Golden Triangle & Kerala Backwaters

Escorted Group Tour or Private Tour

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London/Manchester  Delhi  Agra  Jaipur  Udaipur  Cochin  Periyar  Kumarakom  Marari  London/Manchester

17 day tour from £2645

This tour combines the most popular sights of Northern India, often referred to as the Golden Triangle, with the very best of tropical Kerala. The romantic lake city of Udaipur is a bonus.

Price reduced by £150 per person + 5% off single room supplements

These savings are valid for booking made by 30 September 2010 for departures between 1 October 2010 and 30 April 2011.

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Holiday Highlights

• historic Delhi, India's capital city
• Taj Mahal, Agra - the eternal monument to love
• huge palaces and forts of Jaipur, the pink city
• romantic Udaipur and its tranquil lakes
• option to add on a stay in Kerala in South India
• vibrant port city of Cochin with its Dutch and Portuguese influences
• wildlife sanctuary and spice plantations of Periyar
• palm-fringed backwaters of Kumarakom with an option to stay on a riceboat
• inviting, secluded beach at Marari

Travel Arrangements

You travel with a small group, accompanied by one of our excellent hand-picked tour escorts. You can also follow the itinerary independently as a private tour.

Road travel is by coach or car, with air-conditioning.

Fly award-winning Emirates via Dubai from Heathrow or Manchester. The flight duration is about 14 hours, including transit.

Tour Accommodation

The varied accomodation includes a luxury period hotel in Delhi, a modern first class hotel in Agra, and a charming royal mansion in Jaipur and the CGH Earth group of hotels in Kerala, arguably the finest resorts in the region, known for their ethnic character, comfort, cuisine, luxury and environmental consciousness. All hotels have swimming pools and most have health spas.

Group Size:	No more than 16
Meal Plan:	Bed & breakfast; traditional meals; riceboat on full board; welcome dinner;last night room only
Season:	November to mid-April; end-July to mid-Seprmber can also be considered when rainfall is minimal
Clothes:	Cottons; light or heavy woollens in winter
Cost:	From £2645. See prices for details.

Suggested Tour Extensions

Marari Beach (3 days)