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The trip starts in Delhi and ends in Hikkaduwa. 

Nights 13, 15, 18 (overnight train)

Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noice-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Light Hiking:
• Hiking boots
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
• Walking poles

Train Travel (Optional):
• Slip-on shoes
• Small container with lid
• Travel cutlery
• Travel or camp cup

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going.

All travellers must have a valid Indian visa prior to the start of their tour. Please note that visas for India are the responsibility of the individual traveller.

Delhi
- Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi

Āgra
- Agra Fort Visit (650INR per person)
- Baby Taj Visit (310INR per person)

Jaipur
- The Jaipur Observatory Visit (202INR per person)
- Movie at Raj Mandir (200-400INR per person)
- Jaipur Balloon Ride
- City Palace Visit (1000INR per person)
- Jaipur Cycle Tour

Tordi Garh
- Tordi Sagar Jeep Safari (600-700INR per person)
- Tordi Sagar Camel Cart Ride (600-700INR per person)

Pushkar
- Massage
- Yoga Class
- Traditional Dinner in the Desert (1200INR per person)

Udaipur
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola (500INR per person)
- Jagdish Temple Visit
- Shopping
- City Palace Visit (450INR per person)
- Monsoon Palace Visit (505INR per person)
- Udaipur Sunrise Cycle Tour
- Rajasthani Cultural Show (250INR per person)
- Udaipur Cooking School

Ranakpur
- Ranakpur Jain Temples Visit (200-300INR per person)

Mumbai
- City Tour (1100-1300INR per person)

Hampi
- Matanga Hill Hike

Mysore
- Mysore Palace Visit

Varkala
- Janardhana Swamy Temple Visit

Dharamshala
- Ayurvedic Massage

Kochi
- Kathakali Dance (500INR per person)

Sigiriya
- Dambulla Cave Temple Visit (12USD per person)
- Minneriya National Park Safari
- Polonnaruwa Ancient Capital Visit (35USD per person)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Visit (35USD per person)

Kandy
- Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (12USD per person)
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour (10USD per person)
- Kandyan Cultural Dance (5-8USD per person)

Horton Plains Nature Reserve
- Horton Plains Trek (60-70USD per person)

Ella
- Trek to Ella Rock (5USD per person)

Unawatuna
- Dolphin Watching Tour

Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewelery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it deemed necessary, due to safety concerns. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy and explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.

Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards), have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).

Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.