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There’s no place on Earth as colourful as India. Don’t believe us? Come see for yourself! Your family will witness the full spectrum over these 11 busy days, from the Jama Masjid’s red sandstone, Jaipur’s pink-tinged architecture, Ranthambore National Park’s lush green hills (and its orange-striped main attraction: tigers!), the blazing white majesty of the Taj, and a dazzling flurry of silks in every market. Adventure is an art, and India has the boldest palette around.
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India
Day 1Arrive in Delhi at any timeOnce in Delhi, meet up with the other families in the group, and get to know the CEO. Take the chance to get familiar with one of the main highlights of India - the food! In the evening, enjoy a group meal in a local restaurant, a great way to get to know fellow travellers.
DelhiOnce in Delhi, meet up with the other families in the group, and get to know the CEO. Take the chance to get familiar with one of the main highlights of India - the food! In the evening, enjoy a group meal in a local restaurant, a great way to get to know fellow travellers.
Day 2Dive into the heart of India’s capital…Delhi
DelhiDive into the heart of India’s capital to explore Old Delhi. Visit Delhi’s famous Jama Masjid (Great Mosque) and climb the minaret for a bird’s eye view of the Old City. Walk through Chandni Chowk, one of India’s oldest and busiest markets, and learn the history of the Sikh religion at the important Gurduwara (Sikh place of worship), Gurdwara SisGanj. Stop for photos at the colourful spice market before finishing at the Victorian Connaught Place, one of the most prominent architectural remnants of British rule.
Day 3Visit the City Palace and Jagdish MandirVisit Udaipur's City Palace, which stands on the east bank of Lake Pichola, a massive series of palaces built at different times starting from 1559. There is also time to visit Jagdish Mandir, the largest temple in the city, before we head out to Bagore Ki Haveli, a palace on the shore of Lake Pichola, where we enjoy a culture show.
Visit Udaipur's City Palace, which stands on the east bank of Lake Pichola, a massive series of palaces built at different times starting from 1559. There is also time to visit Jagdish Mandir, the largest temple in the city, before we head out to Bagore Ki Haveli, a palace on the shore of Lake Pichola, where we enjoy a culture show.
Day 4On Day 4A morning boat trip around Lake Pichola will give us a better perspective on the beauty of the lake. There is free time after this on Day 4 to explore the city at leisure.
A morning boat trip around Lake Pichola will give us a better perspective on the beauty of the lake. There is free time after this on Day 4 to explore the city at leisure.
Day 5Get a taste of Indian village life…Continue on through the desert along a small road, usually accessible via smaller vehicles. Heading northwards, we are on the way to Tordi Garh, a small remote village where we will stay in an old palace. After arriving, walk around this small area, populated by just 2,000 people. The locals are very friendly and the children are inquisitive, especially if you want to take a picture of them! The owner will take you on a walk around the village through various temples, residential areas, community areas, and the general market. In the evening, opt to visit the dunes to watch the sun set over the wilderness.
Continue on through the desert along a small road, usually accessible via smaller vehicles. Heading northwards, we are on the way to Tordi Garh, a small remote village where we will stay in an old palace. After arriving, walk around this small area, populated by just 2,000 people. The locals are very friendly and the children are inquisitive, especially if you want to take a picture of them! The owner will take you on a walk around the village through various temples, residential areas, community areas, and the general market. In the evening, opt to visit the dunes to watch the sun set over the wilderness.
Day 6In the morningTravel to the capital of Rajasthan and the former capital of a princely state of the same name, Jaipur. Clothed in pink stucco (in imitation of sandstone), wide-avenued Jaipur is one of the most important heritage cities in India, and marvel at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Here, follow in the footsteps of the royal harem or visit the Amber Fort Palace, one of the most spectacular forts in India.
Travel to the capital of Rajasthan and the former capital of a princely state of the same name, Jaipur. Clothed in pink stucco (in imitation of sandstone), wide-avenued Jaipur is one of the most important heritage cities in India, and marvel at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Here, follow in the footsteps of the royal harem or visit the Amber Fort Palace, one of the most spectacular forts in India.
Day 7In the afternoon, drive to Ranthambore
RanthamboreIn the afternoon, drive to Ranthambore.
Day 8Go on safari into Ranthambore National ParkTravel to the small town of Sawai Madhopur, where Ranthambore National Park, one of the original Project Tiger Reserves, is located. The undoubted highlight of a visit to Ranthambore, if not the entire trip to India, is the chance to see tigers in their natural habitat. While there is never any guarantee of seeing tigers, numbers have been on the rise in Ranthambore over the last few years, so the chances are good. The park contains a wide variety of wildlife, from sambar deer to abundant birdlife.
Travel to the small town of Sawai Madhopur, where Ranthambore National Park, one of the original Project Tiger Reserves, is located. The undoubted highlight of a visit to Ranthambore, if not the entire trip to India, is the chance to see tigers in their natural habitat. While there is never any guarantee of seeing tigers, numbers have been on the rise in Ranthambore over the last few years, so the chances are good. The park contains a wide variety of wildlife, from sambar deer to abundant birdlife.
Day 9Travel to AgraTaj MahalLeave Ranthambore for the city of Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. En route, stop at the abandoned Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri. Here, walk the aisles of the Jama Masjid mosque, entered by way of the impressive Victory Gate. Lose yourself in the throngs of pilgrims at the tomb of the Sufi saint Salim Chisti, his white marble-encased tomb enclosed within the Jama mosque's central courtyard. Arrive in Agra in the evening, and spend the night in the city.
Taj MahalLeave Ranthambore for the city of Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. En route, stop at the abandoned Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri. Here, walk the aisles of the Jama Masjid mosque, entered by way of the impressive Victory Gate. Lose yourself in the throngs of pilgrims at the tomb of the Sufi saint Salim Chisti, his white marble-encased tomb enclosed within the Jama mosque's central courtyard. Arrive in Agra in the evening, and spend the night in the city.
Day 10Rise early to take in the sunrise…Taj MahalRise early in the morning for a visit to the world-famous Taj Mahal. The early start means we are afforded glorious views of the Taj Mahal as the sun rises over Agra. Later, we visit the Baby Taj and Agra Fort. In the afternoon, return to Delhi.
Taj MahalRise early in the morning for a visit to the world-famous Taj Mahal. The early start means we are afforded glorious views of the Taj Mahal as the sun rises over Agra. Later, we visit the Baby Taj and Agra Fort. In the afternoon, return to Delhi.
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