Page Text Content
india
ladakh
Original
19 days, ex Delhi
itiNerary... Day 1 Delhi The walled city of Old Delhi is an intoxicating mix of sights and sounds. Days 2-3 leh Explore Leh Palace in the capital of Ladakh. Day 4 likir The route to Likir is filled *plus Local Payment INR 15,000
Physical culture shock
with Buddhist monasteries. Days 5-7 himalayan trek Discover moonlike landscapes and ruined forts. Day 8 alchi The colourfully painted shrines and beautiful frescoes of the Alchi Monastery are treasures. Day 9 stok Marvel at the fabulous period costumes and jewellery at Stok Palace Museum. Days 10-11 hemis/leh The Thiksey gompa of Shey resonates with the sombre tones of gongs and chanting lamas. Days 12-14 serchu/Manali Browse the lively markets of Manali. Day 15 Mandi Spend the night in the former Rajas palace. Days 16-17 Dharamsala The Dalai Lamas home in exile is full of monks in crimson robes. Days 18-19 overnight train/Delhi Take an overnight train back to Delhi.
accoMMoDatioN Simple hotels/guesthouses (13 nts), overnight train (1 nt) camping (4 nts) traNsPort Plane, overnight train, jeep, bus, auto-rickshaw, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 12 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$200 for meals not included DeParts Selected Tue GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes When making your booking please provide full passport details including date of issue, sex, date of birth and nationality traVeller ratiNG 4.66 out of 5 start Finish 2008 03 Jun 21 Jun 17 Jun 05 Jul 08 Jul 26 Jul 12 Aug 30 Aug 09 Sep 27 Sep 2009 23 Jun 11 Jul Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Monks with horns at Gompa - Tania Russ
hsp
triP coDe
the source of the ganges
Original
11 days, ex Delhi
itiNerary... Days 1-2 Delhi/overnight train Join the jostle in Old Delhi and experience travel on an overnight train. Days 3-4 almora Paddle in the glittering emerald lake of Almora and soak *plus Local Payment INR 5,000
Physical culture shock
up unspoilt views of the magnificent Himalayas. Day 5 corbett tiger reserve Take a mini safari into the Corbett Reserve to try and spot some tigers as well as wild elephants, wild boars, otters and spotted deer. Days 6-8 rishikesh Flex those limbs in the yoga capital of the world, where there is time to try this ancient art. Gain insight into village life on a day trip out into the countryside. Day 9 haridwar An extremely holy Hindu city, Haridwar is popular with pilgrims the world over. Make offerings to the Ganges and send flames floating down the river in the evening. Days 10-11 Delhi Back in Delhi, hit the streets for one last Indian meal or find a cafe and sip chai while the world passes by.
Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Rowboat on the Ganges - Belinda J Edis accoMMoDatioN Hotels/guesthouses (9 nts), overnight trains (1 nt) traNsPort Overnight train, jeep, local bus, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals BuDGet Allow US$180 for meals not included DeParts Selected Fri GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes When making your booking please provide full passport details including date of issue, sex, date of birth and nationality traVeller ratiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary start 2008 14 Nov 21 Nov 28 Nov 05 Dec Finish 24 Nov 01 Dec 08 Dec 15 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 2009 02 Jan 16 Jan 30 Jan 22 Dec 29 Dec 12 Jan 26 Jan 09 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Feb 06 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 23 Feb 02 Mar 09 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30 Mar
hsB
triP coDe
golden triangle
Original
7 days, ex Delhi
itiNerary... Day 1 Delhi Delhi is a chaotic medley of bazaars, museums, temples, mosques and colonial buildings. Day 2 agra This former Mughal capital is home to some impressive buildings, *plus Local Payment INR 5,000
Physical culture shock Intrepid Photography Competition 2006, Holi Festival, India - David Lazar accoMMoDatioN Hotels/guesthouses (6 nts) traNsPort Train, taxi, metro, local bus, cycle rickshaw GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner BuDGet Allow US$100 for meals not included DeParts Selected Mon GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed traVeller ratiNG 4.47 out of 5 start 2008 07 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 28 Jan 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 Feb 03 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 31 Mar 07 Apr Finish 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Jan 03 Feb 17 Feb 24 Feb 02 Mar 09 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 06 Apr 13 Apr 07 Jul 21 Jul 04 Aug 18 Aug 08 Sep 15 Sep 22 Sep 29 Sep 06 Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 27 Oct 03 Nov 10 Nov 13 Jul 27 Jul 10 Aug 24 Aug 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct 02 Nov 09 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 24 Nov 01 Dec 08 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 29 Dec 2009 05 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Jan 02 Feb 09 Feb 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Jan 01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 23 Feb 02 Mar 09 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30 Mar 06 Apr 22 Feb 01 Mar 08 Mar 15 Mar 22 Mar 29 Mar 05 Apr 12 Apr
including the romantic Taj Mahal and massive Red Fort, which dominates the skyline. Day 3 Bharatpur heritage stay Explore deserted palaces and pavilions of the Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved ghost town. Days 4-5 Jaipur The pink sandstone Palace of Winds, the enchanting Amber Palace and lively streets of the Old City make Jaipur a colourful place to visit. Days 6-7 Delhi Search for silk, hand painted textiles or folk art in the Jaipur bazaars, then head back to Delhi for a final taste of the bustling city. Pehaps indulge in a traditional aloo gobi, or seek out some of Indias famous sweet treats from a foodstall. The National Gandhi Museum and National Museum are both well worth a visit.
hsn
89
triP coDe
|
inbro