Escorted Tours 2023 - 2025

has hundreds of temples, the most famous being Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few in the world dedicated to this deity. The town winds around a vast lake where Hindus come and use one of the 52 ghats to enter and bathe in the holy water during religious ceremonies and festivals. After a tour of the city, continue by coach to Jodhpur, arriving in time for dinner at your hotel. Day 8: Jodhpur B/L/D Begin your day-long tour with a visit to the Mehrangarh Fort, a beautiful fort founded in the 15th century, which appears to rise from bluff-coloured sandstone within the hill itself. Later, visit Jaswanth Thada, the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur with grandiose white marble memorials amongst ornamental gardens. Day 9: Jodhpur to Deogarh B/L/D En route to Deogarh visit the world-famous Ranakpur temple complex. The temples are the largest of the Jain cult and form one of the five major pilgrimage sites. There will be a break for lunch in a local restaurant before continuing the journey to Deogarh, arriving in time for dinner. Day 10: Deogarh to Udaipur B/L/D Begin your day with a trip on Deogarh’s metre-gauge train for a journey around the picturesque local area, passing waterfalls and thick jungle, soaking up the ambience of a bygone era. After lunch, you’ll continue on to Udaipur. Day 11: Udaipur B/L/D Affectionately known as ‘The Venice of the East’, magical Udaipur is a city of romance with beautiful lakes and fantastical palaces all bordered by lush, forested hills. This morning you will visit the huge City Palace, lining the eastern shore of Lake Pichola. Next make a stop at the celebrated Jagdish temple whose 79-foot sculpted spire dominates the skyline. Here, appreciate the three-storied temple that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Universe. Day 12: Udaipur to Ahmedabad B/L/D Travel to Ahmedabad where you’ll visit Sabarmati Ashram, the former home and retreat of Mahatma Gandhi as well as the Science City, Swaminarayan Temple and Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, famous for its intricately carved ten stone latticework windows. Day 13: Ahmedabad to Mumbai B/L/D This morning board the double decker express train to Mumbai which arrives in the afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore the surrounding area, before dinner with your group. Day 14: Mumbai B/L/D A full-day tour of Mumbai begins at the iconic Gateway of India, where you will embark on a motorboat ride to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Elephanta Island for the chance to explore the ancient caves. Back in Mumbai, delight in admiring such sites as the grand Jain Temple, before meandering through the Hanging Gardens. Arrive at the beach at Chowpatty before continuing to the museum of Main Bhacan where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai, and finally explore the Kamala Nehru Park. Day 15: Mumbai to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Taj Mahal Pushkar Agra Fort What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to India with Virgin Atlantic. See page 136-37 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Delhi, 4 H The Metropolitan and Spa Agra, 5 H Ramada Plaza Agra Jaipur, 4 H Lemon Tree Jodhpur, 4 H The Ummed Jodhpur Deogarh, 4 H Deogarh Palace Udaipur, 4 H Justa Rajputana Ahmedabad, 4 H The Ummed Mumbai, 4 H The Fern Residency ✔ 39 meals ✔ 13 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging Extend your tour Mumbai city stay, 3 nights, 4 H Full Board from £289 No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £669 Departures & from prices Sep 2023 £1,989 Nov 2024 £2,349 Oct 2023 £2,219 Jan 2025 £2,399 Nov 2023 £2,219 Feb 2025 £2,399 Jan 2024 £2,299 Mar 2025 £2,199 Feb 2024 £2,399 Apr 2025 £1,999 Mar 2024 £2,199 May 2025 £1,899 Apr 2024 £1,999 Jul 2025 £2,399 May 2024 £1,899 Aug 2025 £2,199 Jul 2024 £2,399 Sep 2025 £2,299 Aug 2024 £2,199 Oct 2025 £2,349 Sep 2024 £2,299 Nov 2025 £2,349 Oct 2024 £2,349 • Lead-in price based on 9 May 24 & 8 May 25 • Solo Group departures available from £2,099 • Tipping paid locally £45 pp per tour 19 Southern Asia Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details