18–31 October 2027 | 13 Nights | Delhi • Jodhpur • Barli • Jaipur • Agra • Bateshwar • Delhi
From the regal forts of Rajasthan to the sacred riverbanks of Bateshwar and the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal. This 13-night tour offers a sensory feast for photographers and travellers alike.
Step into a world of colour, contrast, and culture on this exclusive small-group photography journey through northern India. This journey takes the participant to a few diverse places in northern India. The state of Rajasthan is the quintessential India of colourful markets, turbaned men and women in flowing skirts, forts and palaces. In the state of Uttar Pradesh, we visit Agra to view the unforgettable Taj Mahal.
Not far from there is Bateshwar, where an animal fair and a religious fair take place annually in October/November. This would present a unique and off-beat opportunity that any photographer would be delighted with. From modern cities to the rural countryside, this photography tour will give participants a wide array of subjects, people, settings and themes to observe and photograph. It will also give ample time to visit the major attractions in each place.
Throughout this photographic journey, you’ll be accompanied by an English-speaking photography mentor, offering expert guidance on composition, camera settings, and creative techniques. You’ll also have a dedicated coach driverensuring smooth travel, and a local English-speaking guide at each destination to provide cultural insights and local knowledge.
Your comfortable, air-conditioned coach offers more seats than needed, allowing you to spread out, keep your camera gear and personal items within easy reach, and store your luggage securely in the compartment below.
TOUR OVERVIEW
📅 Duration: 13 nights / 14 days
👥 Group Size: 6 – 8 participants
📍 Start/Finish: Delhi, India
📸 Focus: Culture • People • Architecture • Landscape • Festival • Street Photography
DAILY ITINERARY
Day 1 – Monday 18 Oct | In Transit – Arrival in Delhi
Arrive on your international flight into Delhi. A Jasmine Trails representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel.
🛏 Hotel: Golden Haveli or similar
🍽 Meals: None
Day 2 – Tuesday 19 Oct | Discover New Delhi
Begin your exploration of India’s capital, a blend of Mughal grandeur and modern design.
Visit India Gate, Parliament House, and the President’s Palace before heading to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi’s largest Sikh temple. Experience the peace of kirtan (devotional music) and observe volunteers preparing meals for thousands in the community kitchen.
🛏 Golden Haveli or similar 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 3 – Wednesday 20 Oct | Old Delhi & Lodhi Gardens
Capture the organised chaos of Old Delhi – its narrow lanes, spice markets, and crumbling Mughal facades. Take a cycle-rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk and photograph the vibrant street life.
Later, stroll through Lodhi Gardens, filled with 15th-century tombs and peaceful green spaces – perfect for soft-light photography.
🛏 Golden Haveli or similar 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 4 – Thursday 21 Oct | Fly Delhi → Jodhpur (1½ hrs)
Morning flight to Jodhpur, the famed Blue City. Explore the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, rising above a sea of indigo houses.
Enjoy panoramic shots from the ramparts at golden hour.
🛏 Ratan Vilas or similar 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 5 – Friday 22 Oct | Jodhpur Street Scenes
Wander through the Clock Tower Market where villagers sell spices, fabrics, and bangles. Capture candid portraits and local colour, from sari sellers to street dentists. Afternoon free for editing or optional blue-house photography walk.
🛏 Ratan Vilas or similar 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 6 – Saturday 23 Oct | Jodhpur → Barli (4½ hrs)
Depart Jodhpur after breakfast for Barli, a peaceful rural village. Stay within a beautifully restored heritage fort hotel. Photograph daily life – potters, schoolchildren, temples, and colourful markets.
🛏 Fort Barli 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 7 – Sunday 24 Oct | Barli → Jaipur via Bagru (4½ hrs)
Morning photo session around Barli’s lakes and farmlands, then drive to Jaipur, the famed Pink City and UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop en route in Bagru, known for traditional block-printing.
Evening orientation walk through the walled city and bazaars.
🛏 Narain Niwas Palace or similar 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 8 – Monday 25 Oct | Jaipur Highlights & Markets
Photograph the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar observatory.
Wander through the flower and spice markets bursting with colour. As Diwali approaches, Jaipur’s streets are illuminated – capture the city’s glow in the evening light.
🛏 Narain Niwas Palace or similar 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 9 – Tuesday 26 Oct | Amber Fort & Elephant Sanctuary
Visit Amber Fort, the former royal capital, and photograph its intricate courtyards and mirrored halls.
Continue to a private elephant sanctuary, where you’ll meet, feed, and walk with rescued elephants. Enjoy a forest-style picnic lunch and a sunset shoot at Jal Mahal (Water Palace).
🛏 Narain Niwas Palace or similar 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 10 – Wednesday 27 Oct | Jaipur → Agra (5 hrs)
Drive to Agra and witness the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, shimmering in afternoon light. Explore additional Mughal monuments or photograph the Taj from across the Yamuna River at sunset.
🛏 Trident Agra or similar 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 11 – Thursday 28 Oct | Agra → Bateshwar (1½ hrs)
Journey into rural Uttar Pradesh to Bateshwar, famed for its riverbank temples and annual animal and religious fairs. Photograph villagers, pilgrims, and traders gathered along the Yamuna River.
🛏 Chambal Safari Lodge 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 12 – Friday 29 Oct | Bateshwar Fair & Diwali Celebrations
Spend the day at the Bateshwar Fair capturing scenes of devotion, livestock trading, and festival colour.
In the evening, return to photograph Diwali lights reflecting off the temples – a magical night of candles, chants, and colour.
🛏 Chambal Safari Lodge 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 13 – Saturday 30 Oct | River Safari & Return to Delhi (4½ hrs)
Early morning river safari on the Chambal River, home to gharials (fish-eating crocodiles), turtles, river dolphins, and myriad birds – perfect for wildlife photography.
Drive to Delhi, arriving late afternoon.
🛏 Pride Plaza or Lemon Tree Premier (Aerocity) 🍽 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Day 14 – Sunday 31 Oct | Depart Delhi → Home
Transfer to the international airport for your onward flight.
🍽 Breakfast
INCLUSIONS
- 13 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- All meals as outlined (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Domestic flight Delhi → Jodhpur (economy), including an additional 5kg luggage allowance
- All transport in air-conditioned private vehicle
- English speaking photography tour leader + local English-speaking guides
- Entrance fees & permits for all listed monuments
- Bottled water & soft drinks in vehicle
- Gratuities for drivers, guides & photography subjects
- All government taxes
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights to join this photographic tour
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Alcohol, laundry & personal expenses
- Spa treatments or optional hotel activities
- Tipping for photography leader
INVESTMENT & PAYMENTS
💰 Tour Price: USD8,900 – single occupancy basis
💺 Domestic Airfare Delhi – Jodhpur: USD 135 per person (included in the price
Deposit: USD$2,000 per person
- Instalment 1: 25% of the balance due by September 2026
- Instalment 2: balance due 150 days before departure
Please Note:
Your deposit is non-refundable. If you choose to cancel after making either or both instalment payments, your final payment will only be refunded if we are able to fill your place. If the spot remains unfilled, unfortunately, no refund can be provided — we recommend claiming through your travel insurance provider.
In the unlikely event that the tour is cancelled by us, you will receive a full refund, including your deposit, paid to your nominated bank account. Alternatively, you may opt to transfer your booking to another tour operated by Travel With Lesley Whyte or one of our affiliated brands.
Please allow 4–6 weeks for refunds to be processed, as we coordinate with our suppliers to recover prepaid costs.
Ready to join us? We’ll send your invoice in US $ — just email lesley@travelwithlesleywhyte.com to secure your spot!
Optional Add-On
Extend your stay with an extra night in Delhi to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, art galleries, and museums at your own pace, let us know.
🌸 Pre-Tour Connection – Meet Your Photography Mentor Online
Before you set off on this unforgettable adventure, you’ll be invited to join a personal online video session with our India-based Women in Photography mentor — the perfect way to connect, prepare, and get inspired before we meet in person.
This relaxed pre-tour catch-up is all about helping you feel confident, connected, and creatively ready. It’s also a lovely way to get to know your mentor and fellow travellers — you’ll feel like friends before you even land in Delhi!
Here’s what to expect:
💻 Meet your mentor & group – a friendly introduction so you can put faces to names and start forming the wonderful connections that make our Women in Photography journeys so special.
📸 Photography chat – talk about your goals, what you love to shoot, and what you’d like to learn. Your mentor will share helpful tips for capturing India’s vibrant colour, people, and light through your unique style.
🧭 Local insights – gain insider advice on photographing respectfully, working with strong light and contrast, and keeping your gear safe while exploring bustling streets and quiet temples.
🎒 Travel guidance – we’ll chat through what to pack (and what to leave behind), clothing suitable for cultural settings, and how to keep your camera kit light but versatile.
💬 Open Q&A – ask anything — from logistics and photo gear to food, culture, or where to find the best chai!
This session sets the tone for the entire journey — supportive, creative, and full of laughter. By the time you arrive in India, you’ll already feel connected, prepared, and ready to focus on what we do best — capturing stories, moments, and memories through the lens.
The images below offer an authentic preview of the scenery and moments you’ll be part of during your adventure. Though not professionally taken, they beautifully reflect the real charm and atmosphere of the places you’ll explore.
