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Suggested India itineraries
These India itineraries are individual holidays which we've created by combining several of our short travel modules. Each itinerary offers a truly unique and rewarding India adventure. You'll find that these trips are a mixture of individual and small group travel, providing a balance between personal and social experience. |
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Route: Delhi - Jaipur - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi This India itinerary will help you get the very best out of a 12-day trip to India. It will whisk you around several of the highlights of North India, leaving you stunned by the beauty and cutlure of the region. After one night in Delhi, you'll be transferred to beautiful Jaipur with its pink inner city and staggering forts perched on the surrounding hills. The India itinerary will then take you to the magical, mystical temples of Galta, the green wetlands and stunning wildlife of Bharatpur, and the deserted ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. And as if this isn't enough, the next stop will be the Taj Mahal, which is so much more impressive in reality than any postcard would make you believe. To end this India itinerary, you'll take the overnight train to Varanasi, situated on the banks of the Ganges, and one of the most sacred cities in India. |
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India itinerary 2:
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Route: Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi There is so much to see in North India, a land of maharajan palaces and Rajput forts, that it is almost impossible to squeeze it all into one India itinerary. You could visit the region several times and yet still feel as if you have only scratched the surface. During this India itinerary, you'll see the classic highlights of North India in just under three weeks - and you'll see them in style, staying in forts, palaces, elaborate havelis and old colonial mansions. After travelling through remarkable Rajasthan, full of camels, saris, forts and temples, you'll arrive at the breathtaking Taj Mahal. From here, you'll veer east towards Varanasi, the most sacred of all Indian cities, and you'll stay in a lovely hotel right on the banks of the Ganges. |
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India itinerary 3:
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Route: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore National - Nawalgarh - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi Rather than chasing all over the country, you might prefer to spend your time in India in a few really special and unusual places. Ranthambore National Park is one of these spots. The flora and flora in the park are magnificent and it is one of the top destinations in the world for spotting wild tigers. After a trip to Ranthambore, this India itinerary takes you to the rarely visited Shekawati region, you'll experience the remote countryside by camel cart, admire the intricate havelis, and get to know the friendly locals. After this, you'll drop in on the Taj Mahal, and then make your way to wonderful Orchha and the temples of Khajuraho, packed with erotic sculptures. This India itinerary ends up in holy Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges, where you can listen to pilgrims chanting on the ghats. Throughout this India itinerary you'll stay in unique accommodation with plenty of character, ranging from rustic clay huts to sparkling palaces. |
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India itinerary 4:
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Route: Delhi - Jaipur - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi - Amritsar - Dharamsala - Manali - Keylong - Leh (Ladakh) - Delhi This India itinerary combines the highlights of North India with a journey through North West India, dominated by red-robed monks, Tibetan monasteries and the snow-capped peaks of the mighty Himalayas. It is an ideal itinerary for curious travellers hoping to explore an unusual, remote region of India or perhaps those who have been to India before. The trip begins in the elegant Pink City of Jaipur. Then, you'll break your journey up back to Delhi with a stop at the heart-thumping Taj Mahal and the deserted ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. From Delhi, you'll take the train north to Amritsar, the centre of the impressive Sikh culture and home of the awe-inspiring Golden Temple. After this, you'll make your way into Little Tibet, stopping in at Dharamsala, home of the exiled Dalai Lama. Finally, this India itinerary will take you into the remote Himalayan wilderness, far above the tree line, eventually arriving in Ladakh, a region scattered with Tibetan monasteries and stupas. Click here for the daily details of this suggested India itinerary. |
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Route: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kolkata - Darjeeling - Gangtok - Kalimpong (Sikkim) - Kolkata This India itineraries takes in two totally different cultures in the north of India. You'll begin your journey in Jaipur, The Pink City, visit the incredible Taj Mahal and the River Ganges in sacred Varanasi. Everywhere, you'll be surrounded by holy cows on the streets, meditation and cremation ceremonies in the Ganges, and praying Indians in the temples. After this, you'll head into the Buddhist state of Sikkim, getting a glimpse of a totally different culture. You’ll find Tibetan and Bhutanese monasteries perched on the tops of lush green hills where monks kneel to chant their mantras in low voices. Sikkim lies at a slightly lower alitude than Ladakh, which means that it is far greener. It is a paradise for orchid lovers and the point where the countries of Tibet and Bhutan merge. Click here for the daily details of this India itinerary. |
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India itinerary 6:
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Route: Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi - Goa Northern India has so much to offer in the way of spectacular sights that you could easily fill ten trips and still never see anything twice. This India itinerary will take you deep into Rajasthan, full of camels, saris, forts and, of course, cows. You'll stay in fantastic and quirky upmarket accommodation ranging from palaces to forts to colonial mansions. Next, you'll travel on to visit the astonishing Taj Mahal and follow the route east to the holiest city in India, Varanasi, where you'll stay in a comfortable hotel on the banks of the Ganges. Finally, after this whirlwind India itinerary through the north, you'll fly south to relax under whispering palm trees in Goa and let all of your experiences sink in. |
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India itinerary 7:
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Route: Delhi - Jaipur - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi - Trivandrum - Maldives This India itinerary will take you to The Pink City of Jaipur on the camel route crossroads, the splendid picturesque temple town of Orchha, the mysterious Galta, and the ancient ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. After this, you'll drop in on the amazing Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. The route will take you east towards the holy city of Varanasi on the Ganges, and you’ll stay in a palace on the banks of the Ganges, where you'll hear pilgrims chanting on the famous ghats. After your sensational, and sometimes shocking, India itinerary, you’ll be ready for relaxation, and where better to unwind than the picture-postcard beaches of the exotic Maldives. You'll stay on a tiny island paradise surrounded by warm, azure blue seas, and shimmering golden beaches. Bliss. |
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India itinerary 8:
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Route: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi - Bangalore - Mysore - Mudumalai NP - Calicut - Cochin - Kerala Backwaters - Periyar NP - Kovalam Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is packed with colours, smells, and sounds. The air of the Pink City is thick with spices, and camel carts rumble through the streets past grand palaces and holy cows. You'll begin this India itinerary in Jaipur, and from there you'll head for the Taj Mahal, one of the most spectacular wonders of the world. Then, you'll make your way east to the mystical temple cities of Orchha and Galta, and sacred Varanasi where devout pilgrims bathe in the Ganges. Next, you'll fly south to sultry and progressive Bangalore before setting off to explore the tropical state of Kerala. Here you’ll stay in a Portuguese fort, marvel at the palaces of Mysore, take a trip through the tropical backwaters on a luxurious houseboat, watch the Chinese fishing nets in action in Cochin and spot elephants in Periyar National Park. To top it all off, you'll end your India itinerary with a relaxing stay on a palm-fringed beach on the Keralan coast. |
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India itinerary 9:
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Route: Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jaipur - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi - Kathmandu - Chitwan NP - Kathmandu This India itinerary combines India with Nepal, and guarantees to leave you breathless with wonder by the end of the trip. First, you'll visit the camels, desert forts and maharajan palaces of remarkable Rajasthan, and then you'll head for the stunningly eerie ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri and the astounding Taj Mahal. Next, you'll travel by train to the River Ganges in sacred Varanasi to soak in the atmosphere of India's most spiritual city. Then, you'll fly from Delhi to Kathmandu, to explore this incredible capital perched high in the Himalayas. Finally, you'll spend some in Chitwan National Park, trekking through the jungle by elephant and keeping your eyes peeled for a wild rhinoceros. At the end of this India itinerary, you'll fly back to Delhi for your flight home. |
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