BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769INDIA / NEPAL79ItineraryDay 1-2 / Kathmandu Arrive anytime in Kathmandu and relax and explore the cafes and restaurants in the Thamel area. The following day we visit the giant Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath, and the city's most sacred Hindu site, Pashupatinath. Day 3-4 / Chitwan National Park We travel to Chitwan National Park. We arrive in the village of Sauraha and spend the next day exploring the jungle on elephant-back or in a dugout canoe in search of exotic wildlife, including Indian rhinoceros and the elusive Bengal tiger. Day 5 / Lumbini A final opportunity for a jungle safari before we board our bus for the drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, where we spend the night in a charming jungle lodge. Day 6-8 / Varanasi We cross the border and head to Varanasi, where pilgrims flock to bathe in the holy waters. An early morning boat ride on the ganges river enables us to witness the thousands who come to pray, wash and cremate their dead. Day 9 / Agra - Taj Mahal We arrive early in the morning at Agra, home of India's most famous site - the majestic Taj Mahal. The symmetry and grandeur of this amazing 17th century marble mausoleum and grand testament to love are absolutely striking. Day 10 / Tordi Garh A small, traditional and friendly village that sees few tourists, Tordi Garh is set amongst several old temples and a crumbling fort. We stay overnight in the town's 16th century palace. Day 11-12 / Jaipur Rajasthan's capital is home to many regal monuments reflecting the glory days of the maharajas. We pay homage at the impressively ornate Amber Fort and later explore the City Palace, the beautiful Palace of the Winds and the bazaars and backstreets of the Old City. Day 13-14 / Delhi We drive to Delhi and explore, among other treats, Chandni Chowk, Delhi's oldest and busiest market. Our trip ends the following morning. We recommend you book some post-tour accommodation in Delhi, in order to further explore this intriguing city. The Road to Delhi 14 days From Nepal to India including the Taj Mahal.From the legendary Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, journey overland to the lively Indian capital of Delhi. In between, travel to wildlife-rich Chitwan National Park in search of big game, experience the Ganges and holy Varanasi, witness the incomparable Taj Mahal, explore the small, traditional village of Tordi Garh, and bask in the beautiful, bewildering heart of Rajasthan in Jaipur.Trip InfoDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 15.Grade: Culture Moderate / Wildlife Easy.Transport: Bicycle rickshaw, Boat, Bus, Elephant, Local bus, On foot, Sleeper train, Taxi.Accommodation: 1 night overnight train, 10 nights hotels/guesthouses, 2 nights jungle lodge.Start Day: Saturday End Day: Friday Tour code: GIRDStart FinishStart Finish201101-Jan 14-Jan08-Jan 21-Jan15-Jan 28-Jan22-Jan 04-Feb29-Jan 11-Feb05-Feb 18-Feb12-Feb 25-Feb19-Feb 04-Mar26-Feb 11-Mar05-Mar 18-Mar12-Mar 25-Mar19-Mar 01-Apr26-Mar 08-Apr02-Apr 15-Apr09-Apr 22-Apr16-Apr 29-Apr23-Apr 06-May30-Apr 13-May07-May 20-May14-May 27-May21-May 03-Jun28-May 10-Jun11-Jun 24-Jun09-Jul 22-Jul06-Aug 19-Aug03-Sep 16-Sep10-Sep 23-Sep17-Sep 30-Sep24-Sep 07-Oct01-Oct 14-Oct08-Oct 21-Oct15-Oct 28-Oct22-Oct 04-Nov29-Oct 11-Nov05-Nov 18-Nov12-Nov 25-Nov19-Nov 02-Dec26-Nov 09-Dec03-Dec 16-Dec10-Dec 23-Dec17-Dec 30-Dec24-Dec 06-Jan31-Dec 13-Jan201207-Jan 20-Jan14-Jan 27-Jan21-Jan 03-Feb28-Jan 10-Feb04-Feb 17-Feb11-Feb 24-Feb18-Feb 02-Mar25-Feb 09-Mar03-Mar 16-Mar10-Mar 23-Mar17-Mar 30-Mar24-Mar 06-Apr31-Mar 13-Apr07-Apr 20-Apr14-Apr 27-Apr21-Apr 04-May28-Apr 11-May05-May 18-May12-May 25-May19-May 01-Jun26-May 08-Jun02-Jun 15-Jun09-Jun 22-Jun23-Jun 06-Jul

For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website80INDIADeparture DatesDeparture DatesStart FinishStart FinishStart FinishStart Finish201124-Jan 03-Feb21-Feb 03-Mar21-Mar 31-Mar18-Apr 28-Apr16-May 26-May13-Jun 23-Jun25-Jul 04-Aug22-Aug 01-Sep03-Oct 13-Oct31-Oct 10-Nov28-Nov 08-Dec26-Dec 05-Jan201223-Jan 02-Feb20-Feb 01-Mar19-Mar 29-Mar16-Apr 26-Apr14-May 24-May11-Jun 21-Jun201114-Jan 29-Jan 04-Feb 19-Feb 04-Mar 19-Mar 25-Mar 09-Apr 29-Jul 13-Aug 14-Oct 29-Oct 21-Oct 05-Nov 04-Nov 19-Nov 16-Dec 31-Dec 23-Dec 07-Jan 201213-Jan 28-Jan 03-Feb 18-Feb 23-Mar 07-Apr 30-Mar 14-Apr 27-Jul 11-Aug 12-Oct 27-Oct 19-Oct 03-Nov 02-Nov 17-Nov 14-Dec 29-Dec 21-Dec 05-JanTropical South 15 days A relaxed journey through southern India.A fascinating journey through India's mystical deep south. From the shore temples of Mahabalipuram, to the decorated temple towers of Tanjore and Madurai, you'll cross the plains entering Kerala and the tranquillity of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the best of southern India's wildlife. For many, the highlight of this journey is spending time aboard a traditional houseboat before relaxing on a beautiful Indian Ocean beach at Kovalam.Trip InfoEssentials: A gentle, easy paced trip, suitable for anyone in reasonable health. To get the most from India, please leave Western expectations behind and bring a sense of humour.Transport: Minibus, train, houseboat, taxi, rickshaw, on foot, boatAccommodation: Hotels (12nts), houseboat (1nt), homestay (1nt)Meals:14 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinnersTour code: TCTRItineraryDay 1 / arrive ChennaiDay 2 / MahabalipuramDay 3-4 / Trichy & TanjoreDay 5-6 / MaduraiDay 7-8 / Periyar Wildlife SanctuaryDay 9-10 / CochinDay 11 / KumarakomDay 12 / Malabar backwatersDay 13-14 / KovalamDay 15 / KovalamKerala Backwaters & Beaches 11 days The beautiful south of India at the relaxed pace of the locals.Discover the beautiful south of India at a pace to match the local lifestyle - very relaxed. We explore the best of Kerala, including historic Fort Cochin, the peace and tranquility of Kerala's backwaters, the lush forests of Periyar and the palm-fringed beaches of magical Varkala.ItineraryDay 1 / Kochi Day 2-3 / Kochi - Vaikom Day 4 / Kerala Backwaters Cruise - Alepey Day 5-6 / Periyar National Park Wildlife SanctuaryDay 7-9 / Varkala Day 10-11 / KochiTrip InfoGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate.Transport: Bus, Houseboat, Local bus, Taxi.Accommodation: 10 nights hotels/guesthouses.Meals: 1 lunch.Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$200 from each person on Day 1, for all departures before 31 August 2009.Start Day: Monday End Day: ThursdayTour code: GIKBSee our website for a detailed itinerarySee our website for a detailed itinerary