Escorted Tours 2024 - 2025

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. Jodhpur Taj Mahal Jaipur What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to India with Virgin Atlantic. See p132-133 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 Sarovar Park Plaza 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 Maldives No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £689 Departures & from prices Mar 24 £2,199 Feb 25 £2,399 Apr 24 £1,999 Mar 25 £2,399 May 24 £1,899 Apr 25 £2,499 Jul 24 £2,399 May 25 £1,999 Aug 24 £2,499 Jul 25 £2,099 Sep 24 £2,199 Aug 25 £2,299 Oct 24 £2,349 Sep 25 £2,199 Nov 24 £2,399 Oct 25 £2,399 Jan 25 £2,399 Nov 25 £2,399 • Lead-in price based on 9 May 24 • Tipping paid locally £45 pp per tour • Solo Group departures available from £2,099 Save £100 on selected departures with code TOUR100 Extend your tour Mumbai city stay, 3 nights, 4 H Full Board from £299 Discover Mumbai’s intriguing sights with a three-night extension in the city. Maldives beach stay, 4 nights, 4 H All-Inclusive from £1,529 Enjoy spectacular views of the bluest seas from all directions whilst you unwind and relax on this island of paradise. 29 Southern Asia Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details