HIGHLIGHTS OF INDIA 18 DAYS FROM PER PERSON
$7,580 FULLY INCLUSIVE FROM SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE & PERTH
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy the buzz of vibrant Delhi Discover Udaipur’s palaces Search for tigers in Ranthambore Marvel at the Taj Mahal Explore ancient Varanasi Admire the Amber Fort
PRICE INCLUDES • 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 16 dinners • International flights and current taxes • Domestic transportation • 3 – 4 star accommodation • Touring with guides and entrance fees • Visa fees for Australian passport holders
See colourful produce at local markets
EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE oak up the sights and smells of one of S Jodhpur’s bustling local markets, where the stalls will be piled high with locally grown fruit and vegetables, and you will learn about the essential herbs and spices needed for Indian cuisine. Experience the electric atmosphere created by the flickering candles and tinkling bells of a puja held on the banks of the River Ganges, a ceremony dedicated to the river goddess. enture into the old alleyways of Jaipur to V try your hand at block printing, the practice of hand printing textiles with a carved wooden block, a traditional art of the city.
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Take a boat ride along the holy River Ganges
ITINER ARY DAY 1: FLY TO DELHI Fly to Delhi, India’s rambunctious capital city. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
DAY 6: RIVER GANGES Rise early for a dawn boat ride along the River Ganges, followed by a brief city tour of Varanasi. This afternoon visit the Buddhist sites at Sarnath.
DAY 2: EXPLORE DELHI Experience Delhi; drive past the Red Fort, visit Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, and hop on a rickshaw to explore Asia’s largest spice market. After lunch view India Gate before visiting Gandhi Smriti and Qutub Minar, the 12th-century, 73-metre-tall iron pillar.
DAY 7: EXPLORE JAIPUR Fly to Jaipur where you have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own, before experiencing a traditional dance performance.
DAY 3: TA J M AHAL Depart for Agra. On arrival, visit the colossal red sandstone Agra Fort, set on the banks of the Yamuna River. The fort was established in the 16th century but has had much added to it over time, making it an eclectic mix of architectural styles. Then you’ll stand before India’s most iconic building, the Taj Mahal, admiring the play of the light and exquisite detail of the luminous white marble. DAY 4: TR AVEL TO KHA JUR AHO Take a train to Jhansi, with a change at Orchha en route. Continue to Khajuraho, home of the famous temples and enjoy a cultural dance performance this evening. DAY 5: DISCOVER KHA JUR AHO Today, tour the eastern and western groups of Khajuraho’s impressive temples. Fly to Varanasi and take a rickshaw to the atmospheric ghats on the River Ganges, where you’ll witness a ‘Ganga Aarti’, a puja ceremony to the river goddess.
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DAY 8: A MBER FORT Start the day with a stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) before visiting the majestic Amber Fort, a magnificent 16th-century yellow and pink sandstone fort. Visit the stunning City Palace, still home of the city’s royal family today, and Jantar Mantar Observatory, a fascinating collection of 18th-century astrological instruments designed to measure the heavens. Head into the backstreets of the old town to visit a workshop where you’ll learn about traditional artisities like block printing and carpet weaving. DAY 9: TR AVEL TO JODHPUR Drive to Jodhpur. Enjoy some leisure time before taking a walking tour to explore the huge variety of local produce at a bustling vegetable and spice market. DAY 10: EXPLORE JODHPUR This morning, visit the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and the museum located in the extravagant Umaid Bhawan Palace. Ride an auto rickshaw to a local restaurant for lunch before enjoying the afternoon at leisure.
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