Rituals and Romance
A fortnight's journey embracing the magic of India past and present, including extraordinary rituals on the Ganges, erotic temples at Khajuraho, the mighty fort in remote Gwalior and ending with two nights of pampered luxury within sight of the marvellous Taj Mahal.
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Recommended Hotels |
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| Day 01 |
Depart London for Delhi |
Overnight Flight |
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| Day 02 |
Early Morning: Arrive Delhi. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel in the centre of the city.
Later in the day, you will be met and escorted on a sightseeing tour of Delhi. |
Trident Gurgoan, Imperial, Oberoi, Oberoi Maidens |
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| Day 03 |
You will be transferred to the airport in time to check in for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. |
Ganges View, Taj Gateway |
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| Day 04 |
You will be taken on an early morning boat ride on the Ganges, followed by a guided walk through the narrow alleys of the old Varanasi city.
In the evening, you will be taken to see the Arti on the banks of the Ganges. This is a spectacular sight, where dozens of priests offer huge flaming lamps to the river, lighting it up with the glow. Offerings of lamps and flowers are made following this ceremony and it is a moving sight to watch hundreds of miniature lamps floating along this sacred river. |
Ganges View, Taj Gateway |
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| Day 05 |
You will be transferred back to the airport in time to check in for your flight to Khajuraho. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. |
Jass Hotel, Taj Khajuraho |
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| Day 06 |
You will be met and escorted on a sightseeing tour of Khajuraho and the surrounding area. |
Jass Hotel, Taj Khajuraho |
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| Day 07 |
You will be transferred to Orchha by road. |
Amar Mahal |
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| Day 08 |
A day to explore Orchha at your own pace. |
Amar Mahal |
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| Day 09 |
You will be transferred to the station in Jhansi in time to catch the train to Gwalior. Upon arrival in Gwalior, you will be transferred to your hotel. |
Usha Kiran Palace |
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| Day 10 |
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you on a sightseeing tour of Gwalior. |
Usha Kiran Palace |
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| Day 11 |
You will be transferred by road to Agra, visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. |
Trident Agra, Amarvilas, Taj View |
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| Day 12 |
You will be met at your hotel and escorted on a dawn visit to the Taj Mahal. This is the best time to visit, as the hues of the rising sun are reflected by the white marble and there are fewer visitors disturbing the tranquillity.
After breakfast, you will be met and accompanied on a privately guided tour of Agra. |
Trident Agra, Amarvilas, Taj View |
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| Day 13 |
You will have most of the day at leisure. In the evening, you will be transferred back to Delhi in time to check in for your flight back to London. |
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| Day 14 |
Early Morning: Depart Delhi for London. |
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