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98 IndiaACCOMMODATION Hotel/heritage property (8 nts), overnight train (1nt)TRANSPORT Plane, air-conditioned train, minibus, boat, auto rickshaw, cyclerickshaw GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners BUDGETSee trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities &personal spending DEPARTS Every Thu from Sep-Mar GUARANTEE Departureguaranteed CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSET 617 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. Arrivalairport to hotel transfers are included. Please provide your flight details at timeof booking. 2. A single supplement is available on this trip. TRAVELLER RATING4.78 out of 5Impressive locals at the Amber Fort, Jaipur, India - AS ArgyleNorth India HighlightstripcodehhkhComfort10 days, ex DelhiDeparts every Thursday from September - MarchDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Delhi Travel by this city’s modern metrosystem to Old Delhi to see India’s largest mosque and exploretimeless bazaars and scented spice markets. Days 2-3 JaipurExperience the irresistible charms of the ‘Pink City’. Climb to thehilltop Amber Fort before stopping by magical Hawa Mahal,the ‘Palace of the Winds’. Enjoy some free time to admire thekaleidoscopic colours of the city’s bustling bazaars. Day 4 AgraDescribed as a ‘teardrop on the face of eternity’, the story of thegleaming Taj Mahal is as tragic as it is beautiful. The building’sexquisite marble inlay work produces a mesmerising shimmeringeffect that is truly breathtaking to behold. Visit the enormousRed Fort that looms over the city from high on the banks of theYamuna River. Day 5 Orchha Nestled beside the emerald BetwaRiver, charming Orchha is the perfect spot to learn the art of Indiancooking in a culinary class. Take a tour of the town’s temples andpalaces, where the superb architecture is a legacy of Raja rule. Pay avisit to a sustainable papermaking plant where local tribal womenuse recycled goods to create their products. Day 6 KhajurahoTucked away in the remote plains of central India, Khajuraho’stemples depict epic battles, Hindu legends and the Kama Sutra ontheir delicately carved exteriors. In the evening, there is a chanceto enjoy a traditional dance performance. Days 7-8 VaranasiThis spiritual epicentre is awash with temples and shrines. Witnessthe magic of a sunset candle flower ceremony on the banks of theGanges. Days 9-10 Delhi Use free time to rediscover Delhi.PhysicalculturAL• Discover the manydelights of Jaipur• Learn about Indiancooking in Orchha• Peruse Khajuraho’serotic temple carvings• Mingle with pilgrimsin spiritual VaranasiNorth and south...To see both north andsouth India, combinethis trip with the onebelow. See trip codeHHKZC for more info.Classic KeralatripcodehhksComfortACCOMMODATION Hotel (7 nts), heritage property (2 nts) TRANSPORTPrivate bus/vehicles, boat, ferry, taxi, auto rickshaw GROUP SIZE Max 12MEALS 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners BUDGET See trip notes for additionalcosts of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTSSelected Sat from Sep-Mar GUARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBONEMISSIONS OFFSET 293 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. Arrival airport to hoteltransfers are included. Please provide your flight details at time of booking. 2. Asingle supplement is available on this trip. TRAVELLER RATING 4.64 out of 5Start Finish201109 Jan 18 Jan22 Jan 31 Jan05 Feb 14 Feb19 Feb 28 Feb05 Mar 14 Mar19 Mar 28 Mar10 Sep 19 Sep24 Sep 03 Oct08 Oct 17 Oct22 Oct 31 Oct05 Nov 14 Nov19 Nov 28 Nov03 Dec 12 Dec17 Dec 26 Dec31 Dec 09 Jan201214 Jan 23 Jan28 Jan 06 Feb11 Feb 20 FebPhoto Competition, Local transport in Kottayam, Kerala, India - Lucy Gower25 Feb 05 Mar10 Mar 19 Mar24 Mar 02 Apr19 Mar 09 Apr26 Mar 16 Apr10 days, Kochi to TrivandrumDEPARTUREGUARANTEEDITINERARY... Day 1 Kochi Kerala’s eclectic history is most evidentin Kochi. Here, India’s oldest European church sits alongsidemosques and synagogues, Portuguese homes nestle againstEnglish manors, and Chinese fishing nets line the harbour shores.Day 2 Munnar Craggy mountain peaks, tropical forests andlush tea plantations surround the hill station of Munnar. Why notsip a local hot brew while admiring the mountain views? Days3-4 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Savour the heady aroma ofspices at a local spice garden before venturing into the acclaimedPeriyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Wander amid colourful flowers and lushtrees and keep an eye out for bison, elephants, deer, monkeysand maybe tigers and leopards. Days 5-6 Alleppey/KeralaBackwaters Cruise through the sleepy backwaters of Kerala toAlleppey. This pleasant market town sits on the banks of palm-linedcanals. Enjoy a leisurely cruise through the winding waterways andmeet locals on a walk through a village. Days 7-8 Varkala Visit theMannarasala Nagaraja Temple then, in Varkala, why not indulge ina traditional Ayurvedic massage followed by a refreshing coconutdrink at one of the many cliff-top cafes? The laidback vibe of Varkalais infectious, so use free time to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy thecoastal views. Days 9-10 Kovalam Beach/Trivandrum Sittingon the Arabian Sea, Kovalam Beach is the perfect spot to unwind.See Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and take time to relax onpalm-fringed beaches, sample fresh seafood, sit in cafes or shop forsouvenirs before heading home.PhysicalculturAL• Sip tea and admire thevistas in Munnar• Relish the rich aromasof a spice plantation• Spot elephants at awildlife sanctuary• Cruise the twistingbackwaters of KeralaOnward options...This trip now ends inTrivandrum, close toa new low-cost airlinehub for easy access togreat value flights!For trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at intrepidtravel.com