Indian Trails - 2009/10 Departures - Overland Trip

2 ½ weeks: Mumbai to Delhi (IMT-HAIT)

Intro

From Mumbai to Delhi across the heart of India, this is a classic overland adventure. We start our journey in the busy metropolis of Mumbai, commercial centre of India, before crossing the subcontinent by train, bus, camel, elephant, rickshaw and boat. We explore fabulous palaces, impressive castles, temples, exotic bazaars and off-the-beaten-track villages to gain an insight into the incredible diversity of history, language, cuisine and cultures of India. An all-encompassing Indian experience.

Local Payment

Staffing:

As shown in the \'Factfinder\'

Accommodation

included

Fully Escorted -

By Imaginative Traveller tour leader Days 1-14, services of representatives day 15, services of local guides

Meals

No meals.

Transportation, and sightseeing excursions:

As per itinerary

Note:

The itinerary will vary for our Pushkar Fair departures. Please see the trip dossier for further details.

Some trip departures are scheduled to connect with our South India Adventure allowing you to make a phenomenal journey covering the length of India.

Please note that owing to the liklihood of train delays, we recommend that pax do not book departure flights departing within 6 hour of the arrival timeat the tour end point for day trains and withing 8 hours for overnight trains

Itineraries (Mumbai - Delhi)

Day 1,Mumbai

MUMBAI: Arrive in Mumbai.

Day 2,AHMEDABAD

Early morning express train to Ahmedabad. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this city. A major attraction is the ashram where Mahatma Gandhi lived for many years, which we may have the option of visiting.

Day 3,Udaipur

UDAIPUR: We take the local bus to the beautiful lake city of Udaipur. Approx 6 hours bus journey

Day 4,Udaipur

UDAIPUR: Morning city tour, afternoon at leisure. Optional boat ride (US$5)

Day 5,Jodhpur

JODHPUR: Drive via the magnificent Jain temples at Ranakpur to Jodhpur. Approx 7 hours driving.

Day 6,Jaisalmer

JAISALMER: Morning visit to the Meherangarh Fort. In the afternoon we cross the desert to the remote fortress city of Jaisalmer. Within the fortress walls the cobbled streets are strewn with palaces, mansions of rich merchants (havelis), and Jain temples that were built between the 12th and 15th centuries. Approx 5 hours driving

Day 7,Jaisalmer

JAISALMER: A free day to explore this amazing city with its medieval atmosphere.

Day 8,Camel Safari

CAMEL SAFARI: We drive into a remote part of the Thar Desert to start our camel safari. We spend the night in a beautiful tented camp. Approx 4 hours driving, 2 hours camel ride.

Day 9,Chandelao

CHANDELAO: Drive via the temple town of Osian to the small heritage hotel of Chandelao Garh. Approx 3 hours driving

Day 10,Khejarla

KHEJARLA: Morning optional jeep safari to villages near Chandelao where we will see local craftsmen at work. In the afternoon we continue to Fort Khejarla, residence of the former ruling family who will be your hosts. Optional village safari (US$10). Approx 1 hour driving.

Day 11,Pushkar

PUSHKAR: Drive to Pushkar, a desert oasis on a holy lake. Afternoon at leisure to explore the lakeside or hike into the surrounding hills. Approx 3 hours driving.

Day 12,Jaipur

JAIPUR: A short drive to the Pink City of Jaipur. In the afternoon we visit the magnificent Amber Fort.

Day 13,Jaipur

JAIPUR: Morning orientation tour of Jaipur. Free afternoon to explore the bazaars. Optional trip to the cinema to see a Bollywood movie (US$5).

Day 14,Agra

AGRA: Drive to Agra via the former Moghul capital of Fatehpur Sikri. Approx 5 hours driving

Day 15,Agra

AGRA: Morning visit to the Taj Mahal, reputedly the most beautiful building in the world. Evening express train to Delhi. Approx 3 hours train journey

Day 16,Delhi

DELHI: Tour ends.

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Departures

Reference	Departure		Arrival		Price GBP	Kitty	Notes
IMT-IT-HAIT-081207	07 Dec 08	Mumbai	23 Dec 08	Delhi	£535	0
IMT-IT-HAIT-081221	21 Dec 08	Mumbai	06 Jan 09	Delhi	£535	0
IMT-IT-HAIT-090104	04 Jan 09	Mumbai	20 Jan 09	Delhi	£615	0
IMT-IT-HAIT-090118	18 Jan 09	Mumbai	03 Feb 09	Delhi	£615	0
IMT-IT-HAIT-090201	01 Feb 09	Mumbai	17 Feb 09	Delhi	£615	0
IMT-IT-HAIT-090215	15 Feb 09	Mumbai	03 Mar 09	Delhi	£615	0