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Slowly Down The Ganges [INHSG] |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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| Overview |
Journey down the Ganges, India's most sacred river, heart of the Hindu faith and the soul of the nation. Its banks and waters play host to the most intimate rituals of life and death. What better way to be a part of this great country than to take to small boats and sail the river to the magical city of Varanasi? Add a desert camel safari, colourful cultural experiences and the incomparable Taj Mahal and you've got an incredible Indian experience.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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Small Group Moderate |
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15 days |
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Maximum of 12 travellers per group |
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Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (dossier).
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| Overview |
Journey down the Ganges, India's most sacred river, heart of the Hindu faith and the soul of the nation. Its banks and waters play host to the most intimate rituals of life and death. What better way to be a part of this great country than to take to small boats and sail the river to the magical city of Varanasi? Add a desert camel safari, colourful cultural experiences and the incomparable Taj Mahal and you've got an incredible Indian experience.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Be maharaja for a day in an ancient fort, Bargain in the famed bazaars of Jaipur, Travel through the desert on a camel safari, Admire the holy Pushkar temples, Sail the Ganges and camp on the riverbank, Take in the sights and sounds of Delhi, Experience the haunting beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal, Walk the spiritual ghats of Varanasi |
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- Hotel (8 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nts), Overnight sleeper train (2 nts), Heritage Property (1 nt)
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- Cycle rickshaw, Private vehicle, Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Auto rickshaw, Bus, Jeep, Camel
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Days 1-2 DelhiWith a cacophony of noise, colour and smells, chaotic Delhi invokes adventure. Head to Old Delhi to visit India's largest mosque and a fascinating Sikh temple. Delhi is an electrifying place to visit - but will soon be left behind for the calm waters of the Ganges. Days 3-4 River Ganges Boat TripKick back and watch the world float by on a Ganges River cruise. Pass village communities and discover the abundance of life on this spiritual waterway. Days 5-7 VaranasiDiscover India's religious heart and visit the ghats of Varanasi. Witness a candle-lit flower ceremony on the Ganges or travel to nearby Sarnath, the site of Buddha's first sermon. Day 8 AgraMake tracks to the most iconic sight in India. Agra is home to the beautiful Taj Mahal, a masterpiece of devotion and opulence. Days 9-10 JaipurTravel from Agra to Jaipur and explore the ornately decorated interior of the Amber Fort. Visit the city's museums or search for semi-precious stones while wandering through Jaipur's famed bazaars. Day 11 RoopangarhFeel like a maharaja during an overnight stay at Roopangarh Fort. Explore its serpentine entrance, turrets and grand hall and learn about the local culture in the village below. Days 12-13 Pushkar/Camel SafariLeave the whitewashed temples behind and plod through the desert on camelback to enjoy the moody Pushkar sands at dusk. Spend a night beside the campfire accompanied by the traditional music of Rajasthani nomads. Days 14-15 DelhiCross over Snake Mountain to the Muslim city of Ajmer and catch a train back to Delhi. There are plenty more places to visit in Delhi, so spend another day exploring this vibrant city.
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| When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable. - Clifton Fadiman |
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