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21 days
Classic northern India
The Golden Triangle and Rajasthan by train, plane and automobile
11 days
Golden Triangle & Andaman Islands Itinerary
Desert island beaches and Royal Bengal tigers
14 days
Golden Triangle And Kerala Houseboats Itinerary
The 14-day classic route to the two gems of India
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Delhi
Start your Indian adventure in capital city Delhi... -
Agra
Your arrival into Agra will give you your first glimpse of the world-famous Taj Mahal... -
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Rajasthan
The Land of Kings
Rajasthan is India’s royal state... -
Jodhpur
The famous Blue City
Known as the Blue City, Rajasthan’s second largest city is dominated by the formidable 15th century Mehrangarh Fort... -
Jaipur
Rajasthan’s capital is postcard picture perfect and is the gateway to all the state has to offer... -
Ranthambore National Park
Located in the heart of Sawai Madhopur district, Ranthambore National Park is a tiger reserve and former hunting ground of maharajas... -
Ajabgarh
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Nagaur
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Narlai
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Udaipur
The City of Lakes
The City of Lakes is undoubtedly the most romantic place in Rajasthan... -
Delwara
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Jaisalmer
An 800-year old living fort, the never-ending sand dunes of the Thar Desert and haunting tales bring the Golden City of Jaisalmer alive... -
Pushkar
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Bundi
Rajasthan's 'other' Blue City
Rajasthan’s ‘other’ Blue City is known for its beautiful paintings tucked away in the Chitrashala, the art gallery inside the Bundi Palace... -
Kerala
Exploring God’s own country
Kerala is one of India’s most beautiful states... -
Kochi
The port city of Kochi (also known as Cochin) is Kerala's biggest conurbation, but is actually made up of a collection of tiny islands and outcrops... -
Munnar
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Eravikulam
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Kumarakom
Kumarakom is the perfect jumping off place for houseboat tour in Kerala... -
Alleppey
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Thekkady
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Periyar National Park
Found near Thekkady in the Western Ghat mountains, Periyar National Park is home to sought after populations of elephants and tigers... -
Kottayam
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Varkala
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Mangalore
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Kannur
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Wayanad
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Cheruthuruthy
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Kollam
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Kovalam
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Mararikulum
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Trivandrum
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Kanyakumari
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Marari Beach
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Mumbai
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Goa
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Maheshwar
The holy town of Maheshwar sits alongside the sacred Narmada River about two hours south of Indore in Madhya Pradesh... -
Karnataka
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Bangalore
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Mysore
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Hassan
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Chikmagalur
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Hampi
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Badami
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Tamil Nadu
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Chennai
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Mahabalipuram
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Pondicherry
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Chettinad
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Madurai
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West Bengal
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Kolkota
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Siliguri
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Mane Bhanjang
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Tumling
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Kalipokhri
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Sandakphu
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Srikhola
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Amritsar
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Dharamshala
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Shimla
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Chandigarh
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Rishikesh
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Shivamogga
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Heranjalu
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Varanasi
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Barsana
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Rishikesh
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Ladakh
India’s newest Union Territory, Ladakh is where the youngest mountain chain in the world meets one of the oldest... -
Jammu & Kashmir
Crossing over from Ladakh into Jammu & Kashmir, the landscape transforms slowly but dramatically... -
Uttarakhand
Known as the ‘abode of gods’ for being home to four spiritual hotspots of Hinduism and India’s holiest (and longest) river, Uttarakhand also hosts Nanda Devi, the country’s highest peak that is completely in India (and second only to Kangchenjunga that is shared with Nepal)... -
Himachal Pradesh
Loved by backpackers for its laidback mountain towns and cafe culture, this is where I found the right mix of easy going trails in my newbie hiker days, and tougher climbs as I grew more ambitious... -
Manali
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Chika
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Ballu ka Ghera
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Shea Goru
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Chhatru
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Sikkim
Sikkim is an accessible and relaxed introduction to India’s enigmatic northeast...
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