Holy Cities and Sacred Rivers
15 days from £3825 per person

Amritsar | Maheshwar | Gwalior | Khajuraho | Varanasi | Calcutta

India is renowned as the birthplace of several of the World's major religions and this fascinating tour explores some of her sacred cities and rivers including Amritsar, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Calcutta. Beginning with the beautiful Golden Temple in Amritsar, the centre of the Sikh faith which draws thousands of pilgrims every day, the journey continues to Maheshwar on the Narmada, one of the Hindu holy rivers, and through Gwalior, Orchha and Khajuraho, the latter renowned for its erotic Hindu temples. Varanasi is the next destination and one of the seven holiest cities in India. Finish the tour in Calcutta, one of India's most vibrant cities, and experience its eclectic social and cultural scene, taking a cruise on the Hoogly and watching the city unfold from the river. This luxury holiday is purely a suggested itinerary. It can be booked as is or alternatively used as a starting point for creating your own ideal bespoke trip to India.