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GRAND TOUR OF INDIA DAYS FROM $13,180 FULLY INCLUSIVE FROM SOAs ad ADELAIDE & PERTH ih ALL MEALS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Rae lees coma) eRe ciate Nena CMTC itl ATT m elem aT ln SCMaeeury oan eit Cruise Kerala’s backwaters PRICE INCLUDES * 27 breakfasts, 26 lunches, 27 dinners * International flights and current taxes * Domestic transportation * 3-4 star accommodation, plus houseboat * Touring with guides and entrance fees fees for Australian passport holders et a Kathakali dane Lad til) Ol) > Witness an exuberant performance of the traditional dance-drama that is Kathakali Kerala's best-known performing art, it is an extravagant retelling of Hindu epics complete with colourful costumes and elaborate make up > Surprisingly little known outside of India, discover the magnificent artistic treasures of the Ajanta and Ellora caves, a series of caverns full of intricate frescoes and carvings created by Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monks, > Embark on a camel cart ride out into the starkly beautiful landscapes of the Thar Desert — though it may appear barren, you'll find the desert is surprisingly full of things to see. 28 rege nen Tesi cu me IC Ly ITINERARY DAY 1: FLY TO DELHI Fly to Delhi. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours at leisure. DAY 2: EXPLORE DELHI Explore Old Delhi; see the Red Fort and walk to Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque After lunch, view India Gate and Parliament House before exploring Gandhi Smriti and Qutub Minar. DAYS 3-4: DISCOVER VARANASI Fly to the ancient city of Varanasi. Head just out of town to the fascinating Buddhist site of Sarnath, where Buddha is said to have delivered his first sermon. The next day, rise early to cruise on the Ganges and explore the city. Later take a rickshaw to the ghats and witness a puja ceremony. DAY 5: EXPLORE KHAJURAHO’S TEMPLES Transfer to the airport to fly to Khajuraho to see the exquisite temples and their intricately carved, erotic imagery. Enjoy a cultural dance display. DAY 6: TRAVEL TO AGRA Travel to the 16th-century city of Orchha and then on to Jhansi station where you'll board the Shatabdi Express train to Agra. DAY 7: TAJ MAHAL Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal which is often swathed in mist and tinged pink — a magical experience. This afternoon visit the colossal 16th-century Agra Fort. DAYS 8-9: RANTHAMBORE Visit the ghost city of Fatephur Sikri on the way to Ranthambore National Park, home to many animals such as leopards, hyena, bears and tigers. The next day enjoy both an early morning and afternoon safari DAYS 10-11: JAIPUR Journey to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur for a two-night stay. Make a brief stop at the Hawa Mahal, the ‘Palace of the Winds’ before admiring the majestic Amber Fort, the Maharaja's City Palace and Jantar Mantar, the largest stone and marble-crafted observatory in the world DAYS 12-13: PUSHKAR AND KHIMSAR Travel to Pushkar, a sacred pilgrimage destination for Hindus. This afternoon visit its sacred lake, ghats and the Brahma Temple before a camel cart ride in the desert. The next day visit Khimsar, perched on the edge on the great Thar Desert. DAYS 14-15: DISCOVER JAISALMER Rising from the sandy plains of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is known as the ‘Golden City’. Head to Sunset Point to enjoy the views. The next day head to the magnificent Jaisalmer fort, and ride a camel through the Sam Sand Dunes DAYS 16-17: JODHPUR & AROUND Travel to Jodhpur and tour the city, exploring the magnificence of Mehrangarh Fort, visiting the museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace and the spice market. The next day drive through the desert by jeep to Bishnoi village VISIT WENDYWUTOURS.COM.AU FORA DETAILED TOUR DOSSIER
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