India 2020-22 Brochure

What’s Included: ✯ Flights with all transfers ✯ Sightseeing and excursions based on use of exclusive vehicle ✯ Services of local English-speaking guide ✯ 12 breakfasts ✯ Bhopal Sightseeing: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya Birla Temple, Upper & Lower Lake and Jama Masjid. Afternoon visit Sanchi – A prominent buddhist site and UNESCO World Heritage site. ✯ Mandu Sightseeing: Visit Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Rani Roopmati Pavilion and other monuments. ✯ Mumbai Sightseeing: Take a heritage walk, explore the Grand Old buildings of Mumbai. Gateway of India, Prince of Wales museum and Mani Bhawan museum and historical building dedicated to Gandhi. Explore a famous eatery in Mumbai for lunch (payable locally). Visit Crawford market and Chowpatty Day 1 Overnight flight UK to Delhi. Day 2 Delhi At leisure. Overnight: Haveli Dharampura Day 3 Delhi Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Overnight: Haveli Dharampura Day 4 Bhopal Transferred for flight from Delhi to Bhopal. Visit Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage site, over 600 rock shelters belonging to the Neolithic age were recently discovered. Overnight: Jehan Numa Palace Day 5 Bhopal Sightseeing of Bhopal. Overnight: Jehan Numa Palace Day 6 Mandu Depart for Mandu, an ancient fort city known for its Afghan architectural heritage. En route visit the Ujjain Temple, one of the most recognized temples in India. Overnight: Malwa Resort (Government run) Day 7 Mandu Explore Mandu on a sightseeing tour. Overnight: Malwa Resort (Government run) Day 8 Maheshwar Drive to Maheshwar situated on the banks of River Narmada. Overnight: Narmada Resort (Government run) Day 9 Burhanpur Visit the Asirgarh Fort situated in the Satpura range connecting the valleys of the Narmada and Tapti rivers, one of the most important routes from northern India to the Deccan Plateau, Gateway of South India. Overnight: Tapti Retreat (Government run) Day 10 Aurangabad A long day, as you depart early from Burhanpur to Auarangabad. En route stop at Ajanta, an exhilarating site! These caves were created in two phases and are considered masterpieces in Buddhist religious art. Ajanta caves are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Aurangabad Day 11 Aurangabad Visit Ellora also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the largest rock-cut monastery temple cave featuring Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments and artwork. Later visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, also known as baby Taj, a tomb which was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Aurangabad Day 12 Mumbai Transferred for flight to Mumbai. Overnight: Trident Nariman Point Day 13 Mumbai Sightseeing of Mumbai. Overnight: Trident Nariman Point Day 14 Depart Transfer to the airport for flight home. This is a private tour based on 2 sharing. This itinerary can be tailor-made to your own specifications with a choice of alternative accommodation, and duration, please call our friendly and helpful team on 020 8423 3000 or email india@somak.co.uk Central India Journey Caves 6 and 7 Aurangabad caves Mumbai Aurangabad 2 Central India Journey 2 nights Delhi – 2 nights Bhopal – 2 nights Manadu – 1 night Maheshwar – 1 night Burhanpur – 2 nights Aurangabad – 2 nights Mumbai 12 nights from: £2995 First time visitors to India often choose a "Golden Triangle" tour, leaving them wanting more. We have created a central India trip, with sightseeing opportunities in Delhi, Bhopal, Mandu and Mumbai, some of which host UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but with some free time to experience the sights, sounds and aromas of incredible India. Delhi 2 Bhopal 2 Maheshwar 1 Burhanpur 1 Mandu 2 2 23 www.somak.co.uk