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India Unplugged, 37 days Delhi to Goa


Challenge:
Adventure
Destination:
*India
Departure Dates From:
24/08/2008
Duration:
5 weeks
Kitty:
£ 0

India Unplugged, 37 days Delhi to Goa

Taking you to all the far-flung corners of India, this is a true trail-blazing adventure. In the north, ride camels through the desert, lose yourself in electric bazaars, mingle with pilgrims in the temples and relive the glory of ancient empires. In the south, bask in a tropical climate, cruise along Keralan backwaters, and come face-to-face with local life in small rural towns, fishing villages and spice plantations. This fantastic overland trip finishes off on the gorgeous beaches of Goa - where you can celebrate your journey with a cool cocktail.

Explore delightful Old Delhi, Take a desert camel safari from Jaisalmer, See the coloruful markets of Jodhpur, Explore imperial Jaipur, Go bird-spotting in Bharatpur, See the amazing Taj Mahal, Mingle with pilgrims in Varanasi, Get a dose of the renowned Bengali sense of humour on the streets of Kolkata, Star-spot in Chennai's 'Tollywood', See the Shore Temples of Mamallapuram, Cruise along Keralan Backwaters, Visit the Kochi Fort, Shop for sandalwood in Mysore, Chill out on Goa's beaches.

These trips depart two or three times per month. The trip costs £610, with a local payment of 30000 Indian Rupees, this should be paid on the first day of your trip locally.

Days 1-2 Delhi

Explore evocative Old Delhi.

Days 3-5 Jaisalmer

Embark on a camel safari across the austere Thar Desert.

Days 6-7 Jodhpur

Marvel at the magnificence of the Meherangarh Fort.

Days 8-10 Udaipur

Fall in love with Udaipur's island palaces and interesting antique shops.

Days 11-12 Pushkar

People-watch in holy Pushkar or shop 'til you drop in the main bazaar.

Days 13-14 Jaipur

See the crimson Hawa Mahal or watch a Bollywood extravaganza at the cinema.

Day 15 Bharatpur

Escape the clamour of the city in the bird sanctuary of Bharatpur.

Days 16-17 Agra

Travel to Agra, home of the world-famous Taj Mahal.

Days 18-20 Varanasi

Immerse yourself in religious tradition by the colourful ghats of Varanasi.

Day 21 Kolkata

Be captivated by the culture and colour of this City of Joy.

Day 22 Chennai

Experience eclectic Chennai, a mix of traditional and modern.

Day 23 Mamallapuram

Inspect exquisite rock carvings in the 7th century Shore Temples or relax by the beach.

Days 24-25 Madurai

The heart of Tamil Nadu, Madurai throbs with pilgrims, beggars, bullock carts, businessmen and more.

Days 26-27 Varkala

Climb to a clifftop cafe for vistas of the Arabian Sea or cool off by the coast with a fresh coconut drink.

Day 28 Kerala Backwaters

Experience everyday life in rural Kerala at a backwaters homestay.

Days 29-30 Kochi

Attracting travellers for over 600 years, atmospheric Kochi still has plenty of allure.

Days 31-32 Mysore

Don't miss a visit to the Maharaja's Palace, a dizzying mosaic of mirrors and gaudy colours.

Days 33-34 Hampi

Be amazed by the ancient temple town of Hampi, nestled amongst strange rock formations.

Days 35-37 Goa

A fascinating fusion of Portuguese and Indian, Goa will leave you nostalgic for more.

Further details available on request

x = £ 610

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