| country: | India |
| location: | Indian Himalayas, The Golden Triangle |
| departures: | 2008: 26 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 15 Dec, 27 Dec 2009: 7 Feb, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 26 Dec |
| price: | From £999 - £1299 (14 days) including flights from the UK, from £639 - £749 excluding flights. Local payment US $100 |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Journey from the plains to the hills
Moghul Cities & Taj Mahal
You’ll begin by exploring the vestiges of the former Moghul Empire in Old Delhi. Next, discover the Palace of the Winds, the ‘pink city’ of Jaipur and the mysterious, deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. The anticipation builds as you journey to the Taj Mahal in Agra – arguably the most perfectly proportioned building in the world.
Hill Stations & Holy River
You’ll head into the Himalayan foothills where the old hill station of Naini Tal still retains a colonial atmosphere from the days of the Raj. Next, relax beside the rushing waters of a Himalayan river before exploring Corbett National Park in search of tiger! Your journey winds down by the Ganges at Rishikesh – renowned for its yoga and white water rafting (both optional).
Corbett National Park
Corbett National Park was the first to be established in India and remains one of the finest. You stay in a comfortable lodge and travel by jeep seeking out the area’s prolific wildlife. You’ll see many bird species, chital, hog deer, monkey and with a little luck spot leopard, wild elephant and tiger!
Moghul Cities & Taj Mahal
You’ll begin by exploring the vestiges of the former Moghul Empire in Old Delhi. Next, discover the Palace of the Winds, the ‘pink city’ of Jaipur and the mysterious, deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. The anticipation builds as you journey to the Taj Mahal in Agra – arguably the most perfectly proportioned building in the world.
Hill Stations & Holy River
You’ll head into the Himalayan foothills where the old hill station of Naini Tal still retains a colonial atmosphere from the days of the Raj. Next, relax beside the rushing waters of a Himalayan river before exploring Corbett National Park in search of tiger! Your journey winds down by the Ganges at Rishikesh – renowned for its yoga and white water rafting (both optional).
Corbett National Park
Corbett National Park was the first to be established in India and remains one of the finest. You stay in a comfortable lodge and travel by jeep seeking out the area’s prolific wildlife. You’ll see many bird species, chital, hog deer, monkey and with a little luck spot leopard, wild elephant and tiger!
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly to Delhi |
| Day 2: | Delhi; free to explore |
| Day 3-4: | Jaipur; Palace of the Winds, Amber Fort |
| Day 5: | Bus to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri |
| Day 6: | Visit Taj Mahal & Agra Fort; overnight train |
| Day 7: | Naini Tal; stunning drive to Betalghat |
| Day 8: | Betalghat; free day for nature walks |
| Day 9-10: | Corbett NP; wildlife safaris |
| Day 11: | Drive to Rishikesh |
| Day 12: | Rishikesh; optional yoga & rafting; train to Delhi |
| Day 13: | Delhi; city tour |
| Day 14: | Fly to London |
travellers' tales
The most memorable part of the trip - it's a cliché but, all the pictures in the world do not prepare you for actually being at the Taj Mahal. Most exciting part - rickshaw ride through Jaipur! and white water rafting on the Ganges
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small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.how this holiday makes a difference
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Our policy of staying in locally owned accommodation, having local guides and group leaders and using transport owned and operated by local people wherever possible is continued in India. Our small groups (maximum of 16 people) have a minimal impact on the fragile environment. All tour guides are responsible for ensuring that the guests understand the nature of the environment that they are in and minimise the impact that they may have.
Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems. Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full. Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book. |
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