India & Sri Lanka Uncovered

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Sri Lanka and India are calling! Want to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise? Try your hand at authentic Sri Lankan cooking? See some of the world’s most incredible animals up close? Well, this is the tour to do all of that and SO. MUCH. MORE! Over the next 23 life-changing days, we’ll discover the best of the best of India’s golden triangle, experience the world-...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Sri Lanka and India are calling! Want to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise? Try your hand at authentic Sri Lankan cooking? See some of the world’s most incredible animals up close? Well, this is the tour to do all of that and SO. MUCH. MORE! Over the next 23 life-changing days, we’ll discover the best of the best of India’s golden triangle, experience the world-famous safari in Ranthambore and watch the sun go down on Lake Pichola with a sunset sail. And that's all before we head to the jaw-dropping country of Sri Lanka. There we will take you to the hidden gems and hotspots of this idyllic country. Picture this, you're visiting the iconic Sigiriya Rock, immersing yourself in local life with an authentic homestay and marvelling at stunning scenic landscapes on the world famous Kandy to Ella train. India and Sri Lanka are two countries full of bucket-list ticking moments and Tru-ly incredible memories. So, what's stopping you? We'll see you at the airport!

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 to 49 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDelhi
End CityUnawatuna

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India
  • Sri Lanka

Attractions

  • Delhi
  • Ella
  • Jaipur
  • Kandy
  • Negombo
  • Sigiriya
  • Taj Mahal
  • Udaipur
  • Udawalawe

Trip includes

    • Salaam Baalak Trust Walk
    • Delhi Walking Tour
    • Cooking Class
    • Udaipur city tour
    • Sunrise temple trek
    • Explore Pushkar
    • Taj Mahal Entry
    • Lunch in a palace
    • Wildlife Safari
    • Ranthambore National Park
    • Sunset boat trip on Lake Pichola
    • Pink Palace tour in Jaipur
    • Jeep ride to the Fort
    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri
    • India’s abandoned city
    • Sigiriya Rock
    • Train to Ella
    • Little Adams Peak
    • Elephant Safari
    • Dambulla Cave Temple
    • Golden Buddha Temple
    • Local Farming Village Dinner
    • Temple of the Tooth
    • Tea Plantation
    • Sri Lankan Cooking Class
    • Nine Arch Bridge
    • Jungle Beach Day

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Delhi

AIRPORT PICK UP Are you ready for the most epic 23 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 h...

Day 2 Delhi/Udaipur

NEW DELHI CITY TOUR Wake up! It’s our first morning in New Delhi, 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. O...

Day 3 Udaipur

UDAIPUR SUNSET CRUISE Rise and shine! We’ve made it to Udaipur, also known as the ‘Venice of the East’- you’ll soon see why! The day is yours to explore, so once we make it to our new hotel you’ve got time to relax, chill, update your insta stories (you know you want ...

Day 4 Udaipur

EXPLORING UDAIPUR CITY! It’s day two in Udaipur and we couldn't be happier about it! Get your walking shoes on the ready because today we are off on a tour of the city. We’ll dive into the rich history and architectural wonders of this beautiful place and stop off at ...

Day 5 Udaipur/Pushkar

PUSHKAR & CHILL Pack your bags, it’s time for our next adventure! Today we make our way to one of the oldest cities in India! We’ll escape to a serene getaway far from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough to the tru-ly eternal spiritual high that the holy town ...

Day 6 Pushkar

SUNRISE TEMPLES & UNREAL VIEWS Goood morning! We’re up bright and early today but it’s all for good reason. It’s time to get ready for the day and visit Savitri Mata Temple just in time for sunrise. It’s gonna be a beauty! Perched on a hilltop, we’ll get amazing v...

Day 7 Pushkar/Jaipur

COOKING CLASS & DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY! Did you ever dream of being a land full of pink? Well, it’s reality and you’ll soon find out why! Today we’re off to Jaipur where we embark on a flavour-filled adventure in India's culinary realm! We’ll meet a local family a...

Day 8 Jaipur

EXPLORING JAIPUR & THE PINK PALACE Wake up in the city of Jaipur and it’s an action-packed day baby! We check out the city and head to Jaipur City Palace before heading up to the fort in a 4x4. You want to see a viewpoint? Well, get ready TruFam because this is li...

Day 9 Jaipur/Ranthambore National Park

LEARNING ABOUT TIGER CONSERVATION Buckle up, we’re going on an adventure! This time we’re off to Ranthambore National Park, a vast wildlife reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan and a former royal hunting ground that’s now home to tigers, leopards and m...

Day 10 Ranthambore National Park

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 because we’re about to see a huge ton of local wildlife. Monkeys, crocodiles, peacocks, deers ...

Day 11 Ranthambore National Park/Āgra

LUNCH AT THE PALACE & TRADITIONAL LUNCH Today we’re travelling to Agra! And since we’re on the way, we’ll stop off at Fatehpur Sikri. A ghost city that was built between 1571 and 1585 before being abandoned and is now known for its beautiful old structures that ha...

Day 12 Āgra/Delhi

TAJ MAHAL - A WONDER OF THE WORLD! 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 o...

Day 13 Delhi/Negombo

NEXT STOP SRI LANKA! Time to say alavida to India and Ayubowan to Sri Lanka! (That’s hello in Sinhala, the local language in Sri Lanka if you didn’t know!) We say goodbye to those joining us on just our India tour and catch an early morning flight across to our next c...

Day 14 Negombo

MEETING THE TRUFAM IN SRI LANKA After a relaxing 24 hours in Sri Lanka it's time to meet your new TruFam on the second part of your incredible trip. The afternoon is free so sit back and relax by the pool, grab some delicious food before meeting the group and your new...

Day 15 Negombo/Sigiriya

TIME FOR TEMPLES Keeping things local, we’re heading into the heart of Sri Lanka to explore the local culture, history and heritage. We’ll take you to the Dambulla Cave Temple, a sacred temple carved deep into the rock face, then up to the Golden Buddha, a giant (aptl...

Day 16 Sigiriya

CLIMB SIGIRIYA ROCK So it’s your first early start. Are you ready for this? Pack your bag and get a wiggle on, as this morning we’re heading to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks - Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). This proper beauty is a UN...

Day 17 Sigiriya/Kandy

DAY 17 TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH & KANDY VIEW POINT Who fancies a spy of our royalty? Today we’re getting another taste of the rich history of Sri Lanka as we travel to Kandy to visit the Temple of the Tooth, located in the Royal Palace complex. Note the significance of...

Day 18 Kandy/Ella

TEA PLANTATION, COOKING CLASS & TRAIN JOURNEY First things first, let’s just double-check that you have your phone charged, cameras packed and tissues at the ready as today’s journey is sure to bring a tear to your eye. We’re talking, Lion King sobs, like when Muf...

Day 19 Ella

LITTLE ADAMS PEAK & NINE ARCH BRIDGE Don’t stress - you won’t need to rush out the door at the crack of dawn today, BUT we are going to work for it on a hike to one of the best views in Ella. Enjoy a lush climb up Little Adams Peak, for a stunning view of Ella Gap...

Day 20 Ella/Udawalawe

WATERFALLS, SAFARI & GLAMPING Another scorcher of a day, as per. So we’re starting things off with a visit to the neighbouring waterfalls ahead of a day at Udawalawe National Park - if you're feeling brave you can even take a dip weather permitting. Now that’s how...

Day 21 Udawalawe/Unawatuna

DUTCH FORT WALK After a jam packed day of waterfalls and animals yesterday today it's only right that today we through in a bit of history too! The UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the oldest living forts in the world. There's so much to discover here with a blend...

Day 22 Unawatuna

JUNGLE BEACH DAY You’ve done so good, so wake when you like today. Graze, laze, take it as you like. Then once the team is awake and refreshed, we’re walking through the jungle to the stunning golden sands of the beach on the other side. Soak up some Vitamin D, have a...

Day 23 Unawatuna

CHILLED CHECK OUT So you’ve extended your family, it’s Tru. We’ll be over to kiss your Nan on Christmas Day, but for now, it’s time to say goodbye. What a ride. We’re here to help plan the next steps of your adventure, whether it’s onwards, homebound or back to bed for a week of catching up on those early starts. We’ve loved having you and can’t wait to hear what’s next. Big love!

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TruTravels was founded in 2012 by Joe Fallon and Mark Pope after they decided that life was not about being stuck in the rat race and working boring jobs, just to pay for getting to & from work! They had “lived the dream” before, travelling and working in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Europe for several years and felt that there had to be more to life then getting the tube into a gloomy office every day.

After a meeting in a pub in London they decided to change their realities and start doing what they wanted to do instead of what society said they should do. The plan was to create a lifestyle centred around showing people the time of their lives in paradise. Providing life changing experiences for backpackers by backpackers. TruTravels tours were designed to take all of the hassle out of travelling to new places but at the same time give spontanious group travel experiences and prepare TruTravellers for their own solo journeys into the unknown.

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Meals Included
20 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Age Requirements
18 to 49 years
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