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Epic India tour with the Taj Mahal & Andaman Islands
- Round trip
- India
- total price from £ 5,778.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Embrace India's highlights from the Ganges and Kolkata to the beach paradise of the Andaman Islands – includes breakfast, all travel and excursions
From the colonial splendour of New Delhi and the legendary marble palace of the Taj Mahal to the palm trees of the Andaman Islands - an exclusive adventure awaits you.
Your journey begins amid the impressive buildings and fortresses around Rajasthan and the Delhi region in northwest India. The Taj Mahal is one of the country's undisputed highlights: the 58 metre-high mausoleum on the banks of the Yamuna River not only impresses with its structure, but is also reminiscent of the kind and beautiful Mumtaz Mahal, the great love of Emperor Shah Jahan. You'll also stop in New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur before continuing east along the Ganges to Varanasi. There, witness the solemn spectacle of a large evening prayer ceremony on the banks of the mighty river and also experience the magic of a boat trip on the river in the early hours of the morning.
Your next stop will be the Ganges Delta and Bengal's metropolis Kolkata, which will impress you with its colonial heritage, among other things. Your tour then leads to the dreamy Andaman Archipelago, on the paradise beaches of Havelock Island and Neil Island as well as Port Blair, the capital of the archipelago. Finally, enjoy the megacity of Chennai, where you can admire the impressive temple districts of Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Your unique India adventure is perfected by carefully selected hotels of the highest categories.
Included
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17 nights touring India and the Andaman Islands
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Breakfast included throughout
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Old & New Delhi tour (day 2)
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Agra Fort visit (day 3)
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Taj Mahal visit (day 4)
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Tea with a local family (day 4)
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Jaipur visit (day 6)
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Aarti ceremony experience on the Ganges (day 7)
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Early morning boat ride on the Ganges (day 8)
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Sarnath visit (day 8)
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Kolkata city tour (day 9)
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Boat excursion to Elephant Beach (day 11)
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Boat excursion to Radhanagar Beach (day 12)
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Boat excursion to Bharatpur Beach and Laxmanpur Beach (day 13)
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Cellular Jail visit (day 14)
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Ekambareshwar Temple and Kailashnatha Temple visit (day 16)
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Mahabalipuram Temple visit (day 17)
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English-speaking guide
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Flight from to Delhi and from Chennai to
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All transfers, ferry, and domestic flights
Trip details
Day 1-2: Arrive in Delhi, India
Namaste, and welcome to India! Upon arrival in Delhi, you'll be met and taken to the first hotel on your tour.
The next morning, get to know the frenetic metropolis, both old and new. Begin your city tour in Old Delhi, the original part of the Indian capital. Pass the imposing Red Fort and visit…
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Day 3-4: Agra - Taj Mahal
On the morning of day 3, your journey continues to the former Mughal capital of Agra. Upon arrival, visit the Red Fort of Agra (not to be confused with the Red Fort in Delhi), which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful Mughal forts in India. From here, several generations o…
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Day 5-6: Jaipur - Amber Fort
Your destination on day 5 is Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, also known as the City of Kings or the 'Pink City'. The houses were painted pink in 1728, the year the city was founded, and this colour has been preserved in many places to this day. On the way, visit Abhaneri, where time seems to have…
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Day 7: Varanasi
After breakfast, you'll be whisked off to the airport where you'll fly to Varanasi. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel where you can relax. In the late afternoon, a rickshaw ride will take you to the evening ceremony (Aarti) on the Ganges - let yourself be carried away by the magical atmosphere. W…
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Day 8-9: Sarnath - Kolkata
Early in the morning on day 8, take a boat trip on the Ganges. Along the Ghats, get to know a mystical India at the transition between day and night. Experience a unique sunrise to the sounds of the sitar - the pilgrims coming to the river to perform their religious rituals present an unparalleled …
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Day 10-12: Port Blair - Havelock
On the morning of day 10, you'll be picked up and taken to Kolkata Airport for your flight to Port Blair. Upon arrival, board a ferry that takes you past a series of uninhabited islands en route to Havelock Island - fine white sands and crystal-clear turquoise sea surrounded by luscious rainforest …
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Day 13: Neil Island
Today, take a boat trip to Bharatpur Beach, the only sandy beach and busiest spot on Neil Island. It's only about five minutes from the pier, and if you wish, you can enjoy a variety of watersports activities. There's also a changing room on the beach and many small souvenir shops. Then proceed to …
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Day 14: Port Blair
In the morning, take the ferry back to Port Blair. On arrival, you'll have the opportunity to watch the Corbyn light and sound show at the Cellular Jail in the evening. The Cellular Jail is a colonial prison built by the British to which Indian freedom fighters and political exiles were once suppos…
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Day 15-17: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram
After breakfast, transfer to the airport where you'll fly to Chennai. After arrival, proceed to Mahabalipuram, where you'll check into your hotel and relax.
After breakfast on day 16, proceed to Kanchipuram and visit Ekambareshwara Temple. It's the largest temple in Kanchipuram and was used for …
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Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
| Pet policy | Pets are not allowed on this trip. |
| Tour occupancy | Max 2 people per room |
| Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
| Travel documents | You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest |
| Extra flight nights | Please note that there may be an extra night on the plane or in transit |