INDIA GRAND TOUR

31 days from GBP2,499 to GBP2,802 including flights

Tripcode: AII

The ultimate journey through a land rich in culture, wonderful scenery, fantastic sights and welcoming people

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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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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