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Day 1: UK to Mumbai Depart the UK on your overnight flight. Day 2: Mumbai D On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 3: Mumbai B/L/D Your first stop on your full day tour of Mumbai is the iconic stone arch landmark known as the Gateway of India, Next, board a motorboat to Elephanta Island and explore the ancient caves dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva which are UNESCO-listed. Back to the mainland for sightseeing in Mumbai – before a drive around Marine Drive, past Chowpatty beach, visit Mani Bhavan and see how the Dhobi Ghat works. Day 4: Mumbai to Amritsar B/L/D Today, fly to Amritsar and enjoy a day of leisure. Day 5: Amritsar B/L/D Following breakfast, enjoy a visit to one of the most awe-inspiring and memorable sights in India, the spectacular Golden Temple. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to explore. Day 6: Amritsar to Shimla B/L/D This morning you’ll board the train to Chandigarh before taking a winding, scenic drive through the former summer capital of British India, Shimla. Day 7: Shimla B/L/D Depart Shimla for the neighbouring hill station of Kufri where you will tour the impressive Rashtrapati Niwas, former residence of the British Viceroy, located on Observatory Hills. Day 8: Shimla to Delhi B/L/D Today, ride on the UNESCO-recognised Toy Train to Kandaghat Station where you will disembark for lunch. Transfer by car to Kalka Station for your connecting train to Delhi. Day 9: Delhi B/L/D Today, discover Delhi on a full-day tour, taking in the Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb. Crossing to the centre of New Delhi, you’ll visit the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial before the ruins of Qutab Minar. Day 10: Delhi to Jaipur B/L/D After breakfast, drive to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur by coach. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 11: Jaipur B/L/D Begin your day with a visit to Amber Fort. Ascend to the fort by Jeep, experiencing the grandeur of a Maharajah. Continue to the City Palace before visiting Jantar Mantar. Finally, you’ll marvel at the numerous windows of the stunning Hawa Mahal. Day 12: Jaipur B/L/D Enjoy a day at leisure to explore this beautiful city. You can visit some of the local bazaars and stalls for shopping. Try the Jal Mahal Road and Bapu Bazaar or wander the streets and sample the delicious and unique Rajasthani street food. Travel through bustling cities, scenic landscapes and UNESCOWorld Heritage Sites as this tour offers a true insight to the colour, culture and spiritualism of India before heading south to finish in lush Kerala. What you’ll see  Explore the cities of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, Kolkata and Mumbai  Delight in a tour of the magnificent Taj Mahal  Experience Kerala’s sleepy backwaters with an overnight stay on a traditional houseboat  Enjoy a tranquil boat safari on Periyar Lake  Ride the UNESCO-recognised ‘Toy Train’  Embark on a sunrise boat ride on the mighty Ganges  Wander the opulent Amber and Agra Forts  Journey to Elephanta Island and explore its ancient caves  Visit Amritsar’s gleaming Golden Temple, one of India’s most awe- inspiring and memorable sights A Passage Through India Backwaters, Kerala THIS TOUR EXPLORE Includes an overnight cruise & two rail journeys 12  Central Asia, India & Sri Lanka Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk