You’ve probably thought about India at some point—seen the photos, watched the films, and listened to the incredible stories of those who have travelled there. Now is your chance to experience it yourself, in the company of Jasen Boko, a traveller whose favourite destination is India and who will gladly share his fascination with you. He will guide you through the most captivating parts of the subcontinent—from magnificent landmarks like the Taj Mahal, to the chaotic street life often avoided by classic tours, and on to the mesmerizing sacred places for those seeking spirituality, such as Pushkar and Varanasi, along with the Buddhist site of Sarnath.
Throughout the journey, you’ll hear the magical greetings Namaskar and Namaste countless times, discover the essence of India, and understand why British colonialists once called it the “jewel in the crown.” From the narrow, vibrant streets of Old Delhi, home to Asia’s largest spice markets, through Jaipur—the heart of mystical Rajasthan, where forts are reached on elephant back—and onward to Pushkar, a mythical town by a sacred lake on the edge of the desert, which we will enter on camels, you will experience what Boko calls an “assault on all senses.”
Next comes Chand Baori, one of the most beautiful medieval stepwells in Rajasthan, followed by the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, once a magnificent Mughal capital built in a stunning blend of Persian, Indian, and Islamic architecture. We continue to the world’s most iconic monument to love, the Taj Mahal, before heading to Lucknow—the real, non-touristic India—culminating in a stay in Varanasi, India’s holiest city, on the sacred Ganges River.
You’ll also discover India’s extraordinary gastronomy: tikka, tandoori, chapati, naan, paratha, and masala specialties in restaurants, or the exotic flavors of street food—kebabs, chapatis, dal bhat, and thali. Many dishes you may have never even heard of will soon become familiar, and you’ll learn to ask for them “non-spicy”… just in case.
The noise of megacities, surreal desert towns, magnificent monuments, bustling bazaars, the scent of spices in the air, the taste of Indian cuisine, henna-decorated hands, nose piercings of young Indian women, and colorful saris—all of this is India. An experience that changes you—for the better.
Discover and experience magical India on this adventurous journey with a traveller who has spent over a year exploring the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, and who authored the book “Life and Death on the Sacred River.” Jasen Boko, who combines India’s classic highlights with spirituality and vibrant street life, will be your guide.
As he says: “India is a complex symphony—sometimes divinely perfect, and at times completely atonal and incomprehensible. This country is simply unlike anything you have ever known, and it should be accepted and embraced as such.”
Two weeks in India—a place that is more a state of mind than a country—will transform your travel experience. It may be your first visit, but very likely not your last. Because, as Jasen Boko puts it: you don’t go to India—you return to it.
• airline ticket with included taxes Varanasi Delhi (IndiGo/Vistara airline, direct flight)
• five nights in Delhi in a 3* hotel with breakfast (1/2 in a standard double room)
• two nights in Jaipur in a 4* hotel with breakfast (1/2 in a standard double room)
• two nights in Pushkar in a 4* hotel with breakfast (1/2 in a standard double room)
• one night in Agra in a 4* hotel with breakfast (1/2 in a standard double room)
• two nights in Lucknow in a 4* hotel with breakfast (1/2 in a standard double room)
• three nights in Varanasi in a 5* hotel with breakfast (1/2 in a standard double room)
• transfers according to the travel program
• services of a tour leader in Croatian
• costs of organization and preparation of the trip
• travel guarantee
The price of the airline ticket includes:
• return airline ticket with included taxes Zagreb Delhi (Turkish Airlines airline, with a transfer in Istanbul)
• visa processing for India
• optional excursions and sightseeing with local English-speaking guides (informative prices listed below in the text)
• single room supplement 610.00 EUR
• tips for local English-speaking guides
• travel health insurance and trip cancellation insurance (recommended)
• additional services, meals, excursions and everything not listed under “the price of the travel arrangement includes”
Day 1 (01.11.2026.) ZAGREB – ISTANBUL – NEW DELHI
Meeting at Zagreb Airport two hours before the flight. Departure on the flight to Istanbul at 09:25 with scheduled arrival in Istanbul at 13:45. Continuation of the journey on the flight to Delhi at 20:50 with scheduled arrival at 05:20 (+1).
Day 2 (02.11.2026.) NEW DELHI City tour
After completing customs formalities, transfer and accommodation in a hotel in Paharganj, the most interesting old part of the city. Delhi, the capital of India with more than 20 million inhabitants and an urban tradition older than three millennia, destroyed countless times and rebuilt from the ashes. The legendary capital of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata, Delhi is today, together with its newer part New Delhi, a multi-million city that never sleeps. It was the center of numerous cultures and empires that ruled India, each leaving its monuments behind. Today Delhi is a cultural jewel, and its old part consists of neighborhoods of narrow streets, tightly packed shops and bazaars that are a constant assault on the senses with their smells, aromas and colors: the scent of masala spices and incense sticks, aromatic oils and exotic dishes mixes with the vivid colors of saris and the calls of vendors. However narrow the streets are, cars, rickshaws, taxis and overcrowded buses all move through them at the same time. In the midst of everything, cows calmly, undisturbed by the loudest car horns in the world, meditate over their meal, whether it is discarded newspapers, a plastic bag, a cabbage leaf or an apple from a street vendor’s stall.
After rest at the hotel we set off to explore the old part of the city. As we spent the night on the plane we will not overdo sightseeing on the first day, it will be a relaxed afternoon. We begin by exploring Chandni Chowk, the craziest part of fascinating Old Delhi, by cycle rickshaws (optional), the only means of transport that can pass through the narrow streets. We will walk through the scents of the most famous and largest Asian spice market Khari Baoli. We continue to Swaminarayan Akshardham, the most attractive Hindu temple in all of India, after which we go to New Delhi, the newer part of the city designed by the British in 1931. Conceived as a garden city of symmetrical streets and wide parks, New Delhi reminds many of Europe. Tombs, mausoleums, avenues, summer houses and shady alleys are all remnants of the British vision of India. The grand boulevard Rajpath stretches to India Gate, a lively gathering place for Indians where we will stop, and of course you will see cobras enchanted by the music of their “master”. We will also see Rashtrapati Bhavan, once a royal residence and today the home of the current President of India, Droupati Murmu. In the evening we will also visit one of the most important Sikh temples Gurudwara Shri Bangla Sahib, known for its continuous prayer, beautiful artificial lake, and tens of thousands of free meals served daily regardless of religion, social status, caste or beliefs. If you are hungry simply come in. Overnight.
Day 3 (03.11.2026.) NEW DELHI City tour
After breakfast we continue with optional exploration of the city. We begin with a visit to the jewel of Mughal architecture Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO). We will also visit the museum of Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi, the place where he lived the last months of his life and where he was assassinated during a morning prayer. To show that India is not only street chaos, as it sometimes seems, we will have coffee and cakes after lunch at one of the popular places of the middle class and wealthy Indians. In the late afternoon, when it is most beautiful, we will visit another fascinating site, the minaret Qutub Minar built in the 13th century, which with its 72.5 meters is the second tallest minaret in India and is rightfully on the UNESCO list. Overnight.
Day 4 (04.11.2026.) NEW DELHI – JAIPUR (Rajasthan)
After breakfast we travel by bus to the royal city of Jaipur, the heart of Rajasthan. Accommodation in the hotel. Rajasthan, a land of contrasts. Magnificent valleys and mountains, lakes and deserts, a strong culture and a bloody history in which maharajas often fought on opposing sides, for or against the Mughal emperors in Delhi. Many palaces today have been converted into hotels. The city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, carefully planning its regular layout, so Jaipur, which you will see why is called the Pink City, is probably the most beautiful in India. Colorfulness, luxury, unusual clothing, sellers of everything imaginable, henna tattoos, heat and exoticism, all this is Jaipur. Free afternoon for a light walk through the city. Those who wish can optionally join Boko for dinner in a typical local restaurant with Roma musicians and dancers. Do not forget, Rajasthan is the homeland of the Roma who spread around the world as eternal nomads. Overnight.
Day 5 (05.11.2026.) JAIPUR (Rajasthan)
After breakfast we go on a full-day optional tour of Jaipur and its surroundings. After the Palace of Winds Hawa Mahal we continue to nearby Amber, a fortress-city older than Jaipur. Today it is a palace complex located on a high rock which we will reach riding elephants, by jeep or on foot if you prefer. Visit to the complex and the unavoidable Mirror Palace Shish Mahal. We continue with the spectacular City Palace, where the current maharaja and his family still live. Nearby is the observatory Jantar Mantar (UNESCO), where in the early 18th century Sawai Jai Singh II built 19 instruments for observing the stars, including the world’s largest precise sundial, all still functioning perfectly. In the evening we go to the photogenic Jal Mahal to witness the colors of sunset. Overnight.
Day 6 (06.11.2026.) JAIPUR – PUSHKAR (Rajasthan)
After breakfast we continue by bus to Pushkar, one of the sacred places visited by every Hindu and one of the oldest cities in India. Pushkar is truly special, many myths describe the creation of the sacred lake around which the town is located. Accommodation and rest. Afterwards we walk through narrow streets and join evening rituals at the lake. Overnight.
Day 7 (07.11.2026.) PUSHKAR (Rajasthan)
After breakfast we walk along the lake to the Brahma Temple, one of the rare and most important in India. Those interested in spirituality can perform puja rituals. Pushkar is ideal for relaxing and wandering through bazaars and streets. In the late afternoon optional camel safari into the desert and evening program with music and dinner. Overnight.
Day 8 (08.11.2026.) PUSHKAR – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA
After early breakfast we travel to Agra. On the way we visit Chand Baori, a fascinating stepwell. We continue to Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO), the abandoned Mughal capital. Arrival in Agra in the evening. Overnight.
Day 9 (09.11.2026.) AGRA – TAJ MAHAL – LUCKNOW
Early morning visit to Taj Mahal, the monument of love built by Shah Jahan. After breakfast visit to Agra Fort. Continue to Lucknow. Overnight.
Day 10 (10.11.2026.) LUCKNOW
After breakfast optional sightseeing of Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza and British Residency. Evening walk through the city. Overnight.
Day 11 (11.11.2026.) LUCKNOW – VARANASI
After breakfast drive to Varanasi, the holiest city on the Ganges River. Overnight.
Day 12 (12.11.2026.) VARANASI City tour
Early morning optional boat ride on the Ganges. Later visits to temples and evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. Overnight.
Day 13 (13.11.2026.) VARANASI
Free day for exploration and relaxation. Overnight.
Day 14 (14.11.2026.) VARANASI – DELHI
Visit to Sarnath, one of the holiest Buddhist sites. Flight to Delhi. Overnight.
Day 15 (15.11.2026.) DELHI
Free day for personal activities. Overnight.
Day 16 (16.11.2026.) DELHI – ISTANBUL – ZAGREB
Transfer to airport, flight to Istanbul and continuation to Zagreb. End of journey.
Additional notes related to the trip:
• If the traveler wishes to take out trip cancellation insurance, they are required to arrange it with any insurance company within 72 hours after paying the first installment or the full amount of the trip (the deadline for arranging the policy is set by insurance companies). The policy can also be arranged through our agency at the time of booking.
• The traveler is solely responsible for travel documentation (passport, airline ticket) and obtaining a visa.
• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry into the countries visited and must have at least 3 blank pages.
• In the event of incomplete, incorrect or changed personal data, the traveler is obliged to inform the agency in a timely manner. Otherwise, if the submitted data is not accurate, the traveler is solely responsible for any additional costs incurred.
• If travel documents are lost or stolen during the trip, the traveler is required to bear the cost of obtaining new documents.
• The organizer is obliged to provide appropriate assistance to travelers in difficulty, especially in extraordinary circumstances, including providing appropriate information on health services, local authorities and consular assistance. If the traveler has caused the difficulty intentionally or through negligence, the organizer may charge a reasonable fee for such assistance, which cannot exceed the actual costs incurred.
• The organizer is not responsible for any increase in prices of entrance tickets or optional excursions listed in the program on the day the program was created.
• The program is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.
• The organizer is not obliged to pair solo travelers in a shared room to reduce costs. Every effort will be made to match solo travelers (by gender and age), but if this is not possible, a single room supplement must be paid no later than 45 days before departure. If a matching solo traveler registers after that period, Croatian Travel Club d.o.o. will refund the single room supplement in full to the traveler who paid it. Pairing is possible only with the consent of both travelers. If one traveler refuses pairing, Croatian Travel Club d.o.o. has no obligation toward the other traveler, who must pay for a single room.
• The organizer reserves the right to change flight times when required by circumstances during the trip but guarantees that the program will be carried out in full. The organizer also reserves the right to change hotels, provided they are of the same category as stated, and must inform all travelers of such changes no later than 48 hours before departure.
• Airline taxes are subject to change and are confirmed on the day the airline ticket is issued.
• According to Turkish Airlines rules for group travel, online check-in is not available and must be done at the airport counter. The organizer provides the airline with the passenger list, including seating preferences and meal requests where possible. Seat allocation is under the exclusive authority of the airline. If couples are not seated together, changes may be requested at check-in or from cabin crew. The tour leader will assist where possible, but the organizer is not responsible for airline errors. Complaints may be addressed directly to the airline.
• The traveler may terminate the contract at any time before the start of the package by paying an appropriate cancellation fee or standard cancellation charges required by the organizer.
• The organizer may change the order of visits and city tours. All listed content will be included regardless of the order.
• Invalid travel documents or visa refusal leading to trip cancellation do not obligate Croatian Travel Club d.o.o., and standard cancellation conditions apply.
• The accommodation classification corresponds to the official local categorization and may differ from European standards.
• In the event of an exchange rate change greater than 1.5% compared to the calculated rate, the agency reserves the right to adjust the price (prices are based on the selling exchange rate of Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. on 20 April 2026).
• Name changes are not possible without airline approval and applicable fees.
• The deadline for informing travelers of trip cancellation due to insufficient number of participants is 20 days before departure.
• Please check travel safety information with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or at mvep.hr
• The General Terms and Conditions of Travel apply to this trip.
• Minimum number of travelers: 14
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