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Himalayan Foothills

Trip type: 
Cultural
Adventure level: 
2. Gentle
Max group size: 
16
Avg user rating: 
5
Asia, India | 14 days
Trip code: 
FH
What's included: 

Transport - Minibus, sleeper train, taxi, rickshaw, on foot.

Accommodation - Hotels (6nts), lodge (4nts), overnight train (1nt), river camp (1nt).

Meals - 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners.

Trip Highlights: 
Visit the Golden Triangle - Delhi, Jaipur and Agra
Spot fantastic wildlife in Corbett National Park
Camp on the banks of the River Ganges near Rishikesh
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Trip Overview: 

Journey from the plains to the hills on this amazing Himalayan adventure. This is a trip full of contrasts: historic cities, wonderful mountain retreats, colonial hill stations and the first - not to mention one of the finest - National Parks to be established in India. Following an exploration of the historic city of Delhi you travel to the capital of Rajasthan, and the ‘pink city’ of Jaipur, where camel carts make their way through streets full of colour. Next you enjoy the unequalled beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra before travelling north where the emphasis of the trip changes as you head into the hills to Naini Tal - the old lakeside hillstation of the British. Descending from the hills you now seek wildlife in the countryside around Betal Ghat and explore Corbett NP, going on jeep safaris in search of wild elephant and the elusive Bengal tiger! You conclude your journey with a trip to the Ganges to explore the holy city of Rishikesh, before returning to Delhi to reflect on a fabulous adventure!

Trip Highlights: 
Visit the Golden Triangle - Delhi, Jaipur and Agra
Spot fantastic wildlife in Corbett National Park
Camp on the banks of the River Ganges near Rishikesh
see full itinerary >>
What's included: 

Transport - Minibus, sleeper train, taxi, rickshaw, on foot.

Accommodation - Hotels (6nts), lodge (4nts), overnight train (1nt), river camp (1nt).

Meals - 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners.

Trip Photos: 

Moghul Cities & Taj Mahal

You’ll begin by exploring the vestiges of the former Moghul Empire in Old Delhi. Next, discover the Palace of the Winds, the ‘pink city’ of Jaipur and the mysterious, deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. The anticipation builds as you journey to the Taj Mahal in Agra – arguably the most perfectly proportioned building in the world.

Corbett National Park

Corbett National Park was the first to be established in India and remains one of the finest. You stay in a comfortable lodge and travel by jeep seeking out the area’s prolific wildlife. You’ll see many bird species, chital, hog deer, monkeys and with a little luck spot leopards, wild elephants and tigers!

Hill Stations & Holy River

You will then head into the Himalayan foothills, where the old hill station of Naini Tal still retains a colonial atmosphere from the days of the Raj. Next, relax beside the rushing waters of a Himalayan river before exploring Corbett National Park in search of tiger! Your journey winds down by the Ganges at Rishikesh – renowned for its yoga (optional), with a night spent camping on a river beach.

Our Himalayan Foothills trip is just one of our many India tours. To find out more visit our India holidays page.