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Highlights of India & Nepal

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17 Days / 15 Nights from £3096

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book by 26 Jun 12

Taj Mahal • Chitwan elephant safari • The majestic Himalaya

Offering an inspiring introduction to the Subcontinent, this journey combines India and Nepal’s cultural and natural wonders. Delving into centuries of history, the tour uncovers ornate temples, magnificent Islamic architecture and marbled palaces, while the region’s exceptional natural beauty is revealed in tropical jungles and the spectacular Himalaya.

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2012 Itinerary & Prices

Day 1 – To Delhi: Overnight flight from London to Delhi with Jet Airways. (N)

Day 2 – Delhi: Arrive and transfer to the InterContinental Eros (or similar) for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi. (N)

Day 3 – To Agra: Morning tour of New Delhi. Afternoon drive to Agra and stay at the Gateway Hotel Agra (or similar) for 2 nights. (B)

Day 4 – Agra: Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast, visit Agra Fort. Optional sunset visit to the Taj Mahal (payable locally). (B)

Day 5 – To Jaipur: Morning drive to the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Continue to the former royal retreat of the rulers of Jaipur, the Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge, for 3 nights. (B, D)

Day 6 – Jaipur: After breakfast, visit the ancient palace of Amber Fort. Afternoon visit to the City Palace, home of the present maharaja. (B, D)

Day 7 – Jaipur: At leisure. Explore Jaipur’s many bazaars or take an optional tour of the ghost town of Bhangarh. (B, D)

Day 8 – To Delhi: Drive to Delhi via the beautiful palace at Samode, a fine blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Following a sightseeing tour and lunch (optional), continue to Delhi. Stay overnight at the InterContinental Eros (or similar). (B)

Day 9 – To Kathmandu: Transfer to the airport and fly to Kathmandu. Stay at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza (or similar) for 3 nights. (B)

Day 10 – Kathmandu: Day at leisure. (B)

Day 11 – Kathmandu: Morning tour of Kathmandu, including Durbar Square and the Golden Swayambunath Stupa. Afternoon visit to the medieval city of Bhaktapur. (B)

Day 12 – To Chitwan: Option to take a spectacular early morning mountain flight to see Mount Everest (weather permitting). After breakfast, fly to Bharatpur and transfer to the Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge (or similar) in the Royal Chitwan National Park for 2 nights. Afternoon jungle walk or elephant-back safari. (B, L, D)

Day 13 – Chitwan: Early morning elephant-back safari in search of rhinoceroses and elusive tigers. Later, take a boat excursion looking for gharials (marsh crocodiles), fresh water dolphins, otters and a wide variety of birds. In the afternoon, take an elephant ride and visit the elephant stables. (B, L, D)

Day 14 – To Pokhara: Drive to Pokhara and stay 2 nights at the Shangri-La Village Resort (or similar). Afternoon tour of Pokhara. (B)

Day 15 – Pokhara: Morning trek to the World Peace Stupa for views over Pokhara and the Himalaya (weather permitting). Continue on foot to Phewa Lake and take a boat back to Pokhara. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 16 – To Kathmandu: Fly to Kathmandu. This afternoon, visit Pashupatinath and Bodhnath. Stay overnight at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza (or similar). (B)

Day 17 – To London: Fly to London, via Delhi, with Jet Airways. (B)

Private Journeys: This itinerary may also be taken at any time as a Private Journey, subject to availability.

Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals

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