Susan’s North India Trip
Susan set off on her North India trip with her son, Joseph and mother, Joan, in March 2024. This is what she had to say about the trip.
Our North India Tour
We had the most amazing trip to India in March this year. It was tailor-made for our group of three by Charly at Authentic India Tours. Nothing was too much trouble, and the trip was perfect.
We visited Delhi, Ranthambore, Agra, Varanasi, Darjeeling and lastly, Kolkata, so a very busy and full itinerary. We travelled by car with our own personal drivers, who were exceptional at their jobs, as well as by train and one internal flight..
I have to say that our guides in each city were amazing—so knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. They were even flexible enough to adjust our itineraries on the day, allowing us to visit places we wanted to see rather than just sticking to the plan. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and this made our trip extra special!
The hotels that Charly booked for us in each city were absolutely amazing. I have never stayed in hotels like them anywhere else in the world—they were top-notch, and the staff couldn’t do enough to help us. The food, and the variety of it, was also outstanding.
Susan’s North India trip was a bespoke tour combining Delhi, Ranthambore, Agra, Varanasi, Darjeeling, and Kolkata.
Here’s an overview of her North India trip:
Day 1: Fly from London to Delhi and transfer to The Royal Plaza Hotel
Day 2: After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Ranthambore and check into Ranthambore Kothi for a two-night stay
Day 3: Enjoy a full day of jungle activities, including morning and evening jeep safaris
Day 4: Drive to Agra and visit the Fatehpur Sikri, a former Mughal capital
Day 5: Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, explore Agra Fort and visit Mehtab Bagh
Day 6: Transfer to Tundla Junction and board the North Wast Express to Varanasi
Day 7: Early morning boat ride on the Ganges to witness sunrise at the ghats
Day 8: Visit to Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, before an evening transfer to Varanasi Railway Station
Day 9: Arrive at Jalpaiguri and transfer to Windamere Hotel for a three-night stay
Day 10: Ride the Toy Train to Ghoom and visit the Ghoom Monastery, before an afternoon visit to the Tibetan Market
Day 11: Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill, followed by a visit to the Puttabong Tea Estate
Day 12: Transfer to New Jalpaiguri, board Vande Bharat Express to Kolkata and check into the Oberoi Grand
Day 13: Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the Hooghly River and visit the flower market
Day 14: Fly from Kolkata to the UK
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