Discover your passion for India with a trip of a lifetime unlike any other.
If you are looking for a life changing experience, with a more personal, hands on style of traveling where you can meet the locals, savour the cuisine and absorb the essence of the “real India” - then this trip is for you!!
India is an exotic destination with so many diverse experiences on offer included in this fabulous 20 day tour to North India.
MUMBAI-RAJASTHAN-AGRA-KHAJURAHO-VARANASI-DELHI
Friday 6th February-Thursday 26th February 2009
Starting the tour in bustling Mumbai, India’s most cosmopolitan city, home of Bollywood films, fashion and fine dining, which offers a wealth of Art Deco and grand colonial buildings set amongst modern skyscrapers.
Explore magical Rajasthan, steeped in history with its many palaces and forts set in a backdrop of vivid colour – a photographers dream!
Experience the adventure of dining on the edge of the Thar Desert by candlelight at the Camel Camp Osian, wildlife and bird sanctuaries at the Keoladeo National Park, riding elephants to Amber Palace and visiting pristine places of extraordinary beauty.
Shop in the local street bazaars for beautiful textiles, jewellery and art - available at very reasonable prices. Absorb the rich culture of Indian music, festivals, colourful costumes and impromptu dance.
A must is one of the “wonders of the world”, the ultimate monument to love - the iconic Taj Mahal in all it’s splendid glory – a magnificent sight to see!
From the decadent to the divine - with the contrast between the erotic tantric temples of Khajuraho, to significant spiritual cities like Varanasi on the Ganges River, where holy men mix with the devout pilgrims to celebrate their holy ceremonies.
This will be a sensory feast that will delight the senses and touch your soul, and the magic of India will change the way you view your life forever!
All tours are personally guided by Marilyn Manning – Shah, an Australian married to an Indian man, who enjoys sharing her experiences and love for India with people who desire a more personal intimate style of travel. She will guide you in this fascinating country without the hassles and unfamiliarity of traveling alone.
This small group travel is suitable for single men and women, active seniors looking for adventure, and couples or friends who are interested in meeting like minded people and are open to a unique experience. The innovative itinerary is well planned and organized, with built in flexibility for you to enjoy a more relaxing holiday.
Marilyn will introduce you to friendly local people. She prefers to support local businesses and communities in across India, and as an added bonus you can enjoy the savings and have a more personal traveling experience.
Testimonials
Touring India with you was one of the best holidays of my life. Not only did I relax, laugh, and get moved to care more deeply, I discovered more about myself and what I can do to make a difference in this beautiful and rare world.
Thanks again... Dallas B
I want to begin by expressing to you my heart-felt thanks for introducing me to a new world, India. Of course, I knew a bit about India before I went, but it scarcely prepared me for the reality of visiting the place and seeing and feeling and hearing and smelling this extraordinary country. It is such a marvelous experience, one that is unique to India. You were a wonderful guide, quietly efficient, always attentive, making everything happened so apparently effortlessly, though I was not totally unaware of the effort that it took. But you were patient and put up with my eccentricities & my cold & illnesses, for which I am eternally grateful. It can't have been easy. Fortunately we got on well together & enjoyed each other's company.. It was good also that you went to places you had not visited before, like the unforgettable Khajuraho, which was for me the highlight of my Indian tour. The erotic temples were the most beautiful thing I saw in a land filled with beautiful places and things.
I should have no hesitation in recommending your tours as an ideal way of traveling in and getting to know a great country and civilization. Traveling with you, one gets a charming hostess and an entertaining guide and good company.
With all best wishes,
Gary S. (Newtown- Sydney - Australia)
