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Taj Mahal to Tropical Kerala
17 Days / 15 Nights from £2,225 Escorted Group or Private Journey · Golden Triangle · Keralan Backwaters · Tropical Beaches From the iconic Taj Mahal to the beautiful Keralan Backwaters, the highlights of both north and south India are explored on this superb introductory tour. Contrasting the architecture and grand monuments of the vibrant cities in the `Golden Triangle' with the tranquil landscapes of tropical Kerala, this journey encapsulates the very essence of India.
Day 1 To Delhi: Overnight flight from London to Delhi with Jet Airways. (N) Day 2 Delhi: Arrive and transfer to the Intercontinental Eros (or similar) for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi. (N) Day 3 To Agra: Morning tour of New Delhi. Afternoon drive to Agra, and stay for 2 nights at the Mughal Sheraton (or similar). (B) Day 4 Agra: Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast, visit Agra Fort. Optional sunset visit to the Taj Mahal (payable locally). (B) Day 5 To Bharatpur: Morning drive to the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Continue to the former royal mansion of the rulers of Bharatpur, Laxmi Vilas Palace, for 1 night. Afternoon visit to Deeg Palace. Evening cultural show and dinner. (B, D) Day 6 To Jaipur: Optional early morning tour of Keoladeo National Park. After breakfast, continue to the Pink City of Jaipur. Stay for 2 nights at the Rajputana Sheraton (or similar). Afternoon visit to the ancient fort palace of Amber. (B) Day 7 Jaipur: Morning visit to the City Palace, home of the Maharaja. Afternoon at leisure or explore Jaipur's bazaars. (B) Day 8 To Delhi: Drive to Delhi via Samode
TAJ MAHAL TO TROPICAL KERALA
Code ESCORTED GROUPS
Day 11 Cochin: Morning tour of Cochin. Optional evening Kathakali dance performance (payable locally). (B) Day 12 To Thekkady: Morning drive to Thekkady. Stay overnight at Cardamom County (or similar). (B) Day 13 To Kumarakom: Morning tour of Spice Gardens. Continue to Kumarakom and stay for 2 nights at Kumarakom Lake Resort / Coconut Lagoon. Evening sunset boat trip on the waters of Lake Vembanad. (B) Day 14 Backwater Cruise: Drive to Alleppey for a cruise through the narrow canals and inland waterways, seeing rural life that has remained unchanged for centuries. (B) Day 15 To Kovalam: Drive to Kovalam. Stay 2 nights at Travancore Heritage. (B) Day 16 Kovalam: At Leisure. (B)
Backwaters, Kerala
Palace. Stay at the Intercontinental Eros (or similar). (B) Day 9 To Cochin: Morning flight to Cochin. Transfer to Le Meridien (or similar) for 3 nights. (B) Day 10 Cochin: Morning at leisure. Afternoon cruise around Cochin harbour. (B)
Prices in GBP£'s per person sharing a twin bedded room
12 Sep 08 03 Oct to 07 Nov to 24 Oct 08 14 Nov 08 19 Dec 08 16 Jan to 20 Feb 09 Single Supp Sole Supp
Day 17 To London: Morning drive to Trivandrum and fly to London, via Doha, with Qatar Airways. (B) Private Journeys: In addition to the Escorted Group departures, this itinerary may be taken at any time as a Private Journey, subject to availability, and the prices for this option are shown on the price table. Please see page 8 for more information about Private Journeys. Extensions: Options include extra time in Kovalam, and a backwaters cruise aboard a rice barge. Please ask for details.
Departures on or between
No of nights 18 Jan 08 01 Feb to 07 Mar to 22 Feb 08 04 Apr 08
EXK
Code
Taj Mahal to Tropical Kerala
PRIVATE JOURNEYS
15
No. of nights
2245
2395
2395
2225
2495
2595
2925
2645
915
Single Supp
N/A
Sole Supp
10 Jan to 01 Feb to 30 Apr to 31 Aug to 30 Sep to 24 Nov to 10 Dec to 11 Jan to 31 Jan 08 29 Apr 08 30 Aug 08 29 Sep 08 23 Nov 08 09 Dec 08 10 Jan 09 15 Mar 09
2008/9 DEPARTURE DATES
Out (Fri) 18 Jan 08 1 Feb 08 8 Feb 08 22 Feb 08 7 Mar 08 4 Apr 08 12 Sep 08 3 Oct 08 17 Oct 08 Rtn (Sun) 3 Feb 08 17 Feb 08 24 Feb 08 9 Mar 08 23 Mar 08 20 Apr 08 28 Sep 08 19 Oct 08 2 Nov 08 Out (Fri) 24 Oct 08 7 Nov 08 14 Nov 08 19 Dec 08 16 Jan 09 30 Jan 09 6 Feb 09 20 Feb 09 Rtn (Sun) 9 Nov 08 23 Nov 08 30 Nov 08 4 Jan 09 1 Feb 09 15 Feb 09 22 Feb 09 8 Mar 09
EKE
Taj Mahal to Tropical Kerala
15
2595
2645
2345
2395
2795
2895
POA
2795
995
1245
Additional Information
High Season Single Room Supplement. UK Departures on or between the following dates:EXK: 18 Jan to 4 Apr `08 £1075, 3 Oct to 14 Nov `08 £1245, 19 Dec `08 £1435, 16 Jan to 20 Feb `09 £1295 EKE: 10 Jan to 29 Apr `08 £1195, 30 Sep to 09 Dec `08 £1345, 11 Jan to 15 Mar `09 £1345 High Season Sole Traveller Supplements. UK Departures on or between the following dates:EKE:10 Jan to 29 Apr `08 £1495, 30 Sep to 9 Dec `08 £1715, 11 Jan to 15 Mar `09 £1715 Any mandatory Christmas and New Year meals are not included in the above prices. EKE: Land transport based on an a/c Tata Indigo (or similar). A larger car (Toyota Innova) is available for a supplement of £145 per person, based on 2 sharing. See p 9 for details. POA - Price on Application Meal Basis: As per itinerary: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals..
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