Few countries in the world could match what India has to offer. In a country that is the world?s largest democracy supporting the second largest population on earth within it?s confines of 3,287,263 square kilometres, the cultural, biological and topographic diversities are enormous. Holiday extensions from Nepal to India is very convenient. New Delhi, the hub of most popular Indian itineraries is but a matter of an hour and ten minutes flight from Kathmandu, and Varanasi another popular site lies even at a shorter distance. Both cities are linked with frequent daily shuttle flights?.

Other Indian cities directly connected via air include Bombay and Calcutta. Our India affiliates are operators catering to exclusive clientele and as such we can assure you of quality services. Furthermore, for groups and group series tours, Golden Tours shall personally escort all extensions into India. North India (IGI Airport New Delhi) There are various options to tours from Delhi but the most popular ones are inevitably south towards Agra-Taj Mahal, and then westward to Rajasthan, the nation of Rajput princes with deserts, camels, colorful people and splendid castles of which many today have been transformed into luxury hotels. Programs range between 3-16 days North India (Varanasi Airport) Varanasi, Holy City, sacred to the Hindus, is one among the five principal pilgrimage destination for devotees where they can be seen performing rituals on the ghats of the sacred Ganges River. Khajurao, the next stop is famous for it's erotic sculptures in the temples of the Chandela Dynasty. The fortified cities of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri are evidence to might of Emperor Akbar and his Mughal Empire.

Taj Mahal is of course the star attraction. North East India (Calcutta Airport) Tours to the south west of Calcutta in the state of Orissa is another great Hindu cultural experience. Bhubaneshwar, the capital is a city with more than 500 temples, many over 1,000 years old reflecting the grandeur and quality workmanship of Kalinga temple art. It was in this very city that the great Emperor Ashoka foreswore war and embraced Buddhism in 261 BC. The famous 13th. Century ruins of the Sun Temple known for its architecture and erotic sculptures are in Konarak. Puri is the setting of the of the 12th. Century Jagannath Temple famous for it's Chariot Festival. Other tours originating from Calcutta include excursion to Sikkim and Darjeeling, Kaziranga National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary for wildlife viewing that includes a visit to Shillong known among the British settlers as "The Scotland Of The East," and a beachcomber holiday in the remoteness of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay Of Bengal.