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India
India is a vast country packed full of rich contrasts offering visitors an unrivalled choice of places to visit - from the exotic culture and buzzing streets of Delhi and the outstanding beauty of Jaipur to the tigers of Rajasthan and the quiet backwaters of Kerala. Each day, India offers a new experience and whether you are a first time visitor or a regular traveller you cannot fail to be swept up and carried along by the sights and sounds of this magnificent land. Our Golden Triangle tour is the perfect introduction to India and includes the capital of Delhi, the stunning Taj Mahal in Agra and the glowing Amber Fort in Jaipur. For the more experienced visitor we also offer a wide range of tours and extensions in addition to the ones shown.
Delhi & Agra
Punjab
CHINA
New Delhi
PAKISTAN
Haryana Uttar Pradesh
River Ganges
NEPAL
Rajasthan Jodhpur Jaipur Udaipur Gujarat
Agra
BHUTAN
Varanasi Bihar Madhya Pradesh
BANGLADESH
Calcutta
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West Bengal
Delhi has been India's centre of power since the Middle Ages and offers a fantastic introduction to the culture, heritage, shopping and cuisine of India. From the wide tree-lined boulevards to the narrow bustling backstreets Delhi is a city of contrasts where Mughal fortresses and ancient tombs stand alongside modern sky-scrapers. A four-hour drive takes you to Agra and the Taj Mahal. The emotions one feels on seeing this ode to love etched in white marble, can only be experienced first-hand.
INDIA
Maharashtra Mumbai Pune Hyderabad
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Jaipur
Jaipur showcases Rajasthani culture and all that this fascinating desert state stands for. Palaces of red sandstone with intricate filigree balconies give it the name Pink City. On the outskirts stand impregnable fortresses hewn out of the rugged rock face, while the sand dunes beckon beyond. Hand-printed fabrics, silver jewellery, leather sandals and colourful puppets are part of the rich handicrafts repertoire of this state.
Orissa
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Goa Karnataka Bangalore
Andhra Pradesh
Chennai
Bay of Bengal
Mumbai
This is a city where urban dreams come true, spun out relentlessly in Bollywood's film fantasies. Modernity stares you in the face in every walk of life - top-of-the-line shopping, a vibrant nightlife and buzzing arts and culture scene, enliven the busy pace of entrepreneurship.
Kerala Tamil Nadu Cochin Trivandrum
SRI LANKA
Goa & Kerala
the various High Commissions of India in the UK. For · Time: GMT +5.5 further details visit www.hcilondon.org · Flying Time from UK: Approx 9 hours to Delhi. · Festivals, Events & Busy Times: India has countless · Language: India's official language is Hindi although different celebrations and festivals, only a few are public there are 18 other official languages. English is widely holidays: 26th January 2008 Republic day; 15th August 2008 understood and spoken. Independence day; 2nd October 2008 Mahatma Gandhi's · Currency: Indian Rupee (INR). £1 = 82 INR birthday. For other holidays and festivals please contact us. · Visa Requirements: Visas are required for all foreign · Tourist Office: India Tourism Office, 7 Cork Street, nationals (visas cannot be obtained on arrival). The London, W1S 3LH. Tel: 020 7437 3677. current price of a tourist visa is £30. Please contact one of www.indiatouristoffice.org
India Travel Tips
Idyllic beaches, lush green farmland, winding rivers and Portuguese nostalgia, make this one of the world's most attractive destinations. The icing on the cake is the welcoming Goan spirit, the sumptuous cuisine inspired by seafood and coastal spice. Further south, Kerala often referred to as `God's own country' offers more pristine beaches, spice plantations, lush paddy fields criss-crossed by canals, and the misty mountains, making this southern Indian state a treat to the mind and senses. Live on a rice barge, feast on spicy coastal food and revel in the cool sea breezes that never let your spirit fail.
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