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USD $3,480CAD $3,320AUD $3,195EUR €2,520GBP £2,025NZD $4,090ZAR R26,490CHF FR3,085*
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Day 1 Mumbai
Discover Mumbai's bustling markets and bazaars. Perhaps check out the Gateway of India or take a stroll along Chowpatty Beach at sunset, sampling delicacies from street stalls along the way.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Days 2-3 Aurangabad
India's nearby Ellora Caves are home to the magnificent Kailasa Temple. Carved out of a single rock, it is the largest monolithic structure in the world.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Day 4 Jalgaon
The caves at Ajanta, en route to Jalgaon, conceal exquisitely detailed rock-hewn chapels and monasteries.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Days 5-6 Omkareshwar
Take a jeep to Omkareshwar, a holy place of great importance to Hindus. See steep fort walls, ancient palaces and colourful bathing ghats.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Days 7 Mandu
Go on an optional bike ride out to the Jahaz Mahal. Built between two lakes, this phenomenal four-storey structure has a deep pool with an ingenious filtration system that looks like a coiled snake.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Day 8 Sanchi
A melting pot of Buddhist architectural wonders, expect to see fine examples of creative art and sculpture along with temples, monasteries and stupas on an exploration of Sanchi.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Days 9-10 Orchha
Bursting with temples and palaces, Orchha is a lovely town in which to relax. In free time, take a stroll by the river, visit a local community project or perhaps watch a puja ceremony.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Day 11 Chanderi
Admire exquisite handwoven saris in the markets of Chanderi. Visit fantastic temples, mosques, ruins and prehistoric rock paintings with a local guide. Spend the evening breaking bread with an Indian family and watching local musicians showcasing their talents.
ACCOM:
Guesthouse - 1
Days 12-13 Agra
Behold the marble walls and splendid decorations of the Taj Mahal, emperor Shah Jahan's shrine to his beloved wife.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Days 14-16 Delhi
Discover the beating heart of Old Delhi - its narrow streets burst with stores selling silk, copper and spices. Board an overnight sleeper train and head towards Rajasthan.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1, Overnight sleeper train - 1
Days 17-19 Jaisalmer/Thar Desert
From Jaisalmer, experience nomadic life on an overnight camel safari through the Thar Desert. Eat local specialties by the camp fire and sleep under a blanket of stars.
ACCOM:
Camping (with basic facilities) - 1, Guesthouse - 2
Days 20-21 Jodhpur
Sip on a lassi and admire views of the colossal Mehrangarh Fort. Wander among colourful saris and sparkling bangles in the Sadar Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in India.
ACCOM:
Guesthouse - 2
Days 22-24 Udaipur
India's most romantic city, Udaipur, is a centre for artists and musicians. Why not visit the dramatic Monsoon Palace or have dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the lake?
ACCOM:
Guesthouse - 3
Days 25-26 Pushkar
Mingle with holy men in spiritual Pushkar and seek out a bargain in side-street bazaars. Early risers can take a walk to Savitri Temple for an inspirational sunrise.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Days 27-28 Jaipur
See the intricate, pink sandstone latticework of the Hawa Mahal, the 'Palace of the Winds'. Have a unique cinema experience at an optional Bollywood movie screening.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Day 29 Bharatpur
Take an optional trip to the famous Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, a welcome relief from the chaos of modern India.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Days 30-31 Agra
Discover spectacular views from the Red Fort and admire the elegant architecture of the Taj Mahal of Agra - sunrise over this iconic monument is worth rising early for.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1, Overnight sleeper train - 1
Days 32-34 Varanasi
The holiest place for Hindus, Varanasi is a city of ritual and ceremony. Walk the ghats for a heady experience or hire a boat and see the city from the water.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2, Overnight sleeper train - 1
Days 35 Kolkata
The former capital of British India boasts dramatic colonial architecture. The city also showcases poetry, art, music, film and theatre. Browse flower markets or sample the tangy Bengali cuisine.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Day 36 Chennai
Revel in an exciting mix of modern commercialism and tropical languor - hang out with the locals along Marina Beach or check out the museums, palaces and bazaars.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Day 37 Mamallapuram
Relax on the beaches or cycle around the village to see the worn and weathered Shore Temple. Indulge in a feast of freshly caught seafood by the beach.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Days 38-39 Madurai
Weave through chaotic streets filled with bazaars, pilgrims and rickshaws or explore the labyrinthine corridors of the Sri Meenakshi Temple.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1, Overnight sleeper train - 1
Days 40-41 Varkala
Take a dip in the Arabian Sea, sip chai at a cliff-top cafe, practise some yoga or visit the ancient Janardhana Temple.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Day 42 Kerala Backwaters Homestay
Cruise past palm trees, rice fields and coconut groves on a sunset boat trip through the winding backwaters of Kerala. Enjoy an island homestay, including a delicious home-cooked Keralan meal.
ACCOM:
Homestay - 1
Days 43-44 Kochi
Explore the heart of Kerala on a local ferry. This fascinating city is an invigorating mix of Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and English influences. See spice bazaars, the beautiful Dutch Palace and perhaps a catch a Kathakali dance performance.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1, Overnight sleeper train - 1
Days 45-46 Mysore
Famous for its silk, incense and sandalwood, relaxed Mysore also boasts amazing temples. Take time to climb Chamundi Hill and be sure to visit the Maharaja's Palace.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1, Overnight sleeper train - 1
Days 47-48 Hampi
Wander through the ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire, nestled in an outlandish boulder-strewn landscape. Hampi also has plenty of temples, chilled cafes and great little markets to explore.
ACCOM:
Guesthouse - 1, Overnight sleeper train - 1
Days 49-50 Goa
This southern adventure concludes in Goa, famed for its palm-fringed beaches and relaxed pace. The Portuguese influence endures in the city's whitewashed churches.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
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