India, a unique country and civilisation, is a mindboggling potpourri of sights, sounds, colours and experiences as well as a culture-shock of astonishing contrasts. Immerse yourself in this tour and prepare for a revamp of any preconceptions towards one of the world’s ‘must-see’ destinations!
The jewel of our tour is surely the Taj Mahal in the early morning, when its colours and ethereal beauty is at its most amazing. Built to house the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, Emperor Jahan’s wife, it took 20,000 men 22 years to finish it. The end result transcends the extraordinary world monument it is. The tomb represents the ultimate expression of a pure and enduring love, a tangible expression of the unquantifiable. But there’s more. We’ll see the real India, a subcontinent that covers the full gamut of evolution, from the natural world, including the nation’s unofficial symbol, the tiger, in Ranthambore, through the Rajasthan forts and palaces of the Moghul Empire, to the more recent Raj and British colonial influence.
We delve, ever deeper, into the culture and history of Rajasthan with our stay at the Alsisar Mahal, a restored fort, converted into one of the region’s best heritage hotels. A wonderfully romantic setting where Belgian crystal chandeliers hang above exquisite marble floors, cut from the very quarries that supplied the builders of the Taj Mahal.
ut India is not all history and architecture – genuine Indian cuisine is far more varied and interesting that what we are used to at home. From a simple hot chapatti fresh from the oven, to the delicate spices of Kheer, a sweet rice pudding, a trip to India will change your view of Indian cookery – and don’t worry, many of the curries are quite mild! However, for the brave at heart, there’s the gasket-blowing prospect of Phaal curry. Whichever culinary delight you choose, the one guarantee is that the Indian people are supremely hospitable and will go out of their way to ensure their visitors enjoy their stay.
From the flawless grandeur of the Taj Mahal, to the mighty fortresses of Rajasthan and from the reminders of past glories of the Raj in Delhi to the teeming markets of Jaipur, our India tour encompasses the very best of northern India, ensuring a lifetime of truly amazing memories.
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day 0 |
Overnight Travel |
1 night |
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day 1 |
Taj Palace New Delhi | New Delhi |
1 night |
B&B |
day 2 |
Hotel Trident Agra | Agra |
2 nights |
B&B |
day 4 |
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Jan van Scorel | North Holland |
2 nights |
FB |
day 6 |
Hilton Jaipur | Jaipur |
2 nights |
B&B |
day 8 |
Alsisar Mahal | Alsisar |
1 night |
B&B |
day 9 |
Taj Palace New Delhi | New Delhi |
1 night |
B&B |
day 10 |
The Oberoi Cecil | Shimla |
3 nights |
B&B |
day 13 |
Taj Palace New Delhi | New Delhi |
1 night |
B&B |
day 14 |
Overnight Travel |
1 night |
B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch |
16 Days / 15 Nights
Reference Number: IS00001
Price available on request
Includes:
- Based on 2 people sharing a twin room
- 13 Nights accommodation based on a B&B basis
- 8 other meals included
- Scheduled flights to/from Delhi
- All Transfers
- All taxes, including accommodation.
- All Tours
- Local Transport
- Porterage of 1 item of baggage
- Serviced of a Tour Manager
Excludes:
- India Visa
- Items of a personal nature
- Excursions not mentioned
- Any other service, e.g. Dry Cleaning