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DAY 2 Enjoy a tour of Shimla including the Mall, tara devi temple and the Vice regal lodge. DAY 3 Free day to relax and explore at your leisure. DAY 4 Travel to Chandigarh railway station where a brief tour has been arranged, which includes a visit to the Rock Garden. Then board the shatabdi express back to Delhi for your late evening flight home. DAY 5 Arrive back in the UK. this add-on is available in conjunction with our 8 day tour of india (page 84-85.) when taking this add-on, the main itinerary will operate with two nights in delhi at the beginning of the the tour.
Journey to Shimla
3 nights from only £479
Enjoy a fascinating journey by train to the hill station of Shimla, in the foothills of the Himalayas. DAY 1 - Transfer to New Delhi railway station to board the Himalayan Queen express for Kalka where youll change to the narrow gauge train, to shimla the highlight of the trip. The journey is quite spectacular as the railway climbs to over 6000ft. Accomodation has been reserved at the five star luxurious Oberoi Cecil Hotel on a half board basis.
Pushkar Camel Fair
Including 2 nights in Pushkar from £1459
The town of Pushkar, around 90 miles from Jaipur, is famed for its sacred lake and annual Camel Fair, which takes place in November. The whole event is an explosion of colour and activity as the locals come to trade livestock and set up colourful stalls. It is certainly a lively and unforgettable experience. we offer special departures on our 8 day (pages 84-85) and 18 day (pages 86-87) tours to india and our 14 day india and nepal tour (pages 88-89). These special departures feature everything in the main itineraries, plus a visit to Pushkar and the Camel Fair, staying for two nights in special tented accommodation with private facilities.
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DAY 6 - This morning, visit the Amber Fort, and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jaipur in the afternoon. DAY 7 - Drive from Jaipur to Bikaner and enjoy an afternoon tour of the city. DAY 8 - We drive to Jaisalmer today. Two nights acommodation at the Fort Rajwada. DAY 9 - Enjoy a morning tour of Jaisalmer featuring some of the citys most opulent mansions, with their elaborate facades. We visit the stunning Jaisalmer Fort which stands 260ft high above the desert. Within its walls you will find beautifully crafted temples and handicraft shops. Take a camel ride on the sand dunes in the evening. DAY 10 - Drive to Jodphur, the blue city. Jodphur is an oasis in the arid Thar desert and the second largest city in Rajasthan. Discover marble palaces, forts and temples here in this beautiful walled city. DAY 11 - En route to Udaipur, visit the Jain temples in ranakpur which are nestled in a remote valley. DAY 12 - Once in udaipur, enjoy a tour of the City of Lakes. Situated on the shores of lake Pichola and surrounded by the green hills of the Aravalli, it is a wonderful spot. We enjoy a boat ride there. DAY 13 - Fly back to Delhi for an overnight stay. DAY 14 - Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK. this special departure features all the destinations on the main indias Golden triangle tour (pages 84-85). on these departures, visits to Agra and Jaipur will be in reverse order to those shown in the main itinerary.
Rajasthan
14 nights from only £1799
Experience the princely state of Rajasthan with this special departure. Experience a magical mix of history, romance, rugged natural beauty and traditional arts and crafts. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart on your scheduled flight to delhi. DAY 2 - Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. This afternoon we include a sightseeing tour. DAY 3 - Travel to Agra, where you stay for two nights. DAY 4 - The highlight of the tour is a visit to the spectacular taj Mahal. You also visit Agra Fort. DAY 5 - Journey to Jaipur, visiting the deserted city of Fatehpur sikri en route. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay.
Amritsar
2 nights from only £399
A chance to travel on the shatabdi express, the countrys fastest train, to Amritsar, an ancient and fascinating city. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Board the train from delhi to Amritsar. During the evening you will be taken to wagah, the only border crossing between India and Pakistan , to attend the spectacular sunset banging on the gates ceremony. In the evening, visit the spectacular Golden temple. DAY 2 - Half day sightseeing tour of Amritsar. There are a number of religious and historical sites to see, including the durgiana temple, the tower of Baba Atal rai, the museum at ram Bagh which houses ancient weapons and Jallianwal Bagh the site of a massacre where bullet marks can still be seen. Make the most of this city, which is a centre of Sikhism and culture. Evening train journey back to Delhi for an overnight stay. DAY 3 - Day at leisure in delhi before transferring to the airport for a late evening flight to the UK . this add-on is available in conjunction with our 14 day india & nepal tour (pages 88-89). when taking this add-on, the main itinerary will operate with two nights in delhi at the beginning of the tour.
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