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Delhi to KathmandutripcodehhskOriginal15 days, Delhi to KathmanduDeparts every Saturday from September - MayDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Delhi Colourful and steeped in history,this city will leave a lasting impression. Pay a visit to fortified OldDelhi - the crowded, narrow alleyways overflow with exotic sightsand smells. Explore India’s largest mosque and stop by a Sikhtemple. Day 2 Agra Visit the Taj Mahal - the ultimate monumentto love. Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the ornate carvingsand bejewelled marble of this mausoleum are truly breathtaking.Also see where Shah Jahan was later imprisoned at the Red Fort.Days 3-5 Orchha Soaring temple spires and domes rise from thejungle in the crumbling Orchha palace complex. Witness a cookingdemonstration by a local family and visit a community projectfor an insight into papermaking. Day 6 River Ganges BoatTrip Sail down India’s sacred Ganges and camp overnight on theriverbank. Days 7-8 Varanasi Nestled on the shore of the Ganges,Varanasi is India’s sacred heart and the ultimate destination forHindu pilgrims. Wander the Old City, take part in a traditionalcandlelit flower ceremony and boat down the river at sunrise,past pilgrims absolving their sins on the ghats. Day 9 LumbiniTravel to the birthplace of Buddha, the beautiful town of Lumbinion the Nepalese border. Days 10-12 Chitwan National ParkVisit an elephant breeding centre and keep an eye out for rhinos,monkeys and deer. Days 13-15 Kathmandu Pass rice terraces,deep gorges, pounding rivers and the snow-capped peaks of theHimalayas en route to Kathmandu. Visit the ‘Monkey Temple’ andjoin the pilgrims at Bodhnath Stupa.PhysicalculturAL• See the intoxicatingsights of Old Delhi• Be romanced by theiconic Taj Mahal• Explore ancient ruinsand rural life in Orchha• Sail the sacred watersof the River Ganges• View sunrise over theholy city of Varanasi• Visit the birthplace ofBuddha in Lumbini• Look for exoticcreatures in ChitwanNational ParkACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (10 nts), camping (1 nt), air-conditionedpermanent tent/cottage (2 nts), overnight train (1 nt) TRANSPORT Overnighttrain, private jeep, boat, canoe, local bus, auto rickshaw, cycle rickshaw GROUPSIZE Max 12 MEALS 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner BUDGET See trip notesfor additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personalspending DEPARTS Every Sat from Sep-May & selected Tue GUARANTEEDeparture guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 305 kg pp per trip NOTESA single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATING 4.73 out of 5Creative locals selling their wares, Delhi, India - AS Argyle95 IndiaRajasthan ExperiencetripcodehhkrComfort15 days, ex DelhiDeparts every Monday from September - MarchDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Delhi Dive straight in to the colour andchaos of Delhi. Ride the metro, walk through crowded bazaars andtake a cycle rickshaw to Old Delhi via Jama Masid, India’s largestmosque. Day 2 Agra Visit the iconic Taj Mahal. Learn the tragiclove tale behind this dazzling monument and then visit the RedFort where the next chapter of the story unfolds. Days 3-4 JaipurExplore the deserted Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri thenfeast on a traditional thali lunch before continuing to the ‘PinkCity’ of Jaipur. Discover the enchanting Hawa Mahal and travel tothe old capital of Amber to see the hillside palace complex. Donsome diamante bangles and catch an energetic Bollywood filmscreening. Days 5-6 Shekhawati Formerly home to merchantsin the days of the great camel caravans, the beautifully decoratedhavelis make for a spectacular open-air museum. Gain an insightinto rural Rajasthani life exploring the town and surrounding area.Day 7 Bikaner See the holy rats of the Karni Mata temple andvisit a nearby farm for an evening of Rajasthani food, music anddance. Days 8-10 Jaisalmer/Camel Safari Travel through thedesert to this sandstone citadel, a trading centre for the nomadicpeople of the area. Take a sunset camel safari out into the dunes.Day 11 Jodhpur Soak up fantastic views of this ‘Blue City’ fromthe Mehrangarh Fort ramparts. Days 12-13 Udaipur A visionof splendour with white marble palaces and sparkling lakes, thisis Rajasthan’s artistic heart. Days 14-15 Delhi Complete thismagical adventure back in the bustle of Delhi.PhysicalculturAL• Hear the moving lovestory behind the TajMahal in Agra• Explore the ornatepalaces of Jaipurand Udaipur• See the holy rats of theKarni Mata templeHoly Varanasi!Add a short break toVaranasi to top off thisjourney. See trip codeHHAV on page 104 formore information.ACCOMMODATION Hotel/heritage property (13 nts), camping(1 nt)TRANSPORT Plane, air-conditioned train, private bus/vehicle, taxi, autorickshaw, cycle rickshaw, camel GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 14 Breakfasts,2 Lunches, 3 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of mealsnot included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Every Monfrom Sep-Mar & selected Thu GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBONEMISSIONS OFFSET 620 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. Arrival airport to hoteltransfers included. Please provide flight details at time of booking. 2. A singlesupplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATING 4.65 out of 5Visitors entering the ghost town kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, India - AS ArgyleAdditional information about this destination is available at intrepidtravel.com