| Indian trails - 15 days |
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Timeless traditions and fantastic adventure sites!
From bustling Delhi , we travel south to the desert oasis of Pushkar. The journey includes a village stay in Rajasthan, the palaces of Jaipur, the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal, the medieval temple town of Orchha , the erotic statues of Khajuraho and sunrise over the sacred Ganges. |
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- Stay in a 300-year-old fort in the village of Pachewar
- Richly adorned temples of Khajuraho
- Varanasi , on the banks of the sacred Ganges
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Day 1: DELHI
Arrival day.
Day 2: PUSHKAR
Early morning express train to Ajmer . Continue by road to Pushkar, a desert oasis by a holy lake.
Day 3: PUSHKAR
Day at leisure in Pushkar to explore the lakeside with its many holy men, pilgrims and temples. Alternatively hike into the surrounding hills for superb views across the plains.
Day 4: PACHEWAR
Drive to the small village of Pachewar where we stay in the 300-year-old fort. Afternoon to explore the village and relax in the serene gardens.
Day 5: JAIPUR
A short drive to the Pink City of Jaipur. In the afternoon we visit the magnificent Amber Fort.
Day 6: JAIPUR
Morning orientation tour of Jaipur. Free afternoon.
Day 7: AGRA
Drive to Agra . Afternoon visit to the Taj Mahal, said to be the most beautiful building in the world. Day 8: ORCHHA Early morning express train to Jhansi . From here it is a short drive to the medieval temple town of Orchha , situated on the Betwa River .
Day 9: KHAJURAHO
Drive from Orchha to Khajuraho, a tiny village in the state of Madhya Pradesh which is world renowned for its temples, richly adorned with erotic sculptures.
Day 10: KHAJURAHO
Morning temple tour of Khajuraho. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 11: VARANASI
We travel by road and rail to Varanasi , the most important pilgrimage site for Hindus.
Day 12: VARANASI
Early morning boat trip on the Ganges . The rest of the day is free to wander through the old city with its maze of narrow alleyways, all leading to the holy ghats where pilgrims take a purifying dip in the river.
Day 13: VARANASI
Day at leisure in Varanasi . In the evening board the sleeper train back to Delhi .
Day 14: DELHI
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to our hotel. Remainder of the day free to buy some final souvenirs.
Day 15: DELHI - Tour ends. |
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Tour cost |
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| Single supplement |
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| Note: All tour costs based on twin share basis. Individual (single) travel is also possible. Please contact us for details and costs. |
| Departures: private tour |
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Cost Includes |
- Twin share accommodation
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Monument entrance fees as per itinerary
- Guided tours with the services of an English speaking guide
- All domestic transfers as per itinerary, using car, bus, train or domestic flights as per itinerary.
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Cost Excludes |
- India Visa
- Airfare from your home country and back
- Airport taxes
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Insurance & emergency rescue charges
- Any other services not specified in the above costs includes list
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