Eternal India

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 Trip Length
12 Days
 Trip Starts
Delhi
 Trip Finishes
Goa
12 Day Eternal India Itinerary (Contiki)
Countries Explored: India
Trip Operator
Trip Style
In-Depth Explorer
Accommodation
2.5 - 3.5 Star
Max. Group Size
30
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
INDI

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Contiki's 12 Day Eternal India. Old and new, colour and chaos, sticky cities and lush mountain ranges – India is a bustling cacophony of wonderful that blazes a trail in your memory long after you return home. If you’re ready to have your senses awakened, your imagination brought to life like never before and your perception of the world changed forever, this is the journey you need to experience at least once in a lifetime.

Itinerary

What's up Indian explorers! Who's ready for an intoxicating dose of spice, flavour, yoga, beauty, colour, culture, and everything else wonderful that India can provide? The next 12 days are likely to be some of the best of your life so get ready for some serious memory making, starting off with meeting your new travel fam this evening. Stay: The Ashtan Sarovar Portico (or similar)

Delhi, prepare to be officially conquered. Today is all about exploring one of the world's most hustling, bustling, and all out crazy cities, home to a staggering 25 million people (for real). Together with our Local Guide we'll be taking in the sights and learning the stories of Old Delhi, hopping in rickshaws during our explorations to weave a path through the back streets.

Stopping for lunch to appease rumbling tummies with tangy street food delights like kachori, pakora and jelebi we'll then make our way to the Gurdwara Sikh Temple. Riding high on the culture wave the afternoon is then yours to explore Delhi your way with free time to go a-wandering. Maybe swap mayhem for tranquillity at the Lodi Gardens, or visit the legendary Humayun's Tomb. Dinner tonight is a DIY vibe, tasting the very best of Delhi with your new crew. (B)

Today's the day peeps (you know what we're talking about). After stocking up at breakfast we'll jump on the bus with Agra in our sights. Who's ready for some serious bucketlist ticking? Linking up with our Local Guide we'll mosey our way over to two of India's finest, visiting first the UNESCO World Heritage Agra Fort, and then the main event – the Taj Mahal. We'll hook you up with an entry ticket so you can explore at your own pace, learning about the incredible love story that resulted in the creation of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Take your time exploring – after all, you've probably been waiting a lifetime for this moment – then tonight head out with the gang for a DIY dinner, Agra style. (B) Stay: The Retreat (or similar)

Still living off the Taj dream we'll wave goodbye to Agra early this morning with eyes firmly on the wild horizon. Feel the calm of nature sweep over you as we arrive at Ranthambore National Park, one of the largest and most renowned National Parks in Northern India and our home for the night.

We'll make our way to the Dhonk Craft Centre, a cooperative that was set up to serve a dual purpose – to employ those who would otherwise only find income from tiger poaching, and also to preserve traditional artistry. Handicrafts lovers will be in craft utopia at the beautiful creations on offer from the local ladies, and spending is guilt free knowing that your money is going towards sustaining a local community.

Feel good vibes on high we'll end the day with a tasty group dinner set against a back drop none of us will be forgetting any time soon. (B/D) Stay: Ranthambore Regency Hotel (or similar)

Who's up for more legendary moments? Damn, right you are, as this morning is all about one thing – tigers. Oh yes have we got one incredible Free Time Add On lined up for you – a sunrise safari adventure to try and spot these magnificent predators as they should be seen – in the wild.

Safari trucks will pick you up from your accommodation, then we'll head out into the lush forest for some serious wildlife watching. Wild animals AND an epic sunrise all before breakfast, and Jaipur next on the agenda? You could call that one way to start the day. Old and new, colour and chaos, camels and rickshaws - Jaipur is a hustling hot mess of wonderful.

Once you've checked in, now's your time to get custom clothes made by a local tailor. Or if you're after some relaxation time, head upstairs to the hotel rooftop, you'll get a perfect view of the city. Gather your crew up here for dinner and watch the sun go down on this beautiful city, but get an early night because tomorrow it's time for the Amber Fort! (B) Stay: Park Inn (or similar)

Ready for more of exotic, chaotic Jaipur? We thought so. Today is all about seeing the city your way, heading out to explore armed with maps, insider tips from your Trip Manager, and a healthy dose of curiosity. For those keen on grabbing a real slice of India, Amber Fort should be high up on the agenda. Built from red sandstone and marble and comprising of multiple palaces, pavilions, temples and more, the Fort has both Hindu and Muslim architectural influence and is a true Indian must-see. (B)

Jaipur you've been glorious, but the lush green hills and lavish marble palaces of Udaipur are calling us today as we jump on the coach for a full day of cross country travelling. Watch from the window as the landscape changes from flat dry lands to gorgeous green, and prepare yourself for an entirely different Indian experience. (B/L) Stay: The Lavitra (or similar)

Completely unique, Udaipur's colonial architecture and shimmering lakes give the city a distinctly Venetian, romantic feel unmatched arguably in the whole of India. Our locally guided city tour will see us exploring the majestic City Palace and the Jagdish Temple, then after lunch the day is yours to continue your city wanderings. With fantastical palaces, tranquil boat rides on the lake, bustling bazaars, crooked colourful streets and endless eating joints to choose from, you'll be absolutely spoilt for choice. (B)

With some free time in Udaipur this morning, you'll have a chance to say your goodbyes to the land of lakes. This afternoon, we've got a plane to catch and a certain Bollywood beauty to crack open. Mumbai, we're coming. Fast, furious and fantastic, Mumbai is a completely unparalleled sensory overload. Slums and millionaire mansions live side by side, tropical forests rub up against towering skyscrapers and colonial masterpieces, while workers, artists, celebrities, servants and fishermen all walk the same walk.

This afternoon you'll have a chance to experience the city with an optional Khau Gully Food Tour, an ode to the street food of Mumbai. From Pav Bhaji and Vada Pav to tea at a century-old Irani cafe, this is one delicious way to discover Mumbai's history. (B) Stay: West End Hotel (or similar)

Want to see a different side of Mumbai this morning? Rise with the locals for our optional Mumbai at dawn tour to watch the city as it starts its day. After breakfast, we'll then get out and amongst it. Our Local Guide will take us on a sightseeing tour of Mumbai, including the famous India Gate, the serene Hanging Gardens and the Dhobi Ghat, a massive human-powered laundromat with 1026 open-air troughs. Tonight, you'll have the option to hit the dancefloor Bollywood style, with a dance class to learn some of the sweet moves that Bollywood is famous for. (B)

This morning we'll make tracks for the airport. Feeling those butterflies at the prospect of golden Goa? Sunshine, spirituality, tropical palms, golden stretches of beach and a hippie, happy, laid-back charm – this is Goa. Slide seamlessly into beach time with a cold Kingfisher beer in hand, revelling at the prospect of having nothing to do but enjoy paradise. Today is entirely yours to do as much, or as little, as you want. Tonight is our final one together (sob), so let's make sure we do it right. Sunset and drinks on the beach? (B) Stay: Park Inn by Raddison (or similar)

Even the biggest and best adventures have to end at some point, and this morning sees the finale of ours. After a final breakfast together it's time for the long (and possibly teary) goodbye. Sure you'll be sad, but remembering all of the massive moments and seemly insignificant giggles in-between will see you smiling your whole journey home. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Mumbai: Can your imagination handle it? From India Gate to Chhatrapati Shivaji. No other city on Earth has this many sights and flavours.
  • Delhi: Here's your chance to tick the Jama Mosque, Sikh Temple and a rickshaw ride off your to-do list. All in one day.
  • Agra: This majestic building is one of India's star attractions. And it feels like you've stepped onto a Bollywood film set.
  • Agra: This one needs no introduction. Epic in the pictures. Out-of-this-world IRL.
  • Ranthambore National Park: A craft project with a mission: teaching locals to make a living from a new skill. Plus, it helps to stop tiger poaching. (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience)
  • Jaipur: Rose-tinted buildings. Extravagant décor. Bustling bazaars. Don't forget to snap that bang-on pic of the swanky City Palace.
  • Udaipur: Tour India's most romantic city – famous for its lavish buildings and serene lakes. Don't forget your camera.
  • Mumbai: Can your imagination handle it? From India Gate to Chhatrapati Shivaji. No other city on Earth has this many sights and flavours.

  • 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

  • 11 nights in Hotels

  • Expert Trip Manager + Local Guides

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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