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102 IndiaACCOMMODATION Basic guesthouse (13 nts), overnight train (1 nt)TRANSPORT Overnight train, jeep, boat, local bus, auto rickshaw GROUPSIZE Max 12 MEALS No meals included BUDGET See trip notes for additionalcosts of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTSSelected Sun GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONSOFFSET 273 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATING 4.60 out of 5Start Finish201102 Jan 16 Jan09 Jan 23 Jan16 Jan 30 Jan30 Jan 13 Feb13 Feb 27 Feb27 Feb 13 Mar13 Mar 27 Mar27 Mar 10 Apr10 Apr 24 Apr11 Sep 25 Sep25 Sep 09 Oct09 Oct 23 Oct23 Oct 06 Nov06 Nov 20 Nov20 Nov 04 Dec04 Dec 18 Dec18 Dec 01 Jan201201 Jan 15 JanPhoto Competition, Bathing in sacred water, Ujjain, India - Jenny Piché15 Jan 29 Jan29 Jan 12 Feb12 Feb 26 Feb26 Feb 11 Mar11 Mar 25 Mar25 Mar 08 Apr08 Apr 22 AprMumbai to DelhitripcodehhrmBasix15 days, Mumbai to DelhiDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Mumbai Discover Mumbai’s bustlingmarkets and bazaars. Perhaps check out the Gateway of India ortake stroll along Chowpatty Beach at sunset, sampling delicaciesfrom street stalls along the way. Days 2-3 Aurangabad NearbyEllora Caves are home to the magnificent Kailasa Temple. Carvedout of a single rock, it is the largest monolithic structure in theworld. Day 4 Jalgaon The caves at Ajanta, en route to Jalgaon,conceal exquisitely detailed rock-hewn chapels and monasteries.Days 5-6 Omkareshwar Take a jeep to Omkareshwar, a holyplace of great importance to Hindus. See steep fort walls, ancientpalaces and colourful bathing ghats. Days 7-8 Mandu Go on anoptional bike ride out to the Jahaz Mahal. Day 9 Ujjain Spend thenight in an ashram located on the banks of a river. Culturally this isa great pilgrimage spot for Hindus from all over the world. Day 10Sanchi A melting pot of Buddhist architectural wonders, expect tosee fine examples of creative art and sculpture along with temples,monasteries and stupas on an exploration of Sanchi. Days 11-13Orchha Bursting with temples and palaces, Orchha is a lovelytown in which to relax. In free time, take a stroll by the river, visit alocal community project, walk through the countryside or perhapswatch a religious puja ceremony. Days 14-15 Delhi The journeycomes to a close in vibrant Delhi. There’s plenty to see here. Whynot haggle for a unique souvenir in the bazaars of Old Delhi, marvelat the Qutb Minar, explore India’s largest mosque or escape thechaos at the Indira Gandhi Museum?PhysicalculturAL• Take a sunset strollalong ChowpattyBeach in Mumbai• Soak up Hindutraditions in spiritualOmkareshwar• Spend the night in anashram in UjjainEpic IndiaAdd the North IndiaUnplugged trip to seemore of unforgettableIndia. See trip codeHHRR for more.ACCOMMODATION Simple hotel/guesthouse (28 nts), camping (1 nt),homestay (1 nt), overnight train (6 nts) TRANSPORT Plane, overnight train,train, boat, local bus, taxi, auto rickshaw, cycle rickshaw, camel GROUP SIZEMax 12 MEALS 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes foradditional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spendingDEPARTS Every Sun from Aug-Mar GUARANTEE Departure guaranteedCARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 894 kg pp per trip NOTES 1.You are required toarrange and purchase internal flights before travel. 2. Combination trip. Pleasesee Trip Notes (Important Notes) for details. TRAVELLER RATING 4.66 out of 5Photo Competition, Colour of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India - Dennis WaltonIndia Unpluggedtripcode hhrccBasix37 days, Delhi to GoaDeparts every Sunday from August - MarchDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Days 1-2 Delhi Explore enchanting Old Delhi.Days 3-5 Jaisalmer/Camel Safari Embark on a camel safari.Days 6-7 Jodhpur Shop at one of the oldest markets in India.Days 8-10 Udaipur Fall in love with Udaipur’s Lake Palace andcluttered book shops. Days 11-12 Pushkar See India’s onlyBrahma temple or shop up a storm in the bazaar. Days 13-14Jaipur Gaze up at the honeycomb facade of the Hawa Mahal orcatch a Bollywood film. Day 15 Bharatpur Escape the city inthe Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary. Days 16-17 Agra Travel to Agra,home of the majestic Taj Mahal. Days 18-20 Varanasi Discoverdaily religious rites on the ghats of Varanasi. Day 21 KolkataSee a thousand contrasts in the ‘City of Joy’. Day 22 ChennaiExperience an eclectic mix of traditional and modern culture incaptivating Chennai. Day 23 Mamallapuram Peruse exquisiterock carvings or relax by the beach. Days 24-25 Madurai Theheart of Tamil Nadu, Madurai hums with pilgrims, cycle rickshawsand street markets. Days 26-27 Varkala Unwind in a cliff-topcafe overlooking the Arabian Sea. Day 28 Kerala BackwatersHomestay Boat the canals and experience local culture during ahomestay. Days 29-30 Kochi Unwind in this atmospheric meltingpot of cultural influences. Days 31-32 Mysore Don’t miss theMaharaja’s Palace, adorned with colourful mosaics and mirrors.Days 33-34 Hampi See this ancient temple town, nestled amongstrange rock formations. Days 35-37 Goa With palm-fringedbeaches and a laidback vibe, Goa is made for relaxation.• Ride a camel on a safarithrough the sands ofthe Thar Desert• Experience Jodhpur’scolourful bazaars• Be left breathless bythe Taj Mahal• Mingle with pilgrims inholy Varanasi• Cruise along thebackwaters in Kerala• Shop for sandalwoodin Mysore• Chill out on Goa’ssandy beachesPhysicalculturALFor trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at intrepidtravel.com