india’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE with RATED V FOR FOOD
Dates: March 21st-28th 2027
Location: New Delhi, Taj Mahal, Jaipur
Price in USD: $3,795 USD for sharing with one other person / $4,295 for private room (early bird pricing until July 15th 2026)
North India will overwhelm you, delight you, and completely win you over. Come for the food, the festivals, and the history and take away the friendships, the memories, and the magic that only happens when you travel with your people.
Join Rated V for Food and Ahimsa Travel Club on a colorful adventure through North India.
We’re taking you to the the most iconic corners of North India from the historic lanes and stories of Dellhi to the iconic Taj Mahal to the royal pink city of Jaipur, an adventure filled with colors, delicious vegan food, incredible architecture and celebrating the Holi Festival!
India seeps into your senses, reshapes the way you see the world, and leaves an imprint that no other place quite can. The smell of cardamom in a chai stall at dawn. The sound of temple bells echoing through ancient streets. The feeling of standing before something so vast and beautiful it makes you catch your breath. Come experience it with us.
What's on the Itinerary?
DAY 1 | THE ADVENTURE BEGINS, WELCOME TO DELHI
Welcome to India! Upon arrival in New Delhi, our driver will transfer you to our hotel so you can settle in, rest or take a neighborhood stroll.
In the evening, we’ll walk over to our welcome dinner. Over delicious North Indian dishes like bhindi and rajma, you’ll meet your fellow travelers, begin forming new friendships, and take in the energy of Delhi’s lively atmosphere. For those with a bit of energy left after the flight, we can enjoy some cocktails at the rooftop restaurant of the hotel.
Meals included: Welcome Dinner
DAY 2 | WALKING TOURS AND COLORFUL DELHI STREETS
After breakfast and a brief arrival orientation, we’ll step into the vibrant streets of Delhi for an immersive art walk through India’s first public art district. As we wander through colorful murals and large-scale installations, we’ll explore stories of India’s history, ecology, culture, and social change through the eyes of both Indian and international artists. Following lunch, we’ll visit one of Delhi’s most inspiring spiritual spaces: the historic Sikh temple known for its ethos of equality, service, and community care. Here, we’ll learn about the Sikh tradition of seva (selfless service), visit the peaceful sacred lake, and witness how the temple supports under-resourced communities across the city. In the evening, we’ll return to Connaught Place for a guided walk through one of New Delhi’s most iconic neighborhoods. Beneath its grand colonial architecture and bustling modern storefronts lies a fascinating history shaped by empire, independence, and the evolution of contemporary India. In the evening, we’ll celebrate Holi, the festival of colors! Let’s usher in the spring time with a party full of colors, music and dance.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 | TALES OF OLD DELHI
Today we dive into the layered history, resilience, and cultural richness of Old Delhi. After breakfast, we’ll set out on a guided walking tour through the winding lanes of the old city, uncovering stories of the remarkable women who shaped Delhi’s neighborhoods, arts, and social life during the Mughal era. Amid bustling bazaars, hidden courtyards, and centuries-old architecture, we’ll experience a side of Delhi that many travelers never see. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the deeply moving Partition Museum to better understand one of the most significant moments in South Asian history: the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. Through personal stories, photographs, and preserved artifacts, we’ll learn about the largest mass migration in human history and the lasting impact it had on millions of lives. Many of our travelers describe this experience as one of the most meaningful and eye-opening parts of the journey.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 | THE STUNNING BEAUTY OF THE TAJ MAHAL
Before sunrise, we’ll depart for Agra, where the reward for the early morning journey awaits: the breathtaking sight of the Taj Mahal glowing in the soft morning light. As we explore this extraordinary monument together, we’ll hear the stories, history, craftsmanship, and enduring love that shaped one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. For lunch, we’ll share a meal with an inspiring women’s cooperative dedicated to creating economic opportunities and empowering women through community-led initiatives and hospitality. Later, we’ll visit a traditional marble workshop to learn about the intricate artistry used in the Taj Mahal itself. You may even find your own miniature “baby Taj” to bring home as a keepsake of the journey.
In the afternoon, we’ll continue onward to the vibrant city of Jaipur. After checking into our hotel, the evening will be yours to unwind, enjoy dinner together, and perhaps head up to a rooftop for drinks and views over the Pink City.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 | PALACES, ASTRONOMY & ARTISANS
Welcome to the Pink City of Jaipur, a city full of colorful pink buildings, palaces, and stunning royal architecture. Our day centers around an unforgettable private-access experience at the Royal Palace, one of Jaipur’s most breathtaking landmarks. As we move through the palace’s elegant halls, mirrored walls, hand painted motifs, we’ll learn about the royal family’s lasting cultural influence and the role Jaipur played in shaping Rajasthan’s history. The intricate courtyards, textiles, artwork, and architecture offer a rare glimpse into India’s regal past. We’ll enjoy lunch on the palace grounds before continuing through the old city. For sunset, we’ll pause for cold coffees with a view of the iconic Hawa Mahal, whose honeycomb windows glow beautifully in the golden sunset. Tonight, we’ll gather for dinner at one of our favorite local cafés, with comforting vegan khichari, the perfect way to end a full day in Jaipur.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 | A HIDDEN ROYAL TREASURE AND THE CITY AT SUNSET
Let’s venture beyond Jaipur’s usual tourist path to visit the peaceful royal cenotaphs of Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan-one of the city’s most atmospheric hidden gems. Nestled between the hills outside the old city, this beautifully carved complex honors Jaipur’s former Maharajas through intricate marble and sandstone architecture. It’s quiet, reflective, full of birds and beautiful corners to photograph. It’s one of our traveler’s favorite places to slow down and take in the beauty of Rajasthan. After lunch, we’ll explore an ancient hilltop fort with ornate halls, courtyards, and historic passageways, as well as sweeping views over Jaipur and the surrounding landscape. By evening, we’ll settle in to watch the city glow beneath the colors of sunset, one of the most magical moments of our time in the Pink City.
Tonight, we’ll gather for dinner, with the option to continue the evening with cocktails, rooftop views, and conversation for those who’d like to stay out a little longer.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: FREE AFTERNOON, BOLLYWOOD DANCING & AN INVITATION TO A FAMILY’S HOME
Today is an invitation to slow down and experience Jaipur at your own pace. After breakfast, you’ll have a free morning and afternoon to rest, explore, or create your own adventure through the Pink City. We’ll happily share recommendations for some of our favorite local experiences from Ayurvedic massages and jewelry-making workshops (one of Jaipur’s great artistic traditions) to museums, cafés, textile shopping, and hidden corners of the old city. Jaipur is also known for its long tradition of Vedic astrology, and those interested may wish to sit down with a local astrologer for a reading through the Indian astrological system. In the afternoon, we’ll regroup for a lively Bollywood dance class with a local choreographer. Expect plenty of laughter, energetic music, and copious cups of chai as we learn some iconic dance moves together. This evening, we’ll be welcomed into the home of a local Rajasthani family for an intimate home-cooked goodbye dinner and a glimpse into everyday life and hospitality in Jaipur.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8: GOODBYE JAIPUR AND AIRPORT DROP OFFS
After hotel checkout, we’ll be dropping people off to the Jaipur airport for your flight back home. The last airport drop off will be at 7 PM.
Not ready to leave India? You can sign up for the 4 day extension to visit the mountain and Ganges river in Rishikesh.
Meals included: Breakfast
4 Day Extension: The mystical mountains and rivers of Rishikesh
For those who choose to continue on to Rishikesh, the journey begins to soften and deepen in a new way. For centuries, sages, yogis, pilgrims, and seekers have traveled here in search of stillness, devotion, and deeper understanding. Nestled along the sacred Ganges River at the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh is known as one of India’s great spiritual centers, a place where yoga, meditation, music, philosophy, nature, and daily ritual all weave together. We’ll spend our time visiting various ashrams (such as the famous Beatles ashram that started the 1960s hippy movement), sipping chai beside the river, attending evening candle ceremonies on the Ganges, practicing yoga, and watching the river flow at sunset. Many travelers describe feeling more grounded, emotionally open, creative, or inwardly calm during their time here, even without seeking a formal spiritual experience.
Dates: March 28th-31st 2027
Location: Rishikesh, India
Price in USD: $1,595 for sharing with one other person / $2,095 for private room (early bird pricing until July 15th 2026)
2 Domestic flights are included in the extension
Questions: Email prachi@fairkonnect.com
DAY 1: OFF TO RISHIKESH, THE HIMALAYAN FOOTHILLS
After saying goodbye to the group, we’ll fly to Rishikesh and settle into our hotel. We’ll wander through the lively riverside streets filled with temples, cafés, wandering sadhus, yoga ashrams, and the sounds of devotional music drifting through the air. As sunset approaches, we’ll gather by the river to witness the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony, moving spiritual ritual of chanting, prayer, fire offerings, and collective devotion performed along the water’s edge. We’ll go to a winding alleyway and have dinner by the river as we soak in the hippy vibes of the city.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2: THE BEATLES ASHRAM AND WATERFALL HIKE
This morning we’ll visit the fascinating Beatles Ashram, peacefully tucked inside the forest. Once home to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s meditation retreat, the ashram became internationally known after The Beatles stayed here in 1968 to study meditation and songwriting. Today, its quiet meditation halls, nature-covered pathways, and vibrant graffiti murals create a uniquely reflective and artistic space where spirituality, music, and history intersect.
After exploring the ashram, we’ll enjoy lunch together before heading into the surrounding Himalayan foothills for a gentle waterfall hike. Along the way, we’ll pass through lush forest trails, flowing streams, and sweeping mountain scenery before arriving at a secluded waterfall where you’ll have time to relax, dip into the cool water, or simply take in the peaceful surroundings.
After dinner, we’ll return back to the hotel feeling refreshed by nature, movement, and the sacred energy of the water.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 | A MORNING AT AN ASHRAM, AYURVEDA & FAREWELL DINNER
Our final full day together begins slowly and intentionally in the peaceful atmosphere of one of the oldest living ashrams in the city. We’ll do a yoga session, learn about what an ashram lunch experience is and a digestive breathwork class. This experience offers a chance to understand why millions of people come to this city for months at a time to devote themselves to yoga practice. The afternoon opens up for free time and personal exploration. You may choose to unwind with a traditional Ayurvedic massage, browse local shops for textiles, books, incense, jewelry, and handmade goods, or simply relax at one of the many riverside cafés and soak in your final hours in this sacred city. Tonight, we’ll gather one last time for a special farewell dinner to celebrate the friendships, experiences, and memories we’ve created together across India. From the vibrant streets of Delhi and Jaipur to the spiritual stillness of Rishikesh, this journey has been filled with culture, connection, reflection, and adventure and we can’t wait to hear how you felt about India.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: GOODBYE INDIA AND AIRPORT DROP OFFS
After hotel checkout, we’ll be dropping you off to the Dehradhun airport for your flight back home. The last airport drop off will be at 3 PM.
Meals included: Breakfast
Trip Cost
$3,895 USD for sharing with one other person / $4,295 for private room
Optional Rishikesh Extension: $1,595 for sharing with one other person / $2,095 for private room
What's Included
Pre-Departure Support (health, safety and cultural guide) & assistance with Visa Application
Airport transferS in india
HOTELS
MEALS AS INDICATED ABOVE
Local transporTation PER ACTIVITIES
Local Team available 24/7
TIPS FOR LOCAL DRIVERS AND GUIDES
Entrance and Tickets to places of interest per itinerary
What's NOT Included
ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE TO INDIA (IF YOU DO THE RISHIKESH EXTENSION, 2 DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ARE INCLUDED)
VISA TO INDIA
TRAVEL INSURANCE
LAUNDRY AND ANY ADDITIONAL HOTEL AMENITIES
MEALS NOT INDICATED ABOVE, ALCOHOL, AND EXTRA SNACKS
TIPS FOR HOTEL CLEANING/HOTEL STAFF
ADDItIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TRANSPORTATION YOU MAY DO ON YOUR OWN TIME