North India Tour Rajasthan – Madhya Pradesh – Uttar Pradesh India

New Delhi – Jaipur – pushkar – agra – orchha – khajuraho – varanasi – new delhi

organized with info India Tourism

We would like to show you the beauty of Rajasthan and beyond.

The meaning of this tour is to get to know about rural handicrafts, incredible skills in textiles,

ancient forts, and temples.

You will have the chance to learn about:

– Mud-resist indigo block printing in a workshop in Bagru 

– Block print workshop in Jaipur

– 2 Cooking classes in Orchha and Varanasi

– and in between all these places, there are so many incredible forts and temples where you can see 

  the traditional spirit of Indian handicrafts.

Booking & Private Journey

This exclusive journey can be reserved individually until December 1st for the following year and is available on any date of your choice, designed for individual travelers as well as private groups seeking a truly personal experience.

Or join our upcoming guided tour in March.

Each itinerary is thoughtfully curated, with pricing tailored to your travel dates and group size.

For 1 to 6 guests, a bespoke, tiered pricing structure applies, reflecting the size of your party.

Groups of 7 to 15 guests benefit from a preferential fixed group rate.

Your journey is delivered as a fully private and immersive experience, accompanied by a trusted guide from our Indian family, offering genuine hospitality, cultural depth, and personal insight throughout.

For an even more exclusive touch, the journey can be personally led by Sunil Chindalia and Anja Vanal upon request.

Friday / Saturday 

Pick-up from the airport. ( including the night of Friday) If you arrive at midnight.

If you arrive before Friday, let us know if you wish to have a hotel booked.

( with an extra fee )

On the first day, we will have a special walking tour in the old part of Delhi, and we will meet each other in the evening for a welcome dinner to get to know each other. Incl. breakfast & dinner

Sunday Delhi – Jaipur (5 hours)

We will start our journey in the morning and will arrive in Jaipur in the afternoon. First stop on our way to Jaipur, we will stop at Hanuman Ji Tempel or called Galtaji. Free evening

Monday Jaipur (Rajasthan)

Today we will go to Bagru, a city a few kilometers outside Jaipur, to learn about mud-resist indigo block printing. Print your own scarf and see behind the scenes of this beautiful skill. In the late afternoon /evening, we suggest you see a movie at the famous Rajmandir Cinema. You will never forget the way Indians watch movies: babies are crying, phones are ringing, and so on… Evening free

Tuesday, Jaipur. In the morning, we will visit Amer Fort in Jaipur. The famous Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is our next visit. In the afternoon, we will have a tour around Jaipur, visiting Hawa Mahal from outside and seeing more of the Pink City. Evening free

Wednesday Jaipur

Today we will have our next and last Block Print Workshop. See behinde this beautiful technique and print your own scarf. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy the City of Jaipur or just relax in our beautiful Hotel. Evening free

Thursday Jaipur – Pushkar (3-4 hours)

Our next destination is Pushkar. We will arrive there in the afternoon. The holy lake of Pushkar is surrounded by numerous ghats and temples. The lake was formed when Lord Brahma dropped a lotus flower here, and it’s an important pilgrimage site for Hindu people. It has the world’s only temple of Lord Brahma ( God of creation ). Walk around town and enjoy the Pushkar shopping market. Free day

Friday Pushkar – Agra ( 7-8 hours )

A full-day journey will bring us to Agra. We will start early in the morning, and we will arrive in Agra in the evening. On the way to Agra, we have the chance to visit Fatehpur Sikri, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relax and free evening.

Saturday Agra – Orchha ( 5 hours )

Early in the morning, we will visit the famous, incredible Taj Mahal for sunrise, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our journey to Orchha, which is in the state of Madhya Pradesh, takes about 5- 6 hours. The rather quiet town is especially known for its palaces and temples. Enjoy a free evening.

Sunday Orchha

In the morning, we will visit the Fort of Orchha. Later on, we will go for a shopping walk in the vegetable market to purchase our food for the cooking class. A local family will teach us to cook real Indian food, which we will never be able to eat back home in our Indian restaurants. After lunch, explore Orchha by yourself. Evening free

Monday Orchha – Khajuraho ( 4 – 5 hours )

In the morning, we will start for Khajuraho. In the afternoon, explore the city and the famous Kamasutra Temple. Evening free.

Tuesday Khajuraho – Varanasi ( 9 Hours )

A whole day’s journey brings us to Varanasi, the holiest city in India, on the banks of the River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva. Devout Hindus should bathe in Varanasi in the Ganges, as well as die there and be burned. Along the river there are miles of step-like stairs called ghats. On one side of the ghats, believing Hindus are taking baths, and a few meters further, the corpses of the deceased are burned. Evening free

Wednesday  Varanasi

In the morning, we will go shopping and walk in the vegetable market to purchase food for our last cooking class. In the evening, we will have a boat ride on the River Ganges to see the famous ceremony of Varanasi. Evening free

Thursday  Varanasi full day

( Evening, overnight train back to Delhi ) After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel. ( The luggage we can keep in our Bus ) In the morning, we will visit local families who are working on handloom-produced Indian silk saris and scarves. We will get a very special and private insight in there work. By the evening, our driver will drop us at the train station of Varanasi to catch the overnight train back to Delhi.

10.10.25 End of service.

In case your flight in Delhi is late in the evening and you wish to have a Hotel, please let us know; we can arrange for you ( extra charge )

NEW DELHI – JAIPUR – PUSHKAR – AGRA – ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO – VARANASI – NEW DELHI

Included in the tour price:

• Transfer from Delhi airport to the hotel on the day of arrival and departure
• All overnight stays in clean mid-range hotels with private bathrooms and, where possible, in heritage hotels
• Breakfast and lunch on travel and workshop days
• Dinner instead of lunch on the arrival day and on the last day before departure • All transportation costs within India, including road tolls and fuel
• All entrance fees to temples and forts, including camera fees
• All workshop fees
• Welcome dinner and farewell dinner
• Bottled water throughout the journey

Not included in the tour price:

• Flight ticket to India
• Travel insurance
• Visa for India
• Dinners (except arrival and farewell dinner)
• All beverages
• Tips for hotel staff
• Tips for driver (approx. 500 INR per person/day)
• Laundry service
• Personal expenses such as shopping

AFTER REGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL INVOICE WITH ALL PAYMENT DETAILS.

PAYMENT CAN BE MADE VIA BANK TRANSFER.