Exploring India, travelers will experience its vast history, unique religious diversity, world-renowned architecture, and delicious food. On this trip, they will visit some of the country’s most important historical sites and experience its beaches and coastal towns. In the Golden Triangle, they will stop at the Taj Mahal, a wonder of the world, the Agra Fort, the historic seat of the Mughal Empire, and Udaipur, home to palaces and lakes. In Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital, travelers will explore the famed “pink city” on a cycling tour. In Pushkar, they will visit a Hindu temple to Brahma and hike to the Savitri Temple at dawn to watch the sun rise. They’ll also be able to experience a cricket match in Tordi Sāgar, or wander the riverside of Ahmedabad. After exploring the busy metropolitan city of Mumbai, travelers can relax on Goa's beaches.
This is a 15-day trip and costs $699. It is an 18-Thirtysomethings trip catering to travelers ages 18-39. The trip is led by G Adventures, a sustainable, small group tour company that has been leading travelers for 35+ years. They have been pioneers in community tourism and their trips directly benefit the local communities they visit. They have a responsible travel effort called G For Good and partner with the nonprofit Planeterra, dedicated to ensuring communities touched by tourism benefit from it. They were rated one of CATALYST PLANET’s 8 Best Sustainable Travel Companies.