India

Highlights of India

15 Days

Discover some of wildlife in Sri Lanka and gorgeous beaches

This holiday can be re-designed and tailor-made for your own unique experience

Introduction

Diverse India at its best exploring the historic sites of the Golden Triangle together with the tigers of Ranthambore before heading to the far south to discover Nagarhole National Park before ending on the backwaters and beaches of Kerala.

Highlights

	Game drives in Kidepo, Murchison Falls & QENP
	Chimpanzee tracking
	Gorilla trekking
	Relaxing on the Nile

Activities

4x4 Game drives

Itinerary

	Depart UK from London Heathrow to Sri Lanka
	Arrive Sri Lanka. Transfer to Wilpattu
	Safari activities in Wilpattu National Park
	Safari activities in Wilpattu National Park
	Safari activities in Wilpattu National Park
	Safari activities in Wilpattu National Park
	Transfer to Trinconmalee after a morning safari
	Beach time at leisure
	Beach time at leisure
	Beach time at leisure
	Beach time at leisure
	Beach time at leisure
	Beach time at leisure
	Transfer back to Negombo
	Depart Sri Lanka, arrive back into UK.

Description

Diverse India at it's very best. Start your holiday with a few of the classic sites of India, the Jama Masjid and Old Delhi, the ever impressive Taj Mahal, the famous monument to love at Agra and the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. After an overnight in Bharatpur you can then take a walk with a naturalist to discover some of the prolific birdlife of the nearby sanctuary. Ranthambore is your next destination and a terrific tiger reserve and with several game drives here there are good chances of seeing the elusive tiger as well as other wildlife of the forests. Continue on to bustle of the old pink city of Jaipur and the classic Rajasthani fort-palace of Amber Fort.

Flying direct from Jaipur to Bangalore you travel onwards to Mysore, a world away from Rajasthan and the north. There is time to explore the city with it's magnificent palace before continuing to Nagarhole National Park in the Nilgiri hills. Leopards are one of the highlights of this park where wild elephant roam and tiger can also be found. In fact on our last visit we saw all three in one afternoon together with some other great sightings such as the large, stripe-necked mongoose.

Next you'll head to the coffee plantations of Coorg before descending to the Malabar Coast of Kerala which is sure to be warm, green and very pleasant. There is time to enjoy floating along the backwaters in a converted rice boat. This is the perfect antidote to the frenetic north and you can watch village life drift by or look out for fish eagles.

The palm-fringed beaches of Kerala are superb and make for a classic end to a trip through India. A small, beachside boutique hotel is our choice to round off this memorable journey.

Best Time To Travel

October - May

Expected Wildlife Species

Highlight species

	Leopard
	Sloth Bear
	Elephant
	Buffalo

Key species

Additional Details - Cost, Dates, Rating etc.

Cost from £

Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.

Our trips are almost always tailored to your requirements, we'll make small changes or alter the itinerary completely for you. For instance we get many requests to slow down the pace of a trip.

Departure Dates

Any day to your requirements.

Difficulty

An easy mix of cultural sightseeing and game drives. The walks at Bharatpur are on level trails.

Flights

Direct flights on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and other carriers, or via Middle Eastern and European hubs on airlines, some with regional departures possible.

Time

GMT +5.5 hours

Consider Extensions To

Wow, the choice is huge - continue touring in Rajasthan before heading south.

In the south visit the incredible temples of Madurai and the spice gardens of the Western Ghats hills. Or start a little further north discovering Mysore and the tea stations.

Head over to the Maldives or Lakswadeep Islands for complete relaxation or diving and snorkelling.