Wendy Wu Grand Tour of India

– Discover the colourful bazaars of Delhi
– Witness a holy puja ceremony
– Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal
– Meet the local Bishnoi Tribe
– Marvel at the impressive Mehrangarh Fort
– Explore the vibrant city of Mumbai
– Cruise Kerala’s backwaters on a houseboat

Days 1-2: UK – Delhi
Fly overnight to Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Delhi
Enjoy a tour of Old Delhi starting with a drive past the Red Fort before enjoying a walk through Chandni Chowk to India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid. After lunch, stop at the India Gate, Parliament House and Qutub Minar.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 4-5: Varanasi
Fly to the ancient city of Varanasi. On arrival, travel to the nearby Buddhist site of Sarnath. The next day, take an early morning cruise on the river Ganges before exploring the city. Later on, take a rickshaw to the ghats to see a puja ceremony.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Khajuraho
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Khajuraho. Here, you’ll visit exquisite temples before enjoying a cultural dance display.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Train to Agra
Travel to Orchha and then Jhansi before boarding the Shatabdi Express train to Agra.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: The Taj Mahal
Visit the famous Taj Mahal today, having plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere. In the afternoon, visit a marble inlay workshop and the immense Agra Fort.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 9-10: Ranthambore National Park
Visit the abandoned town of Fatephur Sikri before arriving in Ranthambore National Park, home to many animals included tigers. The next day, enjoy both a morning and afternoon safari.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 11-12: Jaipur
Leaving the national park, travel to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. On arrival, visit the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar Observatory. The following day, stop briefly at the Palace of the Winds before visiting the Amber Fort.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 13-14: Puskhar
Travel to Pushkar. In the afternoon, visit its sacred lake and the Temple of Lord Brahma. Following this, take a camel cart ride out into the desert. The next day, visit Khimsar, which sits on the edge of the Thar Desert.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 15-16: Jaisalmer
Travel to Jaisalmer dubbed the ‘Golden City’ due to its yellow sandstone walls. In the evening we visit Sunset Point. The next day, head to Jaisalmer Fort, the Badal Vilas Palace and the Patwon Ki Haveli mansion. End the day with a visit to the Sam Sand Dunes.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 17-18: Jodhpur
Travel to Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan, located on the edge of the Thar Desert. Visit the massive Meherangarh Fort and the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. You’ll also take a stroll through the local vegetable and spice market.

The next day, enjoy a jeep safari to visit the local Bishnoi villages.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 19-20: Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur, visiting the Jain temple complex of Ranakpur and Surya Temple on the way. The next day, explore the city, stopping at the Folk Museum, Mewar Art Gallery and Sahelion Ki Bari Garden. Later, take a cruise on Lake Pichola.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 21: Auranagabad
This morning, fly to Aurangabad.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 22-3: Ajanta & Ellora Caves
Visit the UNESCO listed Ajanta and Ellora Caves over the next two days before flying to Mumbai.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 24: Mumbai
Enjoy a city of Mumbai starting with a drive past the Gateway of India before wandering along Marine Drive to visit Chowpatty Beach, Mani Bhavan, the Dhobi Ghat and Crawford Market. Later in the day, transfer to the airport for a flight to Kochi.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 25: Kochi
Visit the Dutch Palace and Fort Kochi today, before trolling through the markets and observing the famous fishing nets. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 26: Kerala Backwaters
We visit the Jewish Synagogue in Kochi before driving to Nedumudy. Here, you’ll board your houseboat, a converted rice barge. Cruise along the peaceful waters, enjoying lunch and dinner onboard.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 27: Kovalam
After breakfast, we disembark from our houseboat in Alleppey and drive to Kovalam. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to relax on the beach.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 28: Trivandrum
Explore Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. Visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Zoological Gardens, Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Return to Kovalam for an overnight stay.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 29: To UK
Transfer to Trivandrum Airport and fly to the UK, arriving the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

You’ll spend 27 nights in 3+/4* accommodations

Your accommodation has been selected for convenience of location, comfort or character, and can range from a business hotel in one city to a family-run guesthouse in a smaller town or a heritage-type hotel. In remote areas, accommodation may be of a lower standard and may not have western amenities.

Kathkali Dance perfomance
Witness an exuberant performance of the traditional dance-drama that is Kathakali. Kerala’s best-known performing art, it is an extravagant retelling of Hindu epics complete with colourful costumes and elaborate make up.

Thar Desert Camel Tour
Embark on a camel cart ride out into the starkly beautiful landscapes of the Thar Desert – though it may appear barren, you’ll find the desert is surprisingly full of things to see.

Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Surprisingly little known outside of India, discover the magnificent artistic treasures of the Ajanta and Ellora caves, a series of caverns full of intricate frescoes and carvings created by Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monks

– Return international flights
– All Accommodation
– All meals: 27 breakfasts, 26 lunches and 27 dinners
– All transportation & transfers
– All sightseeing & entrance fees
– English speaking National Escort & local guides
– Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Classic

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of India on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated and professional National Escort or local guides, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

Most Wendy Wu groups consist of 10 travellers or more and will be accompanied by a National Escort. There will usually be no more than 28 travellers in each group although you may encounter other Wendy Wu tour groups while you are travelling.

This tour has a Level 2 fitness rating. This means that a reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.