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Spiritual Indiatripcode hhswc21 days, ex DelhiOriginalDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Delhi Stroll through the exuberant alleywaysof Old Delhi and see the magnificent Jama Masjid. Day 2 AgraThis former Mughal capital is home to some impressive buildings,including the romantic Taj Mahal and massive Red Fort. Day 3Karauli/Heritage Stay Explore the palaces and pavilions ofFatehpur Sikri, then enjoy a guided village walk. Days 4-5 JaipurThe pink sandstone ‘Palace of the Winds’, the enchanting AmberFort and the lively streets of the walled old city make Jaipur apopular destination. Days 6-7 Delhi Head back to Delhi foranother taste of the capital. Days 8-9 Shimla The toy train snakesits way up the mountain to the colonial town of Shimla, whereBritish viceroys once gathered to escape the heat. Day 10 MandiExplore the riverside temples and ghats of Mandi. Get a taste ofimperial life on an overnight stay in a residence of the former Raja.Days 11-13 Dharamsala With beautiful gardens and a rangeof on-site workshops, a visit to the Norbulingka Institute offersa chance to see the creation of traditional Tibetan art. Day 14Dalhousie Sit back with a spicy chai and enjoy the views of theHimalayas and the deep valleys below. Day 15 Khajjiar Trekthrough forests to rest overnight in alpine Khajjiar. Days 16-18Chamba Valley Continue the trek to Chamba then experiencetraditional life as a guest of a local family on their mountainsidefarm. Days 19-20 Amritsar Visit the Sikh Golden Temple that sitsin the middle of a sacred lake and resounds with holy chanting.Day 21 Delhi Return to Delhi where this adventure ends.• Experience Delhi’schaotic charm• Stare at the wonderof the Taj Mahal• Discover the ghosttown of Fatehpur Sikri• Stroll the pink-huedstreets of Jaipur• Take a toy train up tothe town of Shimla• Admire traditionalTibetan art inDharamsala• Trek through theChamba ValleyPhysicalculturALACCOMMODATION Hotel/heritage property/guesthouse (16 nts), farmhouse(3 nts), overnight train (1 nt) TRANSPORT Overnight train, train, local bus,metro, taxi, cycle rickshaw GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches,4 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included,optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Tue GUARANTEEDeparture guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 426 kg pp per tripTRAVELLER RATING 4.69 out of 5Start Finish 12 Apr 02 May 29 Nov 19 Dec 27 Mar 16 Apr201126 Apr 16 May 13 Dec 02 Jan 10 Apr 30 Apr01 Mar 21 Mar 04 Oct 24 Oct 201224 Apr 14 May15 Mar 04 Apr 18 Oct 07 Nov 03 Jan 23 Jan 08 May 28 May22 Mar 11 Apr 01 Nov 21 Nov 07 Feb 27 Feb 22 May 11 Jun29 Mar 18 Apr 15 Nov 05 Dec 06 Mar 26 MarPhoto Competition, Experiencing the spirituality of India - Connie Chan99 IndiaRajasthan Adventuretripcodehhsr22 days, ex DelhiOriginalDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Days 1-2 Delhi Soak up the heady mix of sounds,smells and colours in this exuberant introduction to India.Explore Old Delhi and visit the impressive Jama Masjid. Days 3-4Shekhawati Explore the ornate havelis that date back to thedays of the great camel caravans. Days 5-6 Bikaner Journey intothe Thar Desert to Bikaner. Visit the Karni Mata rat temple, thenenjoy an evening of traditional Rajasthani food, music and dance.Days 7-9 Jaisalmer/Camel Safari The golden stone houses ofJaisalmer make for spectacular viewing as the sun rises and sets.Get a taste of Rajasthani nomadic life on an overnight camel safari.Days 10-11 Jodhpur Home to the colossal Mehrangarh Fort,Jodhpur also has one of the oldest and most interesting bazaarsin India. Day 12 Rawla Meet tribespeople and craftsmen at thefoothills of the Aravalli Mountains. Enjoy sunset over hot chai at aroyal retreat. Day 13 Ranakpur Peruse the intricately carved Jaintemple nestled in a deep wooded valley. Days 14-16 UdaipurExplore the lavish City Palace, boat on peaceful Lake Pichola andtake in a cultural dance show. Days 17-18 Jaipur Drop by themajestic Amber Fort and discover the Hawa Mahal, which gleamsat dusk amid the frenzy of the bazaar. Day 19 Keoladeo BirdSanctuary Take a rickshaw ride through the wetlands of a serenebird sanctuary, a rare respite from the buzz of urban India. Day 20Agra Explore the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri then continue toAgra, site of the stunning Taj Mahal. Days 21-22 Delhi Visit Agra’sRed Fort and meet a local carpet maker before returning to Delhi.• Explore the streets ofOld Delhi on foot• Meet the holy rats ofKarni Mata• Bask in the warm glowof Jaisalmer’s city walls• Shop in one ofJodhpur’s bazaars• Sip chai at a royalretreat in Bhenswara• Admire the marblecarvings of a Jaintemple in Ranakpur• Fall in love withromantic UdaipurPhysicalculturALACCOMMODATION Guesthouse/hotel (19 nts), camping (1 nt), overnighttrain (1 nt) TRANSPORT Overnight train, jeep, local bus, taxi, auto rickshaw,cycle rickshaw, camel GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 2 Breakfasts, 4 DinnersBUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optionalactivities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Mon GUARANTEE Departureguaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 447 kg pp per trip NOTES A singlesupplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATING 4.69 out of 5Start Finish201103 Jan 24 Jan10 Jan 31 Jan17 Jan 07 Feb24 Jan 14 Feb07 Feb 28 Feb21 Feb 14 Mar07 Mar 28 Mar21 Mar 11 Apr28 Mar 18 Apr05 Sep 26 Sep12 Sep 03 Oct19 Sep 10 Oct26 Sep 17 Oct03 Oct 24 Oct10 Oct 31 Oct17 Oct 07 Nov24 Oct 14 Nov31 Oct 21 Nov07 Nov 28 Nov14 Nov 05 Dec21 Nov 12 Dec28 Nov 19 Dec05 Dec 26 Dec12 Dec 02 Jan19 Dec 09 Jan26 Dec 16 Jan201202 Jan 23 Jan09 Jan 30 Jan16 Jan 06 Feb23 Jan 13 Feb30 Jan 20 Feb06 Feb 27 Feb13 Feb 05 Mar20 Feb 12 Mar27 Feb 19 Mar05 Mar 26 Mar12 Mar 02 Apr19 Mar 09 Apr26 Mar 16 AprPhoto Competition, Enjoying a camel safari, Jaisalmer, India - Helene EtschbergerAdditional information about this destination is available at intrepidtravel.com