PASSAGE TO NORTHERN INDIA
12 – 26 FEBRUARY 2024
ITINERARY
Opulent palaces, towering forts, vibrant spices, buzzing bazaars, cast their spell on you. During our 15-day tour of India you will stay in luxury at Mumbai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi and absorb the beauty of the world’s greatest Mughal gardens in an adventure of a lifetime.
DAY 1
Monday 12 February 2024
Home to Delhi
Meet your Ross Tour leader, Brendan Moar, at Sydney Airport. Depart via Singapore to Delhi. India’s fascinating capital, a treasure trove of ancient culture with remnants of lost empires. Check into our luxury hotel, The Imperial for 3 nights.
Accommodation:The Imperial, New Delhi
DAY 2
Tuesday 13 February 2024
Delhi (B/L)
Explore the intricate, bustling streets of Old Delhi, visit the Jama Masjid Mosque and experience a rickshaw ride. Visit Red Fort, a fine Mughal building. Then stop at Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then we explore Qutab Minar, the tallest minaret in India.
Accommodation:The Imperial, New Delhi
DAY 3
Wednesday 14 February 2024
Mumbai to Udaipur, Rajasthan (B/L/D)
Flowers triumph in the residence of the President of India, known as Rashtrapati Bhavan. It feels like all the flowers of the world have flowered at once. The gardens are a blend of Mughal and English styles. Lunch in local restaurant. Drive past the India Gate monument to reach Lodhi Garden where Delhi’s rulers were buried. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, built in the 16th C.
Accommodation:The Imperial, New Delhi
DAY 4
Thursday 15 February 2024
Delhi to Agra (B/L)
We continue to Agra, home to the immortal Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, built the Taj Mahal as a monument of love to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Our two night stay is at ITC Mughal, the only Indian hotel to have won the prestigious Aga Khan award for architecture.
Accommodation: ITC Mughal Hotel, Agra
DAY 5
Friday 16 February 2024
Agra (B/D)
This morning we visit the Agra Fort, a 16th C. Mughal monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the banks of the river Yamuna. Later we visit one of the last Mughal-built gardens, Mehtab Bagh.
Accommodation: ITC Mughal Hotel, Agra
DAY 6
Saturday 17 February 2024
Agra to Jaipur (B/D)
Sunrise at the Taj is unforgettable. Then, Fatehpur Sikri, an enigmatic deserted Mughal city now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel to Jaipur, the Pink City, in Rajasthan with a stop at the
Vidyadhar Garden. Our hotel for the next 3 nights is a former Maharaja’s Palace.
Accommodation: Raj Palace, Jaipur
DAY 7
Sunday 18 February 2024
Amber Fort (B/L)
The pink city awaits. We take a market walk to greet the flower vendors and the fruit and vegetable sellers. The Amber Fort is our highlight for a glimpse of Mughal luxury. Our guide will reveal a bygone era, dominated by the opulence of the maharajas. Lunch included. Afternoon visit to Kanak Ghati Garden & Sisodia Bagh.
Accommodation: Raj Palace, Jaipur
DAY 8
Monday 19 February 2024
Jaipur (B/L)
Visit Jawhar Circle Garden, Palace of the Winds, Jantar Mantar Observatory and City Palace. Lunch at a local restaurant. This evening we explore the narrow lanes of Jaipur’s colourful old city bazaars.
Accommodation: Raj Palace, Jaipur
DAY 9
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Jaipur to Deogarh (B/D)
Home tonight is the Deogarh Mahal, still occupied in part by the family so guests with experience personalised royal hospitality. Dinner included tonight.
Accommodation: Deogarh Mahal, Deogarh
DAY 10
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Deogarh to Udaipur (B/L/D)
Today we drive to Udaipur, stopping to see the renowned Jain Temple at Ranakpur. For the next two nights our home will be the Taj Lake Palace, one of the most photographed hotels in the world. Arrive by boat. Dinner included.
Accommodation: Taj Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur
DAY 11
Thursday 22 February 2024
Udaipur (B/L/D)
Gardens and palaces today. First to Sahelion-Ki-Bari, then Gulab Bagh, filled with roses. Towering over the lake is the magnificent City Palace, a blend of Mughal and Rajput influences. Stop at Jagdish temple. Stroll through the colourful lanes of the Rajasthani Bazaar, filled with pottery, jewellery, antiques, paintings and handicrafts. Sunset cruise tonight, with views of the palaces & the mountains.
Accommodation: Taj Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur
DAY 12
Friday 23 February 2024
Udaipur to Mumbai (B)
Fly to Mumbai, a vibrant city on India’s west coast. On arrival, transfer to our luxury accommodation, The Taj Mumbai, the city’s centre of art, culture & glamour.
Accommodation: The Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai
DAY 13
Saturday 24 February 2023
Mumbai (B/L/D)
Explore Mumbai, from the flower markets to the World Heritage, Fort Mumbai, Victoria Terminus & the iconic Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest outdoor laundry. Farewell dinner tonight.
Accommodation: The Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai
DAY 14
Sunday 25 February 2024
Mumbai to Home (B)
Morning flight to Sydney via Singapore.
DAY 15
Monday 26 February 2024
Home
Arrive home today.
HOW TO BOOK
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CANCELLATIONS
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Cancellations received between 119-60 days prior to departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
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TOUR INCLUSIONS
TOUR ESCORTED BY
BRENDAN MOAR
- Return group economy airfare: Sydney / Delhi / Sydney with Singapore Airlines via Singapore
- Air-conditioned motorcoach
- Deluxe accommodation for 13 nights
- Breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- Entrance fees to all gardens and sightseeing including Jama Masjid Mosque, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Qutab Minar, Mughal Garden at President House, Lodhi Garden, Humayun’s
Tomb, National Rose Garden, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar Observatory, City Palace, Jain Temple, Sahelion-Ki-Bari, Gulab Bagh, Jagdish temple, Boat cruise on Lake Pichola, Fort Mumbai, Dhobi Ghat.
TOUR PRICE
Twin Share land only $11,195 per person
Twin Share including air $11,995 per person
Single Supplement $4,250
All prices in Australian Dollars
Prices based on minimum 15 passengers
Price is based on departure ex Sydney
DISCOUNTS
Early Bird $300 (Book & pay in full by 19/10/23)
Previous Traveller $100
Garden Clinic Member $50
POSTCARDS
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