India 2020-22 Brochure

19 www.somak.co.uk What’s Included: ✯ Flights with all transfers ✯ Sightseeing and excursions based on use of exclusive vehicle ✯ Services of local English-speaking guide ✯ 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches and all meals at the National Parks ✯ Visit the stepwell of Rajasthan at Abhaneri ✯ 2 shared jeep game drives in Ranthambhore, Bandhavgarh & Kanha ✯ Rickshaw ride in Bharatpur National Park with naturalist ✯ Delhi Sightseeing: Visit Old and New Delhi including Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid Mosque, drive past Red Fort. Walk through the spice market of Fatehpuri. Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi. A photo stop at India Gate, drive past Govt. buildings, visit Agrasen ki Baoli stepwell and the Bangla Sahib Sikh temple. ✯ Jaipur Sightseeing: Visit Amer Fort and the City Palace. Visit a local school (during term time) which is educating street kids, with whom you may wish to interact. Also visit a local market famous for cotton. ✯ Agra Sightseeing: Late afternoon visit Mehtab Garden for a spectacular view of the Taj Mahal. Morning visit the Taj Mahal and Red Fort. ✯ Khajuraho Sightseeing: Visit to Eastern and Western group of temples. ✯ Mumbai Sightseeing: Morning walk in the famous Fort Heritage District, get an insight into the complex lunch box delivery system of the famous dabbawalas. Visit Prince of Wales museum and Mani Bhavan. Later visit the Dhobi Ghat – the big open-air laundry system. Explore Gateway of India and the famous Chowpatty beach. Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. This is a private tour. This itinerary can be tailor-made to your specifications with a choice of alternative accommodation, and duration, please call our team on 020 8423 3000 or email india@somak.co.uk Why not extend your tour to the beautiful beaches of Goa or Kerala? Day 1 Overnight flight UK to Delhi. Day 2 Delhi Met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 3 Delhi Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 4 Jaipur Road to Jaipur with lunch en route at Samode Palace. Overnight: Hilton Jaipur Day 5 Jaipur Sightseeing of Jaipur. Overnight: Hilton Jaipur Day 6 Ranthambhore Drive to Ranthambhore and visit the oldest and grandest stepwell of Rajasthan at Abhaneri. Enjoy lunch at a village camp. Overnight: Ranthambhore Kothi Day 7 Ranthambhore Morning and afternoon shared jeep game drives in Ranthambhore National Park. Overnight: Ranthambhore Kothi Day 8 Bharatpur – Agra Train journey from Ranthambhore to Bharatpur. Visit Bharatpur National Park by rickshaw. Explore various species of birds, then drive to Agra. Overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Day 9 Agra Sightseeing of Agra with time at leisure. Overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Day 10 Jhansi – Khajuraho Train from Agra to Jhansi, onward travel by road to Khajuraho. Afternoon sightseeing. Overnight: The Radisson Day 11 Bandhavgarh Drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. Time at leisure to enjoy your natural surroundings. Overnight: Kings Lodge Day 12 Bandhavgarh Morning & afternoon shared jeep game drives. Overnight: Kings Lodge Day 13 Kanha Drive to Kanha National Park. Overnight: Chitvan Jungle Lodge Day 14 Kanha Morning & afternoon shared jeep game drives. Overnight: Chitvan Jungle Lodge Day 15 Nagpur – Mumbai Transfer to Nagpur airport for flight to Mumbai. Transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Trident Nariman Point Day 16 Mumbai Sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Overnight: Trident Nariman Point Day 17 Depart Transfer to airport for flight home. Amer Fort, Jaipur Forts, Temples and Tigers 2 nights Delhi – 2 nights Jaipur – 2 nights Ranthambhore National Park 2 nights Agra – 1 night Khajuraho – 2 nights Bandhavgarh – 2 nights Kanha – 2 nights Mumbai 15 nights from: £3035 A superb itinerary visiting many highlights of this fascinating and colourful country. Start with the sights of the “Golden Triangle” followed by the famous tiger nationals parks, temples of Khajuraho and a final stop in bustling Mumbai. Various modes of transport are experienced on this tour including two trains and a rickshaw. Forts, Temples and Tigers Delhi Jaipur Ranthambhore Agra 2 2 Mumbai 2 Khajuraho 1 2 2 Bandhavgarh 2 Kanha 2