India Grand Tour - Discovery Holiday

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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.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: India

Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Delhi, afternoon free.

Day 3

Morning sightseeing; overnight 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

Arrive Agra; visit the Red Fort.

Day 7

Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal; 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

Sightseeing of Bijapur; afternoon drive to Hospet.

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 hill station.

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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Roadside food stall, Srirangapatnam, near Mysore

Rajasthani women getting water at well, sunset

$Maharajah\'s palace, Mysore$

Boat trip along the ghats, Ganges River, Varanasi

Hindu praying on ghat, Varanasi

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