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Travel to India and visit the highlights from Mumbai to Delhi

Travel to India and tour from Mumbai to Delhi, taking in the sights, cities and cultures that make this colourful country famous. Explore holy Buddhist caves at Ajanta, admire the mish-mash of Buddhist architectural styles in Sanchi and stroll by the river in chilled Orchha, all the while meeting friendly locals and indulging in spicy delights. From the dhobi ghat in Mumbai to manic Old Delhi bazaars, this adventure will create amazing memories to last a lifetime.

  • Discover Buddhist architecture in Sanchi
  • Relax in chilled Orchha
  • Be swept up by the bustle of Delhi
  • Spend the night in an ashram in Ujjain
  • Stroll along Chowpatty Beach in Mumbai
  • Marvel at the magnificent Kailasa Temple
  • Soak up Hindu traditions in spiritual Omkareshwar

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Mumbai to Delhi Summary

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Day 1 Mumbai

A city of contradictions and never dull, Mumbai has truly wonderful sights vs the hard to see; incredible cultural depth vs rampant consumerism; immense riches vs crippling poverty.

Days 2-3 Aurangabad

Known around India for its fine silk and cotton fabrics, Aurangabad also has some fine buildings and is close to the spectacular Ellora Caves.

Day 4 Jalgaon

A big producer of bananas, Jalgaon is the gateway to the Ajanta Caves and has a modern infrastructure with a small town feel.

Days 5-6 Omkareshwar

A sacred site for Hindi pilgrims, Omkareshwar is said to resemble the shape of the Om symbol and is a small town located in the Narmada River.

Days 7-8 Mandu

Founded in the 6th century, Mandu was an important military outpost for many centuries and is now the site of some remarkable and well-preserved ruins.

Day 9 Ujjain

Ujjain is one of the seven sacred cites of the Hindus and is an important pilgrimage site; the temples and streets are often filled with brightly-robed sadhus.

Day 10 Sanchi

Sanchi is a small village with a large number of remarkable Buddhist monuments, some dating back to the 3rd century BC.

Days 11-13 Orchha

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

Days 14-15 Delhi

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

  • Start:

    Mumbai, India

  • Finish:

    New Delhi, India

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    No meals included

  • Accommodation:

    Guesthouse (3 nts), Hotel (10 nts), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Auto rickshaw, Bus, Jeep, Overnight sleeper train, Train

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    303kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. This trip starts in Mumbai on Day one at 1pm.

    TRIP CHANGES 2013

    Please note this tour will now visit Agra and Chaderi in 2013, instead of Ujjain. Departures will begin on Selected Saturdays in 2013, instead of Selected Sundays in 2012.

    The itinerary will be as follows:

    Day 1 Mumbai
    Days 2-3 Aurangabad
    Day 4 Jalgaon
    Days 5-6 Omkareshwar
    Day 7 Mandu
    Day 8 Sanchi
    Days 9-10 Orchha
    Days 11-12 Chanderi
    Day 13 Agra
    Days 14-15 Delhi

    The detailed itinerary and prices will be released 1st November 2012
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