning we visit the Hawa Mahal: an optical illusion of a building with 953 windows. Try counting them. In the afternoon we'll head out to the markets to explore and shop around all the local produce! This evening we'll head out for dinner to explore more of Jaipur.

Jaipur
Hawa Mahal and City Palace Visit
1 x Breakfast

En Route To Ranthambore

1 / 2

Before leaving Jaipur, we visit the white marble Birla Temple, then hit the road for Ranthambore. On the way, a host family walks us through their organic gardens at a former palace, introduces us to their dairy cows and serves lunch made from their freshest produce. Afternoon by the pool, then dinner and a campfire to share our favourite moments.

Ranthambore
Birla Temple Jaipur Visit
Ranthambore Campfire
1x Breakfast, 1x Lunch, 1x Dinner

Bucket List

Unplugged

Tiger Safari In Ranthambore

1 / 5

Wild day. We're up early and into jeeps for a morning safari through Ranthambore National Park, once a royal hunting ground. Keep your eyes peeled for monkeys, crocodiles, peacocks, deer and, if luck is with us, a wild tiger. Phones stay at the hotel, but digital cameras are fine. The afternoon is free to explore or recharge in the sun.

Please note: Phones are not allowed on safaris in Ranthambore. Digital Cameras are still permitted, but you will be advised to leave your mobile phone at the hotel during the safari.

Ranthambore
Ranthambore Safari
1x Breakfast, 1x Lunch, 1x Dinner

Bucket List

On The Road To Agra

1 / 1

Today is a travel day to Agra. It's been a jam-packed trip so far, so kick back on the road, swap stories and catch your breath. The day isn't over once we arrive though: Agra has some great bars, so tonight we hit one and practise those Bollywood moves one more time.

Agra
1x Breakfast

Sunrise At The Taj Mahal

1 / 3

The one you've waited for. We're up early to watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal with the crew, then step inside to see the tombs of Shah Jahan and his wife and hear the love story behind it. In the afternoon, we head back to Delhi for a shower and a farewell dinner with cocktails and a few tears.

Agra & Delhi
Visit the Taj Mahal at Sunrise
1x Breakfast

Bucket List

Chilled Check Out

1 / 4

It's check-out day, so it's time to say alvida, or as we prefer, see you soon. Goodbyes aren't our strong point. Thirteen days, six places and a whole new family later, you're heading home with stories for years. We're on hand to help you sort your onward travel plans.

Delhi
1x Breakfast
Help & support with onward travel

Map

Where we stay!

Delhi

Welcome to Delhi, the capital of India and where our 13 day adventure begins! Our comfortable hotel is perfectly located for us to explore both sides of this exciting city. Wander the bustling narrow streets of the old town and admire the grand colonial buildings of the new.

The hotel has a great restaurant where you can enjoy the included breakfast. Rooms are spacious with air-con and Wi-Fi. It's the perfect place to start and end our trip!

Please note that all accommodation is subject to change but it will always be of an equal standard!

Udaipur

Udaipur is known as the most romantic city in India and our heritage hotel is right in the heart of it. We’ve got all the city sights right on our doorstep and the beautiful lake is just a 10 minute walk away. Head up the rooftop and check out the epic views! We'll be arriving here after our overnight train and the rooftop is the perfect place to do some yoga, soak up the sun or take some epic instagram shots!

Pushkar

We’ll be staying on the edge of the holy town of Pushkar next. With easy reach to the town but close to the nature of the desert, our hotel is the perfect place to relax after a busy day of sightseeing! Admire the views, go for a swim and enjoy a traditional dinner at the cosy restaurant.

Jaipur

We’re staying in another charming hotel that’s right in the centre of Jaipur but set back from the hustle and bustle of the main roads. Built around a pretty courtyard with a pool too, this is the best place in the city for us to chill and reminisce about the trip so far!

Ranthambore

One of the highlights of the trip, we’re heading to Ranthambore next and our 4 star hotel is just just 10 minutes away from the National Park. With a lovely pool, lush gardens, an authentic restaurant and a well stocked bar, it has everything we need to relax after an early morning safari!

AGRA

Last and certainly not least, our hotel in Agra is a modern hotel with everything we need for our night here, and more! Agra is home to the Taj Mahal, and it’s only right that we stay in a hotel super close so we can get there as early as possible!

From U$1,350

U$810 / person

Just U$62.00 per day

Save40% Off Save U$540

Next Departure 05 Jan 2027

Duration 13 Days

Check Dates →

Flexible payments

Pay a U$280 deposit and spread the rest interest-free.
Balance due 60 days before departure.