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INDIA • RAJASTHAN & THE NORTH<br />
The Grand Tour<br />
of India<br />
Duration • 17 days & 15 nights<br />
Category • Superior<br />
Small-group tour • From £3,295 (incl. flights)<br />
Private tour • From £3,895 (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 & 4 dinners<br />
All entrance fees & sightseeing<br />
2 included wildlife safaris by 4x4<br />
Porterage at airports & stations<br />
Festival departures<br />
Weather<br />
Varanasi<br />
J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
A <strong>24</strong> 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 />
Kingfisher, Ranthambore National Park<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 />
Dine in a regal palace<br />
Take part in Holi celebrations at the<br />
Maharajah’s Palace, Udaipur<br />
Stay in a <strong>for</strong>mer <strong>for</strong>t to explore<br />
rural Rajasthan<br />
Days 1 & 2: Fly to Amritsar via Delhi<br />
Fly from London (regional connections<br />
available) to Amritsar, via Delhi, with British<br />
Airways. Transfer to Taj Swarna <strong>for</strong> 2 nights.<br />
Visit the Golden Temple <strong>for</strong> the auspicious<br />
Palki Sahib night ceremony. (N)<br />
Day 3: Amritsar • Wagah<br />
Morning visit to the Golden Temple and its<br />
vast community kitchen (langar). Weave your<br />
way through Qila Ahluwalia, a <strong>for</strong>t replete with<br />
colonial architectural features, be<strong>for</strong>e arriving<br />
at the Jalebiwala Chowk with its jalebi shop<br />
selling delicious sticky sweets. Late afternoon<br />
visit to Wagah, <strong>for</strong> the unmissable Changing of<br />
the Guard ceremony. (B)<br />
Day 4: Fly to Varanasi via Delhi<br />
Morning flight to Varanasi <strong>for</strong> an overnight<br />
stay at the Taj Ganges. This evening, visit the<br />
Dasaswamedh ghats (stepped wharfs) to witness<br />
the magical aarti ceremony from a boat on the<br />
Ganges. On the 12 November 20<strong>24</strong> departure,<br />
enjoy the Dev Diwali celebrations, when the<br />
steps of the ghats are lit with more than a million<br />
earthen lamps. (B)<br />
Day 5: Varanasi • Fly to Delhi<br />
Early morning sunrise boat ride on the Ganges.<br />
Walking tour of Varanasi’s hidden alleys,<br />
paan bazaar, craftsmen colony and the spice,<br />
jewellery and flower markets. Take an evening<br />
flight to Delhi <strong>for</strong> a 2-night stay at Vivanta New<br />
Delhi Dwarka. (B)<br />
Day 6: Old & New Delhi<br />
Morning tour of Old Delhi including a drive past<br />
the Red Fort, visit to the Jama Masjid mosque,<br />
and walking tour. Afternoon tour of New<br />
Delhi including a drive past India Gate and the<br />
viceregal residence, be<strong>for</strong>e visiting Qutb Minar<br />
and the tomb of Mughal Emperor, Humayun. (B)<br />
Day 7: Agra<br />
Take the Gatimaan Express train to Agra <strong>for</strong> an<br />
overnight stay at Trident Agra. Afternoon visit<br />
to the huge Agra Fort. This evening, visit the Taj<br />
Mahal bathed in golden light as the sun sets. (B)<br />
Day 8: Fatehpur Sikri • Ranthambore<br />
Visit Mehtab Bagh Gardens to see the Taj Mahal<br />
in the golden hour of sunrise. Drive to Fatehpur<br />
Sikri, a deserted 16th-century sandstone city.<br />
Continue to Bharatpur <strong>for</strong> lunch at the regal<br />
Laxmi Vilas Palace be<strong>for</strong>e a train ride to Sawai<br />
Madhopur. Transfer to Dev Vilas <strong>for</strong> 2 nights.<br />
(B, L, D)<br />
Day 9: Ranthambore<br />
Early morning and late afternoon wildlife<br />
viewing on a 4x4 safari. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 10: Jaipur<br />
Morning drive to Jaipur to stay at the Trident<br />
Jaipur <strong>for</strong> 2 nights. Afternoon at leisure. Evening<br />
aarti ceremony at a local Hindu temple. (B)<br />
Day 11: Jaipur<br />
Morning tour of the ancient palace of Amber<br />
Fort. Afternoon visit to the City Palace and Jantar<br />
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. Stay<br />
at Rohet Garh, a family-run <strong>for</strong>mer <strong>for</strong>t, <strong>for</strong> 2<br />
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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