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96 IndiaACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse (9 nts), camping (3 nts), overnight train(2 nts) TRANSPORT Overnight train, jeep, boat, local bus, auto rickshaw, cyclerickshaw, camel GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 DinnersBUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optionalactivities & personal spending DEPARTS Every Sun from Sep-Mar GUARANTEEDeparture guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 305 kg pp per tripNOTES 1. A small surcharge applies to departures visiting Pushkar during thecamel fair. 2. A single supplement is available on this trip. TRAVELLER RATING4.78 out of 5Colourful visitors at the beautiful Taj Mahal, Agra, India - AS ArgyleSlowly Down the GangestripcodehhsgOriginal15 days, ex DelhiDeparts every Sunday from September - MarchDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Days 1-2 Delhi A cacophany of noise, colourand smells, Delhi invokes adventure. Head to Old Delhi to visitIndia’s largest mosque and a fascinating Sikh temple. Days 3-4River Ganges Boat Trip Kick back and watch the world floatby on a Ganges cruise. Pass village communities and discover theabundance of life on this spiritual waterway. Days 5-7 VaranasiIndia’s religious heart is alive with brightly clothed devotees wholine the ghats, twisting alleyways, shrines and temples. Soak upthis magical atmosphere during a candlelit flower ceremonyor visit Sarnath, the site of Buddha’s first sermon. Day 8 AgraThe Mughal city of Agra is famous for its iconic masterpiece, thebeautiful Taj Mahal. After plenty of time admiring this stunningmausoleum, head over to visit the impressive Red Fort. Days 9-10Jaipur Explore the ornately decorated interiors of the Amber Fort.Later, visit the city’s museums or wander its famed bazaars - theJohari Bazaar is famous for traditional jewellery and preciousstones. Day 11 Roopangarh Fort Feel like a maharaja duringan overnight stay at Roopangarh Fort. Explore its serpentineentrance, turrets and grand hall and learn about the local culturein the village below. Days 12-13 Pushkar/Camel Safari Leavethe whitewashed temples behind and plod through the deserton camelback to enjoy the moody Pushkar sands at dusk. Spenda night beside the campfire, falling asleep under a canopy of stars.Days 14-15 Delhi Cross over Snake Mountain to the Muslim cityof Ajmer and catch a train back to Delhi.• Take in the sights andsounds of Delhi• Sail down the sacredGanges and camp onthe riverbank• Walk the ghats ofspiritual VaranasiPhysicalculturAL• Experience the beautyof the Taj Mahal• Bargain in the famedbazaars of Jaipur• Be maharaja for a dayin an ancient fort• Admire the holytemples of PushkarTiger SafaritripcodehhstOriginalACCOMMODATION Hotel/heritage guesthouse (9 nts), jungle resort (4 nts),overnight train (1 nt) TRANSPORT Overnight train, train, metro, taxi, autorickshaw, cycle rickshaw GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 5 Breakfasts, 1 DinnerBUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optionalactivities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Sat GUARANTEE Departureguaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 305 kg pp per trip NOTES A singlesupplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATING 4.80 out of 5Start Finish201115 Jan 29 Jan19 Feb 05 MarBrilliant Bengal tiger, India12 Mar 26 Mar01 Oct 15 Oct15 Oct 29 Oct29 Oct 12 Nov12 Nov 26 Nov26 Nov 10 Dec10 Dec 24 Dec24 Dec 07 Jan201207 Jan 21 Jan04 Feb 18 Feb03 Mar 17 Mar15 days, ex DelhiDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Days 1-2 Delhi An assault of colours, smellsand sounds, chaotic Delhi is a truly fascinating city. Find a quietcorner in India’s largest mosque, visit the Sikh temple andmeander through the spice bazaars of Old Delhi. Days 3-4Bandhavgarh National Park Venture deep into the wilderness.With luck, glimpse tigers, wild boar, jackals and porcupines. Day 5Khajuraho See beautifully preserved ancient temples featuringerotic carvings of the Kama Sutra. Days 6-7 Orchha Stroll throughrural areas largely untouched by modern life and explore thepalaces and temples of Orchha. Visit a unique papermaking plantand in the evening perhaps take in a moving puja ceremony atRam Raja Temple. Day 8 Agra Visit the breathtakingly beautifulTaj Mahal - one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Then,jump in a rickshaw to see the 16th century Red Fort. Day 9Karauli Relax on an overnight stay in princely Karauli. Days 10-11Ranthambore National Park Try to spot the elusive Bengal tigeron a jeep safari around Ranthambore National Park. Birdlife is alsoprolific here so keep an eye out for kingfishers, finches and storks.Days 12-13 Jaipur Follow secret passageways in the Amber Fortand see the pink sandstone Hawa Mahal blush at dusk. Choose toshop for gems, pottery and textiles in the colourful bazaars or catcha Bollywood film screening. Days 14-15 Delhi Enjoy free time tosee Delhi’s sights. Humayun’s Tomb boasts exquisite early Mughalarchitecture and the surrounding garden is an oasis of calm amidthe chaos of the city.PhysicalculturAL• Find out why Delhi’s anassault on the senses• Track rare tigers innational parks• Enjoy a unique peek atthe Kama Sutra• Admire the Palace ofthe Winds in JaipurArriving early?Early birds shouldn’tmiss the chance to seea different side of Delhion the Sunrise DelhiUrban Adventure.For trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at intrepidtravel.com