Embark on Spirit of India’s North India tour! The tour offers a wonderfully diverse mix of North India highlights including art, architecture, history, politics, spiritual practice and cultural traditions. These elements are tightly woven together like seamless tapestry. To learn about one is to understand and appreciate the other.

Visit the famous and fabulous Taj Mahal, the ancient holy city Varanasi, the temples of Khajuraho and colorful Rajasthan.

This is a fantastic first-timers introduction to India!

Join Us: February 1-15, 2027. November dates TBA

In Varanasi, one of the world’s most ancient living cities, we participate in traditional rituals alongside the locals.

The spectacular Khajuraho temples from the Chandella period, 9th- 11th century are illustrated with remarkable sculptures of the classic literature the Kama Sutra.

In Pushkar, a pilgrimage city for thousands of years with over 500 temples and 52 ghats; and the only temple in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator, Pushkar radiates an ambience of peace and spirituality and still maintains an authentic small town ambiance. The November tour attends the Pushkar Camel Fair.

In Jaipur, visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jaipur’s most-photographed building, a honeycomb palace with 953-latticed windows overlooking the bazaar.

On our way to Udaipur, we stop at the 15th century Ranakpur Jain Temples surrounded by tangled forests with monkeys abounding in the courtyard. The extraordinary array of 1444 sculptured pillars, each distinct in design, carved ceilings, and arches decorated with friezes depicting scenes from the lives of the Jain saints, Jain mythology and cosmology, is magnificent!  Ranakpur is one of five important pilgrim centers for the Jain community.

Enjoy Rajasthani music and dances and delicious traditional meals on our small group North India tour. The dances are varied and demonstrate the tradition and culture of Rajasthani folklore.

Trip pricing is contingent upon a minimum of two (2) participants and is subject to adjustment should this minimum not be met.

• See historic art and architectural treasures

• Experience the stunning Rajasthan Palaces

• Enjoy sunset and sunrise visits to the Taj Mahal

• Attend a traditional Hindu ceremony in Varanasi

• Relax in palace hotels and heritage properties

• Attend the Pushkar Camel Fair (Fall tour only)

• Boat ride on River Ganges Varanasi and on Lake Pichola Udaipur

• Accommodations with breakfast 5* & upscale heritage

• Accompanying guide

• Airport transfers on tour dates

• AC Transport van or minibus depending on group size.

• Feb: 6 lunches, 9 dinners; Nov: 7 lunches, 10 dinners

• Bottled water in the vehicle during drives and touring

• Monument entrance fees

• Boat ride on River Ganges Varanasi

• Boat ride on Lake Pichola Udaipur

• Elephant ride to Amber Fort in Jaipur

• Rickshaw ride through the ancient bazaar of Chandi chowk in Old Delhi

• Still Camera Fees

• Porter Tips at domestic airport and hotels

• India Gov Service

• International airfare

• Visa Fee

• Tips to drivers and guides

• Meals other than those listed

• Air tickets: Delhi – Varanasi, Varanasi - Khajuraho, Udaipur - Delhi

• Trip cancellation/Travel Insurance

Ellora & Ajanta Caves: visit the famous rock-cut temples of Ajanta & Ellora