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Grand Tour of India
From $9,578 - 28 Days - Fully Inclusive from selected Australian cities
Our Grand Tour of India combines the best that India has to offer by taking you from the deserts of Rajasthan in the north down to the backwaters of Kerala in the south. Encompassing the economic heart of the country, Mumbai, to the historic caves at Ajanta and Ellora, this tour will leave the visitor with a strong sense of the depth and breadth of the history, culture and geography of this diverse country.
TOUR ITINERARY
Wendy Wu Tours Review: "It was fantastic your company and the ground operators can be very proud of the whole packaged and the professionalism of all staff members. It has been my dream since the age of 10 to visit India and now at 52 I was not disappointed. The accommodation during our trip was excellent and I have to say the standard was greater than I had thought it would be. All accommodation was clean and very presentable. Overall I thought the trip was value for money, filled with fantastic experiences, I loved the locals, the colours and the history. I would have no problem recommending Wendy Wu as a company to Travel with."
Mrs Kim Costa, Queensland – October 2008
Day 1: Australia to Delhi
Fly with Singapore Airlines to Delhi for 2 nights.
Day 2: Delhi
Visit Old Delhi, drive past the Red Fort, walk through Chandni Chowk to Jama Masjid and have a photo stop at India Gate.
Day 3: Delhi to Varanasi
Visit Gandhi Smriti and the Qutab Minar complex. This afternoon fly to Varanasi.
Day 4: Varanasi
Visit the Buddhist sites at Sarnath and enjoy a rickshaw ride to the ghats of the River Ganges to witness the Pooja ceremony of Ganga Aarti.
Days 5-6: Varanasi to Khajuraho
Take an early boat ride on the Ganges followed by a tour of Varanasi city before returning to our hotel for breakfast. Later this afternoon we fly to Khajuraho. Enjoy a cultural dancing show this evening. Tomorrow we visit the Western Group of Khajuraho Temples.
Days 7-8: Khajuraho to Agra
Travel via Orchha to Jhansi where we board the Shatabdi Express train, arriving in Agra this evening. The following morning rise early and take a horse drawn carriages ‘tongas’ to view the Taj Mahal as the sun is rising. After breakfast at the hotel continue with a visit to a marble inlay workshop and Agra Fort.
Days 9-10: Agra to Jaipur
Via Bharatpur - September to December
Depart Agra and drive to Keoladeo National Park stopping at Fatehpur Sikri en route. This evening visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Tomorrow we drive to Jaipur, upon arrival visit the Jaipur City Palace and the Jantar Mantar.
Via Ranthambore - January to May
Departing Agra, continue to Bharatpur and board our train to Ranthambore National Park. This afternoon enjoy game viewing by canter. The following day enjoy a morning game viewing before continuing by road to Jaipur. Visit the Jaipur City Palace and the Jantar Mantar.
Day 11: Jaipur
Start the day with a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal before continuing to the Amer Fort and ‘Choti Choper’ for local shopping. Enjoy a traditional dancing show this evening.
Day 12: Jaipur to Alsisar
Today we drive to the desert town of Alsisar.
Day 13: Alsisar to Bikaner
We continue our journey to Bikaner and explore the town dominated by Junagarh Fort.
Days 14-15: Bikaner to Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer and enjoy a visit to the Sunset Point this evening. Tomorrow see the fort atop the 80m high Trikuta Hill, visit the Sam Dunes and take a camel ride on the sand dunes.
Days 16-17: Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur. Visit Meherangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada Memorial, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and the local market. Tomorrow we enjoy a jeep safari to Rohetgarh.
Days 18-19: Jodhpur to Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur, visiting Ranakpur en route. Cruise Lake Pichola this afternoon. Tomorrow visit the Folk Museum, Mewar Art Gallery, Sahelion Ki Bari Gardens, the City Palace and local shops.
Days 20-21: Udaipur to Aurangabad
Fly to Aurangabad via Mumbai. Tomorrow visit the World Heritage listed caves of Ajanta.
Day 22: Aurangabad to Mumbai
Morning excursion to Ellora Caves, another World Heritage site. Later this afternoon we fly to Mumbai.
Days 23-24: Mumbai to Kochi
Tour the city of Mumbai, drive past the Gateway of India, the Afghan Church and along Marine Drive. Visit the Hanging Gardens, Chowpatty, Kamala Nehru Park and Mani Bhavan. Stop at the Dhobi Ghat, the Crawford Market and Flora Mountain. Fly to Kochi this evening. Tomorrow visit the Jewish Quarter of Fort Cochin, see the cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, visit St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Cathedral. Later in the evening enjoy a Kathakali Dance Show.
Day 25: Kochi to Nedumudy/Houseboat
This morning we visit the Jewish Synagogue in Kochi before driving to Nedumudy near Kumarakom to board our overnight houseboat.
Days 26-27: Alleppey to Kovalam
Disembark this morning and drive to Kovalam. Tomorrow visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Observatory, Kanakakunnu Palace and Sree Moolamthirunal Shastri Purthi Memorial. After dinner, transfer to the airport to board our flight home.
Day 28: Arrive Australia
Arrive home in Australia.
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