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94 IndiaACCOMMODATION Hotel/heritage property (6 nts) TRANSPORT Train, localbus, metro, taxi, cycle rickshaw GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 1 Breakfast, 1Dinner BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included,optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Every Mon from Aug-Apr& selected Tue GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONSOFFSET 142 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATING 4.69 out of 5Beautiful heritage stay building, Karauli, India - AS ArgyleGolden TriangletripcodehhsnOriginal7 days, ex DelhiDeparts every Monday from August - AprilDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Delhi A chaotic medley of bazaars, temples,mosques and colonial buildings, Delhi is an ideal place to kickstartthis adventure. Weave through the cars, rickshaws and bullockcarts to experience fast-paced city life. Stroll through the exuberantalleyways of Old Delhi and see the magnificent Jama Masjid,then visit a local Sikh temple to learn a little about this fascinatingreligion. Day 2 Agra Travel by train to Agra. This former Mughalcapital is home to some impressive buildings, including theromantic Taj Mahal and massive Red Fort that dominates theskyline. Admire the Taj Mahal’s intricate carvings then pay a visitto the fort - a maze of halls, mosques, chambers and gardens.Day 3 Karauli/Heritage Stay Explore the deserted palaces andpavilions of the Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectlypreserved ghost town. Visit a rural village and enjoy the evening ata heritage property. Days 4-5 Jaipur The pink, sandstone ‘Palaceof the Winds’, the enchanting Amber Fort and the lively streets ofthe Old City make Jaipur a colourful destination. This friendly townis brimming with bazaars full of jewellery, textiles and local art. Ifthere’s time, be sure to catch the latest Bollywood blockbuster inthe Art Deco splendour of the Raj Mandir Cinema. Days 6-7 DelhiSearch for textiles or folk art in the Jaipur bazaars, then head backto Delhi for a final taste of the capital. Pehaps feast on a traditionalaloo gobi or seek out a range of sweet treats from a food stall. TheNational Gandhi Museum is well worth a visit, as are the ruins ofQutb Minar and Purana Qila.PhysicalculturAL• Experience the chaoticcharm of Old Delhi• Explore the impressiveRed Fort of Agra• Stare at the beauty ofthe Taj Mahal• Discover the ghosttown of Fatehpur SikriGet spiritual...Why not add theSpiritual India trip fora touch of spirituality?See trip code HHSWCfor more information.South India UnpluggedtripcodehhrsBasixACCOMMODATION Basic guesthouse (11 nts), homestay (1 nt) overnighttrain (3 nts) TRANSPORT Overnight train, train, boat, local bus, auto rickshawGROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner BUDGET Seetrip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities &personal spending DEPARTS Every Sun from Aug-Mar GUARANTEE Departureguaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 291 kg pp per trip NOTES A smallsurcharge applies to departures over Christmas and New Year. TRAVELLERRATING 4.53 out of 5Beach bliss, Goa, India - AS Argyle16 days, Chennai to GoaDeparts every Sunday from August - MarchDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Chennai Revel in an exciting mix of moderncommercialism and tropical languor - hang out with the localsalong Marina Beach or check out the museums, palaces andbazaars. Day 2 Mamallapuram Relax on the beaches or cyclearound the village to see the worn and weathered Shore Temple.Be sure to indulge in a feast of freshly caught seafood by thebeach. Days 3-4 Madurai Weave through chaotic streets filledwith bazaars, pilgrims and rickshaws or explore the labyrinthinecorridors of the Sri Meenakshi Temple. Days 5-6 Varkala Takea dip in the Arabian Sea, sip spicy chai at a cliff-top cafe, practisesome yoga or visit the ancient Janardhana Temple. Day 7 KeralaBackwaters Homestay Cruise past palm trees, rice fieldsand coconut groves on a sunset boat trip through the windingbackwaters of Kerala, then enjoy an island homestay. Days 8-9Kochi Visit Mattancherry Palace, see colourful spice bazaars,admire the beautiful Dutch Palace and perhaps catch a Kathakalidance performance. Days 10-11 Mysore Famous for its silkand sandalwood incense, relaxed Mysore also boasts amazingtemples. Take time to climb Chamundi Hill and be sure to visit theMaharaja’s Palace. Days 12-13 Hampi Wander through the ruinsof the Vijayanagar Empire, nestled in an outlandish boulder-strewnlandscape. Hampi also has plenty of temples, chilled cafes andgreat little markets to explore. Days 14-16 Goa This southernadventure concludes in Goa, famed for its palm-fringed beaches,turquoise waters and relaxed pace.• Discover the vibrantbazaars of Chennai• See the Shore Templeof Mamallapuram• Visit the colourful SriMeenakshi Temple• Boat the KeralabackwatersPhysicalculturAL• Inhale the sandalwoodincense of Mysore• Experience the strangelandscape of Hampi• Catch some rays onthe beautiful sandybeaches of GoaFor trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at intrepidtravel.com