Hindu praying on ghat, Varanasi
 
 

INDIA GRAND TOUR

Adult Group Holidays Moderate / Challenging Culture Wildlife

31 days from GBP2,599 to GBP2,849 including flights
Tripcode: AII

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Countries Visited: India

The ultimate journey through the most diverse of countries

Rajasthani woman standing under archway, Jodhpur

There are few places on earth that offer the traveller such variety as India. On this incredible trip we sample some of the best it has to offer, from the exquisite palaces of colourful Rajasthan to the Taj Mahal. For wildlife we head to Ranthambore, home of the elusive tiger. There are cave temples and ancient ruins to explore further south, and we take a backwater cruise in Kerala to see remote villages. For the spiritually-inclined there is time on the banks of the holy River Ganges at Varanasi and the wonderful palaces in Mysore. All this plus the beautiful beaches of Goa.

INDIA GRAND TOUR
Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Delhi; afternoon free.
Day 3
Morning sightseeing; overnight sleeper train to Varanasi.
Day 4
Morning arrival; free to explore temples and street markets.
Day 5
Boat ride on River Ganges; sightseeing; overnight train to Agra.
Day 6
Visit Taj Mahal and Red Fort.
Day 7
Morning explore Agra town; to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 8
Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
Day 9
Drive to Ranthambore N.P.
Day 10
Full day with game drives.
Day 11
Morning game drive; optional visit to ancient forts and villages; overnight train to Mumbai.
Day 12
Free day.
Day 13
Optional trip to Elephanta Caves; afternoon free.
Day 14
To Aurangabad; visit Ellora Caves.
Day 15
Explore Aurangabad; visit Ajanta Caves.
Day 16
To Bijapur.
Day 17
To Hospet; afternoon free.
Day 18
Full day exploring ruins at Hampi.
Day 19
Drive through hills to Karwar.
Day 20
Morning drive to Goa; free afternoon on the beach.
Day 21
Free day on the beach with optional sightseeing trip.
Day 22
To Udipi, pilgrimage site of Shri Krishna; continue to Mangalore.
Day 23
Drive to Mysore.
Day 24
Guided city tour of Mysore; afternoon visit Maharajah's Palace.
Day 25
To Ootacamund hillstation.
Day 26
Relax, walk or ride the miniature steam railway.
Day 27
Descend the Nilgiri Hills to Cochin; evening free.
Day 28
Morning tour of Cochin; evening Kathakali dance show (optional).
Day 29
To Alleppey; board houseboat for backwater cruise to Thrikunpuzzha.
Day 30
To tropical beaches of Kovalam.
Day 31
Fly to London.

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Hindu praying on ghat, Varanasi
Rajasthani woman standing under archway, Jodhpur Roadside food stall, Srirangapatnam, near Mysore Rajasthani women getting water at well, sunset Very old Portuguese church, near Cochin Maharajah\'s palace, Mysore Boat trip along the ghats, Ganges River, Varanasi

Hindu praying on ghat, Varanasi

 
 

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