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The river Ganges is at the heart of both the Hindu faith and the Indian nation and there is no better way to be a part of this great country than to take to small boats and sail its waters. Your journey begins in the capital of the country, Delhi. A tour of the city will make you fall in love with it. Even amidst the chaos you will find there is an everlasting charm surrounding Delhi. The museums, ruins, galleries and colourful markets all vie for your attention. The next stop is Allahabad. Here you will see the wondrous sight of the numerous Hindu pilgrims bathing in the holy waters of the Sangam, which is the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Another place you can visit is the Anand Bhavan Museum that is a shrine dedicated to the legendary political dynasty, the Nehrus. Later in the day you embark on your voyage down India’s most sacred river to Varanasi. For three continuous days you will sail down the Ganges to reach Varanasi. Exploring the pre-historic city is to discover a mysterious world of ritual and wonder. You may want to rise early to visit the ghats on the Holy Ganges at dawn.
Arriving at the Mughal city of Agra you spend the rest of the day at one of the world’s most recognisable monuments, the stunning Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jehan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal this ‘teardrop on the face of eternity’ lives up to all expectations. The Agra Fort is also worth a visit. The Pink City of Jaipur, the colourful capital of Rajasthan, is a city of palaces and home to the Maharajas. We immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds and colours of this magical place as we explore the palaces, street bazaars and traditional craft markets. You spend a day touring the city of Jaipur. The most exciting adventure remains the camel safari. Traveling south, you arrive in Pushkar, an enchanting town of whitewashed temples set around a holy lake. From here we start our final adventure, a camel safari into the surrounding farm and village areas. We finish our trip with a camel safari into the countryside around Pushkar, camping under the stars and living the life of the nomadic traders. You return to Delhi by train.
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