Highlights of India & The Maldives Holiday Bespoke Holiday Itinerary / Experience Tour

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The variation and ease of the Golden Triangle is ideal for short visits to India, but we’ve added on a stay at in the gorgeous lake city of Udaipur, a stop in eclectic and historic Mumbai, before your flight to the Maldives for this all round trip of dreams. You definitely won’t be needing a holiday afterwards to recover!

Highlights:

One off the bucket list with a visit to the Taj Mahal.
Escape and explore away from the crowds.
Complete the Golden triangle with some time in Jaipur, staying in the bustling old city.
Meet a fascinating family with a lovely heritage homestay in Udaipur.
Have 5 nights of pure bliss at a Robinson Crusoe style private island Maldivan resort

As with any of our suggested itineraries, this holiday can be tailor-made to suit at no extra cost. You’ll only pay for any difference in the logistic costs. If you have more time, this itinerary works extremely well by extending your time in Rajasthan and taking in places such as Jodhpur and Udaipur.

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DAY 1 Fly to Delhi

Depart and fly to Delhi.

DAY 2 Delhi

On arrival you’ll be picked up by your driver who will be with you till your transfer back to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. The car is private and gives a huge amount of freedom and flexibility whilst ‘touring’. Your hotel is the heart of New Delhi and after a few hours to freshen up you’ll be taken on an exploration of New Delhi.

DAY 3 Delhi

This morning you’ll head towards Old Delhi to make sense of this often chaotic, historic and disorientating part of town. This is Delhi as you might imagine it would feel and the sights, smells and people are an exhilarating assault on the senses. You’ll walk around with a guide who will focus this walk on your interests. After a few hours you’ll end with a lunch in one of the few remaining Moghul Havelis (mansions). The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

DAY 4 Agra and Taj Mahal

After breakfast, your chauffeur will drive you down the excellent new highway to Agra.

After lunch and checking in at your hotel you will be able to visit the Taj Mahal, the premier iconic site in the whole of India and deservedly so.

DAY 5 Jaipur

This morning you’ll be driven to Jaipur taking around 4 hours. Jaipur is known as the ‘Pink City’ and the third point of the famous Indian ‘Golden Triangle’ of sites. Check into your hotel and there is time to relax or explore if you are keen.

DAY 6 Jaipur

Jaipur is a riot of colour and as the capital of Rajasthan, it's a very busy place with buzzing spice markets and streets filled with multicoloured saris and rampaging rickshaw drivers. Today you’ll spend the day with a local guide exploring the city's Hindu and Mughal heritage and the many palaces and forts, home to intricate and exquisite Indian art and architecture, including the extraordinary Palace of the Winds.

DAY 7 Udaipur

Rise early to get your journey underway quickly by airplane from Jaipur to Udaipur. Enjoy the lovely lake city of Udaipur and stay in a homestay on the outskirts with a rural setting, home cooked food and stories aplenty. Access into town is quick and easy and you’ll enjoy a boat ride on the lake to see the Lake Palace, among other sites, as the sun goes down.

DAY 8 Udaipur

A full day exploring the sights and sounds of Udaipur, including the City Palace complex and the markets and bazaars of the old city.

DAY 9 Mumbai

You'll wave goodbye to your chauffeur today and transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Mumbai. Arrive and check in before exploring India’s most modern city at leisure.

DAY 10 – 14 Maldives

A reasonably long day ahead of you, today you’ll most likely fly via Bangalore to Male, then take a 20 minute speedboat towards paradise (often the most beautiful places take a little effort to reach!) The next 5 nights are yours to enjoy as you wish on the private island. Breakfast and dinner are included.

DAY 15 Fly home (or Stay!)

Today you’ll journey back to Male airport by speedboat and fly back home to the UK.

As every holiday is unique to you, prices vary. To give you an indication, two-week holidays range from roughly £2,500 to £8,000 per adult, with an average price of £3,300. We also offer substantial child and seasonal discounts.

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Inclusions

Your personalised quotation with Experience Travel Group will include:

International Flights (which can be omitted from your quotation if you prefer)
Accommodation as described
Privately guided tours and transfers
Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences
Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding)
Meals as described
24 hour in-country backup whilst away
Your own dedicated travel expert in the UK

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You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the hotels and villas within this holiday as standard...

Abode, Mumbai

A central boutique luxury hotel, one of a kind in Mumbai. Abode is charming, characterful, and a little bit quirky.

Devra, Udaipur

Devra is an unforgettable homestay on the outskirts of Udaipur. Expect great home-cooked food, comfortable suites, and a warm reception.

Makunudu, North Male Atoll

The last of a dying breed - rustic beach simplicity in the Maldives!

Samode Haveli, Jaipur

Constructed 175 years ago as a nobleman’s residence, Samode Haveli was restored in the original Indo-Saracenic style and is now a gorgeous hotel.

The Claridges, Delhi

The Claridges is a large and pleasant colonial style hotel in a quiet New Delhi suburb, particularly well-suited to leisure travellers.

Trident, Agra

The Trident provides visitors and families with a functional, practical base for visiting Agra and the famed Taj Mahal.

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the experiences & activities within this holiday as standard...

Commute Like A Mumbaikar, Mumbai

Explore Mumbai with your local guide and discover what it is like to be a commuter in one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Craft & Heritage Walk in the Old City, Jaipur

Our exclusive and privately guided walking tour: explore the fascinating Old Quarter, where you will find most of the city's master tradespeople.

Delhi: Old & New, Delhi

Discover both sides of historic Delhi, capital of the Mughal Empire, and then Lutyens magnificent New Delhi, symbol of the British empire.

Evening Cruise on Lake Pichola, Udaipur

An early evening boat ride will take you out onto the placid waters of Lake Pichola, for wonderful views of the City Palace.

Jaipur and the Amber Fort, Jaipur

Discover Jaipur and the Amber Fort as part of your experience based, tailor-made holiday.

'Proper' Cooking Experience, Jaipur

A hands on and involved cooking experience in a family home. Organic ingredients and real local food. Delicious, fun and informative.

Taj Mahal & Agra Fort , Agra

The Taj Mahal is the crowning glory of Mughal architecture and the incredible fort at Agra is not far behind on the India 'must see' list.

The City Palace, Udaipur

A tour of Udaipur has to start with the majestic City Palace complex, which sits above Lake Pichola, its domed towers reflecting in the water below.

Customer Feedback

The one-on-one guide arranged with Experience Travel Group enabled me to get so much more from my trip to India. As well as the almost compulsory visits to the Taj Mahal and Red Fort, I was shown a variety of busy towns and mall villages, traditional crafts and skills, religious buildings and practices, architecture and wildlife, finishing with a very relaxing stay in Tikli Bottom.

- Heather Hodgson, February 2015

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