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51 days, Mumbai to Goa
itiNerary... Day 1 Mumbai Soak up buzzing Mumbai. Days 2-3 aurangabad The Ellora Caves are an important legacy. Day 4 Jalgaon At Ajanta, 30 caves overlook a gorge, each forming a spec*plus Local Payment INR 40,000
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tacular room in the hill. Days 5-6 omkareshwar See the ghats of Omkareshwar. Days 7-8 Mandu Visit Roopmati Pavilion. Day 9 Bhopal See one of Asias largest mosques. Day 10 sanchi See temples in Sanchi. Days 11-12 orchha Check out the stunning palace. Day 13 overnight train Transfer to Jhansi. Days 14-16 Delhi Discover Delhis vibrant pulse. Days 17-19 Jaisalmer Take a camel trek. Days 20-21 Jodhpur View the Meherangarh Fort. Days 22-24 udaipur Chill-out with a chai. Days 25-26 Pushkar Take a walk to the Savitri temple. Days 27-28 Jaipur Visit Amber Fort. Day 29 Bharatpur Head to the bird sanctuary. Days 30-31 agra Visit the Taj Mahal. Days 32-34 Varanasi Enjoy this city of legends. Day 35 kolkata See this fascinating cultural centre. Day 36 chennai Check out the museums, palaces and bazaars. Day 37 Mamallapuram Enjoy the beaches here. Days 38-39 Madurai Weave through chaotic streets. Days 40-41 Varkala Take a dip in the Arabian Sea. Day 42 kerala Backwaters homestay Experience an island homestay. Days 43-44 kochi Explore the heart of Kerala by ferry. Days 45-46 Mysore Catch a glimpse of the palace at night. Days 47-48 hampi Wander through an exotic landscape. Days 49-51 Goa Chill-out in Goa.
accoMMoDatioN Simple hotels/guesthouses (41 nts), homestay (1 nt), overnight trains (7 nts), camping (1 nt) traNsPort Overnight train, train, boat, local bus, cycle & auto-rickshaw, camel GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner BuDGet Allow US$700 for meals not included DeParts Selected Sun GuaraNtee Notes 1. When making your booking please provide full passport details including date of issue, sex, date of birth and nationality. 2. You are required to arrange and purchase internal flights before travel, please see Trip Notes for details. 3. Some accommodation may be multishare traVeller ratiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary start 2008 21 Sep 05 Oct 19 Oct 02 Nov 16 Nov Finish 10 Nov 24 Nov 08 Dec 22 Dec 05 Jan 30 Nov 14 Dec 28 Dec 2009 04 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 02 Feb 16 Feb 23 Feb 02 Mar 09 Mar 25 Jan 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 01 Mar 16 Mar 30 Mar 06 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Colours of Varanasi, India - Amanda McEwin
" experience the sights, sounds and scents of vibrant india
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13 days, ex Kolkata
itiNerary... Days 1-2 kolkata Bengals busy capital is now a modern cultural centre with a touch of traditional zest. Days 3-4 Darjeeling See rolling hills covered in green tea plantations and *plus Local Payment INR 10,000
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enjoy mountain views on a sunrise visit to the areas highest point. Day 5 Pelling Head deeper into the Himalayan region to the mountain hamlet of Pelling, travelling through spectacular scenery alongside the Rangeet River. Day 6 khechepori lake The best way to explore this charming region is by foot. Take a short walk to the Sanga Choeling, the oldest monastery in Sikkim, and spend the night camped by the serene Khechepori Lake under a rich forest cover. Day 7 youksom Wander downhill to Lepchas to meet the villagers and see their traditional huts before continuing on to Youksom. Day 8 kwezing homestay Spend the morning visiting some of Sikkims most important monasteries before heading to our homestay. This is a very special opportunity to learn about the traditional customs of the Sikkimese people. Days 9-10 Gangtok The Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre was built in 1960 as a replica of the Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet. It is now the seat of the 17th Karmapa, the supreme spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is definitely worth a visit. Days 11-12 kalimpong Theres plenty of time to shop in this well known handicraft centre. This bazaar town has a colourful history including Rajas, Bhutanese and of course, the British. Day 13 kolkata An overnight train journey to Kolkata brings the journey to a close. Linger longer to see the sights.
accoMMoDatioN Hotels/guesthouses (8 nts), homestay (1 nt), overnight trains (2 nts), hut/tent (1 nt) traNsPort Overnight train, bus, taxi, auto rickshaw GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$150 for meals not included DeParts Selected Sun GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed traVeller ratiNG 4.50 out of 5 start 2008 16 Mar 13 Apr 11 May 15 Jun Finish 28 Mar 25 Apr 23 May 27 Jun 14 Sep 12 Oct 26 Oct 09 Nov 23 Nov 26 Sep 24 Oct 07 Nov 21 Nov 05 Dec 2009 15 Mar 19 Apr 17 May 21 Jun 27 Mar 01 May 29 May 03 Jul Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Picking tea, India - Anne Frigon
" experience the might of the himalayas " explore the fragrant tea region of india
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