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Rail + Hotel Itineraries in India.


This is the most popular method of visiting India for our past customers and a great recommendation for independent travellers. This entails only two aspects of travel. They are : a rail pass (i.e. Ist Cl/AC II tier/AC Chaircar class for India) where all the rail sectors are pre-booked in advance and thus avoids the queues at the railway stations & pre-booked hotel accommodation on a twin share room only basis at the destinations (This saves approximately 1 - 2 hours at each destination in accommodation searches). The possibilities for this combination of arrangements are unlimited. We have identified various popular routes based on preferences of past customers. These are listed below in a tabular format. For detailed itineraries that include the train times and the hotel details please click either on the map route or the title of the trip. We have tried to use hotels of differing standards. They are split up into Standard and Superior.
Standard hotels are simple 2 - 3 * equivalent properties. In some cases they are small family run heritage properties which have been very popular with our past customers.
Superior hotels are generally 3 - 5* properties. Again where possible we have tried to aim for heritage properties in preference to modern concrete block type properties.
Note: Heritage properties have many positive points (examples are staying in a small haveli inside a fort, some have courtyards, sometimes rooms have old run down carpets, paintings on walls and chandeliers). Heritage properties also have negative points. Each room is completely different. One room can be much superior to the next as these are in many cases old converted palaces or merchant's mansions. Maintenance is generally one notch lower than a corresponding concrete block type hotel. Mod-cons are not necessarily similar to that of modern hotels.
We have tried to split up the trips into 3 main areas.They are: North India; South India; North + South India.

Just Click on the links below to take you to the route map and outline itinerary with prices. For detailed itineraries on the product, either click on the map, or, on the heading of the itinerary.

North India


Generally concentrating on Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and sometimes adding Goa although this is in South India.
There are 3 rail/hotel combination type itineraries featured.
  • North India Sampler: The 15 days route is: DELHI - JAIPUR (1 nt)- UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAISALMER (2 nts)- JODHPUR (0 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - VARANASI (2 nts) - DELHI.
    From £ 299
  • Modified North India Sampler + Goa: The 24 days route is: DELHI (2 NTS) - JAIPUR (1 NT) - UDAIPUR (2 NTS) - JAISALMER (2 NTS) - JODHPUR (1 NT) - AGRA (1 NT) - BOMBAY (1 NT) - GOA (7 nts).
    From £ 472
  • Modified North India Sampler + Darjeeling and Calcutta: The 23 days route is: DELHI - JAIPUR (1 nt)- UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAISALMER (2 nts)- JODHPUR (0 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - VARANASI (2 nts) - DARJEELING (3 nts) - CALCUTTA (1 nt) - DELHI.
    From £ 444
  • Rajasthan Sampler: The 15 days route is: DELHI - BHARATPUR (1 nt) - RANTHAMBORE (2 nts) - UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAIPUR (1 nt)- JAISALMER (2 nts)- JODHPUR (0 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - DELHI.
    From £ 356
  • Wildlife Sampler plus Agra, Jaipur & Varanasi: The 15 days route is: DELHI - VARANASI (2 nts) - JABALPUR JABALPUR - KANHA (2 nts) - BANDAVGARH (2 nts) - UMARIA UMARIA - AGRA (1 nt) - BHARATPUR (1 nt) - RANTHAMBORE (2 nts) - UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAIPUR (2 nts) - DELHI.
    From £ 742


South India


Emphasis is on Kerala, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Although it also includes Maharashtra in some cases.
There are 5 rail/hotel type itineraries featured.
  • Visit Goa and Cochin + Stay on a Keralan Houseboat: The 10 days route is: BOMBAY - GOA (3 NTs) - COCHIN (3 NTS), COCHIN - ALLEPEY TO STAY ON BOARD A KERALAN HOUSEBOAT (2 NTS).
    From £ 248
  • South India Sampler: The 15 days route is: BOMBAY - GOA (3 nts)- COCHIN (3 nts) - TIRUCHI (0 nts)- MADURAI (1 nt) - OOTACAMUND (1 nt) - MYSORE (2 nts) - BANGALORE (0 nts) - BOMBAY.
    From £ 338
  • Modified South India Sampler: The 15 days route is: BOMBAY - HOSPET (FOR HAMPI) (2 nts )- MYSORE (2 nts) - MADURAI (1 nt)- TIRUCHI (0 nts) - COCHIN (3 nt) - GOA (3 nts) - BOMBAY.
    From £ 376
  • Modified South + Central India Sampler: The 18 days route is: BOMBAY - AURANGABAD (2 nts) - HYDERABAD (0 nts) - MYSORE (2 nts) - COCHIN (3 nts) - KOVALAM (3 nts) - MADURAI (1 nt) - MADRAS (1 nt).
    From £ 462
  • West Coast Supreme: The 21 days route is: BOMBAY - CANACONA (for Palolem: 3 nts) - COCHIN - COCHIN (2 nts) - ALLEPEY (for Kerala Backwatersboat trip in and around Allepey: 0 nts) - PERIYAR (2 nts) -MUNNAR (2 nts) - OOTACAMUND (1 nt) - MYSORE (2 nts) - MADIKERI (COORG REGION 2 nts) - MANGALORE - GOKARNA (4 nts) - BOMBAY.
    From £ TBA

North + South India


Includes North and South India as well as some parts of Central India such as Madhya Pradesh.



Rates given above are based on standard rooms on a twin share basis. If you require costing based on single rooms or triple rooms or superior rooms at the properties, please email us and we shall get back to you with a costing.





North India

Generally concentrating on Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and sometimes adding Goa although this is in South India.

Just Click on the links below to take you to the route map and outline itinerary with prices. For detailed itineraries on the product, either click on the map, or, on the heading of the itinerary.


There are 3 rail/hotel combination type itineraries featured.
  • North India Sampler: The 15 days route is: DELHI - JAIPUR (1 nt)- UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAISALMER (2 nts)- JODHPUR (0 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - VARANASI (2 nts) - DELHI. From £ 299
  • Modified North India Sampler + Goa: The 24 days route is: DELHI (2 NTS) - JAIPUR (1 NT) - UDAIPUR (2 NTS) - JAISALMER (2 NTS) - JODHPUR (1 NT) - AGRA (1 NT) - BOMBAY (1 NT) - GOA (7 nts). From £ 472
  • Modified North India Sampler + Darjeeling and Calcutta: The 23 days route is: DELHI - JAIPUR (1 nt)- UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAISALMER (2 nts)- JODHPUR (0 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - VARANASI (2 nts) - DARJEELING (3 nts) - CALCUTTA (1 nt) - DELHI. From £ 444
  • Rajasthan Sampler: The 15 days route is: DELHI - BHARATPUR (1 nt) - RANTHAMBORE (2 nts) - UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAIPUR (1 nt)- JAISALMER (2 nts)- JODHPUR (0 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - DELHI.
    From £ 356
  • Wildlife Sampler plus Agra, Jaipur & Varanasi: The 15 days route is: DELHI - VARANASI (2 nts) - JABALPUR JABALPUR - KANHA (2 nts) - BANDAVGARH (2 nts) - UMARIA UMARIA - AGRA (1 nt) - BHARATPUR (1 nt) - RANTHAMBORE (2 nts) - UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAIPUR (2 nts) - DELHI.
    From £ 742



Rates given above are based on standard rooms on a twin share basis. If you require costing based on single rooms or triple rooms or superior rooms at the properties, please email us and we shall get back to you with a costing.



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NORTH INDIA SAMPLER (14 NTS/15 DAYS)


This trip starts in Delhi and concludes in Delhi and entails a route covering:
  • India's Golden Triangle (i.e. Delhi, Agra & Jaipur);
  • The desert city of Jaisalmer famous for its fort, havelis and camel safaris;
  • the fortress town of Jodhpur;
  • the lakes & hills city of Udaipur;
  • the dramatic scenery of the bathing ghats of Varanasi.


The 15 days route is: DELHI - JAIPUR (1 nt)- UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAISALMER (2 nts)- JODHPUR (0 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - VARANASI (2 nts) - DELHI.

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 299 £ 554

Standard hotels: Shahpura House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Jagat Niwas/ Lake Pichola, Udaipur; Suraj, Jaisalmer; Athithi/ Howard Park Plaza, Agra; Pallavi International, Varanasi.
Superior hotels: Park Plaza/ Holiday Inn, Jaipur; Fateh Prakash Palace (Dovecote Rooms), Udaipur; Fort Rajwada/ Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Clarks, Varanasi.

Not Included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Delhi - London).

Full detailed itinerary including train times

MODIFIED NORTH INDIA SAMPLER + GOA (23 NTS/ 24 DAYS)


This trip starts in Delhi and concludes in Goa and entails a route covering:
  • India's Golden Triangle (i.e. Delhi, Agra & Jaipur);
  • The desert city of Jaisalmer famous for its fort, havelis and camel safaris;
  • the fortress town of Jodhpur;
  • the lakes & hills city of Udaipur;
  • beaches of Goa for a relaxing period.

The 24 days route is: DELHI (2 NTS) - JAIPUR (1 NT) - UDAIPUR (2 NTS) - JAISALMER (2 NTS) - JODHPUR (1 NT) - AGRA (1 NT) - BOMBAY (1 NT) - GOA (7 nts).

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 472 £ 1246


Standard hotels: Shahpura House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Jagat Niwas/ Lake Pichola, Udaipur; Suraj, Jaisalmer; Ratan Vilas/ Ranbanka, Jodhpur; Athithi/ Howard Park Plaza, Agra; Godwin/ Suba Palace, Bombay; D'Silva Residence, Goa.
Superior hotels: Park Plaza/ Holiday Inn, Jaipur; Fateh Prakash Palace (Dovecote rooms), Udaipur; Fort Rajwada/ Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer; Park Plaza, Jodhpur; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Marine Plaza, Bombay; Cidade De Goa, Goa.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Delhi, Goa - Bombay - London).
Full detailed itinerary including train times

MODIFIED NORTH INDIA SAMPLER + DARJEELING AND CALCUTTA (22 NTS/23 DAYS)


This trip starts in Delhi and concludes in Delhi and entails a route covering:
  • India's Golden Triangle (i.e. Delhi, Agra & Jaipur)
  • ;
  • The desert city of Jaisalmer famous for its fort, havelis and camel safaris;
  • the fortress town of Jodhpur;
  • the lakes & hills city of Udaipur;
  • the dramatic scenery of the bathing ghats of Varanasi;
  • Darjeeling known for its himlayan views, tea estates and the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway;
  • the sights and sounds of Calcutta.
The 23 days route is: DELHI - JAIPUR (1 nt)- UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAISALMER (2 nts)- JODHPUR (0 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - VARANASI (2 nts) - DARJEELING (3 nts) - CALCUTTA (1 nt) - DELHI..

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 444 £ 898


Standard hotels: Shahpura House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Jagat Niwas/ Lake Pichola, Udaipur; Suraj, Jaisalmer; Athithi/Howard Park Plaza, Agra; Pallavi International, Varanasi; Fortune Central, Darjeeling; Fairlawns/Lytton, Calcutta.
Superior hotels: Park Plaza/ Holiday Inn, Jaipur; Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur; Fort Rajwada/ Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Clarks, Varanasi; New Elgin, Darjeeling; Lytton, Calcutta.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Delhi - London).

Full detailed itinerary including train times

RAJASTHAN SAMPLER(14 NTS/15 DAYS)


This trip starts in Delhi and concludes in Delhi and entails a route covering:
  • India's Golden Triangle (i.e. Delhi, Agra & Jaipur)
  • ;
  • The desert city of Jaisalmer famous for its fort, havelis and camel safaris;
  • the fortress town of Jodhpur;
  • the lakes & hills city of Udaipur;
  • Excellent Bird sanctuary at Bharatpur;
  • Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
The 15 days route is: DELHI - BHARATPUR (1 nt) - RANTHAMBORE (2 nts) - UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAIPUR (1 nt)- JAISALMER (2 nts)- JODHPUR (0 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - DELHI.

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 356 £ 621


Standard hotels: Shahpura House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Jagat Niwas/ Lake Pichola, Udaipur; Suraj, Jaisalmer; Athithi/Howard Park Plaza, Agra; Birders Inn/ Kadamb Kunj, Bharatpur; Ranthambore Regency, Ranthambore.
Superior hotels: Park Plaza/ Holiday Inn, Jaipur; Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur; Fort Rajwada/ Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Laxmi Vilas, Bharatpur; Nahargarh Fort, Ranthambore.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Delhi - London).

Full detailed itinerary including train times

WILDLIFE SAMPLER PLUS AGRA, JAIPUR & VARANASI (15 NTS/16 DAYS)


This trip starts in Delhi and concludes in Delhi and entails a route covering:
  • India's Golden Triangle (i.e. Delhi, Agra & Jaipur);
  • the dramatic scenery of the bathing ghats of Varanasi;
  • Excellent wildlife parks of Kanha and Bandavgarh in Madhya Pradesh. Bandavgarh has one of the highest densities of tigers in the country.
  • the lakes & hills city of Udaipur;
  • Excellent Bird sanctuary at Bharatpur;
  • Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
The 15 days route is: DELHI - VARANASI (2 nts) - JABALPUR JABALPUR - KANHA (2 nts) - BANDAVGARH (2 nts) - UMARIA UMARIA - AGRA (1 nt) - BHARATPUR (1 nt) - RANTHAMBORE (2 nts) - UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAIPUR (2 nts) - DELHI.

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 742 £ 892


Standard hotels: Shahpura House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Jagat Niwas/ Lake Pichola, Udaipur; Suraj, Jaisalmer; Athithi/Howard Park Plaza, Agra; Birders Inn/ Kadamb Kunj, Bharatpur; Ranthambore Regency, Ranthambore.
Superior hotels: Park Plaza/ Holiday Inn, Jaipur; Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur; Fort Rajwada/ Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Laxmi Vilas, Bharatpur; Nahargarh Fort, Ranthambore.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Delhi - London).

Full detailed itinerary including train times



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Personalised Road Itineraries in Rajasthan and North India.



South India

Emphasis is on Kerala, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Although there it also includes Maharashtra in some cases.
There are 5 rail/hotel type itineraries featured.

Just Click on the links below to take you to the route map and outline itinerary with prices. For detailed itineraries on the product, either click on the map, or, on the heading of the itinerary.

  • Visit Goa and Cochin + Stay on a Keralan Houseboat: The 10 days route is: BOMBAY - GOA (3 NTs) - COCHIN (3 NTS), COCHIN - ALLEPEY TO STAY ON BOARD A KERALAN HOUSEBOAT (2 NTS). From £ 248
  • South India Sampler: The 15 days route is: BOMBAY - GOA (3 nts)- COCHIN (3 nts) - TIRUCHI (0 nts)- MADURAI (1 nt) - OOTACAMUND (1 nt) - MYSORE (2 nts) - BANGALORE (0 nts) - BOMBAY. From £ 338
  • Modified South India Sampler: The 15 days route is: BOMBAY - HOSPET (FOR HAMPI) (2 nts )- MYSORE (2 nts) - MADURAI (1 nt)- TIRUCHI (0 nts) - COCHIN (3 nt) - GOA (3 nts) - BOMBAY. From £ 376
  • Modified South + Central India Sampler: The 18 days route is: BOMBAY - AURANGABAD (2 nts) - HYDERABAD (0 nts) - MYSORE (2 nts) - COCHIN (3 nts) - KOVALAM (3 nts) - MADURAI (1 nt) - MADRAS (1 nt). From £ 462
  • West Coast Supreme: The 21 days route is: BOMBAY - CANACONA (for Palolem: 3 nts) - COCHIN - COCHIN (2 nts) - ALLEPEY (for Kerala Backwatersboat trip in and around Allepey: 0 nts) - PERIYAR (2 nts) -MUNNAR (2 nts) - OOTACAMUND (1 nt) - MYSORE (2 nts) - MADIKERI (COORG REGION 2 nts) - MANGALORE - GOKARNA (4 nts) - BOMBAY. TBA

Rates given above are based on standard rooms on a twin share basis. If you require costing based on single rooms or triple rooms or superior rooms at the properties, please email us and we shall get back to you with a costing.


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VISIT GOA + COCHIN + STAY ON A KERALAN HOUSEBOAT (9 NTS/ 10 DAYS).


This trip starts in Bombay and concludes in Allepey and entails a route covering:
  • Goa and its beaches;
  • Cochin with its its interconnetion of islands. An ideal base to do a backwaters trip;
  • Stay on Keralan houseboat for 2 nights inclusive of backwaters boat trips and meals.

    The 10 days route is: BOMBAY - GOA (3 NTs) - COCHIN (3 NTS), COCHIN - ALLEPEY TO STAY ON BOARD A KERALAN HOUSEBOAT (2 NTS).

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 248 £ 464

Standard hotels: D'Silva Residence, Goa; Abad Plaza/ Raintree Lodge,Cochin; Standard Houseboat, Allepey.
Superior hotels: Cidade De Goa, Goa; Fort Heritage/ Casino, Cochin; Kettuvalom Houseboat, Allepey.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Bombay, Trivandrum - London).
Full detailed itinerary including train times

SOUTH INDIA SAMPLER (14 NTS/15 DAYS)


This trip starts in Bombay and concludes in Bombay and entails a route covering:
  • Goa and its beaches;
  • Cochin with its its interconnetion of islands. An ideal base to do a backwaters trip;
  • Tiruchi, known for its Rock Fort temple;
  • Madurai to see the Sri Meenakshi temple known for its excellent dravidian style gopuram architecture;
  • the hill station of Ootacamund (getting there from Mettupalayam is one of the great scenic rides in India).
  • Mysore: known for its Maharaja's Palace, Chamundi hill temple, Brindavan gardens, Jagmohan Palace and many more sights nearby.

The 15 days route is: BOMBAY - GOA (3 nts)- COCHIN (3 nts) - TIRUCHI (0 nts)- MADURAI (1 nt) - OOTACAMUND (1 nt) - MYSORE (2 nts) - BANGALORE (0 nts) - BOMBAY.

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 338 £ 662

Standard hotels: D'Silva Residence, Goa; Abad Plaza/ Raintree Lodge, Cochin; Supreme/ Germanus Days Inn, Madurai; Glyngarth Villa, Ootacamund; Sandesh De Prince, Mysore.
Superior hotels: Cidade De Goa, Goa; Fort Heritage/ Casino, Cochin; GRT Regency, Madurai; Savoy, Ootacamund; Green (Palace Rooms), Mysore.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Bombay - London).
Full detailed itinerary including train times

MODIFIED SOUTH INDIA SAMPLER (16 NTS/17 DAYS)


This trip starts in Bombay and concludes in Bombay and entails a route covering:
  • Goa and its beaches;
  • Cochin with its its interconnetion of islands. An ideal base to do a backwaters trip;
  • Tiruchi, known for its Rock Fort temple;
  • Madurai to see the Sri Meenakshi temple known for its excellent dravidian style gopuram architecture;
  • the historical city of Hampi, famous for the seat of the once Vijaynagar empire and its beautiful rock boulder terrain;
  • Mysore: known for its Maharaja's Palace, Chamundi hill temple, Brindavan gardens, Jagmohan Palace and many more sights nearby.

The 15 days route is: BOMBAY - HOSPET (FOR HAMPI) (2 nts )- MYSORE (2 nts) - MADURAI (1 nt)- TIRUCHI (0 nts) - COCHIN (3 nt) - GOA (3 nts) - BOMBAY.

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 376 £ 642

Standard hotels: Malligi Tourist Home, Hospet; D'Silva Residence, Goa; Abad Plaza/ Raintree Lodge, Cochin; Supreme/ Germanus Days Inn, Madurai; Sandesh De Prince, Mysore.
Superior hotels: Malligi Tourist Home, Hospet; Cidade De Goa, Goa; Fort Heritage/ Casino, Cochin; GRT Regency, Madurai; Green (Palace Rooms), Mysore.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Bombay - London).
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MODIFIED SOUTH + CENTRAL INDIA SAMPLER (17 NTS/18 DAYS)


This trip starts in Bombay and concludes in Madras and entails a route covering:
  • the city of Aurangabad, an ideal base for visiting the world famous Ajanta and Ellora caves;
  • the twin city of Hyderabad/Secunderabad, famous for the Charminar, Golconda Fort and Salar jang museum;
  • Mysore: known for its Maharaja's Palace, Chamundi hill temple, Brindavan gardens, Jagmohan Palace and many more sights nearby;
  • Cochin with its its interconnetion of islands. An ideal base to do a backwaters trip;
  • Trivandrum and Kovalam beach;
  • Madurai to see the Sri Meenakshi temple known for its excellent dravidian style gopuram architecture;
  • Madras for its temples, cuisine and Bharata Natayam dance.
The 18 days route is: BOMBAY - AURANGABAD (2 nts) - HYDERABAD (0 nts) - MYSORE (2 nts) - COCHIN (3 nts) - KOVALAM (3 nts) - MADURAI (1 nt) - MADRAS (1 nt).

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 462 £ 626

Standard hotels: Ambassador, Aurangabad; Abad Plaza/ Raintree Lodge, Cochin; Supreme/ Germanus Days Inn, Madurai; Sandesh De Prince, Mysore;Abad Palmshore, Kovalam; Shan Royal, Madras.
Superior hotels: Ambassador, Aurangabad; Fort Heritage/ Casino, Cochin; GRT Regency, Madurai; Green (Palace Rooms), Mysore; Travancore Heritage, Kovalam; Ambassador Pallava (Heritage Room), Madras.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Bombay, Madras - London).
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WEST COAST SUPREME + (21 NTS/ 22 DAYS)


This trip starts in Bombay and concludes in Bombay and entails a route covering (Note: This trip also contains an escorted road itinerary section from Cochin till Mangalore):
  • Excellent beaches of Palolem in Goa and Gokarna in Karnataka;
  • Cochin with its its interconnetion of islands. An ideal base to do a backwaters trip;
  • Periyar wildlife Reserve located in the Cardomum spice hills;
  • Excellent Hill Sattions of Kerala (Munnar), Tamil Nadu (Ootacamund with its rack railway being the main attraction) and Karntaka (Coorg Region).
  • Kerala backwaters boat trip in and around Allepey;
  • Mysore known for sandalwood, Maharajah's Palace, excellent markets, Brindavan Gardens and many more sights.
The 21 days route is: BOMBAY - CANACONA (for Palolem: 3 nts) - COCHIN - COCHIN (2 nts) - ALLEPEY (for Kerala Backwatersboat trip in and around Allepey: 0 nts) - PERIYAR (2 nts) -MUNNAR (2 nts) - OOTACAMUND (1 nt) - MYSORE (2 nts) - MADIKERI (COORG REGION 2 nts) - MANGALORE - GOKARNA (4 nts) - BOMBAY.

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ TBA £ TBA

Standard hotels: TBA, Palolem; Abad Plaza/ Raintree Lodge, Cochin; Treetop/ Michael's Inn, Periyar; Abad Copper Castle/ High Range Club, Munnar; Glyngarth Villa, Ootacamund; Sandesh De Prince, Mysore; TBA, Madikeri; Om Beach Resort, Gokarna.
Superior hotels: TBA, Palolem; Fort Heritage/ Casino, Cochin; Spice Holiday Village, Periyar; Club Mahindra, Munnar; Savoy, Ootacamund; Green (Palace Rooms), Mysore; Orange County Resort, Madikeri; SwaSwara, Gokarna.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Bombay - London).
Full detailed itinerary including train times

Kerala Section.

Personalised Road Itineraries in Kerala and South India.

For more information on indrail passes.

Tailor-Made Itineraries.


North India + South India


Just Click on the links below to take you to the route map and outline itinerary with prices. For detailed itineraries on the product, either click on the map, or, on the heading of the itinerary.



Rates given above are based on standard rooms on a twin share basis. If you require costing based on single rooms or triple rooms or superior rooms at the properties, please email us and we shall get back to you with a costing.

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BATHING GHATS OF VARANASI + INDIA'S GOLDEN TRIANGLE + GOA (16 NTS/17 DAYS)


This trip starts in Delhi and concludes in Goa and entails a route covering:
  • India's Golden Triangle (i.e. Delhi, Agra & Jaipur);
  • the dramatic scenery of the bathing ghats of Varanasi;
  • Bombay: the great engine and commerce capital of India;
  • Goa and its beaches.
The 16 days route is: DELHI - VARANASI (2 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - JAIPUR (2 nts)- BOMBAY (1 nt) - GOA (7 nts).

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 352 £ 903

Standard hotels: Pallavi International, Varanasi; Athithi/ Howard Park Plaza, Agra; Shahpura House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Godwin/ Suba Palace, Bombay; D'Silva Residence, Goa.
Superior hotels: Clarks, Varanasi; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Park Plaza/ Holiday Inn, Jaipur; Marine Plaza, Bombay; Cidade De Goa, Goa.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Delhi, Goa - Bombay, Bombay - London).
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MODIFIED CENTRAL INDIA SAMPLER + KIPLING COUNTRY FOR TIGER SPOTTING + GOA (22 NTS/23 DAYS).


This trip starts in Delhi and concludes in Goa and entails a route covering:
  • India's Golden Triangle (i.e. Delhi, Agra & Jaipur);
  • the dramatic scenery of the bathing ghats of Varanasi;
  • Kipling's Kanha jungle, an excellent wildlife park for tiger spotting;
  • Bombay: the great engine and commerce capital of India;
  • beaches of Goa for a relaxing period.

    The 23 days route is: DELHI (2 NTS) - JAIPUR (1 NT) - AGRA (1 nt) - VARANASI (2 nts) - JABALPUR (for Kanha wildlife park: 3 nts) - BOMBAY (1 nt) - GOA (7 nts).

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 596 £ 1203

Standard hotels: Welcome Palace/ Garden View, Delhi (basic hotel); Shahpura House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Athithi/ Howard Park Plaza, Agra; Pallavi International, Varanasi; Krishna jungle Resort, Kanha; Godwin/ Suba Palace, Bombay; D'Silva Residence, Goa.
Superior hotels: Connaught/ Silver Ferns, Delhi; Park Plaza/ Holiday Inn, Jaipur; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Clarks, Varanasi; Krishna jungle Resort, Kanha; Marine Plaza, Bombay; Cidade De Goa, Goa.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Delhi, Goa - Bombay, Bombay - London).
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NORTH + SOUTH INDIA SAMPLER (29 NTS/30 DAYS)


This trip starts in Delhi and concludes in Bombay and entails a route covering:
  • India's Golden Triangle (i.e. Delhi, Agra & Jaipur)
  • ;
  • The desert city of Jaisalmer famous for its fort, havelis and camel safaris;
  • the fortress town of Jodhpur;
  • the lakes & hills city of Udaipur;
  • and the dramatic scenery of the bathing ghats of Varanasi;
  • the sights and sounds of Calcutta;
  • Madras and its temples;
  • Cochin with its its interconnetion of islands. An ideal base to do a backwaters trip;
  • beaches of Goa for a relaxing period.
The 30 days route is: DELHI - JAIPUR (1 nt)- UDAIPUR (2 nts) - JAISALMER (2 nts)- JODHPUR (0 nts) - AGRA (1 nt) - VARANASI (2 nts) - CALCUTTA (1 nt) - MADRAS (2 nts) - MYSORE (2 nts) - COCHIN (3 nts) - GOA (4 nts) - BOMBAY.

  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 569 £ 1230

Standard hotels: Shahpura House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Jagat Niwas/ Lake Pichola, Udaipur; Suraj, Jaisalmer; Athithi/ Howard Park Plaza, Agra; Pallavi International, Varanasi; Fairlawns/ Lytton, Calcutta; Shan Royal, Madras; Sandesh De Prince, Mysore; Abad Plaza/ Raintree Lodge, Cochin; D'Silva Residence, Goa.
Superior hotels: Park Plaza/ Holiday Inn, Jaipur; Fateh Prakash Palace (Dovecote Rooms), Udaipur; Fort Rajwada/ Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Clarks, Varanasi; Lytton, Calcutta; Ambassador Pallava (Heritage room), Madras; Green (Palace Rooms), Mysore; Fort Heritage/ Casino, Cochin; Cidade De Goa, Goa.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Delhi, Bombay - London).
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