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INDIA

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 16 nights hotel accommodation
• All flights as specified in the itinerary
• Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
(excluding rickshaw touring)
• Entrance fees (except camera fees)
• English-speaking Tour Leader
• All tips on tour
• Return group transfers from airport
to accommodation
• Meals as indicated (B = breakfast,
L = lunch, D = dinner)

Taj Mahal

DAY 1 Delhi DAY 9 Jodhpur PRICE PER PERSON*
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to your hotel and enjoy Visit Meherangarh Fort, one of India’s most 2019 TWIN SINGLE
free time until your tour briefing. Stay the next two impressive forts and walk down to the bazaar. (B) FEB 02 G $6109 $8149
nights at The Suryaa New Delhi (or similar). 23 $5999 $8049
DAY 10 Jodhpur to Jojawar MAR 09 G $5999 $8049
DAY 2 Delhi Drive to Jojawar. On a spectacular train ride OCT 05 G $6199 $8239
Explore Delhi on a full day city tour. Drive to through the Aravali hills pass local villages and 19 $6199 $8239
$8239
$6199
Red Fort and take a bicycle rickshaw through stunning scenery. Overnight at Rawla Jojawar NOV 09 G TWIN SINGLE
2020
Chandni Chowk. Visit Khari Baoli spice market (or similar). (B) JAN 04 $6609 $8849
and wander through Parathey wali gali. Walk to FEB 01 G $6729 $8969
Jama Masjid and view it from the outside before DAY 11 Jojawar to Udaipur 22 $6609 $8849
visiting a communal kitchen at a Sikh temple. Visit a Rebari camel herder camp and learn MAR 07 G $6609 $8849
Visit Humayun’s Tomb followed by Rajpath. See more about their nomadic lifestyle. Continue G = Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 guests.
the murals of the Lodhi Art District. (B) the journey to Udaipur stopping en route at Code: IINC
DAY 3 Delhi to Varanasi Ranakpur, a major pilgrimage site. Stay the next TRIP GRADING: MODERATE
two nights at Fateh Niwas (or similar). (B)
Fly to Varanasi, then drive to Sarnath where (See page 87 for details)
Buddha gave his first sermon and have a picnic DAY 12 Udaipur
lunch. Venture to the ghats located along the Spend time exploring the City Palace before
Ganges and see the priests stage a spectacular taking a guided market walk. Depending on
aarthi ceremony. Stay the next two nights at water levels, cruise on Lake Pichola. (B)
Radisson Hotel Varanasi (or similar). (BL)
DAY 13 Udaipur to Mahabalipuram
DAY 4 Varanasi Enjoy a leisurely morning in Udaipur. Fly south to
Rise early for a misty dawn boat ride on the Chennai and drive to Mahabalipuram. Overnight
Ganges with a traditional musician onboard. at Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay (or similar). (B)
Wander along the ghats, and enjoy chai and
a samosa at a riverside teahouse. Take an DAY 14 Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
afternoon ashram tour then talk with a Sadhu. (B) Visit Arjuna’s Penance, a rock face covered in
DAY 5 Varanasi to Agra carved animals and deities. See the exquisite
Fly from Varanasi to Delhi before driving to Agra. seaside creations of the Five Rathas and Shore
Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight Temple. Drive to Pondicherry and walk through
at DoubleTree by Hilton Agra (or similar). (B) Tamil Town and White Town before gaining an Aarthi Ceremony, Varanasi
insight into life at Aurobindo Ashram, one of
DAY 6 Agra to Jaipur India’s best known spiritual centres. Stay the next
At dawn, see the Taj Mahal as you enter through two nights at Maison Perumal (or similar). (B)
the West Gate. Following a late breakfast, visit DAY 15 Pondicherry
Agra Fort and drive to Jaipur. Stay the next two
nights at Alsissar Haveli (or similar). (B) Walk through Pondicherry’s French Quarter.
In the afternoon, visit Auroville, a fascinating
DAY 7 Jaipur town where everyone lives in peace and unity
Embark on a city tour and visit a traditional milk regardless of their religion or nationality. (B)
market, admire the façade of the Hawa Mahal and
explore Amber Fort. Take a pink rickshaw back to DAY 16 Pondicherry to Chennai
your hotel with the Pink City Rickshaw Company. Drive to Chennai and see some of the city’s
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. (B) highlights. Join your group for a farewell dinner.
Overnight at Residency Towers (or similar). (BD)
DAY 8 Jaipur to Jodhpur
Take in the countryside while driving from DAY 17 Chennai
Jaipur to Jodhpur. Stay the next two nights Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the
at Radisson Jodhpur (or similar). (B) airport for your onward journey. (B) Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram

*Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include the airfare from New Zealand. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. 75
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