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100 IndiaACCOMMODATION Hotel/heritage property (10 nts), homestay (3 nts),overnight train (1 nt) TRANSPORT Overnight train, jeep, local bus, autorickshaw, cycle rickshaw, toy train GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 3 Breakfasts,2 Lunches, 3 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals notincluded, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected MonGUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 305 kgpp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLERRATING 4.78 out of 5Start Finish201107 Mar 21 Mar21 Mar 04 Apr28 Mar 11 Apr04 Apr 18 Apr18 Apr 02 May02 May 16 May16 May 30 May06 Jun 20 Jun29 Aug 12 Sep12 Sep 26 Sep26 Sep 10 Oct10 Oct 24 Oct24 Oct 07 Nov07 Nov 21 Nov21 Nov 05 Dec05 Dec 19 Dec19 Dec 02 Jan201209 Jan 23 JanPhoto Competition, Pilgrim in meditation, Amritsar, India - Ellie Van Houtte13 Feb 27 Feb12 Mar 26 Mar02 Apr 16 Apr16 Apr 30 Apr30 Apr 14 May14 May 28 May28 May 11 JunMountains & Mysticstripcodehhsf15 days, ex DelhiOriginalDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Delhi On a walking tour, be amazed by thesights, sounds and smells of Old Delhi and stop by the city’s oldestmosque, the impressive Jama Masjid. Days 2-3 Shimla Journeyon the toy train as it snakes its way up the mountain to the colonialtown of Shimla, where British viceroys once gathered to escapemonsoonal heat. Day 4 Mandi Sitting on the banks of the BeasRiver, Mandi was once on the salt trading route to Tibet. Explorethe riverside temples and ghats and get a taste of imperial lifestaying in a residence of the former Raja. Days 5-7 DharamsalaTravel across mountainous roads to the home of the exiled DalaiLama. With beautiful gardens and a range of on-site workshops, avisit to the Norbulingka Institute offers a chance to see the creationof traditional Tibetan art. Day 8 Dalhousie A former hill station ofthe British army, Dalhousie is now a major settlement for Tibetanrefugees. Wander the narrow lanes or sit back with a spicy chaiand enjoy the fantastic views of the Himalayas. Day 9 KhajjiarTrek through forests and cross bubbling creeks to rest overnightin alpine Khajjiar. Days 10-12 Chamba Valley Follow shepherdtracks down to the clifftop town of Chamba. Experience traditionallife as a guest of a local family on a homestay at their mountainsidefarm. Days 13-14 Amritsar In the holiest Sikh city, Amritsar, visitthe Golden Temple that sits in the middle of a sacred lake andresounds with holy chanting. Visit the Wagah border to witnessthe pomp and ceremony of the daily flag ceremony. Day 15 DelhiEnjoy a final curry back in the bustling capital.PhysicalculturAL• Escape the heat of theplains in Shimla• Stay in a palace of theformer Raja in Mandi• View Tibetan art in themaking at Dharamsala• Experience rural life ata farm homestayEarly arrival?Before this trip starts,why not see thesleepier side of Delhion the Sunrise DelhiUrban Adventure?ACCOMMODATION Hotel/heritage property (17 nts), overnight train (1 nt)TRANSPORT Plane, air-conditioned overnight train, air-conditioned train,minibus, boat, auto rickshaw, cycle rickshaw GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 17Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 6 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs ofmeals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS SelectedThu GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 717 kgpp per trip NOTES 1. You are required to arrange and purchase internal flightsbefore travel. 2. Combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) fordetails. 3. Arrival airport to hotel transfer included. Please provide flight detailsat time of booking. 4. A single supplement is available on this trip. TRAVELLERRATING 4.71 out of 5Start Finish201113 Jan 31 Jan27 Jan 14 Feb10 Feb 28 Feb24 Feb 14 Mar10 Mar 28 Mar01 Sep 19 Sep15 Sep 03 Oct29 Sep 17 Oct13 Oct 31 Oct27 Oct 14 Nov10 Nov 28 Nov24 Nov 12 Dec08 Dec 26 Dec22 Dec 09 Jan201205 Jan 23 JanOne of many rickshaw drivers in Delhi, India - AS Argyle19 Jan 06 Feb02 Feb 20 Feb16 Feb 05 Mar01 Mar 19 Mar15 Mar 02 AprIndia Experiencetripcode hhkzccomfort19 days, Delhi to TrivandrumDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Delhi Explore the labyrinthine streets ofvibrant Old Delhi and savour the fragrant aromas of the spicemarket. Days 2-3 Jaipur Explore the hillside Amber Fort andgaze at the flamboyant Hawa Mahal. Be dazzled by a Bollywoodblockbuster at the Raj Mandir Cinema. Day 4 Agra Nothingcompares to seeing the Taj Mahal for the first time. Discoversecrets of the Mughals at the Red Fort. Day 5 Orchha Visit apapermaking plant that ensures employment for local women.Visit a palace complex and savour spicy local flavours in a cookingdemonstration. Day 6 Khajuraho View the erotic carvings ofthe Khajuraho temples. In the evening, take in a classical danceperformance. Days 7-8 Varanasi Sail down the Ganges and seepilgrims wash in its sacred waters on the ghats, then partake in asunset candle flower ceremony. Day 9 Delhi Explore Varanasi’scolourful bazaars and winding alleys before flying back to Delhi.Day 10 Kochi View the glorious murals of Mattancherry Palaceand enjoy a traditional Keralan dance performance. Day 11Munnar Tea plantations, pristine valleys, winding lanes andvillages make Munnar a pleasure to visit. Days 12-13 PeriyarWildlife Sanctuary Spot deer, tigers, leopards and elephants.Days 14-15 Alleppey/Kerala Backwaters Cruise Kerala’sbackwaters by boat, meet locals on a walk through a village andstay overnight by the waterfront. Days 16-17 Varkala Cool offin the Arabian Sea. Days 18-19 Kovalam Beach/TrivandrumPerhaps unwind with a day at the beach.• Discover the delightsof bustling Delhi• Visit the splendidpalaces of JaipurPhysicalculturAL• Behold the Taj Mahaland majestic Red Fort• Admire Khajuraho’serotic temple carvings• Explore sacred sites inholy Varanasi• Spot exotic creaturesin the Periyar WildlifeSanctuaryFor trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at intrepidtravel.com