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Holiday in India, Himalayan foothills

COUNTRY:
India
LOCATION:
Golden Triangle in India, Indian Himalayas
DEPARTURES:
2012: 25 Feb, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 14 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 15 Dec
2013: 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 14 Dec
PRICE:
From £1499 - £1899 (14 days ) including UK flights
MORE INFO:
From £939 - £1079 excluding flights.
LATE AVAIL:
We have late availability on our 4th February and 31st March departures.
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Holiday in India, Himalayan foothills

Holiday in India, Himalayan foothills

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

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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Holiday in India, Himalayan foothills

Reviewed 02 Apr 2005 by Wendy Chappell4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Most memorable - it's a cliché but, all the pictures in the world do not prepare you for actually being at the Taj Mahal Most exciting - rickshaw ride through Jaipur! and white water rafting on the Ganges

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Don't go if you are at all fastidious about bathroom facilities, take your own loo roll and a sleeping bag liner for the overnight train, be prepared for stomach upsets! Don't bother taking 'dress up' clothes. Even though your guide takes care of things like tipping bus drivers etc. you will need to 'tip' on many occasions (using some loos, taking photographs - we stopped to take pictures of camels in a field and had to tip the herders, etc)

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


We used locally run hotels and restaurants (but that does mean that they aren't necessarily good quality). Being in a group attracts attention from beggars, hawkers etc and it's hard not to give them something. Make use of porters etc. - it's east to carry your own bags but it costs very little and you are helping them to earn a living. The school we gave our things to had benefited twice in recent months - could you spread the gifts around a bit more? How about taking things for the women, who really do have a tough life. Buying the gifts locally is the best way - emphasise that people should NOT take things from Britain.
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