Culture Tours · Delhi → Goa
India Backpacker Express
Two weeks, five states, one unforgettable group
- Duration
- 14 days
- Experience
- Culture Tours
- Destination
- All India
- Season
- Oct – Mar
- Pace
- Easy
- Begins in
- New Delhi
- Stay
- Expedition stays
- Activity level
- 2/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
A fast, fun group adventure for young travellers by train and bus: Delhi, the Taj, Jaipur, the Ganga at Varanasi, Hampi's ruins and Goa's beaches — in hostels and homestays.
- Overnight sleeper trains
- Taj Mahal & Jaipur
- Varanasi ghats
- Hampi & Goa beaches
Day by day
- D1–2
Delhi
Old Delhi food walk.
- D3
Agra
Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
- D4–5
Jaipur
Forts and bazaars.
- D6–8
Varanasi
Overnight train; ghats and aarti.
- D9–11
Hampi
Fly/train south; ruins and boulders.
- D12–14
Goa
Beaches and farewell party.
Where you'll stay
Expedition stays. Camps, homestays and mountain huts — close to the land and the people who live on it.
What's included
- Hostels, homestays & guesthouses
- Daily breakfast
- Shared group transport
- Trip leader throughout
- Flights & trains to start point
- Lunch & dinner unless mentioned
- Monument entry fees
- Travel insurance
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
