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India Experience Overview

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      USD $4,280
      CAD $4,070
      AUD $3,930
      EUR €3,085
      GBP £2,490
      NZD $5,035
      ZAR R32,585
      CHF FR3,795
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel to India and experience the country from north to south.

Experience the real India on this comfortable introduction to the cultures of north India and the lush beauty of southern India. Travelling from Delhi in the north to Trivandrum in the south, discover everything that India has to offer. The highlights and hidden jewels are revealed against a backdrop of green on a Kerala tour and in the vibrant towns of Rajasthan. Visit India's flamboyant major cities and the quiet repose of tiny fishing villages, along with tea gardens, tribal homes and colonial enclaves. Discover the culinary delights of each region and stay in colourful hotels, heritage accommodation and even a palace!

  • Admire Khajuraho's erotic temple carvings
  • Discover the delights of bustling Delhi
  • See the dazzling Taj Mahal of Agra and its majestic Red Fort
  • Spot exotic creatures on a safari in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Unwind at the Kovalam Beach
  • Visit India's sacred sites in holy Varanasi
  • Visit India's splendid palaces at Jaipur
  • Witness traditional dance performances in Kochi

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Days 1-2 Delhi

Visit India's capital Delhi and explore the labyrinthine streets and savour the fragrant aromas of the spice market.

Days 3-4 Jaipur

Jaipur was designed by royalty and has delighted visitors for centuries with its pink-hued buildings, wonderful bazaars and rainbow of bright colours dancing along hectic streets.

Day 5 Agra

Famed for the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, Agra is a city with a fascinating history and is rich in Mughal heritage, lush gardens and exquisite buildings and temples.

Days 6-7 Orchha

Meaning 'hidden', Orchha is a small village with a grand history and is covered with 16th-century temples and buildings still standing proud.

Day 8 Khajuraho

Khajuraho is a small, friendly city that is best known for its Hindu and Jain temples that are adorned with erotic carvings depicting the Kama Sutra.

Days 9-10 Varanasi

Varanasi, with its twisting alleys and colourful inhabitants, is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and a place that has been held sacred since its inception.

Day 11 Delhi

Delhi has been an important city in India for well over 2000 years, and its cultural richness and diversity radiates from every corner.

Days 12-13 Chennai

Jet into India’s fourth largest city, Chennai. The site of the East India Company’s first settlement, the city is full of interesting historic buildings – such as Fort St George – that are ripe for exploration.

Day 14 Mamallapuram

Watch fishermen at work in the gorgeous fishing village of Mamallapuram. Visit stunning Shore Temple, and marvel its numerous mandapams - intricately carved pillars.

Day 15 Pondicherry

Travel to Pondicherry and relish the charming French atmosphere. Visit local temples, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the French Quarter on a walking tour.

Days 16-17 Madurai

Wander through the bazaars and ancient temple complexes of Madurai. Witness fascinating rituals within the shrines of historic Sri Meenakshi Temple.

Days 18-19 Munnar

Tea plantations, pristine valleys, winding lanes and villages make Munnar a pleasure to visit.

Days 20-21 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Periyar is an area of Kerala famed for its spice plantations and wildlife sanctuary, which is home to tigers and elephants, among other creatures, and beautiful scenery.

Day 22 Alleppey/Kerala Backwaters

With numerous canals linking the countryside and being the gateway to the gorgeous Kerala backwaters, life in Alleppey centres around the water.

Days 23-24 Kochi

View the glorious murals of Mattancherry Palace and enjoy a traditional Keralan dance performance.

Days 25-26 Trivandrum/Kovalam Beach

Incredibly, the history of Trivandrum (now Thiruvananthapuram) dates back to 1000BC, and its lovely coastline and quaint town centre are fascinating places to explore. With three lovely beaches, Kovalam is a little slice of Indian paradise with coconut trees swaying in the breeze and cerulean waters lapping the shores.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    New Delhi, India

  • Finish:

    Kovalam, India

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    18 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Heritage Property (5 nts), Hotel (20 nts)

  • Transport:

    Auto rickshaw, Boat, Cycle rickshaw, Metro, Plane, Private vehicle, Train

  • Included activities:

    Agra - Cycle rickshaw tour, Agra - Red Fort, Agra - Taj Mahal, Backwaters - Pole Boat Ride, Chennai - Government Museum, Chennai - Kapileshwar Temple, Complimentary airport arrival transfer, Delhi - Jama Masjid, Delhi - Old Delhi walking tour, Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple), Jaipur - Amber Fort guided tour, Jaipur - Hawa Mahal, Jaipur - Walking tour, Kerala - Ayurvedic massage, Khajuraho - Home-cooked lunch & family visit, Khajuraho - Kama Sutra temples, Khajuraho - Traditional dance performance, Kochi - Dutch Palace, Kochi - Fort Kochi sightseeing, Kochi - Jewish Synagogue, Kochi - Kathakali dance show, Kovalam - Attukal Temple, Madurai - Sri Meenakshi Temple, Madurai walking tour, Mamallapuram - Shore Temple, Munnar - Tea Musuem, Munnar - Town Walk, Orchha - Cooking class, Orchha - Orchha Palace, Orchha - Ram Raja Temple puja (prayer) ceremony, Orchha - Taragram visit, Periyar - National Park wildlife walk, Periyar - Spice farm tour & dinner, Pondicherry - Auroville, Pondicherry - Walking tour and Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Varanasi - Old city walking tour, Varanasi - Sunrise boat ride, Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    1255kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. The internal flight from Delhi to Chennai is NOT included. Please see important notes for details.
    2. A single supplement is available on this trip. See under the Single Traveller section of your Trip Notes for more information.
    3. An airport arrival transfer is included. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking.

  • Total price from

    USD $4,280
    CAD $4,070
    AUD $3,930
    EUR €3,085
    GBP £2,490
    NZD $5,035
    ZAR R32,585
    CHF FR3,795
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  • Per day from:

    USD $164
    CAD $156
    AUD $151
    EUR €118
    GBP £95
    NZD $193
    ZAR R1,253
    CHF FR145
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    • 4.71 out of 5
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      USD $4,280
      CAD $4,070
      AUD $3,930
      EUR €3,085
      GBP £2,490
      NZD $5,035
      ZAR R32,585
      CHF FR3,795
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