Overground Travel In India

There aren’t many countries that have the charm and culture of India. From the chaotic streets of Delhi to the peaceful countryside of Orchha and the spirituality of Varanasi, it could be considered blessed for all it has to offer. If you ever get the chance to visit, you will discover a vibrancy and enchantment that is so true to India.

Travelling India on an overground adventure combines the tastes and smells of world spices with the sights and sounds of the national parks and bustling streets. Delhi is bold and busy, while Varanasi holds something truly special sitting on the River Ganges. Considered the lifeblood of millions of Indian people, the Ganges is sacred as a place of worship and ritual, so a boat trip along its waters is one to remember.

Further injections of culture can be found in Khajuraho. A small, friendly city, feast your eyes upon the Hindu and Jain temples decorated with carvings portraying the Kama Sutra. The small village of Orchha is also dotted with 16th-century temples, while Chanderi boasts a stunning old fort rich with the history of rural life, and the city of Agra holds the famous Taj Mahal in addition to many other exquisite buildings.

The depths of Bandhavgarh National Park hold India’s biggest tiger population, so crank up the thrill level with a wildlife spotting tour of its famous inhabitants. Begin and end your Indian overground travel in Delhi and soak up the entertainment, lifestyle and hustle and bustle of local people.

Get around by auto rickshaw, boat, cycle rickshaw and metro, with rest in tents, guesthouses, hotels, resorts and on board an overnight sleeper train, for an ultimate adventure through the greatest cities and hidden depths of India.

All of these activities, sights and tours are available on the 15-day Unforgettable India tour with Intrepid from $1,350pp.