This 10-day trip across what is the Hindi heartland of India presents a fascinating historical and cultural cross section of North India – modern Delhi, regal Jaipur, Mughal Agra, erotic Khajuraho, and sacred Varanasi.

Starting in modern and ancient New and Old Delhi…

10 days Delhi > Delhi Trip Code: AITCNIStarting in modern and ancient New and Old Delhi, followed by Jaipur with its royal overtures, the pinnacle of the Mughal style with the Taj Mahal in Agra, the ‘stuccoed Karma Sutra’ of the temples at Khajuraho, and finally the living temple of the Ganga in Varanasi – this trip will give you a snapshot of the various influences that have been brought to bear on the people and culture of the Gangetic plain over the past 1000 years.

(For a more detailed description of this itinerary please refer to the itinerary of the same name in the Small Group Trip section of the website).Central North India – superior hotels
AUD$2046 per person
Price valid until March 2009 based on two people travelling using one double/twin room.

Price includes:
• Double room with breakfast in all places
• Transport by Air conditioned car with English speaking driver
• English speaking guides in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi
• Overnight train from Varanasi to Delhi in 2AC sleeper with bedding provided
• Boat tickets to Elephanta Caves in Mumbai
• Elephant / jeep ride at Amber Fort
• Boat ride in Varanasi
• Sound and Light show at Khajuraho
• Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
• Arrival and departure assistance at airports and railway stations
• All Taxes

Not Included:
• Entrance and camera fees at monuments and sightseeing places
• Lunch and dinner
• Tips, Porterage, drinks and items of a personal nature
• Internal flight Khajuraho - Varanasi approx AUD$170 per person
• Peak season surcharges Nov 5-15, Dec 20th – Jan 10th, Dec 24th and 31st Gala Events

Hotels to be used:
Delhi - Florence Inn – Premium
Jaipur – Shahpura House
Agra – Howard Park Plaza
Orchha – Amar Mahal
Khajuraho – Usha Bundela
Varanasi – Palace on Ganges

Based on availability – if these are not available, hotels in the same category will be provided

Discounts:
5% off bookings made more than 8 months prior to trip departure date, with an additional 5% of for full payment more than 8 months prior
5% discount when two Small Group Trips or Fixed Departure Tours (or a combination of both) are booked back to back
5% off when three or more twin share bookings are made together
Maximum discount off any one trip is 10%. Discounts do not apply to local payments, flights or additional services. Discounts are applied at the discretion of India Unbound.

How to book:
1. Call or email us to check availability for the trip of your choice.
2. We will send you a booking form or you can download it here
3. By signing the booking form and paying the deposit, you agree to the terms and conditions of booking with India Unbound, and your booking is then considered to be confirmed. All the relevant details we require are asked for on the booking form, which also provides further information on when and how to make payments.

Central North India – deluxe hotels
AUD$2669 per person
Price valid until March 2009 based on two people travelling using one double/twin room.

Price includes:
• Double room with breakfast in all places
• Transport by Air conditioned car with English speaking driver
• English speaking guides in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi
• Overnight train from Varanasi to Delhi in 2AC sleeper with bedding provided
• Boat tickets to Elephanta Caves in Mumbai
• Elephant / jeep ride at Amber Fort
• Boat ride in Varanasi
• Sound and Light show at Khajuraho
• Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
• Arrival and departure assistance at airports and railway stations
• All Taxes

Not Included:
• Entrance and camera fees at monuments and sightseeing places
• Lunch and dinner
• Tips, Porterage, drinks and items of a personal nature
• Internal flight Khajuraho - Varanasi approx AUD$200 per person
• Peak season surcharges Nov 5-15, Dec 20th – Jan 10th, Dec 24th and 31st Gala Events

Hotels used:
Delhi – Star Grand Villa
Agra – Holiday Inn
Jaipur – Alsisar Haweli Suite room
Orchha – Amar Mahal Suite room
Khajuraho – Taj Chandela
Varanasi – Taj Ganges

Based on availability – if these are not available, hotels in the same category will be provided

Discounts:
5% off bookings made more than 8 months prior to trip departure date, with an additional 5% of for full payment more than 8 months prior
5% discount when two Small Group Trips or Fixed Departure Tours (or a combination of both) are booked back to back
5% off when three or more twin share bookings are made together
Maximum discount off any one trip is 10%. Discounts do not apply to local payments, flights or additional services. Discounts are applied at the discretion of India Unbound.

How to book:
1. Call or email us to check availability for the trip of your choice.
2. We will send you a booking form or you can download it here
3. By signing the booking form and paying the deposit, you agree to the terms and conditions of booking with India Unbound, and your booking is then considered to be confirmed. All the relevant details we require are asked for on the booking form, which also provides further information on when and how to make payments.