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Solo Journeys
Solo’s India
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS EASY-PACED GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 DELUXE FROM NZ $5,278 PP
This 12 days tour of North India reveals a number of its most famous sights and fairy-tale-like palaces. Exclusively designed for solo travellers who love travelling with like-minded people but like the comfort of having their private accommodation.
Delhi
2
Jaipur
2
2 Jodhpur
2 Udaipur 1 2 Agra Bharatpur
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager who will assist with the transfer to the hotel for two nights stay in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing B D
Enjoy breakfast and an introduction to the tour by the Tour Manager before, starting full day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride past the several busy bazaars and Asia’s largest spice market which has existed since the 17th-century. At Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the city’s largest Sikh Temple, you’ll gain a fascinating insight into India’s cultural diversity. Finally, visit Qutub Minar a World Heritage site, this is the tallest brick minaret in the world, was completed in the 14th century with beautiful terra cotta embellishments and balconies. Evening enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Delhi – Agra B D
After leisurely breakfast travel to Agra, home to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a lasting tribute to his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1652, skilled artisans from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy worked for 17 years with some 20,000 labourers to construct this magnificent edifice. Evening free to relax or enjoy various optional activities. Stay two nights in Agra.
Day 4: Agra B D
An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is admired for its splendour, architectural beauty and magnificent halls. and Itmad-UdDaulah a mausoleum that will stun you with ‘Pietra Dura’ inlay and lattice marble screens. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones.
Day 5: Agra – Bharatpur B D
Travel to Bharatpur, famous for Keoladeo Ghana National Park, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon enjoy a rickshaw ride through Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a 29sq km UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is arguably India’s most spectacular bird sanctuary. Each year before the arrival of winter, thousands of birds migrate from the frozen waters of Siberia, Tibet, Mongolia and Eastern Europe to India. Stay Overnight in Bharatpur.
Day 6: Bharatpur – Jaipur B D After breakfast travel to Jaipur, en-
What’s included: 11 Nights deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified THO Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Monument entrance fees Rickshaw ride in Delhi & Bharatpur Tribal village walk in Udaipur Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.
route visit Abhaneri Stepwell- one of the largest stepwells in India, which dated back to the 10th century. Afternoon enjoy a hands-on experience with block printing, next visit a jewellery shop to witness how precious and semi-precious stones are cut to perfection. Evening free to relax and stay two nights in Jaipur.
Day 7: Jaipur B D
Start a full-day sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble. Back in the city, photo Stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds. At the City Palace Museum, our knowledgeable guide will enhance your tour of its extensive and carefully curated collection including miniature paintings, ancient weapons and traditional Rajasthani royal costumes. You’ll also visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in 1726, to measure time, predict eclipses and track the movements of the stars and planet. Afternoon women will have Heena painting and men will learn the art of Rajasthani Turban tying.
Day 8: Jaipur – Jodhpur B D
Today you will experience the feeling of travelling back in time with a journey
to Jodhpur, while you catch a glimpse of the splendour and magnificence of this ancient desert city built on the edge of the Thar Desert. Afternoon free to explore the city’s colourful bazaars. Brilliantly tie-dyed fabrics, miniature paintings, finely carved statues, metalwork and pottery are some of the many things you’ll find. Stay two nights in jodhpur.
Day 9: Jodhpur B D
Visit Mehrangarh Fort built by Rao Jodha in 1459; one of the largest forts in India, the beauty and grandeur of numerous palaces inside narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. Afternoon free to relax or head to Sadar Bazaar famous for glass bangles, rugged camel leather mojri slippers and incredible fabrics.
Day 10: Jodhpur – Udaipur B D Morning after breakfast check out of the hotel and travel towards the lake city of Udaipur, en-route pass lush green valleys, streams and heart capturing views before visiting Ranakpur, with intricately carved marble Pillars and Domes. Tucked away in a remote valley in the Aravalli
“Oh WOW! I think I am still coming back down to earth! I cannot thank you enough for my most amazing time in India. Everyone was wonderful, so caring and exceptional service everywhere. The guides in each city were so knowledgeable, friendly, perfect! I cannot fault anything about the trip and be assured I am and will be, recommending you to everyone I speak to!”
ranges, it boasts of one of the largest and most important Jain Temples in the country. Stay two nights at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur
B D
An excursion from Udaipur to visit a Bhil Village. The sightseeing in Udaipur is set around the City Palace a complex of 11 palaces, all with intricate stone work and interiors featuring glass mirror and ornamental tiles. Visit the gardens of Sahelion Ki Bari, the old city and conclude your day with a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day 12: Udaipur Departure B
After breakfast tour finish with a direct transfer to Udaipur airport to board a flight for onward destination.
Departure & Pricing
(NZ$ PER PERSON From) DATES 2022
17-28 Sep 8-19 Oct
SOLO NZ$
5278 5927 19-30 Nov 5927 31 Dec-11 Jan 23 7107
2023 NZ$
14-25 Jan 5927
11-22 Feb 4-15 Mar
5927 5927 1-12 Apr 5278 29 Apr-10 May 5278
Tour notes:
Departure during festival and fair: New Year
Holi Christmas Diwali & Pushkar Suggested gratuity NZ$140pp: Driver, Tour Guide and Tour Manager
