Day 1
AIRPORT PICK UP
Are you ready for the most epic 9 days of your life? Give us a WAHOOOOO! Let’s do this. Arrive anytime today at Delhi's airport (Indira Gandhi International airport), and we’ll meet you there! Look out for your Travel Ninja, no they won’t be dressed head to toe in karate gear, but I promise you they’ll be looking pretty fresh! A tour guide but with superhuman powers of adventure. Spend some time chilling in our accommodation before we head out for a welcome dinner and a few drinks to get to know your new TruFam who you’ll be spending the next 10 days with. Delhi is a bustling, lively city with so much going on! So have a beer and let’s get out and explore!
Day 2
NEW DELHI CITY TOUR
Wake up! It’s our first morning in New Dehli, and it’s a beauty! What better way to experience Dehli than being shown around by a local first hand! We’re here to see everything, baby! We set off on a walking tour guided by the Salaam Balak Trust. One of the most trusted non-profit organisations for street children in Delhi. You’ll learn a lot today, so grab those thinking caps and put them on! We learn how the organisation provides children with opportunities and care to help support those living on the streets. We visit their headquarters to meet some of the children and learn how the Salaam Balak Trust has positively impacted their lives. It’s a rewarding day and one not to be missed. We head back to freshen up before heading out for dinner as a group. There’s so many MUST tries in India, and Kingfisher is one of them! I know what you’re thinking, you're not a bird watcher, but It’s actually India’s local beer and up there with one of our personal favourites.
Day 3
COOKING CLASS & TRAVEL TO AGRA
Have you really visited India if you haven’t had a cooking class? India is known for having some of the best food in the world, so try your hand at cooking up a storm! We take part in a hands-on, authentic Indian cooking class rustling up some traditional Indian dishes. Be ready for your socks to be blown off! (And your taste buds.. Go easy on the Chilli powder) After trying out enough food to eat for a week! We set off and head to Agra! We have a chilled evening in preparation for the BIG DAY TOMORROW! Who’s excited?! WE ARE! We’re seeing a wonder of the world!
Day 4
TAJ MAHAL & ROYAL PALACE
This is it, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The destination that’s been on your bucket list since you could hold a pen. We’re up early as we head to the Taj Mahal for sunrise! Make sure you’ve packed your camera, your GoPro or even a disposable camera because this moment really is once in a lifetime. Spend the morning learning about how the Taj Mahal was built and the story behind it, enter inside to see the tombs where Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his wife are buried. Watch the sun come up with your TruFam and take in the surroundings of by far one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. There’s no better way to experience the Taj Mahal, and it’s picture-perfect views than early morning. Is there anywhere else you’d rather be? After an epic morning of culture, cameras and a whole lot of coffee, we head to Laxmi Vilas Palace. Yes, we said that. We’re going to a palace! We FANCY baby! Only the best for our TruFam royalty! A TruExclusive you won’t get anywhere else! We stop for a delicious private lunch.
Day 5
WILDLIFE SAFARI
Wake up, it's going to be a WILD day! No seriously, It is! We get up early and jump in jeeps for a safari through the National Park. Get those binoculars out like the real wild Thornberry you are because we’re about to see a huge ton of local wildlife. Monkeys, crocodiles, peacocks, deers hey we may even see a wild tiger if you’re lucky! Or unlucky? Grab the camera because with this experience you will see a side to India not often shown on TV. The wildlife is beautiful, The setting is spectacular. The experience? Unbeatable. After an epic morning, the rest of the day is free for your heart's desire, check out the local area or just relax and soak up that gorgeous sun heat.
Ranthambore National Park
Day 6
TRAVEL TO JAIPUR & BOLLYWOOD CLASS
Day 6 and we’re heading to Jaipur, the largest city of Rajasthan and an absolute must-see when visiting India. The perfect mixture of shades of creamy pink to magenta, Jaipur is known as ‘the pink city’. Every street is painted pink in the city centre. An Instagrammers candy floss dream. The city is vibrant and full of life so spend the afternoon taking a look around and grabbing those all-important pics to send to your mates back home. Wish you were here… Try out some delicious street food and even a cute pink chai tea if you’re down. Head back to the hotel, freshen up because in the evening we throw on our dancing shoes. Get ready to show up the rest of the TruFam with your moves because we’re partaking in a Bollywood dance class. (All those hours of watching youtube learning some moves have paid off) IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE!
Day 7
Exploring Jaipur & the Pink Palace
Wake up in the city of Jaipur! Did you dream of being a land full of pink? Well, it’s reality, and it’s an action-packed day baby! We check out the city and visit the Hawa Mahal. One of the most amazing forms of architecture in India, it looks like an optical illusion. If that doesn’t get your brain flowing try counting how many windows there are! *Spoiler alert there’s 953?!* world-famous it’s a must-visit in India! Next, we head to Jaipur City Palace before heading up to the fort in 4x4. You want to see a viewpoint? Well, get ready TruFam because this is like no other! You can see the whole city! The whole of Jaipur and it’s wonderful pinkness! In the evening we head out for dinner to explore more of this beautiful city.
Day 8
Jaipur & Travel back to New Delhi
After spending a wonderful night amongst an array of pink and orange historic buildings and monuments, have a free morning to chill. Head into town and marvel at the breathtaking surroundings, hit the market to grab those all important souvenirs for your mates back home or relax in the hotel looking back on the past epic 7 days with the TruFam. In the afternoon we head back to Delhi, where we kick started our unforgettable trip. Cmon, it’s not a TruTravels trip without a big last night out, so we’re going big BIG. We check into the hotel, grab a shower before we head out into Delhi town for one final farewell dinner! Delicious cuisine, colourful cocktails and drinks and well, the company couldn't be better.
Day 9
CHILLED CHECK OUT
It’s check out day and time to say goodbye, or as the locals say alavida! We’re not very good at them, so let’s just say see you soon, see you next time, in a while crocodile.. Something like that? Our TruNinja’s on hand to help you with your onward plans, hitching a ride to the airport or just dishing out hugs to the saddest of the TruFam. Hey, we’re going to miss ya! But you’re a part of the TruFam now which means we’ll see you every holiday. Don’t forget to send a Christmas card. Until next time! Why not check out Sri Lanka next.. It’s only a short flight away! ;)
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