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Off the Beaten Track Holidays in North India


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With so many incredible sights, it is tempting to try to squeeze as much as possible into your North India holiday. Yet with the heat, long drives, early starts and busy days, you should not underestimate just how tiring a jam-packed tour around India can feel. With this in mind, many of our North India holidays already have a little down time built in to the itinerary in suitable destinations. This allows some time at leisure, the opportunity to explore by yourself or simply the chance to have a lie-in!

We have also created some holidays which include stays in a number of wonderful hidden gem properties. Located a little off the beaten track, but handily en route between main tourist destinations, these hotels are designed to allow you to soak up the peaceful atmosphere and have time to relax.

Typically run by charming live-in hosts who delight in showing off their little patch of India, these properties also offer a variety of enriching experiences for you to enjoy during your stay. These unique cultural experiences and the genuine interactions with local characters they provide, allow you to see a different side to India and are often our clients’ favourite part of their India holiday.

Trailfinders offers a wide range of India holidays and we have a dedicated team of destination specialists who are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore India with a private car and driver, on a sociable small group tour, on a luxury rail journey, or are simply looking for advice on where best to enjoy your Goa beach holiday - they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR OFF THE BEATEN TRACK HOLIDAYS IN NORTH INDIA

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular off the beaten track holidays in North India.

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Trail of The Maharaja
Private Tour
19 days / 18 nights

This comprehensive tour takes in some of Rajasthan’s finest desert forts and majestic cities while staying in some truly unique accommodation.

Guide Price: €3,579 £3,049 pp

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Essence of India Extension
Private Tour
7 days / 6 nights

Take a break from India’s bustling cities and historical sites as you spend a fascinating week staying in some of rural Rajasthan’s hidden gems.

Guide Price: €2,725 £2,345 pp

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Chambal Wildlife Extension
Private Tour
3 days / 2 nights

Bird lovers, in particular, will enjoy this extension to one of India’s most beautifully scenic but lesser known wildlife sanctuaries, easily reached from Agra.

Guide Price: €509 £439 pp

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Ladakh in Style
Private Tour
11 days / 10 nights

Best visited between May and September, Ladakh boasts untouched wilderness and spectacular landscapes unlike elsewhere in India.

Guide Price: €4,559 £3,989 pp

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Temples, Mountains & Monasteries
Private Tour
10 days / 9 nights

Spend some time relaxing in Shimla, the former summer capital of the British Raj and discover Buddhist culture in Dharamsala, before exploring the holy city of Amritsar.

Guide Price: €2,049 £1,829 pp

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Shimla Extension
Private Tour
5 days / 4 nights

Soak up Shimla’s colonial charm whilst relaxing in two of the most luxurious hotels in the Himalayas.

Guide Price: €1,499 £1,299 pp

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OUR RECOMMENDED OFF THE BEATEN TRACK HOTELS IN NORTH INDIA

From summer houses and former hunting lodges still owned by members of India’s royal families to a spectacular hotel constructed on the ramparts of an ancient warrior fort, we have hand-picked the best selection of ‘linger longer’ properties North India has to offer.

Our travel consultants, many with first-hand experience, are on hand to show you how easily these hidden gems can be fitted into your North India itinerary. To ensure they are appreciated to the fullest, a minimum two night stay is recommended.
Alila Fort Bishangarh
5 star

Hidden Rajasthan

Constructed on the original lower ramparts of a 250 year old warrior fort, this stunning property offers a real sense of history and place, combined with all the comforts of a modern hotel.
Six Senses Fort Barwara, Rajasthan
5 plus star

Hidden Rajasthan

Converted from a 14th Century fort, this property has been thoughtfully designed to combine historic architecture with the contemporary style synonymous with the Six Senses brand.
Shahpura Bagh
4 star

Hidden Rajasthan

Formerly the summer house of the rulers of Shahpura, this wonderful 120 year old lakeside estate provides a boutique rural retreat with a range of activities to enjoy.
RAAS Chhatrasagar
4 plus star

Hidden Rajasthan

Set on the sturdy walls of the huge Chhatra Sagar reservoir, constructed in the 19th Century to harvest the monsoon rains, this camp has been designed to re-create the essence of the luxury tented Rajput campaigns of the past, yet with a modern twist.
Malji Ka Kamra
3 star

Shekhawati Region

Tucked away in the hamlet of Churu, a stay in this lovingly restored haveli ensures you are in good company – it was originally built as a guesthouse for the erstwhile King of Bikaner!
Dev Shree
4 star

Hidden Rajasthan

Beautifully built in a heritage style by the charming family who still live here, this lovely homestay is a wonderful place to kick back and relax for a couple of days.

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