Northern India holidays
| country: | India |
| location: | Rajasthan, Golden Triangle in India, Ranthambore |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2009: 24 Dec 2010: 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec 2011: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 14 Apr |
| price: | From £999 - £1399 (10 days) including flights from the UK, from £539 - £669 excluding flights. Single supplement £120. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Northern India conjures up memorable and colourful images including the Taj Mahal, the holy River Ganges, tigers, turbans, saris, great food and rickshaws. We visit Fatehpur Sikri and the 'Pink City' of Jaipur, home to the wonderful former Maharaja Palace and the splendid hilltop Amber Palace. Agra and the serene Taj Mahal are not to be missed on any visit to India and fully live up to expectations. For many Varanasi is the city that lingers longest in the memory; located on the River Ganges it is one of the most sacred in India. Religion dominates life with throngs of pilgrims around countless Hindu temples and ghats, creating an unforgettable onslaught of the senses. For a change in pace we visit the tranquil Ranthambore National Park that boasts an abundance of prey animals, monkeys and bird life - a truly wonderful spectacle, especially if you see the elusive tiger!
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Depart London. |
| Day 2: | Arrive Delhi, transfer to Jaipur. |
| Day 3: | Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal; free time for exploring or visit to Amber Palace. |
| Day 4: | To Ranthambore; afternoon game drive in search of tiger. |
| Day 5: | Morning game drive; drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. |
| Day 6: | Visit the incredible Taj Mahal and Red Fort; overnight train to Varanasi. |
| Day 7: | Relax and enjoy the wonders of Varanasi. |
| Day 8: | Dawn boat ride on the Ganges visiting the bathing ghats; overnight train to Delhi. |
| Day 9: | Arrive Delhi; free for optional sightseeing. |
| Day 10: | Fly to London. |
travellers' tales
There were so many great memories it’s hard to pinpoint one or two! Seeing a tiger and her two cubs was an awesome experience. (more)
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
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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! |
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