india rajasthan adventure original 22 days ex delhi departs every mon selected wed jul to mar itinerary days 1-2 delhi with historical sites a vibrant street life and endless bazaars delhi offers a perfect introduction to india days 3-4 shekhawati the colourful havelis of plus local payment 15,000 rupees physical culture shock this desert region date back to the days of the great camel caravans days 5-6 bikaner head deeper into the thar desert to bikaner wander through the bazaars fort and palace and visit the karni mata rat temple days 7-9 jaisalmer rising from the flat desert surrounds is the enormous sandstone citadel of jaisalmer head into the desert and sleep under the stars on an overnight camel safari days 10-11 jodhpur home to the colossal meherangarh fort jodhpur also has one of the oldest and most interesting bazaars in india day 12 bhenswara at days end enjoy a hot chai while watching shepherds return from the fields with their livestock day 13 ranakpur nestled in the lush
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india unforgettable india original 15 days ex delhi departs every sat mon sep to apr itinerary days 1-2 delhi the labyrinth of streets and lively markets of old delhi are a perfect introduction to india day 3 agra the former capital of the mughals is home to the plus local payment 10,000 rupees physical culture shock 16th century red fort and the beautiful taj mahal days 4-5 chanderi get the celebrity treatment in the relatively touristfree chanderi explore ancient rock paintings jain temples and peaceful mosques before sitting down to dinner at our local friend s home days 6-7 orchha enjoy a guided walk around the temples and palaces that dot the peaceful and picturesque countryside day 8 khajuraho the intricate carvings of the exquisite 1,000-year-old temples of khajuraho celebrate hindu legends epic battles and the erotic karma sutra day 9 panna national park head deep into the park in search of the elusive tiger and spend the night in natural hut style accommodation day 10 chitra
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india mountains and mystics original 15 days ex delhi departs every mon selected fri sep to nov feb to jun itinerary day 1 delhi feed your senses on a stroll through the crowded narrow streets of old delhi days 2-3 shimla the world heritage-listed `toy train snakes its way up the plus local payment 10,000 rupees physical culture shock mountain to the colonial town of shimla where british viceroys once gathered to escape the monsoonal heat enjoy the many walks available or spend an afternoon with the locals watching the latest bollywood blockbuster day 4 mandi sitting on the banks of the beas river mandi was once part of the salt route to tibet explore the riverside temples and ghats and stay in the palace of the former raja days 5-7 dharamsala travel across mountainous roads to the home in exile of the dalai lama day 8 dalhousie a former hill station of the british army dalhousie is nowadays a major settlement for tibetan refugees wander the narrow lanes and quaint markets or sit b
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india golden triangle original 7 days ex delhi itinerary day 1 delhi the starting point for our adventure delhi is a chaotic medley of bazaars museums temples mosques and colonial buildings weave your way through plus local payment 5,000 rupees physical culture shock the cars rickshaws and bullock carts and enjoy day 2 agra the former mughal capital is the home of the breathtaking taj mahal and the massive red fort day 3 bharatpur explore deserted palaces and pavilions of fatehpur sikri and take a rickshaw ride through keoladeo bird sanctuary before an evening of village music and dance days 4-5 jaipur the pink sandstone palace of the winds the enchanting amber palace and lively bazaars of the old city make jaipur a colourful place to visit days 6-7 delhi search for silk hand-painted textiles or folk art in the jaipur bazaars before returning to delhi photography competition 2006 kids in jaipur bharat aggarwal accommodation hotels/guesthouses 5 nts heritage hotel 1 nt transport publ
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india north india highlights comfort 10 days ex delhi departs every fri aug to mar itinerary day 1 delhi see the jama masjid india s largest mosque wander the rajpath for a taste of british india or explore the bazaars of old delhi days 2-3 jaipur friendly jaipur plus local payment 15,000 rupees physical culture shock is brimming with palaces explore the hilltop amber fort before visiting the ornate hawa mahal or palace of the winds top off the day with an all-singing all-dancing bollywood blockbuster day 4 agra the majestic taj mahal must be seen to be believed built by emperor shah jahan as a memorial to his wife this incredible building has been described as a `teardrop on the face of eternity also visit the enormous red fort that lords it over the city from the banks of the yamuna river day 5 orchha charming orchha has more temples and palaces than you can poke a chapati at in the evening take a stroll along the river or join a cooking class with our local friends day 6 khajuraho
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india highlights of india in style independent 7 days ex delhi departs daily except wed subject to availability itinerary day 1 delhi a guided walk through the narrow lanes of old delhi is an excellent introduction to india walk through the ancient streets pulsing with energy and colour wander through the crowded bazaars see the jama masjid physical culture shock mosque and visit the famous red fort built by the emperor shah jahan creator of the taj mahal days 2-3 agra spend the morning exploring the sights of delhi including the majestic india gate and humayun s tomb which is an excellent example of mughal architecture continue on to agra home to the taj mahal see the taj at its best at sunrise when the light playing on the marble presents this stunning building in all its majesty and splendour days 4-5 jaipur visit the city of fatehpur sikri built in the 16th century by emperor akbar and abandoned just 15 years later due to water shortages this beautiful ghost town has excellent ex
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bhutan sikkim darjeeling original 13 days ex kolkata departs every sun sep to apr itinerary days 1-2 kolkata wander past the british colonial architecture and see the flower markets idol makers and wrestlers practising in outdoor gymnasiums days 3-4 plus local payment 10000 rupees physical culture shock darjeeling the name darjeeling rightly conjures up images of rolling hills covered in green tea plantations it was also the original base camp for all treks to mt everest and we can enjoy our own mountain views on a sunrise visit to the area s highest point day 5 pelling head deeper into the himalayan region to the mountain hamlet of pelling day 6 khechepori lake take a short walk to the sanga choeling the oldest monastery in sikkim and soak up the spiritual atmosphere of the pemayangtse monastery spend the night camped by the serene khechepori lake day 7 youksom meet the villagers at lepchas before continuing on to youksom day 8 kwezing homestay our homestay is a very special opportu
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nepal nepal adventure active 15 days ex kathmandu itinerary days 1-2 kathmandu with monkey temples living goddesses and markets of every kind kathmandu is a legendary city climb up to swayambhunath for fantastic plus local payment us$200 physical culture shock views days 3-5 kathmandu valley hike the kathmandu valley through sub-tropical forests and across a softly undulating landscape to nagarkot s spectacular lookout point descend across terraced farmlands to the quaint nepali town of bhaktapur day 6 trisuli river see nepal from water-level on an exciting rafting adventure down the trisuli river camping overnight on a river beach day 7 bandipur the hilltop village of bandipur has been largely untouched by tourism day 8 pokhara once part of the trade route between india and tibet pokhara lies in the shadow of the annapurnas prepare for the trek ahead with a morning walk to sarangkot or a bike ride through the rural landscape days 9-12 siklis trek enjoy a taste of remote nepal on a tr
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nepal nepal encompassed active 20 days ex kathmandu itinerary days 1-2 kathmandu a hive of activity kathmandu is rich in cultural and artistic heritage climb to swayambhunath for great views join pilgrims at bodnath plus local payment us$300 physical culture shock stupa and explore the colourful thamel district days 3-8 helambu trek through rice terraces and deep green valleys past picturesque monasteries and gompas staying in their remote village teahouses provides a special insight into the lives of the tamang and sherpa people days 9-10 bhaktapur take a step back in time and stroll through the traffic-free lanes beneath traditional newari wooden homes and become part of local life in one of the city squares days 11-12 pokhara hire a boat and take a sunset paddle on the lake or kick back at one of the cafes day 13 bandipur tucked away high on a ridge this little-known trading village is protected by the goddess durga mingle with the locals dine on traditional food and enjoy awesome
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sri lanka sri lanka original 15 days negombo to colombo itinerary day 1 negombo find a comfortable perch to watch the local fishing boats head out to sea or stroll along the beach days 2-3 anuradhapura step back in time with a plus local payment us$200 physical culture shock visit to the 12th century palace at panduwasnuwara and the rock fortress of yapahuwa before touring anuradhapura by bicycle day 4 polonnaruwa jump on the bikes once more and explore the remains of the 1,000-year-old-city of polonnaruwa sri lanka s famous granite buddha sleeps peacefully among the ruins day 5 dambulla caves/sigiriya under a heavy rock overhang sits the dambulla cave temple home to some 150 buddha images climb the impressive fortress of sigiriya to see beautiful 5th century frescoes days 6-7 kandy pause to savour the fragrant smells of spice and herb gardens before heading to the cooler climes of kandy to enjoy an evening performance of traditional dancing and firewalking days 8-10 bandarawela/haput
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