India and The Subcontinent Tours

• Delhi – A bustling metropolis with colourful markets, skyscrapers and important monuments – explore by bicycle, one of the best ways to see the sights! • Varanasi – One of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. • An early morning cruise on the Ganges – A magical experience. • The Buddhist City of Sarnath – Where Gautama Buddha taught the Dharma philosophy. • An early morning yoga session – To relax mind and body. • The intricately carved temples of Khajuraho – A UNESCO World Heritage Site. • The Taj Mahal at Agra – voted one of the 7 wonders of the modern world • Jaipur – The ‘pink city’. • An elephant ride – To the Amber Fort in the Aravalli Hills. • Mehrangarh Fort – A magnificent fortress which dominates Jodhpur. • Udaipur – The ‘Venice of the East’ – soak up the local charm on a walking tour. • Game drives in Ranthambhore, Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks – Favourites amongst photographers and home of the tiger, 270 species of bird and the sambar deer. • A train journey to Orchha – An off-the-beaten-track hamlet, steeped in history. • Kanha – The inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’. • A relaxing walking tour – Through Mysore, admiring the iconic landmarks. • Madurai – With its rich Tamil heritage. In the evening join in the famous ‘going to bed’ ceremony at the Meenakshi Sundareswar Temple around which the city was built. • An interactive cooking class – Showing you how to recreate India’s favourite dishes. • Kerala – One of India’s prized jewels and home to Kochi, India’s oldest European settlement. • Kumbalangy Village – To experience local life. • The Tea Museum in Munnar – With interactive tasting tour. • Authentic Ayurveda treatments – The ancient Indian philosophy on health and well being.