Namaste means much more than welcome, just as India means more than just a holiday, but whereas ‘namaste’ is relatively easy to translate – it means ‘the god I worship in you,’ a sign of deep respect – India defies definitions.

It possesses steamy, tropical jungles and majestic snow capped Himalayan peaks, the endless sands of the Thar Desert and the gorgeous beaches of Goa. It has cities suffering from dense over-population, and deserted island archipelagos.

India is a demanding destination, demanding because it is so different. So many languages and dialects - so many traditions and customs - so many people and religions. And intertwined amidst all this, a kaleidoscope of colour and festivals, perfumes and aromas, cuisine and costume. Whatever you are looking for in India I can help you find it.

For first time visitors with limited time try the 9 day Golden Triangle tour that Mr and Mrs Browning from Odiham took. If you have more time on your hands try the 16 day Desert Romance tour which Mr and Mrs Ward booked for their honeymoon. I very much look forward to hearing from you and helping you plan your visit to magical India.

Adrian - Tailor-made specialist.
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Whatever you are looking for in India, we can help you to find it. This is just one itinerary that Hart Travel can offer:

THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR
This tour is ideal for first time visitors with limited time. You are taken to the very heart of India's tourist circuit popularly called the Golden Triangle. Here you will have you own private car and an interesting mix of accommodation. The cost includes bed and breakfast and is based on twin accommodation and indirect flights. As this is a private tour you can amend this itinerary to suit your personal requirements.

• Day 1. London/Delhi. On arrival transfer to the Oberoi Maidens hotel for 3 nights.
• Day 2. After a morning at leisure, afternoon sightseeing takes in Rajghat, the "Samadhi" of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and the busy bazaars of Chandni Chowk.
• Day 3. A day at leisure in Delhi.
• Day 4. After breakfast a drive in your private chauffeur driven car to the "Pink City" of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, the "Land of the Kings". Your stay for the next 2 nights will be at the Samode Haveli hotel or similar.
• Day 5. Enjoy a full day’s sightseeing covering the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar, Mantar Observatory, Sawai Man Singh Museum and Amber Fort – climbed on Elephant back!
• Day 6. Transfer to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. check in to the Jaypee Palace or similar for 2 nights.
• Day 7. Morning sightseeing includes the Fort and the Taj Mahal. Afternoon is free.
• Day 8. After lunch transfer to Delhi airport for your flight home.
• Day 9. Delhi/London.

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DESERT ROMANCE A 16 Day tour.
A startled blackbuck, the bewitching smile of a village belle, the lined face of a tribal chief, the ruggedness of Thar, miles of golden sands, loping on a camel back - romance rides with you. The hotels are full of character, the transport your own car, the flights on British Airways – the holiday – a must!

• Day 1. London/Delhi Transfer to the colonial style Imperial hotel for 1 night.
• Day 2. Day at leisure. Time to see the sights of Delhi. In the evening board the Bikaner mail train.
• Day 3. Arrive Bikaner, transfer to the Laxmi Niwas Palace for 1 night. In the afternoon, visit the sights.
• Day 4. Transfer to the medieval town of Jaisalmer and check into your hotel for 2 nights.
• Day 5. Morning sightseeing, afternoon free.
• Day 6. Transfer to Osian for an afternoon of camel safari through the sand dunes. Return by 4wd jeep for your overnight stay at Camel Camp Osian.
• Day 7. Transfer to Jodphur. Visit the Meherangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada and drive on to Rohetgarh for 2 nights stay with the royal family.
• Day 8. Day at leisure.
• Day 9. Drive to Udaipur via the Ranakpur Jain Temple. Stay at the former royal hunting lodge of Shikarbadi for 2 nights
• Day 10. Morning sightseeing. Afternoon free.
• Day 11. Transfer to Bijaipur via Chittaurgarh Fort, for overnight at the Castle Bijaipur.
• Day 12. Transfer to Kota for 2 nights at the Brijraj Bhawan, another royal residence.
• Day 13. Visit the sights of Kota.
• Day 14. Transfer to Samode via Bundi. Stay at the magnificent Samode Palace, perched on a hillock for 1 night.
• Day 15. Morning free, afternoon transfer to Delhi airport for flight home.
• Day 16. Delhi/London.

For the more adventurous traveller come and discover India's Western Himalaya, notably the regions of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Here the range of activities include:- Trekking and expeditions in the Himalayas; Rock climbing; Mountain biking in the Himalayas; Paragliding in Manali; Rafting in the Beas, Indus and Spiti rivers; Snow skiing in Manali; Angling in the river Beas; Jeep Safaris to the remote Tibetan Buddhist areas of Kinnaur, Spiti and Lahaul, or journey across some of the highest mountain passes in the world to Ladakh, 'The Abode of Gods'. .

Nearly half of our clients opt for tailor-made holidays – an area where our expertise is unmatched in the local area.