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A Taste of North Indiatripcodehhkt15 days, Delhi to GoaComfortDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Days 1-2 Delhi Dive headfirst into the colourand chaos of India. Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of thecrowded bazaars and scented spice markets of Old Delhi. Day 3Agra Wake early to see the Taj Mahal glimmer in the morning light.It’s easy to see why it is dubbed a ‘teardrop on the face of eternity’.Afterwards, visit the impressive Red Fort. Day 4 Karauli Wanderthe perfectly preserved palaces and pavilions of the fortified ghostcity of Fatehpur Sikri. Travel to Karauli and learn the secrets to oldfamily recipes before spending the night in a beautiful convertedhaveli. Days 5-6 Jaipur In the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, visit the HawaMahal and the Amber Fort, then perhaps head to the Raj Mandircinema to experience the glitz and glamour of a Bollywoodblockbuster. Days 7-8 Bijaipur Explore rural India in style from abase at the opulent Castle Bijaipur. Observe a traditional feast beingprepared in the royal kitchen then dine by the pool, serenaded bylocal performers. Days 9-10 Udaipur Learn the secrets to buyingfresh produce at a market then spend a day perfecting Rajasthanidelicacies at a renowned cooking school. Explore the lavish CityPalace, one of India’s largest royal palaces. A breathtaking sunsetover Lake Pichola is the perfect finale to the day. Days 11-12Mumbai Take a short flight to Mumbai. Explore the Gateway ofIndia and take a sunset stroll on Chowpatty Beach. Days 13-15Goa Discover how the hot climate and Portuguese colonial pasthave influenced Goan cuisine. Sample the spicy food and savourthe fragrant scents of the spice gardens.PhysicalculturAL• Gaze in awe at themesmerising Taj Mahal• Learn the intricacies ofcooking Indian cuisine• Sleep in an opulentcastle in Bijaipur• Shop for produce at amarket in UdaipurCulinary capers...Why not combine thistrip with A Taste ofSouth India to savourthe full flavours ofIndia in comfort?ACCOMMODATION Hotel/heritage property (13 nts), overnight train (1 nt)TRANSPORT Plane, overnight train, private vehicle, local bus, taxi, auto rickshaw,cycle rickshaw GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 DinnersBUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optionalactivities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Fri GUARANTEE Departureguaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 587 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. Arrivalairport to hotel transfer included. Please provide flight details at time of booking.2. A single supplement is available on this trip. 3. A small surcharge applies todepartures over Christmas and New Year. TRAVELLER RATING 4.73 out of 5Start Finish 10 Sep 24 Sep 25 Nov 09 Dec 20 Jan 03 Feb201124 Sep 08 Oct 02 Dec 16 Dec 27 Jan 10 Feb07 Jan 21 Jan 07 Oct 21 Oct 09 Dec 23 Dec 03 Feb 17 Feb21 Jan 04 Feb 14 Oct 28 Oct 16 Dec 30 Dec 17 Feb 02 Mar28 Jan 11 Feb 21 Oct 04 Nov 23 Dec 06 Jan 02 Mar 16 Mar04 Feb 18 Feb 28 Oct 11 Nov 30 Dec 13 Jan 16 Mar 30 Mar18 Feb 04 Mar 04 Nov 18 Nov 201230 Mar 13 Apr04 Mar 18 Mar 11 Nov 25 Nov 06 Jan 20 Jan18 Mar 01 Apr 18 Nov 02 Dec 13 Jan 27 JanPhoto Competition, Making chappatis, Rajasthan, India - Leigh Foster97 IndiaA Taste of South IndiatripcodehhkfComfort14 days, Goa to KochiDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Goa Welcome to India’s balmy tropicalsouth! Get to know the fiery flavours of Goa with a visit to afragrant spice farm. Day 2 Udupi While in Udupi, learn howto make delicious dosa (a crepe made of lentils and rice) andwatch devotees perform rituals at the Sri Krishna Temple. Day 3Chikmagalur Pay a visit to a coffee plantation and enjoy tastyhome-cooked food in this quaint hill station. Days 4-5 MysoreVisit the Shravanabelagola Temple en route to Mysore. Admire theornate detail of the Maharaja’s Palace and savour aromatic spices ina Biryani cooking class. Days 6-7 Pondicherry Stop by the ShoreTemple in Mammallapuram then travel to the seaside beauty ofPondicherry. Day 8 Thanjavur See why the Brihadishwara Templeis one of India’s most prized architectural sites. Day 9 KaraikudiAdmire the ornate Chettinad Palace before learning the secrets tocooking local delicacies. Day 10 Madurai Walk through a mazeof lamp-lit corridors in the Sri Meenakshi Temple. Day 11 PollachiVisit a coconut plantation, learn how coconut fibres are woven andget experience in Pollachi cooking techniques. Day 12 GuruvayurJourney to the rich beauty of coastal Kerala. While in Guruvayur,see the Guruvayur Temple and visit an elephant sanctuary thathouses more than 50 residents. Days 13-14 Kochi With Chinese,Portuguese, Dutch and English influences, this city is a melting potof cultures and traditions. Browse antique shops, breathe in thearoma of spice bazaars and wander the lively Fort Kochi area toabsorb the essence of this city.• Savour the flavours ofspicy Goan cuisine• Give dosa makinga go in UdupiPhysicalculturAL• Learn how to make ahearty Biryani• Meet elephants at asanctuary in GuruvayurFresh produce...This is a brand newtrip! Join us to be oneof the first to taste thetantalising flavours ofsouth India.ACCOMMODATION Hotel/guesthouse/farmstay (12 nts), overnight train(1 nt) TRANSPORT Train, private vehicle, taxi GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 13Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs ofmeals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS SelectedSat GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 410 kgpp per trip NOTES 1. Arrival airport to hotel transfer included. Please provideflight details at time of booking. 2. A single supplement is available on thistrip. 3. A small surcharge applies to departures over Christmas and New Year.TRAVELLER RATING Not applicable as this is a new itineraryStart Finish201101 Apr 14 Apr17 Sep 30 Sep15 Oct 28 Oct19 Nov 02 Dec17 Dec 30 Dec201221 Jan 03 FebPhoto Competition, Colourful spice market, Mysore, India - Mark Cox18 Feb 02 Mar17 Mar 30 Mar06 Apr 19 AprAdditional information about this destination is available at intrepidtravel.com