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India South & Northtripcode hhszcOriginal29 days, Kochi to DelhiDeparts every Friday from September - MarchDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Days 1-2 Kochi Take a ferry to see Fort Cochin, thespice bazaars and Mattancherry Palace. Days 3-4 OotacamundRide the famous toy train through plantations and visit a teagarden. Day 5 Masinagudi Spot tigers, elephants and spotteddeer on a safari. Days 6-7 Mysore View the Maharaja’s Palace,dine with our local friend, Raju, and visit the Keshava Temple.Day 8 Mamallapuram Cycle to the Shore Temple. Day 9Pondicherry Follow the coastal road to Pondicherry. Day 10Madurai Witness rituals in the Sri Meenakshi Temple, a mazeof lamp-lit corridors. Days 11-12 Periyar Wildlife SanctuaryTravel through tea and coffee plantations and stop at a spice farm.Search for elephants at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Day 13Kerala Backwaters Homestay Share a traditional feast with alocal family and take a cruise through the backwaters. Days 14-16Kochi/Delhi Return to Kochi and fly to chaotic Delhi for a tour ofthe old city. Day 17 Agra Be enchanted by the iconic Taj Mahaland majestic Red Fort. Day 18 Rural Rajasthan Heritage StayMeet local villagers and spend a night sleeping in a converted fort.Days 19-20 Jaipur Explore the ‘Pink City’ and the Amber Fort.Day 21 Ranthambore National Park Search for tigers amonglakes and ruined palaces. Day 22 Bundi Admire the murals ofBundi Palace. Days 23-24 Bijaipur Stay in a fortified mansion.Days 25-26 Udaipur Visit one of the largest royal palaces in India.Days 27-28 Pushkar/Camel Safari Plod through the desert on acamel. Day 29 Delhi Return to the bustle of Delhi.PhysicalculturAL• Spot exotic wildlife ona safari adventure• Experience the Pushkardesert on a camel safariThe variety ofscenery, food, transportand accommodation,not to mention thecolours of the northand south, made thisa ‘trip of a lifetime’experience for me.Christa TappingAustraliaTravelled on the HHSZCACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (23 nts), dormitory (1 nt), luxurycamping (1 nt), homestay (1 nt), overnight train (2 nts) TRANSPORT Plane,overnight train, jeep, cantor (open jeep), ferry, local bus, taxi, auto rickshaw,cycle rickshaw, camel GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches,5 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included,optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Every Fri from Sep-Mar& selected Tue GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONSOFFSET 977 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. You are required to arrange and purchaseinternal flights before travel. 2. Combination trip. Please see Trip Notes(Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATING 4.72 out of 5Resting in the shade, Rajasthan, India - AS Argyle101 IndiaUnforgettable IndiatripcodehhsuOriginal15 days, ex DelhiDeparts every Saturday from August - AprilITINERARY... Days 1-2 Delhi The streets and lively markets ofOld Delhi are a perfect introduction to India. Visit the Jama Masjid,Delhi’s oldest mosque. Day 3 Agra The former Mughal capital ishome to the 16th century Red Fort and the beautiful Taj Mahal.Be awed as its mood changes with the light throughout the day.Days 4-5 Chanderi Soak up the endearing small-town charmof relatively tourist-free Chanderi. Explore ancient rock paintings,Jain temples and peaceful mosques before sitting down to atasty dinner with a local family. Days 6-7 Orchha Enjoy a guidedwalk around the temples and palaces that dot the picturesquecountryside of Orchha and visit a community-run papermakingplant that provides employment for local women. Day 8 AlipuraMeet friendly locals and sleep overnight in a restored palace inthe village of Alipura. Day 9 Khajuraho The intricate carvings ofthe exquisite temples of Khajuraho celebrate Hindu legends, epicbattles and the Kama Sutra. Take time to explore these uniquetemples and surrounding countryside. Day 10-11 BandhavgarhNational Park Hop into a jeep and safari through the wilds of theBandhavgarh National Park. Tigers live here in relative abundance,so keep a look out for these magnificent creatures. At night,sleep soundly in a jungle resort. Days 12-14 Varanasi DiscoverIndia’s spiritual heart in the ancient streets of Varanasi. Take anunforgettable boat ride along the Ganges, ramble among the ghatsand attend a sunset candle flower ceremony. Day 15 Delhi Returnto the colourful and chaotic streets of Delhi.DEPARTUREGUARANTEED• See the Taj Mahalchange shadeswith the lightPhysicalculturAL• Experience rural life intiny Chanderi• Explore the peacefulcountryside of Orchha• Admire ancienttemples in Alipura• Marvel at erotic KamaSutra carvings• Spot tigers on anexciting jungle safari• Experience ancientspirituality in VaranasiACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (12 nts), overnight train (2 nts)TRANSPORT Overnight train, train, jeep, boat, local bus, taxi, auto rickshaw,cycle rickshaw GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 DinnersBUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optionalactivities & personal spending DEPARTS Every Sat from Aug-Apr GUARANTEEDeparture guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 305 kg pp per trip NOTESA single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATING 4.43 out of 5Photo Competition, Visitors at Mahadeva Temple, Orchha, India - Sharon TaylorAdditional information about this destination is available at intrepidtravel.com