Incredible holidays to India

Day 1 – 2 – Delhi

Explore the Old town of Delhi on a Rickshaw and enjoy the water-filled square of Chandni Chowk. Take in the culture and beauty of Jama Masjid, the oldest mosque in Delhi before learning about the Sikh religions history at Sheeshganj Gurudwara.

Day 3 – 4 – Jaipur

A private transfer will take you across to the Rajasthan state to visit it’s capital Jaipur, the beautiful ‘Pink City’. This city is a stunning example of India, with bustling bazaars filled with folk art, textiles and jewellery and crammed with palaces, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and Jaipurs Royal City Palaces are a must see. Between the months of September and June, you can take a hot air balloon ride and see this incredible city from above.

Day 5 – Karauli

Head across to Karauli town, which was founded in 1348, which is full of traditional temples and rural ambiance, a great opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about rural India. Be sure to try the local sweets on the market stalls, made from local produce.

Day 6 -  Fatehpur Sikri – Agra

Stopping at the one-time capital of the Mughal empire, you will be taken on a guided tour and a visit to an incredible mosque with influences from both Hindu and Persian. Then onto Agra, where you will visit magnificient marble tombs saved for the greatest Mughal Emperors and finishing off the day with the long awaited for Taj Mahal.

Day 7 – Agra – Delhi

Be taken along the banks of Yamuna River on a guided tour to the Agra Fort, which has a fascinating history, from a military fort, to a palace to a prison. Then a private bus will take you back to Delhi where you will enjoy one final meal as a group.

Day 8 – Delhi

Enjoy the day to yourselves and take in the last sites of Delhi before you depart.  

Day 1 – 2 – Mumbai

Start your tour in the famous city of Mumbai, and enjoy an insight of the city most visitors don’t get a chance to see. Take in the locals working with children playing beneath and rows upon rows of brightly coloured clothes drying in the sun. Enjoy the Victorian Gothic architecture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, then enjoy a visit to the Prince of Wales museum. Home to over 50,000 artefacts. Stroll around the city’s top shopping spots, Crawford Market, selling fruit to jewellery and everything in between.

Day 3 – 4 – Udaipur

Step onboard your flight to Udaipur ‘City of Lakes’. Take a walk around the city to get a feel for Rajasthan’s most romantic city. Enjoy a boat ride across Lake Pichola and watch the sunset over dinner on the lakeside.

Day 5 – Bundi

Enjoy a day at this small town founded in the 12^th century. Known for it’s old houses, step wells and Taragarh Fort. These narrow streets are packed with incredible blue Brahmin houses, shops, bazaars and temples. Then enjoy a traditional home cooked meal by a local family in their home, an experience to remember.

Day 6 – 7 – Pushkar

One of India’s holiest cities and home of over 500 temples, which you will have an option to visit the Savitri Temple that is set on a hill overlooking the city. Enjoy a true experience for dinner, across the sand dunes nearby, dining as the sunsets over the vast landscape. Then an evening entertainment of traditional Kalbelia dancing to truly immerse yourself into the culture.

Day 8 – 9 – Jaipur

Travel across to the Rajasthan state to visit it’s capital Jaipur, the beautiful ‘Pink City’. This city is a stunning example of India, with bustling bazaars filled with folk art, textiles and jewellery and crammed with palaces, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and Jaipurs Royal City Palaces are a must see. Between the months of September and June, you can take a hot air balloon ride and see this incredible city from above.

Day 10 – 11 – Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places in the world to spot tigers in the wild. Ancient fortresses and temples, now overrun with nature and wildlife, it’s really something to see. A day’s safari is included, where you will hopefully get an opportunity to see a variety of animals including, antelope, gazelles, sloths, hyenas and even leopards.

Day 12 – Agra

On this stop is where you will visit magnificent marble tombs saved for the greatest Mughal Emperors and finishing off the day with the long awaited for Taj Mahal. Then in the evening a tour through Agra’s amazing street food scene.

Day 13 – 14 – Delhi

Explore the Old town of Delhi on a Rickshaw and enjoy the water-filled square of Chandni Chowk. Take in the culture and beauty of Jama Masjid, the oldest mosque in Delhi before learning about the Sikh religions history at Sheeshganj Gurudwara. Then enjoy your last day to yourselves and take in the last sites of Delhi before you depart.