Deserts Palaces and Ganges - 13 Days
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Deserts Palaces and Ganges - 13 Days
Countries: India
Take an exciting trip through the Pink City of Jaipur, the awesome Taj Mahal, the stunning carved temples of Khajuraho and the colourful city of Varanasi on the banks of the holy Ganges.
Delhi welcomes you to India with the old and new, with ancient remains of the once Islamic capital and remnants of the British imperial capital. Head to the city of Jaipur, gateway to the Rajasthani desert and affectionately known as the Pink City for its colourfully painted residences. Explore the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, a fascinating observatory full of mammoth instruments. Fill your suitcase with locally made souvenirs in this sensational shopping destination before a stately elephant ride brings you to the stunning Amber Fort. Discover rural India with a trip to the village of Perharsar, and then get out those binoculars for a rickshaw ride through the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Visit the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri on the way to the Agra Fort. Witness India’s most enduring emblem of love, the incredible Taj Mahal at sunset. See the well-preserved temples of Orchha and see the Kama sutra displayed in the intricate carvings of Khajuraho’s exquisite temples. Sample all things holy in the vibrant city of Varanasi with a sunrise boat cruise along the Ganges River, watching the ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing. Finish off back in the melting pot that is Delhi.
What's Included
• 12 breakfasts, 2 dinners (including Namaste Dinner in Delhi)
• 1 night overnight train (2nd class air-conditioned, semi - enclosed cabin)
• Horse and cart/buggy ride to Taj Mahal - Agra
• Sunrise boat cruise on the holy Ganges - Varanasi
• Taj Mahal, Jaipur City Palace and Jantar Mantar entrance fees.
• Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 13
• English speaking Indian tour leader for groups of 6 or more
• Selected entrance fees
• 11 nights - 3-4 star and heritage hotels (hotel upgrade available in Delhi)
• Elephant ride to Amber Fort - Jaipur (*Subject to Government regulations and availability)
• Bicycle rickshaw ride in Keoladeo Ghana National Park
• Economy class flight - Khajuraho to Varanasi
• All relevant transfers and transportation
• Touring of Delhi, Jaipur, Chand Baori Step Well, Perharsar, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho and Varanasi
• Specialist guides at local sights
Inclusions
accommodation, airport pickup
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