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INDIA • RAJASTHAN & THE NORTH<br />
The Grand<br />
Tour of India<br />
Duration • 17 days & 15 nights<br />
Category • Superior<br />
Small-group tour • From £2,695 (incl. flights)<br />
Private tour • From £3,200 (incl. flights)<br />
This group tour features…<br />
No single supplement on<br />
selected departure dates<br />
(limited availability)<br />
Small group size – average 12<br />
people (max 18)<br />
4- & 5-star accommodation<br />
Flexible – extensions, room & flight<br />
upgrades available<br />
International flights with British<br />
Airways<br />
Internal flights in India with 20kg<br />
luggage allowance<br />
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles<br />
Experienced local tour manager<br />
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 5 dinners<br />
All entrance fees & sightseeing<br />
2 included wildlife safaris<br />
Porterage at airports & stations<br />
Festival departures<br />
Day at leisure in Rohet<br />
Weather<br />
Varanasi<br />
J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
A 24 27 33 39 41 40 34 33 34 33 30 25<br />
B 9 12 16 22 26 27 26 26 25 21 14 10<br />
C 19 12 9 4 13 97 296 290 209 36 11 4<br />
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)<br />
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)<br />
C: Average rainfall (mm)<br />
Explore the diverse cultural influences that<br />
have created the fascinating heritage of<br />
India. This tour encompasses holy cities,<br />
the resplendent Taj Mahal, Jodhpur’s bluewashed<br />
houses, and the beautiful lakes<br />
and palaces of Udaipur. Go in search of the<br />
elusive Royal Bengal tiger and extend your<br />
journey in the idyllic backwaters of Kerala.<br />
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES<br />
Evening Palki Sahib ceremony at the<br />
Golden Temple in Amritsar<br />
Explore Varanasi’s hidden alleys and<br />
markets<br />
Enjoy breakfast overlooking the Ganges<br />
Take part in Holi celebrations at the<br />
Maharajah’s Palace, Udaipur<br />
Holy man<br />
Days 1-2: Fly to Amritsar via Delhi<br />
Fly from London (regional connections<br />
available) to Amristar, via Delhi, with British<br />
Airways. Transfer to Taj Swarna for 2 nights.<br />
Welcome dinner and optional evening visit to<br />
the Golden Temple for the auspicious Palki<br />
Sahib night ceremony. (N) (D)<br />
Day 3: Amritsar • Wagah<br />
Morning visit to the Golden Temple and the<br />
community kitchen called Langar. Weave your<br />
way through Qila Ahluwalia, a fort replete with<br />
colonial architectural features, before arriving<br />
at the Jalebiwala Chowk with its jalebi shop<br />
selling delicious sticky sweets. Late afternoon<br />
visit to Wagah, for the unmissable Changing of<br />
the Guard ceremony. (B)<br />
Day 4: Fly to Varanasi via Delhi<br />
Morning flight to Varanasi for an overnight<br />
stay at the Taj Ganges. This evening, visit<br />
the Dasaswamedh ghats (stepped wharfs) to<br />
witness the magical aarti ceremony from a<br />
boat on the Ganges. On the 4 November <strong>2022</strong><br />
and 3 November <strong>2023</strong> departures, enjoy the<br />
Dev Diwali celebrations, when the steps of the<br />
ghats are lit with more than a million earthen<br />
lamps. (B)<br />
Day 5: Varanasi • Fly to Delhi<br />
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges,<br />
followed by breakfast at Brijrama Palace<br />
overlooking the river. Walking tour of<br />
Varanasi’s hidden alleys, paan bazaar,<br />
craftsmen colony and the spice, jewellery and<br />
flower markets. Take an evening flight to Delhi<br />
for a 2-night stay at The LaLit New Delhi. (B)<br />
Day 6: Old & New Delhi<br />
Morning tour of Old Delhi including a drive<br />
past the Red Fort, a visit to the Jama Masjid<br />
mosque, and a walking tour of the old city.<br />
Afternoon tour of New Delhi including a drive<br />
past India Gate and the viceregal residence<br />
before visiting Qutb Minar and the tomb of the<br />
Mughal Emperor, Humayun. (B)<br />
Day 7: Agra<br />
Take the Gatimaan Express train to Agra for an<br />
overnight stay at Trident Agra. Afternoon visit<br />
to the huge Agra Fort. (B)<br />
Day 8: Fatehpur Sikri • Ranthambore<br />
Visit the Taj Mahal for sunrise. Drive to<br />
Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted 16th-century<br />
sandstone city. Continue to Bharatpur for<br />
lunch at the regal Laxmi Vilas Palace before<br />
boarding the train to Sawai Madhopur.<br />
Transfer to Sawai Vilas for 2 nights. (B, D)<br />
Day 9: Ranthambore<br />
Early morning and late afternoon wildlife<br />
viewing. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 10: Jaipur<br />
Morning drive to Jaipur and stay at the Trident<br />
Jaipur for 2 nights. Afternoon at leisure.<br />
Evening aarti ceremony at a local Hindu<br />
temple. (B)<br />
Day 11: Jaipur<br />
Morning tour of the ancient palace of Amber<br />
Fort. Afternoon visit to the City Palace and<br />
Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. (B)<br />
Day 12: Jodhpur • Rohet<br />
Drive to Jodhpur. Visit the magnificent<br />
Mehrangarh Fort and wander through the<br />
streets of blue-washed Brahmin houses.<br />
Stay at Rohet Garh, a family-run former fort,<br />
for 2 nights. (B,D)<br />
Day 13: Bishnoi tribal villages<br />
Day at leisure. Optional 4x4 safari to visit the<br />
Bishnoi tribal village. * (B, D)<br />
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