2008 Ancient India:17 day India Tour

Witness thousands of the devout bathing in the Ganges at dawn.

Rise at dawn and experience the humbling ritual of thousands of devout Hindus bathing in the ghats of Mother Ganges in Varanasi, one of the world's oldest living cities. Risk a rickshaw ride through the markets in Delhi. Witness the glowing sunrise over the legendary Taj Mahal. Take part in a cooking demonstration in Jodhpur.

On your vacation throughout India, you can see the country's highlights, from spiritual centers to modern cityscapes, from rugged deserts to traditional villages. You can enjoy unique experiences and unfailing hospitality as you discover our 'Ancient India'.

Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho & Bandhavgraph, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar & Jodpur, Jojawar & Udaipur.

Trip grading: MODERATE Suitable for travellers with an average to above-average level of fitness and mobility. Prepare for some long road journeys.

What's included: 15 nights hotel accommodation and 1 overnight train (soft sleeper), all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles, all sightseeing as specified (excluding entrance fees), Western tour leader based on a minimum of seven travellers, local English-speaking guides throughout, arrival and departure transfers, breakfast daily, seven lunches and four dinners.

Tour Leader: Travel Indochina tour leader based on a minimum of 7 people.

Maximum group size: 15

Not Ready to go Home Yet?: Picture yourself on a village walk at the base of the highest mountain range in the Indian Himalayas, having experienced the warm hospitality of a Kumaoni village home-stay, the secluded trails and villages yours alone to explore … ask us about our 5-day ‘Almora Himalaya Experience.’

Ask our Travellers: "This was such a great vacation - dawn at the Ganges in Varanasi, and the special sunset ceremony you organised there, are experiences I will remember for the rest of my life" J. Nolan - USA

Responsible Travel: When you stay at Bandhavgarh National Park you help support India’s Project Tiger initiative, which protects this indigenous endangered species that calls the park home.