Independent India Itineraries 

 

 

Our first selection of our Independent India itineraries offers you the very best of North India in a 12-day trip. It will whisk you around several of the highlights of North India, leaving you stunned by the beauty and cutlure of the region. After one night in Delhi, you'll be transferred to beautiful Jaipur with its pink inner city and staggering forts perched on the surrounding hills. This itinerary will then take you to the magical, mystical temples of Galta, the green wetlands and stunning wildlife of Bharatpur, and the deserted ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. If this isn't enough, the next stop will be the Taj Mahal, which is so much more impressive in reality than any postcard would make you believe. To end this Independent itinerary through North India, you'll take the overnight train to Varanasi, situated on the banks of the Ganges, and one of the most sacred cities in India. 

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There is so much to see in North India, a land of maharajan palaces and Rajput forts, that it is almost impossible to squeeze it all into one of the independent India itineraries. You could visit the region several times and yet still feel as if you have only scratched the surface. During this India itinerary, you'll see the classic highlights of North India in just under three weeks - and you'll see them in style, staying in forts, palaces, elaborate havelis and old colonial mansions. After travelling through remarkable Rajasthan, full of camels, saris, forts and temples, you'll arrive at the breathtaking Taj Mahal. From here, you'll veer east towards Varanasi, the most sacred of all Indian cities, and you'll stay in a lovely hotel right on the banks of the Ganges.   

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Rather than racing all over the country, you might prefer to choose one of our independent India itineraries where you'll spend your time in a few really special and unusual places. Ranthambore National Park is one of these spots. The flora and flora in the park are magnificent and it is one of the top destinations in the world for spotting wild tigers. After a trip to Ranthambore, this India itinerary takes you to the rarely visited Shekawati region, you'll experience the remote countryside by camel cart, admire the intricate havelis, and get to know the friendly locals. After this, you'll drop in on the Taj Mahal, and then make your way to wonderful Orchha and the temples of Khajuraho, packed with erotic sculptures. This India itinerary ends up in holy Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges, where you can listen to pilgrims chanting on the ghats. Throughout this India itinerary you'll stay in unique accommodation with plenty of character, ranging from rustic clay huts to sparkling palaces.

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Our northern independent India itineraries have so much to offer in the way of spectacular sights that you could easily fill ten trips and still never see anything twice. This itinerary will take you deep into Rajasthan, full of camels, saris, forts and, of course, cows. You'll stay in fantastic and quirky upmarket accommodation ranging from palaces to forts to colonial mansions. Next, you'll travel on to visit the astonishing Taj Mahal and follow the route east to the holiest city in India, Varanasi, where you'll stay in a comfortable hotel on the banks of the Ganges. Finally, after this whirlwind India itinerary through the north, you'll fly south to relax under whispering palm trees in Goa and let all of your experiences sink in.

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If you wanted to add Nepal to one of our independent India itineraries then this it the itinerary for you. First, you'll visit the camels, desert forts and maharajan palaces of remarkable Rajasthan, and then you'll head for the stunningly eerie ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri and the astounding Taj Mahal. Next, you'll travel by train to the River Ganges in sacred Varanasi to soak in the atmosphere of India's most spiritual city. Then, you'll fly from Delhi to Kathmandu, to explore this incredible capital perched high in the Himalayas. Finally, you'll spend some in Chitwan National Park, trekking through the jungle by elephant and keeping your eyes peeled for a wild rhinoceros. At the end of this India itinerary, you'll fly back to Delhi for your flight home.

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