Day 1: KATHMANDU
Arrive and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: KATHMANDU
Morning walking tour of the exciting city of Kathmandu .
Day 3: NEPAL / INDIA BORDER
Drive to the border with India . (Fly to Varanasi )
Day 4: VARANASI
Continue to Varanasi for an intense introduction to India . The streets are alive with endless colour, spices, markets, rickshaws and everything else that makes up an Indian town. Join the pilgrims praying on the banks of the Ganges , explore the exotic temples dotted along its banks, or bargain in the bazaars.
Day 5: VARANASI
Early morning Ganges boat trip to see the sun rise over the holy river followed by a city tour.
Day 6: VARANASI
Full free day. Overnight sleeper train to Delhi.
Day 7: DELHI
Arrive in the Indian capital and transfer to our hotel. Afternoon free.
Day 8: DELHI - AGRA
Early morning express train to Agra where we visit the Taj Mahal, reputedly the most beautiful building in the world.
Day 9: JAIPUR
Drive to Jaipur via the exquisite former Moghul capital of Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 10: JAIPUR
Morning orientation tour of Jaipur; in the afternoon we visit the magnificent Amber Fort on a hilltop outside the city.
Day 11: PUSHKAR
Drive to Pushkar, a desert oasis on a holy lake. Afternoon at leisure to explore the lakeside with its many holy men, pilgrims and temples.
Day 12: KHEJARLA
Travel to Fort Khejarla , residence of the former ruling family who will be your hosts.
Day 13: CHANDELAO
Drive to the small heritage hotel of Chandelao Garh. Afternoon optional jeep safari to the villages near Chandelao where we see local craftsmen at work.
Day 14: CAMEL SAFARI
We drive into a remote part of the Thar Desert to start our camel safari. We spend the night in a beautiful tented camp.
Day 15: JAISALMER
Cross the desert to the fortress city of Jaisalmer . Within the fortress walls the cobbled streets are strewn with palaces, mansions of rich merchants (havelis), and Jain temples that were built between the 12th and 15th centuries.
Day 16: JAISALMER
A free day to explore this amazing city with its medieval atmosphere.
Day 17: JODHPUR
Continue to Jodhpur . Afternoon visit to the impressive Meherangarh Fort, with fantastic views across this blue city.
Day 18: UDAIPUR
Drive via the magnificent Jain temples of Ranakpur to the beautiful lake city of Udaipur.
Day 19: UDAIPUR
Morning tour of Udaipur . Afternoon at leisure to seek out a bargain in the markets or relax in a friendly café overlooking the lake.
Day 20: AHMEDABAD
We travel to Ahmedabad, a city with ancient monuments displaying a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim architecture.
Day 21: MUMBAI ( BOMBAY )
Express train to Mumbai. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 22: MUMBAI ( BOMBAY ) - Tour ends. |
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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