Day 13: Following the short flight from Udaipur (1 hour 15 minutes) you will be transferred to the Taj President Hotel for your 2 night stay. This afternoon there will be a tour of this vibrant city, home to India’s thriving film industry and a spectacular natural harbour that attracted the attentions of the Portuguese and the British and has seen the city become a major maritime centre..(B)

Day 14: Today affords you the opportunity to explore something of Mumbai’s diversity and colour. Formed of 7 islands lying along India’s stunning western coast, the city has for centuries been a magnet, attracting people from the four corners of this vast country. There is also the option this morning to take an excursion to the island of Elephanta, site of a spectacular series of rock-cut cave temples..(B)

Day 15: Early afternoon Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to London Heathrow, arriving later the same day..(B)

Day 13: Following the short flight from Udaipur (1 hour 15 minutes) you will be transferred to the Taj President Hotel for your 2 night stay. This afternoon you will have a city tour of Mumbai..(B)

Day 14: Today is free with an afternoon optional trip by boat to visit the nearby island of Elephanta..(B)

Day 15: Early morning flight to Aurangabad (1 hour) where, on arrival you will be transferred to Taj Residency for 2 nights. This morning we visit the cave temples of Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains a unique sculpted record of the ideals of Buddhism, Jainism and Brahmanism spanning some five centuries. The afternoon is at leisure..(B)

Day 16: This morning we visit the treasures of Ajanta, a secluded cave system in the Vindhya Hills, containing some of the finest examples of Buddhist art ever found. Believed to date from the 2nd century BCE, they depict a vivid and colourful world of Buddhist lore that is simply astonishing..(B)

Day 17: Morning Jet Airways flight via Mumbai to London Heathrow, arriving later today..(B)

Day 8: After visiting the fort at Amber with the rest of the group return to Jaipur by car for a further night at the Alsisar Haveli..(B)

Day 9: Morning flight from Jaipur to Goa where you will transfer to the Taj Fort Aguada Beach Resort, built on the ramparts of a 16th century Portuguese fortress overlooking the Arabian Sea and situated in close proximity to the beach, for a 4 night stay..(B)

Day 10: Three days at leisure. The resort offers a range of accommodation as well as a wide choice of restaurants and leisure facilities, including a Taj Spa..(B)

Day 11: Same as above.(B)

Day 12: Same as above.(B)

Day 13: Morning departure by Jet Airways flight via Mumbai to London Heathrow arriving later the same day..(No meals provided)

Day 9: After an overnight stay at the Radisson, fly to Kathmandu (½ hours), capital of the Kingdom of Nepal, and transfer to the Radisson Hotel for a 3 night stay. Afternoon free..(B)

Day 10: A half day city tour has been arranged, including a visit to the hilltop temple of Swayambhunath which dominates the Kathmandu Valley. The rest of the time is at leisure, with a selection of optional excursions available, including the medieval cities of Patan or Bhadgaon, the latter now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the Hindu pilgrimage town of Pasupatinath. Scenic flights to view Everest and the other Himalayan peaks can also be taken..(B)

Day 11: Same as above.(B)

Day 12: Return by air to Delhi for a final overnight at the Maidens Hotel..(B)

Day 13: Early departure by Jet Airways to London Heathrow, arriving later the same day..(B)

Day 9: After an overnight stay in Delhi, travel by train to Chandigarh from where you will continue your journey by road to Simla. Three nights at the Clarke’s Hotel..(B)

Day 10: Your time is free for you to relax or explore Simla, the former summer capital of the Raj where, for half the year, the government of British India would relocate to escape the heat. Even today, Simla abounds in memories of its colonial past with its mock-Tudor Municipality Building, the Mall and the nostalgic Gaiety Theatre..(B)

Day 11: Same as above.(B)

Day 12: Return to Delhi by road and train for a final overnight at the Ashok Country Resort..(B)

Day 13: Afternoon Jet Airways flight to London Heathrow arriving later the same day..(B)

Day 8: After visiting the fort at Amber with the rest of the group, return to Jaipur by car for a further night at the Alsisar Haveli Hotel..(B)

Day 9: Morning flight from Jaipur to the picturesque city of Udaipur situated on the beautiful shores of Lake Pichola. Your stay is at the Trident Hilton..(B)

Day 10: Your time is free for you to relax or explore the city of Udaipur, we recommend a visit to the interesting museum in the Royal Palace, or a boat trip on Lake Pichola. You may like to visit nearby Ranakpur, famous for its beautifully preserved Jain temples..(B)

Day 11: Same as above.(B)

Day 12: Morning departure by Jet Airways via Mumbai to London Heathrow, arriving later the same day..(B)

Day 13: On arrival in Mumbai (Bombay) transfer to the Taj Lands End Hotel for overnight stay. There is the option this afternoon to enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city..(B)

Day 14: Early morning flight to Nagpur, where you will be met and transferred to the Krishna Lodge in Khana National Park for a 3-night stay (212 KM/approximately 7½ hours)..(B, L, D)

Day 15: Over the next two days we will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives amidst the scenic glory of one of the finest national parks in the world. This lush haven is a sanctuary for deer, Indian bison, leopard, bear and the regal tiger and our time here promises spectacular wildlife experiences..(B, L, D)

Day 16: Same as above.(B, L, D)

Day 17: After a morning game drive return by road to Nagpur for the flight to Mumbai, and connect with the Jet Airways flight to London..(B, L)

Day 18: Depart Delhi for London in the early hours of this morning arriving later the same day..(No meals provided)