India 2020-22 Brochure

What’s Included: As per “The Golden Triangle” tour on pages 10 & 11 with the addition of: ✯ All airport/road transfers based on exclusive vehicle ✯ Return internal flight from Delhi to Varanasi ✯ Varanasi Sightseeing: Evening visit the ghats of the Ganges and witness the Arti ceremony. Next day enjoy an early morning boat ride on the sacred River Ganges. Visit the temples, ghats and other city attractions. Also visit Sarnath, a Buddhist temple famous for being the first place where Lord Buddha preached for the first time after gaining enlightenment ✯ Sightseeing and excursions based on use of exclusive vehicle ✯ Services of local English-speaking guide ✯ Total 9 breakfasts and 2 lunches Day 1 Overnight flight UK to Delhi. Day 2 Delhi At leisure. 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. Overnight: Ikaki Niwas (homestay)/ Four Points by Sheraton Day 5 Jaipur Sightseeing of Jaipur. Overnight: Ikaki Niwas (homestay)/ Four Points by Sheraton Day 6 Agra Road to Agra with sightseeing of Agra. Overnight: Crystal Sarovar Premiere Day 7 Delhi Return to Delhi. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 8 Varanasi Transfer to Delhi Airport for internal flight to Varanasi. Evening sightseeing. Overnight: The Rivatas Day 9 Varanasi Sightseeing of Varanasi with leisure time. Overnight: The Rivatas Day 10 Delhi Return internal flight to Delhi. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 11 Depart Transfer to the airport for flight home. The Golden Triangle plus Varanasi Holy man in Varanasi Jaipur Agra 2 Varanasi Golden Triangle plus the Holy City of Varanasi 2 nights Delhi – 2 nights Jaipur – 1 night Agra – 1 night Delhi – 2 nights Varanasi – 1 night Delhi 9 nights from: £1700 Whilst a "Golden Triangle" itinerary provides you with a snapshot of Rajasthan's architecture and culture, you will appreciate the religious significance of a two-day extension to the holy city of Varanasi. Stroll along the River Ganges at sunset and watch Hindu pilgrims bathe and perform their ablutions on the banks of these spiritual waters. Varanasi The holy city of Varanasi is situated on the banks of the sacred River Ganges and is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is believed that bathing in the river will purge all sins, and, for many Hindus, Varanasi is regarded as the place that provides salvation and enlightenment. The ghats (ceremonial steps) offer a glimpse of the city’s spiritual significance. Delhi 1 2 4 For more information or to book, call 020 8423 3000 or contact your travel agent. 22