Enhancing your Trip
If you are planning to extend your travel within India or to other worldwide destinations, or you have a specific itinerary that you wish to follow en route to, during or from Delhi, please supply us with full details when making your booking and we will work with our Indian Travel Specialist to source the best quotation for you.
Excursions, flights, accommodation and transfers can all be arranged by our travel team as part of a single booking.
Pre and / or post Games Touring Ideas
Around India
 | GoaGoa makes a perfect holiday destination. The evergreen destination is a holidaymakers paradise. Breathtakingly beautiful blue beaches, sensuous silvery sands, fabulous flora and fauna, rich cultural heritage, captivating churches, and terrific temples, Goa has it all. The feasts and festivals of Goa are the other things not to be missed. |
 | The HimalayasRising sharply from the Gangetic plain, the mighty Himalayas, with its tropical forests and interesting wildlife, snowy peaks and verdant valleys exert an inescapable pull on travelers, vacationers and adventure seekers alike. There are a plethora of adventure options including trekking, mountaineering, skiing, paragliding and many more. Once in the lap of the Himalayas, tourists and adrenaline junkies will find themselves spoilt for choice. |
 | KeralaGods own country is a sought after destination. Backwaters are an amazing phenomenon in Kerala - a necklace of lagoons, lakes, canals and rivers run through the length of the land. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine... all of which offer you a truly unique experience. |
 | NepalHome to the world's highest and most beautiful mountains. Mt Everest and eight of the world’s ten highest mountains are in Nepal. There are numerous world heritage sites in Kathmandu, there is the beautiful lake city of Pokhara for a relaxing holiday and the ever popular view points of Nagarkot and Sarangkot. Try exciting elephant back safari in Chitwan national park and conclude your tour with a thrilling rafting trip in a Himalayan river. |
Further afield
You may like to consider:
China
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Vietnam
Sightseeing Tours and Excursion Ideas during the Games
Half Day Tours
 | Akshardham TempleSwaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages, and leaves guests with a truly enlightening experience. The complex was inaugurated on 6 November 2005, after only 5 years of construction. |
 | Old Delhi TourVisit Shahjahanabad, named after the creator of the Taj Mahal, and the majestic Jam Masjid where the most famous three-domed mosque resides. Then take a cycle-rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk. Here you will get to experience a typical Indian town with its network of lanes full of activity, colour, market stalls, food, spices, traditional Indian handicrafts, temples, mosques etc. This famous bazaar has something for everyone and people from all over the world come here to experience the world-renowned delights. Duration: 4 – 5 hours |
 | New Delhi TourSee the Qutab Minar, a five story victory tower built by the first Muslim Sultan of Delhi, for yourself. Constructed of red sandstone, the 238-foot high tower served as a minaret to call the faithful to pray. The first mosque in India is also here, constructed from the spoils of 27 demolished Hindu temples. Move on to Humanyu’s Tomb who was a forerunner in the Mughal style of architecture of Delhi, then drive to India Gate, a 42 metre high majestic structure which remembers the 90,000 Indian soldiers who died in WW1 and the 1919 Afghan War. Duration: 4 – 5 hours |
Delhi Religious TourWalk the ancient crowded alleys of the historic Nizamuddin village, to explore monuments and sites associated with famous Sufi saints. Hazat Nizamuddin died in 1325 and his shrine today is a popular pilgrimage site for people of all religious faiths. On Thursday’s witness the Quawalli – a sufi music performance. Learn about the Sikh way of life at the Guardwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple) which is one of the most important historical and sacred pilgrimage destinations of the Sikh community. The Lotus Temple, an exquisite example of the unison of Humanity is one of the most visited edifices of India. The temple is set amongst pools and gardens, which gives the impression of a floating half-open lotus flower and is recognized as one of the masterpieces of 20th Century architecture. 0830 Hrs: Leave hotel |
Full Day Tour
 | Agra, taking in the Taj MahalBoard the early morning luxurious, air-conditioned Shatabdi Express from New Delhi. Enjoy breakfast on board before arriving in Agra 2 hours later. Here you will visit the Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s City of Victory which lies on a hill top almost 40kms from Agra. Built in 1569, it was abandoned after 15 years due to the scarcity of water. Return back to Agra for lunch and then enjoy a visit to the majestic Agra Fort. Here you will witness magnificent palaces and halls. Lastly, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal- one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. Board the Shatabdi Express for your return trip back to New Delhi in the evening which includes an evening meal on board. 0615 Hrs: Departure from New Delhi |
For more detailed information and pricing on any of the above tours and excursions, or for any others, please let us know by indicating your interest on your booking form.
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