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Tour Paced & Fitness Requirements
To ensure you make the most of your holiday experience, we provide information regarding the tour pace and physical demands. While all our tours require reasonable fitness and the ability to navigate sights independently, some may involve longer walks, cycling, and other physical activities. Each tour is rated accordingly, and for further details, please don’t hesitate to ask and ensure you meet the specified requirements and rating.
Easy Paced
You should have a reasonable level of fitness as the itinerary involves spending time on your feet, embarking and disembarking from coaches and boats, ascending steps, and comfortably walking for a minimum of 1-2 hours or more while exploring sights and navigating local markets.
Moderate
A good level of fitness is essential as you should be comfortable walking for a minimum of 2-3 hours or more, covering longer distances. The tour may also include physical activities such as cycling on straightforward terrain, climbing additional steps while visiting sights, and engaging in other adventures as part of the tour.
Adventurous
A high level of fitness is needed to participate in these tours as on some days you will be active for most of the day. The terrain may be more challenging and the activities more physically demanding.
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Golden Triangle & Tiger
(Tour Code: GTATFD)
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Explore some of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites and search for the elusive tiger at Ranthambhore National Park. The dazzling forts and monuments of Delhi are evidence of Mughal opulence and British sophistication. The Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love, is definitely a highlight along with visits to Agra Fort and the local markets. Not to be missed is the Pink City of Jaipur with its rich architectural legacy of Jaipur merchants.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager who will assist you to transfer to the hotel in Delhi for two nights stay.
Day 2: Delhi
Enjoy breakfast and an introduction to the tour before starting full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Visit Qutb Minar, India Gate, Asia’s largest spice market and Chandni Chowk bazaar. Enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur
Travel to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Evening free to explore the colourful bazaar of this pink city. Stay two nights at Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur
Start full day sightseeing tour with a visit to Amber Fort and the Maharaja’s City Palace, the Observatory, photo stop at the Hawa Mahal and drive past the old part of the city.
Day 5: JaipurRanthambhore
After breakfast travel to Ranthambhore National Park and enjoy a village tour. Stay two nights at the wildlife resort.
Day 6: Ranthambhore
Enjoy morning and afternoon wildlife safari at the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, home to many wildlife species.
Day 7: Ranthambhore - Agra
We make our way for the last leg of our journey to Agra, en-route visit Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a rickshaw ride to see several species of Indian and international migratory birds. Stay overnight in Agra.
Day 8: Agra
Visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest
monument of love and the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece.
Day 9: Agra - Delhi Departure B
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and checkout by 1200hrs and travel to Delhi, tour finishes by late evening with a direct transfer to Delhi International airport.
Departure & Pricing (AU$ PER PERSON From)
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What’s included: 08 Nights 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified THO Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Local English-speaking tour guide Monument entrance fees Jeep ride in Jaipur Rickshaw ride in Delhi 02 Wildlife safaris at Ranthambhore Bottled water while travelling All current collectable taxes.
Ranthambhore NP Delhi
Highlights of Rajasthan
(Tour Code: HORFD)
4* DELUXE
17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS EASY-PACED GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 FROM AU $4,141 PP
Rajasthan, the ‘Land of Kings’ is steeped in romantic history, chivalry and valour. It boasts some of the finest fortress palaces set against the stark desert landscape. With its brightly coloured costumes of local, turbaned men and richly jewelled women, the haveli’s and villages, fairs and festivals, this tour takes you back to a bygone era.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager who will assist you to transfer to the hotel. Stay two nights in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi B D
Enjoy breakfast and an introduction to the tour by the Tour Manager before, starting full-day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride past the several busy bazaars and Asia’s largest spice market which has existed since the 17th century. Finally, visit Qutub Minar a World Heritage site, this is the tallest
brick minaret in the world, completed in the 14th century with beautiful terra cotta embellishments and balconies. Evening enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur B D
After breakfast travel to Jaipur, the first planned city of India, a treasure trove of culture, art and history, famous for its colour, lifestyle and Rajasthani cuisine. Stay two nights in Jaipur.
Note: Extra night included in Holi departure.
Day 4: Sightseeing & Bazaar B D
Start the day’s sightseeing with a visit to Amber Fort. Later continue to City Palace and the Observatory and take a photo stop at Hawa Mahal, the Palace of the Winds, built in the 17th Century. Jaipur is famous for colourful markets filled with textiles, jewellery and fantastic souvenirs so you’ll enjoy exploring the local bazaar in the evening.
Day 5: Jaipur – Bikaner B D
Travel to Bikaner, a centre of art and culture of medieval India. In the afternoon visit the well-preserved 16th-century Junagarh Fort and Lallgarh Palace. Evening at leisure to explore and experience the royal legacy of a bygone era. Stay overnight in Bikaner.
Day 6: Bikaner – Jaisalmer B D
After breakfast travel to the Golden City of Jaisalmer, built-in 1156 AD and named after its founder, Bhatti Rajput Rao Jaisal. Located deep in the heart of the desert, the city is popular for its centuries-old forts, palaces, havelies and amber-hued houses. Evening free to explore the town and stay two nights in Jaisalmer.
Day 7: Jaisalmer Sightseeing B D
Go on a sightseeing tour to visit the imposing Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki
What’s included: 16 Nights 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Local English-speaking tour guide Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified Accompanied Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Monument entrance fees Rickshaw ride in Delhi Camel ride in Jaisalmer Jeep ride at Jaipur 02 Wildlife safaris at Ranthambhore Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes. Agra
Amber Fort, Jaipur
Haveli and Gadisar Lake. Later this evening, enjoy a camel ride on the exotic dunes, offering an unforgettable experience of rich cultural heritage.
Day 8: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur B D
Today drive to Jodhpur, the bustling desert city the second-largest city in Rajasthan with a landscape dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort atop a sheer rocky ridge. Evening free to explore the Sadar Bazaar famous for glass bangles, rugged camel leather mojri slippers and incredible fabrics. Stay two nights in Jodhpur.
Day 9: Jodhpur Sightseeing
Morning enjoy a city tour and visit Mehrangarh Fort nestled atop a hill, at a height of 410 ft above the city, and stands as a majestic citadel of colossal proportions also go to Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph.
Day 10: Jodhpur – Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur and en-route visit Ranakpur, renowned for its Jain temples with intricately carved marble pillars and domes believed to have been built in 1439AD. The temple rests on 1444 elegantly carved pillars – no two identical. Stay two nights in Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur Sightseeing B D
Start your full-day sightseeing tour with visit to City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir which is an Indian folk art museum. Conclude your evening with a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day 12: Udaipur – Pushkar B D
We will leave early this morning and
drive west to Pushkar, the peaceful Hindu pilgrimage centre made famous by the annual Camel Fair. Evening visit Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake and the local bazaars around. stay overnight in Pushkar.
Note: Extra night included in Diwali & Pushkar departure.
Day 13: Pushkar – Ranthambhore B D
Today travel to Ranthambhore National Park, the former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur a famous tiger reserve. Evening free to explore the town and stay two nights in Ranthambhore.
Day 14: Wildlife Safari B L D
Enjoy a morning and afternoon canter safari around the game reserve with an estimated area of 400sq km. Spot various wildlife species of animals, birds and reptiles and if lucky, see a Royal Bengal Tiger.
Day 15: Ranthambhore – Agra B D
We make our way for the last leg of our journey to Agra, en-route visit Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a rickshaw ride to see several species of Indian and international migratory birds. Stay two nights in Agra.
Day 16: Agra
B D
An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is admired for its splendour, architectural beauty and magnificent
halls. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones.
Day 17: Agra - Delhi Departure B Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and checkout by 1200hrs and travel to Delhi, tour finishes by late evening with a direct transfer to Delhi International airport
Departure & Pricing (AU$ PER PERSON From)
Tour notes:
Departure during Holi & Pushkar includes one extra night to experience the festival. Holi Diwali Pushkar
Suggested gratuity AU$ 180pp: Driver, Tour Guide and Tour Manager
Add economy international return airfare: From AU$ 1,050pp (Low season)
Jaisalmer
Best of Rajasthan & Kerala
(Tour Code: BORAKFD)
18 DAYS / 17 NIGHTS EASY-PACED GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 FROM AU $5,807 PP
Explore the best of Rajasthan and Kerala on this incredible group tour. Great for first-time travellers to India who want to see a broad range of the best the entire country has to offer, the tour features breath-taking landscapes, spectacular cultural sites, one of India’s most interesting game reserves, and two dynamic regions.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager who will assist you to transfer to the hotel. Stay two nights in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
B D
Enjoy breakfast followed by a briefing before starting the full day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, India Gate and explore Chandni Chowk bazaar by rickshaw.
Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur
B D
Travel to Jaipur, “The Pink City” for the blushing colour of its historic buildings. Jaipur is a princely wonderland of culture and heritage, brimming with architectural gems. Rest of the evening is free to explore and indulge in shopping at the colourful bazaars of Jaipur. Stay two nights in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur B D
Start a full-day sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble. Back in the city, photo Stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds. At the City Palace Museum, our knowledgeable guide will enhance your tour of its extensive and carefully curated collection including miniature paintings, ancient weapons and traditional Rajasthani royal costumes. Late afternoon women will have Heena painting and men will learn the art of Rajasthani Turban tying.
Day 5: Jaipur – Ranthambhore B D
Travel to Ranthambhore National Park and enjoy a village tour. Stay two nights at Ranthambhore.
What’s included: 17 Nights 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified THO Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Local English-speaking tour guide Monument entrance fees Airfare Delhi-Cochin in economy class Overnight backwater cruise 02 Wildlife safaris at Ranthambhore Jeep ride in Jaipur 01 Basic Ayurveda massage Kathakali dance show Boat ride at Periyar Spice plantation visit Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.
Jaipur
Day 6: Wildlife Safari B L D
Enjoy a morning and afternoon canter safari around the game reserve with an estimated area of 400sq km. Spot various wildlife species of animals, birds and reptiles and if lucky, see a Royal Bengal Tiger.
Day 7: Ranthambhore – Agra B D
We make our way to Agra, enroute visiting Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a rickshaw ride to see several species of Indian and international migratory birds. Stay two nights in Agra.
Day 8: Agra B D
An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is admired for its splendour, architectural beauty and magnificent halls and Itmad-UdDaulah a mausoleum for its ‘Pietra Dura’ inlay and lattice marble screens. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones.
Day 9: Agra – Cochin B D
Travel back to Delhi and board flight to Cochin. In the evening explore the capital of Kerala, known as God’s Own Country, and stay two nights in Cochin.
Day 10: Cochin
B D
Cochin’s sightseeing includes Cochin Harbour terminus where the Chinese fishing nets present a wonderful sight; Mattancherry Dutch Palace; The Jewish Synagogue and St. Francis Church. Later visit the Hill Palace which was built in the 19th century. Later in the evening, you will witness a Kathakali Dance Show.
Day 11: Cochin – Munnar
B D
Enjoy a beautiful drive to Munnar, famous for its scenic beauty, marvellous waterfalls and Tea Plantations. We spent the day driving around the tea plantations, first visiting the local women who pick the tea leaves and then learning about how the tea is processed at the local factory. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 12: Munnar – Thekkady
B D
After breakfast travel to Thekkady, on the way witness natural beauty adorned with green pastures of spice plantations, beautiful rivulets, cascading waterfalls and dense forests. Evening enjoy a
boat ride on the expansive waters of the Periyar dam. The two hours of boating will give you a myriad of opportunities to observe wild animals grazing, drinking water and coming down from the dense forest that fence the lake. Spend two nights in Thekkady.
Day 13: Thekkady B D
Morning visit to a Spice Plantation. This area is famous for cardamom, coffee and tea plantations and we will learn a little about the many uses of spice, both medicinal and culinary. Evening at leisure to explore the local market famous for its spice and local produce.
Day 14: Overnight Houseboat B L D
Morning travel to Kumarakom and enjoy a cruise through canals and lakes. Observe the daily life of locals residing on the banks. All meals and overnight on a traditional houseboat.
Day 15-17: Alleppey – Kovalam B D
Wake up with the chirruping noise of the birds and disembark after breakfast. Travel to Kovalam and enjoy a basic Ayurveda massage with three nights at a beach resort.
Day 18: Trivandrum Departure B
After a leisurely breakfast, the tour finishes with a direct transfer to Trivandrum airport.
“Seriously, we couldn’t have asked for any better! We were very sad to leave. All the tour
guides in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur were more than 10/10. Very informative, well spoken English and always made sure that we were
OK.”
– Justine Demarchi
Departure & Pricing (AU$ PER PERSON From)
Tour notes:
Departure during Holi includes one extra night to experience the festival. Holi Diwali
Suggested gratuity AU$ 195pp: Driver, Tour Guide and Tour Manager
Economy airfare included: AU$ 88 pp
Add economy international return airfare: From AU$ 1,050pp (Low season)
Incredible India
(Tour Code: IIFD)
17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS EASY-PACED GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 FROM AU $5,774 PP
This Tour covers all the must-see sites of India in 17 days. India provides a unique combination of tradition and innovation, mixed with an abundance of landscapes and monuments. Take on the bustling capital Delhi before discovering the famous Golden Triangle Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Explore Varanasi and soak in the local culture whilst dazzling by the famous Grand Prayer Ceremony along the river Ganges. Live like a Royal in Rajasthan and discover a world full of contrast in Mumbai. Explore the popular sites as well as hidden beauties off the beaten path. Witness the lifestyle of locals while engulfing in cultural diversity.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager who will assist you to transfer to the hotel. Stay two nights in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi B D
Enjoy breakfast followed by a briefing before starting the full day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, India Gate and explore Chandni Chowk bazaar by rickshaw.
Day 3: Delhi – Varanasi
B D
Transfer to board the morning train to Varanasi. Evening witness the breathtaking Ganga Aarti ceremony. Stay two nights in Varanasi.
Day 4: Varanasi
B D
An early morning start for a heritage walk and sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to witness the perpetual movement of the pilgrims on the steps. After breakfast enjoy a city tour and then take an excursion to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon at the deer park after his enlightenment. Later we explore the silk weaving village observing the art of silk weaving and shop for beautiful souvenirs.
Day 5: Varanasi – Lucknow B D
Travel to Lucknow, known as ’The City of Nawabs’, this bustling city is home to exceptional Islamic and British Rajera architecture, some fascinating bazaars and amazing food, and is truly a unique mix of the ancient and the modern. In the evening enjoy a
walking food tour which allows you to hop in, hop-out of the world-famous traditional roadside eateries. Stay two nights in Lucknow.
Day 6: Lucknow B D
Enjoy a city sightseeing tour and visit Bada Imambara, a famous monument of Lucknow, Government Museum. In the afternoon visit a chikan workshop that will mesmerise you as you watch skilled workers delicately working in unique styles and stitches on very light cotton cloths. Also, take a leisure walk in Hazrat Ganj and Aminabad’s local bazaar.
Day 7: Lucknow – Agra B D
After breakfast travel to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones. Stay overnight in Agra.
Day 8: Agra – Jaipur B D
Early morning visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love and devotion with its superb
What’s included: 16 Nights 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Local English-speaking tour guide Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified Accompanied Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Monument entrance fees Rickshaw ride in Delhi Jeep ride at Jaipur Village experience Walking food tour in Lucknow Airfare Udaipur-Mumbai in economy class Train ticket in air-conditioned class Boat ride at Varanasi and Udaipur Dharavi Slum Tour Bottled water while travelling and current collectable taxes.
craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid into the marble in beautiful patterns. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel to Jaipur, famous for colourful markets filled with textiles, jewellery and fantastic souvenirs. Stay two nights in Jaipur.
Day 9: Jaipur B D
Start a full-day sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble. Back in the city, photo stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds and visit City Palace Museum. Late afternoon women will have Heena painting, and men will learn the art of Rajasthani Turban tying. Enjoy exploring the local bazaar in the evening.
Day 10: Jaipur – Jodhpur B D
Today drive to Jodhpur, a bustling desert city the second-largest city in Rajasthan with a landscape dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort atop a sheer rocky ridge. Evening free to explore the Sadar Bazaar famous for glass bangles, rugged camel leather mojari slippers and incredible fabrics. Stay two nights in Jodhpur.
Day 11: Jodhpur Sightseeing B D
Morning enjoy a city tour and visit Mehrangarh Fort nestled atop a hill, at a height of 410 ft above the city, and
stands as a majestic citadel of colossal proportions also go to Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph.
Day 12: Jodhpur – Udaipur B D Drive to Udaipur and en-route visit Ranakpur, renowned for its Jain temples with intricately carved marble pillars and domes believed to have been built in 1439 AD. The temple rests on 1444 elegantly carved pillars no two pillars are identical. Stay two nights in Udaipur.
Day 13: Udaipur Sightseeing B D
Start your full-day sightseeing tour with visit to City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir which is an Indian folk-art museum. Conclude your evening with a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day 14: Udaipur – Mumbai B D
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before the transfer to board your flight to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the hotel, the remaining day is free to relax. Stay three nights in Mumbai.
Day 15: Dharavi Slum & City Tour
B D
In the morning we enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Mumbai and visit, the Gateway of India, Hanging Garden and Dhobi Ghat. Our afternoon visit to Dharavi demonstrates why it is the heart of a small-scale industry in Mumbai. Many people know Dharavi
as the ‘largest slum in Asia’, but there is much more to this historic area of Mumbai than poverty. This place is the best example of multicultural and multireligious as the temples, mosques and churches stand side by side.
Day 16: Elephanta & Bazaar B D
We enjoy an excursion to Elephanta Island and visit beautiful caves dating back to the 5th Century. On our return we explore Crawford Markets, having goodies for everyone that bring back childhood memories no matter where you were born.
Day 17: Mumbai Departure B
After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Mumbai airport.
“India is so diverse in culture and food I could not believe until I experienced. This was a perfect tour for me and I loved everything. THO staff and tour guide was so caring. Thank you for suggesting this tour.”
– Anne Hamilton
Departure & Pricing (AU$ PER PERSON From)
Tour notes:
Departure during Holi includes one extra night to experience the festival. Holi Diwali
Suggested gratuity AU$ 165pp: Driver, Tour Guide and Tour Manager
Economy airfare included: AU$ 90 pp
Add economy international return airfare: From AU$ 1,050pp (Low season)
Holi Festival
Jodhpur
Solo’s India
(Tour Code: SIFD)
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS EASY-PACED GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 FROM AU $4,738 PP
This 12 days tour of North India reveals a number of its most famous sights and fairy-tale-like palaces. Exclusively designed for solo travellers who love travelling with like-minded people but like the comfort of having their private accommodation.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager who will assist with the transfer to the hotel for two night stay in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing B D
Enjoy breakfast and an introduction to the tour by the Tour Manager before, starting full day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride past the several busy bazaars and Asia’s largest spice market which has existed since the
17th-century. Finally, visit Qutub Minar a World Heritage site, this is the tallest brick minaret in the world, wa completed in the 14th century with beautiful terra cotta embellishments and balconies. Evening enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Delhi – Agra B D
After leisurely breakfast travel to Agra, home to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a lasting tribute to his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1652, skilled artisans from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy worked for 17 years with some 20,000 labourers to construct this magnificent edifice. Evening free to relax or enjoy various optional activities. Stay two nights in Agra.
Day 4: Agra
B D
An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of
love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is admired for its splendour, architectural beauty and magnificent halls. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones.
Day 5: Agra – Kalakho B D
Travel to Kalakho, a small village brimming with culture and history. Afternoon get a henna tattoo from the village ladies and and men can learn the art of Rajasthani Turban tying as the day is free to explore. Overnight at Ummaid Lake Palace.
Day 6: Kalakho – Jaipur B D
Morning enjoy a farm-fresh breakfast and visit an authentic Rajasthani village by Juggad ride, the way locals
What’s included: 11 Nights 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Local English-speaking tour guide Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified Accompanied Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Monument entrance fees Rickshaw ride in Delhi Jeep ride at Jaipur boat ride in Udaipur Village experience & jeep safari in Jojawar Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.
City Palace, Jaipur
do and to get an insight in real rural India. Later travel to Jaipur, the pink city of India. Afternoon enjoy a handson experience with block printing, next visit a jewellery shop to witness how precious and semi-precious stones are cut to perfection. Evening free to relax and stay two nights in Jaipur.
Day 7: Jaipur B D
Start a full-day sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble. Back in the city, photo stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds. At the City Palace Museum, our knowledgeable guide will enhance your tour of its extensive and carefully curated collection including miniature paintings, ancient weapons and traditional Rajasthani royal costumes. You’ll also visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in 1726, to measure time, predict eclipses and track the movements of the stars and planet.
Day 8: Jaipur – Jojawar B D
After breakfast drive to Jojawar –Rawla Jojawar is the fort which is converted into a heritage hotel. The new generation of King Rao, is looking after the hotel in the Rawla, recently restored into its old-world splendour. Stay two nights in Jojawar.
Day 9: Jojawar
Day 11: Udaipur B D
B D
Enjoy the village experience accompanied by one of the staff guides, a great way to experience life here as it unfolds before your eyes. The afternoon starts with a new adventure called Countryside jeep safari – It is said that the real India is its rural areas, the country around Jojawar boasts of very interesting landscapes, with the picturesque Aravali Hills in the east.
Day 10: Jojawar – Udaipur B D
After breakfast check out of the hotel and travel towards the lake city of Udaipur, en-route pass lush green valleys, and heart-capturing views before visiting Ranakpur, with intricately carved marble Pillars and Domes. Tucked away in a remote valley in the Aravalli ranges, it boasts of one of the largest and most important Jain Temples in the country. Stay two nights at Udaipur.
An excursion from Udaipur to visit a Bhil Village. The sightseeing in Udaipur is set around the City Palace a complex of 11 palaces, all with intricate stone work and interiors featuring glass mirrors and ornamental tiles. Visit the gardens of Sahelion Ki Bari, the old city and conclude your day with a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day 12: Udaipur Departure B
After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Udaipur airport.
Departure & Pricing (AU$ PER PERSON From)
Tour notes:
Departure during Holi includes one extra night to experience the festival. Holi Diwali Suggested gratuity AU$ 130pp: Driver, Tour Guide and Tour Manager
Add economy international return airfare: From AU$ 1,050pp (Low season)
“Oh WOW! I think I am still coming back down to earth! I cannot thank you enough for my most amazing time in India. Everyone was wonderful, so caring and exceptional service everywhere.The guides in each city were so knowledgeable, I cannot fault anything about the trip.
– Suzanne Laister
Udaipur
Women’s Getaway to India
(Tour Code: WGTIFD)
4* DELUXE
16 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS EASY-PACED GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 FROM AU $5,560 PP
This tour is designed for women with different activities and experiences, ensuring the must-see-and-do features of the area are covered. We take you to cities full of colour and culture, delicious cuisine, immense beauty and glorious history. While staying in character accommodations providing the flavour of a princely state. The days are planned carefully with exciting sightseeing, activities, shopping time, Hi-Tea and Spa time. All this combined with the legendary Indian passion for service, ensures you will get the very best out of your visit to this fascinating and enchanting part of the world, returning home with some truly enchanting memories.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager who will assist with the transfer to the hotel for two night stay in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing B D
Enjoy breakfast and an introduction to the tour by the tour manager before, starting full day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride past the several busy bazaars and Asia’s largest spice market which has existed since the 17th century. Finally, visit Qutub Minar a World Heritage site, this is the tallest brick minaret in the world, which was completed in the 14th century with beautiful terra cotta embellishments and balconies. Evening free to explore local bazaar or shopping centre.
Day 3: Delhi – Varanasi
B D
Transfer to board the morning train to
Varanasi. Evening witness the breathtaking Ganga Aarti ceremony. Stay two nights in Varanasi.
Day 4: Varanasi B D
An early morning start for a heritage walk and sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to witness the perpetual movement of the pilgrims on the steps. After breakfast enjoy a city tour and then take an excursion to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon at the deer park after his enlightenment. Later we explore the silk weaving village observing the art of silk weaving and shop for beautiful souvenirs.
What’s included: 15 Nights 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified Accompanied Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Local Englishspeaking guide Monument entrance fees Train fare in AC Class Airfare Varanasi-Delhi and Jodhpur-Mumbai in economy class Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi Boat ride on River Ganges Jeep ride at Amber Fort Heena hand painting High Tea at Jaipur Short adventure ride on the local train Village Tour Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.
The Blue City, Jodhpur
Day 5: Varanasi
– Agra B D
After breakfast, we board a flight to Delhi and travel to Agra, home to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a lasting tribute to his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1652, skilled artisans from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy worked for 17 years with some 20,000 labourers to construct this magnificent edifice. Evening free to relax or enjoy various optional activities. Stay two nights in Agra.
Day 6: Agra
B D
An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones.
Day 7: Agra – Jaipur
B T D
Travel to Jaipur the pink city of India. After a brief rest get ready for a Hi-Tea at the Rambagh Palace, Savour the best teas of the world with an exquisite array of exotic canapés and pastries while watching the resident peacocks strut in the gardens. The rest of the evening is free to explore and indulge in shopping at the colourful bazaars of Jaipur. Stay three nights in Jaipur.
Day 8: Jaipur
B D
Start a full-day sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble. Back in the city, photo Stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds and visit City Palace Museum. Afternoon Heena painting, learn to tie saree and get ready for a group photograph.
Day 9: Jaipur
B D
Morning free to book a spa / Ayurveda massage (on a direct payment basis). Or go shopping in Jaipur’s exotic markets.
Day 10: Jaipur - Deogarh Palace B D
Today travel to the southwest across Rajasthan, the land dotted with historic palaces and Havelis, to arrive this afternoon at the Deogarh Mahal heritage hotel, former home to Mewar rulers. Upon arrival, join a local guide for a fascinating jeep safari through the surrounding countryside and walk through the local village. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Enjoy two nights stay at Deogarh Mahal.
Day 11: Deogarh Palace
B D
Morning enjoy an experience into the Aravalli Hills by local Meter gauge train on 1930’s British Track. You’ll travel with the locals, enjoying cups of tea at station stops, experience some rugged desert scenery before re-joining your car and driver for the
return trip to Deogarh. Afternoon join a walking tour and explore the village.
Day 12: Deogarh – Jodhpur B D
Today you will experience the feeling of travelling back in time with a journey to Jodhpur, while you catch a glimpse of the splendour and magnificence of this ancient desert city built on the edge of the Thar Desert. Afternoon free to explore the city’s colourful bazaars and stay two nights in Jodhpur.
Day 13: Jodhpur
B D
Enjoy a city tour and visit Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort, one of the best-preserved forts in India. Rest of the day free to relax or head to Sadar Bazaar famous for glass bangles, rugged camel leather mojari slippers and incredible fabrics.
Day 14: Jodhpur – Mumbai B D
After a leisurely breakfast board your flight to Mumbai, famous for Bollywood, local and international fashion brands and also home to a wide assortment of local markets and boutiques. Stay two nights in Mumbai.
Day 15: Mumbai B D
We enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai, visiting the Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India and Dhobi Ghat. The remainder of the day is free to relax or go shopping.
Day 16: Mumbai Departure B
After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Mumbai airport.
Departure & Pricing (AU$ PER PERSON From)
Tour notes:
Departure during festival & fair. Holi Diwali
Suggested gratuity AU$170pp: Driver, Tour Guide and Tour Manager
Economy airfare included: AU$180 pp
Add economy international return airfare: From AU$ 1,050pp (Low season)
Varanasi
Southern Explorer & Bollywood
(Tour Code: SEABFD)
15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS EASY-PACED GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 FROM AU $5,514 PP
This tour is a highly recommended for those wishing to experience the beautiful scenery and rich culture of Southern India. Explore some of India’s most important pilgrimage sites and temples, taste spices at their source, cruise waterways, and experience the multicultural harbour town of Cochin and the exciting city of Mumbai.
Day 1: Arrive Chennai
On arrival at the airport, meet your tour manager who will assist you to transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 2: Mahabalipuram B D
After a brief introduction to the city by our tour manager we visit the Museum and Art Gallery and Marina beach, one of the longest beaches in the world.
Afternoon travel to Mahabalipuram and stay two nights.
Day 3: Kanchipuram Excursion B D
We enjoy an excursion to Kanchipuram, the flourishing capital city of the 2nd century Cholas Dynasty, now known as City of a Thousand Temples and one of the seven most sacred cities of the Hindu faith. Visit intricately stone carved 8th century Shore Temples constructed in Dravidian style and now a World UNESCO site. Later visit a silk weavers village, settled around 400 years ago with an enviable reputation, who still use the highest quality silk and pure gold thread.
Day 4: Pondicherry B D
Journey to Pondicherry, explore this well planned city and note the French legacy of beautiful promenades and architecturally imposing buildings left behind before independence. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 5: Pondicherry – Thanjavur B D
Morning we enjoy city sightseeing and visit Rai Nivas and Sri Aurobindo Ashram and explore the medieval town of the French province, which has managed to preserve its French aura. Later travel to Thanjavur and stay two nights at the hotel.
Day 6: Thanjavur B D
After breakfast we enjoy the city sightseeing, granary of South India, lying in the deltaic region of the famous river Cauvery and crisscrossed by a lengthy network of irrigation canals. The city rose to glory during the later Chola Reign between 11th and 14th centuries and became the centre of learning and culture. It is also known for its exquisite handicrafts, bronzes and South Indian Musical Instruments. Evening free to explore the local bazaar.
What’s included: 14 Nights 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified Accompanied Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Local English-speaking guide Monument entrance fees Backwater cruise Spice plantation visit Economy class airfare Cochin-Mumbai Boat ride in Periyar National Park Kathakali dance show Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.
Day 7: Thanjavur – Trichy –
Chettinad B D
Today we travel to Chettinad, en-route stopping at Trichy. Visit Srirangam Temple located at River Kaveri and most famed 83 meter high rock on flat land, said to be 3800 million years old. Evening free to explore the local bazaar and witness 18th century wooden carved houses. Later in the evening, we enjoy Chettinad cuisine. Spices are so important to the cuisine – marathi mokku (dried flower pods) anasipoo (star anise), tamarind and saunf (fennel seed) are amongst the favourites used.
Day 8: Chettinad – Madurai B D
After breakfast we start our city sightseeing tour by visiting heritage mansions built more than 100 years ago and famous for their architecture, chandeliers and wooden craftsmanship. Continue with a visit to the Museum and famous temple before travelling to Madurai, the centre of Tamil heritage and culture. Stay overnight in hotel.
Day 9: Madurai – Thekkady B D
Start our sightseeing tour of the city, once the capital of the Pandyan King in 550 AD. Visit the magnificent Meenakshi Temple to experience stunning architecture such as the sculpted pillars that tell the story of the beautiful princess of Madurai and her marriage to Lord Shiva. Later travel to Thekkady, famous for its wildlife sanctuary and enjoy a spice plantation
tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper and coffee. Stay two nights at Thekkady.
Day 10: Wildlife Sanctuary B D
Wake up early to enjoy a boat ride in the Periyar wildlife sanctuary to spot various wild animals, birds and reptiles. Later visit a spice plantation. Evening attend a local cooking class to learn to cook Kerala dishes, one of the most intriguing cuisines of the world. The class will be held in a traditional home set on the grounds of a working bioorganic spice garden.
Day 11: Backwaters Cruise B L D
Today we travel to Kumarakom and embark on our houseboat. Enjoy cruising through palm-fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along the sides of the canals providing panoramic sights never to be forgotten. All meals and overnight on board.
Day 12: Alleppey – Cochin
B D
Disembark after breakfast and travel to Cochin. Afternoon visit the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace and St Francis church, the oldest church built in 1503AD by the Portuguese. In the evening explore the local bazaar of Fort Cochin and finish the day with a Kathakali cultural show in the theatre. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Cochin – Mumbai B D
After breakfast transfer to board a
flight to Mumbai to enjoy the glamour of Bollywood cinema and shopping malls full of designer labels and explore the local bazaar. Stay two nights in Mumbai.
Day 14: Mumbai B D
We enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai, visiting the Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India and Dhobi Ghat. The remainder of the day is free to relax or go shopping.
Day 15: Mumbai Departure B
After a leisurely breakfast, the tour finishes with a transfer to the airport.
Departure & Pricing (AU$ PER PERSON From)
Tour notes:
Suggested gratuity AU$ 160pp: Driver, Tour Guide and Tour Manager Economy airfare included: AU$ 88pp Add economy international return airfare: From AU$ 1,050pp (Low season)
SRI LANKA
Classic Lanka
(Tour Code: CLFD)
14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS EASY-PACED GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 FROM AU $3,182 PP
This small-group tour combines culture and relaxation, taking in some of Sri Lanka’s finest historical, archaeological and natural treasures while not forgetting the pleasure of a few days by the sea.
Day 1: Arrive Colombo
On arrival at the airport, meet your tour Manager at the arrival lounge who will assist you with the transfer to the Negombo hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Negombo – Dambulla B D
After a brief outline of the tour, travel to Dambulla, the hub of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. The remainder of the afternoon is free to relax or explore this small town. Stay four nights at Dambulla.
Day 3: Excursion to Anuradhapura B D
Today enjoy an excursion to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the ruins and monuments, an engineering marvel, embellished with handsome stone carvings or sculptures, pleasure gardens, beautifully executed stone baths and ponds and a superb irrigation system of reservoirs and canals dated back to the 2nd Century BC.
Day 4: Hiriwadunna Village & Sigiriya B L D
Morning visit the 5th Century Sigiriya rock fortress. An afternoon bullockdrawn cart ride will take you through the village of Hiriwadunna. Cross a scenic reservoir by Oruwa (traditional boat), its long, narrow shape gliding effortlessly on the water, to visit a Chena cultivation, wherefrom the shade of a treehouse made of mud and thatched palm leaves, the village of Hiriwadunna can be surveyed. Mix and mingle with locals over a cup of Ceylon Tea before a home-cooked lunch is served by the local family.
Day 5: Polonnaruwa & Minneriya B D
Take an excursion to Polonnaruwa, another World Heritage Site, and visit monuments built by the South
What’s included: 13 Nghts 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified THO National Guide (minimum 07 people) Monument entrance fees Jeep safari at Minneriya & Yala National Park Cultural dance show in Kandy Turtle hatchery Village experience Tea tour Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.
Nuwara Eliya
Anuradhapura
4* DELUXE
Polonnaruwa
Indian Cholas dynasty in the 11th and 12th centuries. Later visit Minneriya National Park to watch a big family of elephants come to bathe and graze, as well as the variety of birds that come to fish in the shallow waters.
Day 6: Dambulla – Kandy B D
Leave after breakfast for Kandy, stopping en route in Matale, spice growing region, for a special insight into some unique Sri Lankan agriculture. Evening enjoy a drum and dance cultural show before concluding the day with two nights stay in Kandy.
Day 7: Kandy
B D
Morning visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden and the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Evening explore the town and bazaar for local handicrafts and visit a gem museum.
Day 8: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
B D
After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya and enjoy the scenic ride to the tea state. See lush green land filled with miles of tea plantations. Stay two nights in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya (Tea Tour) B D
Wake up to the freshness of the tea garden, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and get ready for a tea garden tour. The tea industry in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is over 150 years old. It is a traditional industry commenced by the British when Ceylon was a colony. Vestiges of
the colonial heritage are still evident, particularly in the tea-growing regions. Meet tea experts and scientists at the Tea Research Institute and learn about the latest scientific discoveries. Sharpen your tea-tasting skills with experts. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Day 10: Nuwara Eliya – Yala B D
Travel to Yala, famous for its national park, enjoy a scenic ride through small towns, and arrive late afternoon. Evening free to explore and stay overnight at Yala.
Day 11: Yala – Beach Stay B D
After breakfast take a morning jeep safari to Yala National Park to Spot varieties of wild animals, birds and reptiles. Later travel to your next destination and enjoy three nights at the beach resort.
Day 12: Day Excursion B D
After breakfast enjoy a day excursion and visit the Mask Factory Museum at Ambalangoda, then to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, operated by the Wildlife Protection Society of Sri Lanka to protect endangered turtle species from extinction. Before returning we explore Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 13: Beach Resort B
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as the day is free to relax on the beach.
Day 14: Colombo Departure B
Today travel to Colombo and enjoy Colombo Tuk-Tuk Ride followed by some last-moment shopping, Tour finishes with a direct transfer to Colombo airport.
Departure & Pricing (AU$ PER PERSON From)
Sigiriya
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Space and rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Limited Seat Left – Book & Save $200 PP on the Small Group Journey for new bookings only when booked and paid on or before 30th May 2025.
To hold the room on a confirmed basis minimum deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking.
Full payment is required 60 to 90 days prior to departure unless otherwise requested earlier.
Airfare mentioned is the lowest economy class. Seats are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Package price displayed in THO small group Journeys are per person as per mentioned departure date.
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