Northern India holidays
| country: | India |
| location: | Rajasthan, The Golden Triangle, Ranthambore |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 17 Dec, 24 Dec 2009: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr |
| price: | From £899 - £1219 (10 days) including flights from the UK, from £525 excluding flights. Local payment £40, single supplement £100. |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Delhi, Jaipur, the Taj Mahal, the Ganges at Varanasi, tigers and Indian railway journeys
This trip takes in the best of northern India in a short itinerary, from the bustling and fast-developing capital of Delhi to the superb 'pink city' of Jaipur where the Palace of the Winds and the magnificent Amber Palace are testaments to the great Moghul Empire. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is home to a huge variety of birds, and deer, crocodiles and tigers are not an uncommon sight. Agra and the incredible Taj Mahal are not to be missed on any visit to India and fully live up to expectations. For many, however, Varanasi is the city that lingers longest in the memory.
Located on the River Ganges, it is one of the four most sacred cities in India where holy men, cows and cycle rickshaws fight for space in the lanes leading to the river. Religion dominates life with throngs of pilgrims around the myriad Hindu temples and ghats creating an unforgettable onslaught on the senses. Train rides are an integral part of Indian life and provide an excellent chance to meet the people and sample some of the food for which India is famous. During the summer the itinerary is altered and we visit Sariska Tiger Reserve, a haven for deer, buffalo, leopard and abundant birdlife.
This trip takes in the best of northern India in a short itinerary, from the bustling and fast-developing capital of Delhi to the superb 'pink city' of Jaipur where the Palace of the Winds and the magnificent Amber Palace are testaments to the great Moghul Empire. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is home to a huge variety of birds, and deer, crocodiles and tigers are not an uncommon sight. Agra and the incredible Taj Mahal are not to be missed on any visit to India and fully live up to expectations. For many, however, Varanasi is the city that lingers longest in the memory.
Located on the River Ganges, it is one of the four most sacred cities in India where holy men, cows and cycle rickshaws fight for space in the lanes leading to the river. Religion dominates life with throngs of pilgrims around the myriad Hindu temples and ghats creating an unforgettable onslaught on the senses. Train rides are an integral part of Indian life and provide an excellent chance to meet the people and sample some of the food for which India is famous. During the summer the itinerary is altered and we visit Sariska Tiger Reserve, a haven for deer, buffalo, leopard and abundant birdlife.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Depart London. |
| Day 2: | Arrive Delhi. |
| Day 3: | Morning sightseeing in New and Old Delhi; afternoon drive to Agra. |
| Day 4: | Visit to the incredible Taj Mahal and Red Fort; to Fatehpur Sikri, 16th century Moghul capital; to Bharatpur. |
| Day 5: | Morning exploring bird sanctuary by cycle rickshaws. The park has more than 360 species of bird; to Ranthambore. |
| Day 6: | Morning and evening game drives in search of tigers. |
| Day 7: | To Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. |
| Day 8: | Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and free time for exploring or visit Amber Palace. |
| Day 9: | To Delhi. |
| Day 10: | Fly to London. |
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.award winner
This tourism business won an award in our 2004 Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical, Magazine of the Royal Geographical Societyhow this holiday makes a difference
As a part of our continued commitment to responsible tourism, we operate this trip in a way that aims to reduce impacts and to give as much back as possible to the local communities.
This trip visits Ranthambore National Park. To help the long-term survival of the park and its wildlife it is vital that the people who live in the surrounding area benefit from its existence so together with the charity Friends of Conservation we help to support a scheme, which provides healthcare and education for the local villagers, and a contribution is made for every client on the trip. The Park entry fee paid at Ranthambore is used for the maintenance of the Park and Tiger conservation programs
We use a locally owned operator on this trip and we have worked with our operator to help train staff in all aspects of their jobs, to help the people to help improve their knowledge and future prospects. This has included Responsible Tourism training. We use local leaders on this trip and they will give a briefing on Responsible Tourism issues to help you understand how you can help reduce you impact and maximise the benefits to the local communities from your visit. We use local guides at all monuments and sights in Rajasthan.
The accommodation is locally owned and run on this trip. The medium category, locally owned, and government approved hotels are all registered hotels in India so are legally bound to follow regulations relating to environmental issues especially with regards to the waste disposable management, water use, washing methods and use of food provisions etc. We limit the group size to 18 in order to help reduce cultural and environmental impacts.
We have at our offices worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively try to reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism. Global warming is a reality and to help you make a difference by reducing the carbon dioxide that is produced when you travel we offer a chance to carbon balance your flights. We encourage all our clients to do this and do so for all our staff travel. Go on do your bit!
This trip visits Ranthambore National Park. To help the long-term survival of the park and its wildlife it is vital that the people who live in the surrounding area benefit from its existence so together with the charity Friends of Conservation we help to support a scheme, which provides healthcare and education for the local villagers, and a contribution is made for every client on the trip. The Park entry fee paid at Ranthambore is used for the maintenance of the Park and Tiger conservation programs
We use a locally owned operator on this trip and we have worked with our operator to help train staff in all aspects of their jobs, to help the people to help improve their knowledge and future prospects. This has included Responsible Tourism training. We use local leaders on this trip and they will give a briefing on Responsible Tourism issues to help you understand how you can help reduce you impact and maximise the benefits to the local communities from your visit. We use local guides at all monuments and sights in Rajasthan.
The accommodation is locally owned and run on this trip. The medium category, locally owned, and government approved hotels are all registered hotels in India so are legally bound to follow regulations relating to environmental issues especially with regards to the waste disposable management, water use, washing methods and use of food provisions etc. We limit the group size to 18 in order to help reduce cultural and environmental impacts.
We have at our offices worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively try to reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism. Global warming is a reality and to help you make a difference by reducing the carbon dioxide that is produced when you travel we offer a chance to carbon balance your flights. We encourage all our clients to do this and do so for all our staff travel. Go on do your bit!