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INDIA & THE SUBCONTINENT Deogarh CLASSIC INDIA


13 DAYS from £2195 (per person twin share with flights)


itinerary Bales Escorted


Iconic sites from the Ganges to the Taj Mahal and into Rajasthan


DAY 1 – Fly to Delhi Jet Airways overnight flight from Heathrow to Delhi.


Ranakpur Temples


DAY 2 – Delhi Arrive into the Indian capital for 2 nights at the Maidens Hotel. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi including Qutb Minar, Jama Masjid and bustling Chandni Chawk market.


DAY 3 – Delhi Explore New Delhi in the morning. Afternoon at leisure.


DAY 4 – Varanasi Fly to the holy city of Varanasi. Optional visit to Sarnath. Evening aarti ceremony on the bank of the River Ganges. Overnight at the Gateway Hotel.


DAY 5 – Khajuraho Dawn boat ride on the holy Ganges. Later fly to Khajuraho for 1 night at Hotel Chandela. Explore the temples renowned for their masterful carvings and erotic imagery.


Chittorgarh Fort


DAY 6 – Agra Drive to Orchha to explore the spectacular Fort Palace. Continue by train to Agra. 2 nights at the Gateway Hotel.


RAMATHRA FORT, KARAULI


NEW Lying between the wildlife reserves of Bharatpur and Ranthambore, Ramathra Fort provides atmosphere, ambience and a fabulous setting that is ideal for


families and nature lovers. Guests can choose from 6 spacious suites, with custom furnishings, log fires and large bathrooms, or 6 luxury tents that are located on the lush courtyard lawns. Rooms offer expansive views of the surrounding farmland and the open plains. The food is authentically traditional and excursions and meals are all included.


CHHATRA SAGAR, NIMAJ Between Jodhpur and Jaipur, overlooking a lake abounding with seasonal birdlife, this tranquil camp consists of 11 comfortable en suite tents. The unique ambience of the setting is enhanced by the excellent home cooked cuisine. Family guided farm and village visits can be arranged as well as bird watching tours.


Special Somewhere


DAY 7 – Agra Visit three of India’s most incredible buildings, Itmad- ud-Daulah (‘Baby Taj’), Agra Fort and the marble magnificence of the Taj Mahal.


DAY 8 – Jaipur Travel via Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri stepwell to Jaipur. 2 nights at Jai Mahal Palace (3 nights for festival departures).


DAY 9 – Jaipur Explore the ‘Pink City’ including Hawa Mahal, the Maharajah’s Palace and Amber Fort.


DAY 10 – Deogarh Head into rural Rajasthan for a night at the historic Deogarh Mahal.


DAY 11 – Udaipur Travel via the marble Jain temples of Ranakpur to Udaipur. 2 nights at Trident Udaipur.


DAYS 12/13 – Udaipur and fly to the UK Explore the ‘Venice of the East’ including the City Palace. Afternoon at leisure with the option for a cruise on Lake Pichola. Jet Airways flight via Delhi to Heathrow.


FESTIVAL DEPARTURES


Enjoy two of India’s most famed festivals on special departures that include an extra day in Jaipur. The Holi departures (28 Feb 2012 and 18 Mar 2013) offer an optional tour to share the festival of colours with the people of Jaipur. The Diwali departure (4 Nov 2012) offers optional walking tours to celebrate the festival of lights.


EXTENSION IDEAS Shahpura Bagh


SHAHPURA BAGH, SHAHPURA Situated in 45 acres of beautiful wooded landscapes, midway between Jaipur and Udaipur, this aristocratic family estate was once the summer residence of the rulers of Shahpura. Home cooked Rajasthani meals can be taken with the family, allowing a social insight into the region’s cultural and historical facets.


Relax for a few days in rural Rajasthan at Devi Garh Fort Palace, head to cosmopolitan Mumbai, head in search of tiger in Kanha National Park or spend a few days relaxing by India’s beautiful Arabian Sea in Goa.


03 Feb ‘12 28 Feb ‘12 13 Apr ‘12 14 Sep ‘12 05 Oct ‘12 04 Nov ‘12 £2395 £2495 £2295 £2195 £2495 £2595


23 Nov ‘12 25 Jan ‘13 22 Feb ‘13 18 Mar ‘13 12 Apr ‘13 £2545 £2495 £2495 £2595 £2425


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