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Trip Length	: 20 days	Trip Code	: EGNH
Start Point	: Delhi	End Point	: Delhi
Start Date	: Sunday	End Date	: Friday

Tour Overview

This spectacular journey across North India takes you inspirational Taj Mahal, fabulous palaces, impressive castles, erotic temples, colourful bazaars, boat trip on Ganges and off-the-beaten-track villages to gain an insight into the incredible diversity of history, language, cuisine and cultures of India. This tour gives a true insight to the rich diversity of this Magical country.



	Tour cost: USD $ 1250 + $ 250

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, there are no panned activity today. Delhi, India’s capital is an exciting, busy and at times chaotic but mostly interesting with tons of historic sights, museum and endless bazaars. There is more to see and do than you could possibly fit in during your time here. A pre-departure meeting takes place this evening at the hotel

Day 2: Delhi city tour / Train to Udaipur
Today we dive into the heart of Delhi’s old city to visit the “Jama Masjid. We also have opportunity to witness oldest and most colorful bazaars of Chandani Chowk and spice market. Afternoon free to explore further this bustling city. Catch a sleeper train to Udiapur in the evening.

Day 3 & 4: Udaipur
Udaipur is surely the most romantic and picturesque city of Rajasthan. We take a guided city tour to explore Jagdish temple and city Place. Free time to enjoy a relaxing boat ride in Lake Pichola or drive upto hilltop monsoon palace for spectacular views of this magical city.

Day 5: Bijaipur
Explore remote village of Bijaipur. We stay in 17th centaury heritage fortress. Walk around in the surrounding colourful streets. There is also opportunity for a villages safari to witness the life in Indian villages.

Day 6: Pushkar
Welcome to the serene oases town, with its many holy men, pilgrims and temples a visit to Pushkar is truly enchanting. Wonder around sacred ghats, shop for souvenirs and hike up to hilltop Savitri temple for great views or spending time at one of the many relaxing cafes in town.

Day 7 & 8: Jaipur
This capital of Rajasthan, city of Jaipur is famous for its Marvelous architecture and town planning. During our stay we explore magnificent Amber Fort, perched on a hilltop outside town and wonder around the old city with its busy shops, latticed windows houses and rose pink colour streets.

Day 9 & 10: Agra
Watch the Sunrise over reputedly the most beautiful building in the world, the sublime Taj Mahal . Free time to further explore other marvelous Mugal Monuments like, grand Red fort and Itmad-ul-daula.

Day 11: Orchha
Catch a morning train and continue to picturesque riverside town of Orchha . This small sleepy town once served as capital of powerful Chandela dynasty. We explore the imposing Palace complex and captivating countryside dotted with many temple ruins.

Day 12 & 13: Khajuraho
Famous for erotic sculptures depicting scenes from Kama Sutra, Khajuraho is home to tons of temples representing the finest sculptural art and architecture splendor of medieval India. During our stay we have a guided tour to explore these wonderful temples.

Day 14: Chitrakoot
Sprawled along the banks of the Mandakini River, Chitrakoot is a serene holy pilgrimage town and the site of a major incident in the holy Ramayana epic - it was here that Rama and Sita spent 11 of their 14 years in exile..

Day 15: Boat trip on Ganges
Sail down India's most sacred River Ganges on local boats and enjoy delicious meals cooked on the floating kitchen. We pass through enchanting fishing villages and witness rural life. Camp on the riverbank and become part of local life

Day 16 & 17: Varanasi
Possibly the oldest city in the world, Varanasi is the most significant pilgrimage place for Hindus. We walk in the narrow twisting alleys to peep into thousands of its temples and shrines, take a boat ride on the Ganges at dawn, when it is full of pilgrims and the experience spirituality at its peak by participating in the evening lamp ceremony

Day 18 & 19: Lucknow
Explore this city of Nizams, one of the key battlegrounds of the 1857 Uprising, the Residency, before heading out to the old city to see traditional craftsmen producing rich gold zari work, delicate chikan embroidery and strong attar perfume. Do not forget to taste delicious “Tunde ke kababs”, a local delicacy . Catch a sleeper train in the evening for Delhi.

Day 20: Delhi / Tour End
Arrive into Delhi in the morning and transfer to a centrally located hotel where we have a couple of rooms for you to use until midday, when the trip finishes.

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Highlights:
- Sunrise over Taj
- Romantic city of Udaipur
- Wander around in bustling bazaars in Jaipur
- Stay in heritage fortress
- Holy cities of Pushkar & Varanasi
- Sailing on river Ganges
- Erotic temples of Kujharaho
- Riverside town of Orchha & Chitrakoot
- Historical city of Lucknow

Start/ Finish point:
Start in Delhi / Finish in Delhi

Max Group Size: 16

Staffing: Fully escorted by “Escape Voyages” tour Leader, services of local guides, & sailing & camping crew.

Transport: Private vehicles, public buses, train, tuk-tuks ,boats and cycle rickshaws

Accommodation: 15 nights basic hotels, 1 nights heritage hotels, 1 night tented camp, 2 nights sleeper train

Activities:

Meals: 1 dinner and 1 breakfast is included Please allow US$15-20 per day for rest of the meals.

Entrance fees: Tour price does not include entrance fees to monuments and optional excursions. Please allow US$ 100 cover wide range of sights and activities mentioned in the itinerary.

Trip Grade

Moderate : A generally low stress tour but there may be occasional remote lodging, market meals and language barrier. . These trips generally involve some physical activities and occasional long travelling days. Accommodation and travel conditions may be more basic.

Trip Details

Local Payment: There is a local payment of USD 250 attached to this trip. It should be paid on day 2 of the tour to your trip leader in Cash/Travellers Cheque in US $ or INR

Fitness Level (2): No particular level of fitness is required for this holiday. These trips are a normally relaxing break and does not involve any activities which are physically demanding but still need to be in good health as intensive walking is engaged while sightseeing and other optional activities.

Combination trip: This trip is in combination with “Colours Of Rajasthan” .

Included Sightseeing
Delhi - an orientation tour around Chandni Chowk and Jama Mosque including transport. Udaipur – guided tour to City Palace and Jagdish Temple. Jaipur - guided excursion to Amber Fort including transport. Fatehpur Sikari- guided tour; Agra - one visit to the Taj Mahal including transport and local guide fees. Orchha- orientation tour to palace complex and temples. Kujaraho- guided tour to western temple complex. Varanasi- morning boat ride and orientation walk. Lucknow- guided city tour to Imambara, residency and St Martin’s School

Included Activities Boat trip
On day 15, we board the local boat and sail down the holy river Ganges, passing village communities, and viewing river life as it goes on around us. Our crew is on hand to cook delicious meals and we spend a night camping in tents on the river banks. Please bear in mind the camp site is basic.

Optional sightseeing & Activities

Delhi - Red Fort - INR100
Delhi - Qutab Minar - INR250
Delhi - Humayuns Tomb - INR250
Udaipur- Boat ride in Lake Pichola- INR 250
Udaipur- Excursion to Monsoon Palace- INR 100
Udaipur- Light & Sound show –INR 200
Jaipur – City Palace – INR 150
Jaipur – Observatory – INR-100
Jaipur- Albert Hall Museum- INR 100
Agra – Red Fort - INR235
Agra - I’timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) – INR100
Khajuraho – Light & Sound show – INR250
Khajuraho - Dance performance - INR250
Orchha - Village Safari - INR150
Varanasi - Sarnarth Deer Park - INR230
Varanasi - Dawn or Sunset Boat Ride – INR100

Joining Instructions

HOTEL FLORENCE INN
15-A/6, W.E.A., Karol Bagh
Near Karol Bagh Metro Station,
Opposite New Bloom School,
New Delhi - 110 005 (India)
Phone : +(91)-(11)-45025500
Fax : +(91)-(11)-42502108

“Hotel Florence Inn” is located in Karol Bagh market area, Opposite New Bloom School on a link road between “Ajmal Khan road and “Saraswati Marg. The hotel is surrounded by a mix of local vendors, shops and small restaurants. It is 20 minutes by auto rickshaw (INR 50-60 with bargaining) to get to the heart of New Delhi, Connaught Place. Cannought Place offers tons of India and multi- cosine restaurants, branded cloth store, books, medical and convenience shops

Single travellers
As part of Escape Voyages core philosophy, we do not charge a single supplement. You'll probably be sharing your accommodation with a travelling companion of the same gender, your tour will probably have a strong social element and you'll almost certainly come home with some great new friends.

Trip Inclusion and Exclusion

Price Includes
• Experienced Tour Leader, Monument Guides and other supporting staff.
• Accommodation, meals, transportation, sightseeing, activities and excursion as per itinerary
• Transfer to hotel on arrival

Price does not Included
• International Flights
• Drinks, tips, laundry and other item of personal nature
• Meals other than those listed in the itinerary
• Price of optional sightseeing and activities
• Departure transfer
• Visa cost
• Border Taxes

Travel Extra

Pre and post accommodation
If you wish to book pre or post tour accommodation please mention it in your booking details. Following are the supplement price for extra accommodation:

New Delhi
USD 70 for Double occupancy room
USD 60 for Single occupancy room

Note: while booking pre & post tour accommodation, it is compulsory for single travellers to book a single room supplement.

City breaks/ Short Escapes
If you wish to extend your holiday, we offer a variety of exciting short break options. You can attach one or more of these “Add-On Tour” in the beginning or at the end of your Escape Voyages tour . For more details, please refer to our Add- On/City breaks section.

Delhi: City of Dijns ( 2nights/3 days)
Simla: Queen of Hills ( 3nights/4 days)
Painted Havelis of Shekhawati ( 3nights/4days)
Into the Wild- Corbett National Park ( 2nights/3 days)

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