Infra-Red India
Visiting: IndiaCode: GIJN
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India does exactly what it says on the box. Cows are more important than you. The Taj is the best thing you’ll ever see.
Infra-Red India
And yes, the people really do smile that much.(Was Jewels of the North)
Delhi
Get your haggling hat on. Mind the cows. And keep your hands and feet inside the tuk-tuk at all times. Take off your watch because you're on India time now.Day 1 Pre-departure group meeting in the evening as well as an optional group dinnerDay 2 Visit Chandwi Chowk and Connaught Place - the commercial heart of New Delhi Get some sightseeing done during free timeBoard an overnight sleeper train bound for VaranasiVaranasi
When we get down to the Ganges, buy a little candle boat from one of the kids. When we're on our sunrise boat ride you can send it floating down the holy river. Say a few words for someone back home (mum, dad, Aunty Kath etc).Witness the rituals of life and death during a sunrise Ganges boat cruiseTale a guided tour through Varanasi's back lanes and crowded alleywaysBoard another sleeper train and journey back towards AgraAgra - Taj Mahal
We can't even make a joke here. The Taj is simply that good. Do your best Princess Di pose on the benches as crowds of locals scramble to take your photo (yes, this will happen).Guided tour of the Taj MahalOptional visit to Agra FortTordi Garh
No auto rickshaws, no touts, no hurry, no worry...Tordi's just that kind of place. Scramble onto a camel cart for a village tour and say Namaste to the shy but friendly locals. Did you spot the horse with the blue eyes?Drive through beautiful countryside to Tordi Garh, a village that few travellers venture toMeet locals, see the old village temple and wander through the marketsVisit ruined temples and a nearby fortressStay overnight in the palace at TordiJaipur
Explore the Amber Fort and the Palace of the Winds. Then why not try and go vego for this part of the trip? Hit up a streetfood vendor for chaat, pakoras, pani puri, samosas and papad.Day 8 Travel by jeep to Jaipur - Rajhastan's colourful capitalDay 9 Enjoy a guided tour of the medieval Amber FortTake a tour through the Old Bazaar and The Palace of the WindsFree time to explore Jaipur on your ownDelhi
Take a local bus back to Delhi. We reckon you should put down the camera and spend your last few days trying to take in the overwhelming, crazy, colourful madness of India.Day 10 Journey back to Delhi and perhaps indulge in a final group meal in the eveningDay 11 The trip ends today, but Delhi has a lot going on for those who wish to stay longerWhile the information presented here details our planned itinerary, including routes taken, activities included, accommodation and meeting times, please accept that unforseen changes may occur. We are constantly on the lookout to improve our program and further enhance your experience. Naturally, we will keep you up to date with any last minute amendments to your tour.
Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
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