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• Private airport transfer with a guide to collect you from the airport and take you to the hotel and return.

• Airport assistance to fast track through Immigration and Customs

• 2 night’s accommodation at Taj Palacein Delhi or similar

• 1 night's accommodation at Taj Gateway Ganges in Varanasi or similar

• 1 night’s accommodation at The Gateway Agra in Agra or similar

• 3 night’s accommodation at Jai Mahal Palace in Jaipur or similar

• 2 night’s accommodation at Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur o

• 4 night's accommodation at Taj Fort Aguada in Goa or similar

• 13 x breakfast, 5 x lunch and 2 x dinner

• A “special walk” operated by a local trust, which works with street children in Delhi providing them with a secure environment along with education and health. This is guided by a young person who has been rescued and knows the area intimately. They will share information on heritage, life in the backstreets and stories from their life.

• Visit the monuments in Old Delhi, and then enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of the 300 year old market which is chaotic and bursting with colour and life. After lunch visit the famous Humanyun’s Tomb along with some other fascinating sites.

• Economy class airfares from Delhi to Varanasi

• One of India’s seven holy cities, Varanasi is the holiest of them all, and devout Hindus will visit Varanasi at least once in their lifetime. It is believed, if you are cremated in Varanasi you are released from the endless cycle of rebirth. Varanasi is also amongst the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with excavations suggesting it has been inhabited since 2000BC

• Visit Sarnath which lies a short distance from the main city and is the place where The Buddha arrived in 500 BC to give his first sermon after gaining enlightenment. You will take a guided walk “In the footsteps of The Buddha which traces his life from his birth as Prince Siddhartha to the time he gained enlightenment and became ‘The Buddha

• Visit the banks of the Holy Ganges where a boatman will be waiting for you. You will sail on the river and arrive at Dashashwamedh Ghat in time to see the evening aarti (worship) ceremony, where the river is put to bed amidst mesmerizing chanting, clanging of bells and the waving of lamps.

• Be served a Satvik dinner at the hotel or at a local city restaurant. Satvik food is pure and fresh vegetarian food, prepared without onion and garlic and with very little spice. It is an entirely balanced meal, good for the body and for the soul.

• Economy class airfares from Varanasi to Agra

• Visit the Taj Mahal -

• Transfer to Japipur – this 5.5 hour transfer (excluding stops) will take you via a number of historical sites , including the UNESCOWorld Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri.

• Half day city tour of Jaipur visiting historical sites of interest including the extraordinary Jantas Mantar which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a drink served in an earthen clay glass, visit one of the busiest markets in the walled city, enjoy street food and interact with the locals as you learn about the lifestyle of the people.

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• Visit the fort palace at Amber (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Anokhi Museum which chronicles the regeneration of ‘ hand block printing techniques” in Rajasthan using traditional methods

• Visit a private farm house, abutting the forest – here you will have a chance to stroll alongside the elephants as they walk freely in the wilderness

• Jaipur is not only famous for its world-class heritage sites, but it also offers a fantastic shopping experience. The best traditional Rajasthani artwork and textiles from this city are globally renowned. The glittering market of Jaipur will brighten your eyes with its colourful, vibrant and precious items.

• Economy class airfares from Jaipur to Udaipur

• Udaipur known as the “ City of Sunrise” is often described as the most romantic city in India and was built around four man made lakes. Visit the Old City for a walking tour. Sharing spaces with cows. elephants, people and bicycles, the walk through the winding lanes gives you a flavour of the lives of the people in ‘small India town”. You will visit the home of a priest where you will see the ancient art of ‘painting on water which has become a dying art.

• Sunset cruise on Lake Pichola, sailing past its picturesque ghats and palaces.

• Half day tour visiting the City Palace, Crystal Gallery and the Jagdish temple where you will be able to experience chanting, ringing bells and music – this is considered the biggest and most splendid temple in Udaipur.

• Economy class airfares from Udaipur to Goa ( via Mumbai)

• A perfect blend of colonial and modern charm, Goa simply manages to take your heart away. Blessed in terms of natural beauty, the beaches of Goa cover almost 83 percent of its total coastline. Goa is not just restricted to fun and enjoyment, but an important pilgrimage centre for millions of Christians as well.

• Tour to Old Goa to visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and St Cajetan’s Church (UNESCO World Heritage Sites.)

• Visit Panaji, which by a royal decree in the Portuguese court became the new capital of Goa, transforming it from a fishing village into a small town. Panaji still retains its old-world charm with typical Portuguese architecture. You will also walk in Fontainhas, Goa’s Latin quarters. Stroll through the fruit and vegetable market and finally end at the Mahalaxmi temple.

• Visit Ponda to visit famous Hindu temples ShriManguesh,Shrinagesh and Shri

• Today is at leisure – you may consider deep sea fishing, scuba diving, jet skiing, jet ski excursion on a private island or a cruise through the crocodile creek in Goa’s backwaters

• Private transfers throughout

• English speaking local guides where applicable

• Private tours and transfers by air conditioned vehicles as mentioned

• Entrance fees for all visits as outlined in the itinerary.