Cox & Kings Travel  >  India 2008  >  Browse pages 18-35  >  India 2008

Tour + Shimla 19 Days / 17 Nights Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh to the north of Delhi, was the British summer capital during the Raj era. The town, set in the Himalayan foothills against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, remains a cool retreat from the heat of the northern plains. There are still beautiful promenades and graceful colonial buildings, including the famous Cecil Hotel, whilst the surrounding countryside includes evergreen forests, which are the setting for Oberoi's luxurious Wildflower Hall Hotel, former home of Lord Kitchener. Viceregal Lodge, Shimla * The luxury Oberoi Wildflower Hall may be booked, subject to availability, for a supplement from £65 per person per night (twin), or from £130 pppn (single). Tour + Kanha National Park 21 Days / 18 Nights Kanha was the setting for Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book and is one of India's largest and finest wildlife reserves. Its meadows, grassy highlands and bamboo jungle are habitats for over 250 bird species and 30 species of mammals including tiger, leopard, gaur, sloth bear and the endangered swamp deer. Day 15 To Mumbai: Fly to Mumbai and stay overnight at the Hilton Towers. (B) Day 16 To Kanha: Early morning flight to Nagpur and transfer to Kanha National Park. Stay for 4 nights at the Royal Tiger Resort. (B, L, D) Days 17-19 Kanha: Morning and afternoon wildlife viewing in Kanha National Park. (B, L, D) Day 20 To London: Transfer to Nagpur and fly to Mumbai. Transfer directly to the International Airport. (B) Day 21 To London: Very early morning flight to London with Jet Airways. (N) Note: Extension available between 1 Jan - 30 Jun & 1 Nov - 31 Dec only. Tour + Westin Resort & Spa 18 Days / 16 Nights The brand new Westin Resort & Spa is set among 35 acres of lush gardens in the rural countryside near Gurgaon, just outside Delhi. Primarily a spa resort, the hotel focuses on the complete relaxation of its guests, and offers a range of activities including meditation, yoga, and Tai Chi sessions. Other activities available include tennis and horse and camel rides through the local scenery. Day 15 To Gurgaon: Fly to Delhi and drive to Gurgaon for a 3-night stay at Westin Resort & Spa. (B) Days 16-17 Gurgaon: At leisure. (B) Day 18 To London: Transfer to the international airport and fly to London with Jet Airways. (B) Indian Roller, Kanha Taj Mahal, Agra www.coxandkings.co.uk 23 NORTHERN INDIA TOUR EXTENSIONS INDIA & THE HIMALAYA Day 15 To Shimla: Fly to Chandigarh via Delhi. Drive to Shimla and stay 3 nights at the Oberoi Cecil Hotel / Wildflower Hall*. (B) Days 16-17 Shimla: At leisure. (B) Day 18 To Delhi: Drive to Chandigarh and fly to Delhi. Overnight at The Radisson / The Grand Hotel. (B) Day 19 To London: Fly to London with Jet Airways. (B)