INDIA
10th - 21st January 2025
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11 nights / 12 days ​
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£ TBC per person when sharing.
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£ TBC solo travellers
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Luxury deluxe travel
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Flights included (land only available)
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4 nights in Bhubaneshwar
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2 nights at Konark eco retreat
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2 nights in Belgadia Palace
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2 nights in Delhi
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Cultural events
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Wine tasting
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Cooking class
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Spa + Watersports
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Guided visits
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Pay by installments
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22 Meals included
One of the best ways to really get to know a destination is through its food and drink. Let us take you on a hand crafted tasting adventure.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1
Flight Details:
Heathrow - New Delhi
Dep: 13:30 - Arr. 03:15
Day 2
Check into Radisson Blu Delhi.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, with the option of room service.
After a restful break, embark on a guided tour of Delhi, culminating in an early dinner at a renowned landmark restaurant.
Day 3
Following an early breakfast, we will return to the airport to board our domestic flight to Bhubaneswar.
Dep: 10:20 Arr: 12:25
Upon arrival, we will proceed directly to the Mayfair Lagoon hotel for check-in.
After lunch, there will be time to rest and explore the hotel's amenities before regrouping for dinner in the evening.
Day 4
After breakfast, we will embark on a guided tour of Bhubaneswar, exploring ancient temples, Buddhist monuments, and Jain caves. Post-tour, a sumptuous nine-course tasting lunch awaits us at the Mayfair Lagoon hotel, hosted by Dev, complemented by a selection of Indian wines from Sula Vineyards in Nashik.
Day 5
Savour a leisurely breakfast and a day of relaxation today. Take pleasure in the hotel's swimming pool, spa services, or the hotels pub.
In the evening, we'll embark on a market stroll and purchase some vegetables to bring along to our cooking class at Dimple's Kitchen with the local chef, Dimple.
Day 6
After breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and head to the railway station. We will board the Vande Bharat Express Train to Balasore.
Upon arrival, we will be greeted by palace staff who will accompany us to Belgadia Palace, where we will stay for two nights.
A sumptuous BBQ-style welcome dinner awaits, complete with a welcome drink of Indian whiskey, the King's favourite!
Day 7
Following a royal breakfast, we will explore the woodlands and nearby tribal villages of the Simlipal Tiger Reserve. A simple picnic lunch is planned in the woodland area. In the evening, we will savour a traditional Odiya Thali dinner accompanied by some traditional cultural performances.
Day 8
Today, we return to Bhubaneswar by train and proceed to Konark Eco Retreat by coach. The retreat is set amidst mangrove forests, sandy beaches, and sandbars.
After some time spent relaxing and unwinding, we will enjoy our evening meal at the resort.
Day 9
We plan to spend the day indulging in the retreat's amenities, which include a spa, water sports, yoga and a private beach.
Lunch and dinner are both provided for you to enjoy in your own time.
Day 10
After breakfast, we'll head back to Bhubaneswar to get ready for our flight the next day. In the early evening, we'll explore the local shops at Ekamra Market, pick up some souvenirs, and visit Dev's favourite coffee house that serves locally grown coffee. Upon returning to the hotel, we'll enjoy a vegetarian street food showcase prepared by the hotel's chefs.
Day 11
We will enjoy our final breakfast before checking out and heading to the airport for our flight to Delhi.
Departure: 12:30 - Arrival: 14:50
We will return to the Radisson Blu Hotel for some rest and relaxation and our final dinner together at the hotel before our journey home.
Be prepared to depart at 23:30 for our overnight flight.
