This itinerary, covering some of the highlights of North and South India, will give you an idea of just how varied the two halves of the country are…

24 days Delhi > Cochin  Trip Code:  AITBNSThis itinerary, covering some of the highlights of North and South India, will give you an idea of just how varied the two halves of the country are.

If you don’t have 24 days but still want a sample of both, it can be reduced to 10 nights, including the Taj Mahal in the north and the houseboat in the south.Best of North and South India - Superior hotels
AUD$4154 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
•    All meals at Chettinad Mansion, Maria’s Heritage Villa and on board the Houseboat
•    Transport by Air conditioned car with English speaking driver
•    English speaking guide in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Mumbai, Mahabalipuram, Tanjore, Madurai and Cochin
•    Cycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
•    Elephant / jeep ride at Amber Fort
•    Rickshaw ride with Naturalist at Bharatpur
•    Boat ride on Lake Picola
•    Boat trip to Elephanta Caves
•    Kathakali Dance and harbour cruise in Cochin
•    Arrival and departure assistance at airports
•    Mineral water in the vehicle throughout the trip
•    All Taxes

Not Included:
•    Entrance and camera fees at monuments and sightseeing places
•    Lunch and dinner other than those specified
•    Tips, Porterage, drinks and items of a personal nature
•    Peak season surcharges Nov 5th – 15th , Dec 20th – Jan 10th, Dec 24th and 31st Gala Events
•    Flight Udaipur – Mumbai, Mumbai – Chennai Approx AUD$480 per person

Hotels to be used:
Delhi – Florence Inn
Agra – Howard Park Plaza
Bharatpur – Laxmi Niwas Palace
Jaipur – Shahpura House
Pushkar – Jagat Palace
Udaipur – Lake Picola
Mumbai – Godwin
Mahabalipuram – Ideal Beach Resort
Tanjore – Parisutham
Chettinad – Chettinad Mansion
Madurai – Royal Court
Kovalam – Isola Di Cocco
Alleppey Backwaters – Maria’s Heritage Villa and Spa
Cochin – Fort Heritage

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.

Best of North and South India - Deluxe hotels
AUD$5562 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
•    All meals at Chettinad Mansion, Maria’s Heritage and on board the Houseboat
•    Transport by Air conditioned car with English speaking driver
•    English speaking guide in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Mumbai, Mahabalipuram, Tanjore, Madurai and Cochin
•    Cycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
•    Elephant / jeep ride at Amber Fort
•    Rickshaw ride with Naturalist at Bharatpur
•    Boat ride on Lake Picola
•    Boat trip to Elephanta Caves
•    Kathakali Dance and harbour cruise in Cochin
•    Arrival and departure assistance at airports
•    Mineral water in the vehicle throughout the trip
•    All Taxes

Not included:
•    Entrance and camera fees at monuments and sightseeing places
•    Lunch and dinner other than those specified
•    Tips, Porterage, drinks and items of a personal nature
•    Peak season surcharges Nov 5th – 15th , Dec 20th – Jan 10th, Dec 24th and 31st Gala Events
•    Flight Udaipur – Mumbai, Mumbai – Chennai Approx AUD$480 per person

Hotels used:
Delhi - Star Grand Villa
Agra - Holiday Inn
Bharatpur - The Bagh
Jaipur - Alsisar Haweli – Suite
Pushkar - Pushkar Palace
Udaipur - Udai Kothi
Mumbai - Gordon House
Mahabalipuram - Temple Bay
Tanjore - Sangam
Chettinad - Chettinad Mansion
Madurai - Hotel Pandyan
Kovalam - Travancore Heritage
Deluxe Houseboat
Alleppey - Marias Villa
Cochin - Grand Residencia

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.