England in India
ODI/T20 Tour
13 Jan – 03 Feb 2017
Enjoy the very best sights of India, interspersed with exhilarating ‘white ball’ cricket from two of the best teams in the world. We will attend four of the six scheduled matches, giving Cuttack and Kanpur a wide berth as there are no decent hotels in the vicinity of each place. The upside is that we can do things in a more leisurely way and create a really exciting itinerary including the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur and the Taj Mahal in Agra) and Tadoba National Park to spot tigers (amongst many other animals) in their natural habitat.
TOUR PRICES (per person, excluding international flights) |
Double/Twin | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Tour Extension to Mumbai | £ 1,350 | £ 1,900 |
| ODI/T20 Tour | £ 4,500 | £ 5,950 |
| Post-Tour Extension to Kerala | £ 1,900 | £ 2,500 |
ODI/T20 TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 Friday 13 January
Fly UK – Pune
Phone us on 01844 343800 for a quote for your international flights, specifying your preferred UK airport, airline and class of travel.DAY 2 Saturday 14 January
Arrive in Pune
On arrival in Pune, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a two night stay.This evening, join us for our ‘Welcome’ Cocktail Party. Canapés and drinks included.
DAY 3 Sunday 15 January
Pune
Morning at leisure before transferring by coach to: 1st ODI, Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium, Pune (Day/Night game)DAY 4 Monday 16 January
Pune-Delhi
Today we fly to Delhi. On arrival, we transfer and check-in to the luxurious Taj Palace Hotel.DAY 5 Tuesday 17 January
Delhi
Full day guided tour of Delhi, including India Gate, Humayun Tomb, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Jama Masjid (Mosque), Raj Ghat memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and a cycle rickshaw ride – the best way to experience Old Delhi. Lunch included.DAY 6 Wednesday 18 January
Delhi – Agra
It will take approximately 4 ½ hrs to drive to Agra. On arrival we will visit Agra Fort, the magnificent Taj Mahal and Itmad-Ud-Daula (baby Taj), before checking into our hotel for an overnight stay. Lunch included.DAY 7 Thursday 19 January
Agra – Jaipur
It is an early start today! We will be up at dawn for one of the most spectacular views India has to offer – sunrise over the iconic Taj Mahal. We return to the hotel for breakfast before heading off to Jaipur – a 5 hour journey by road. En-route we visit the former Mughal Capital, Fatehpur Sikri. Lunch included.On arrival in Jaipur we check into our hotel for a two night stay. This afternoon/evening, there will be the opportunity to watch some of the 2nd ODI from Cuttack on the TV.
DAY 8 Friday 20 January
Jaipur
Full day tour of Jaipur visiting the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Royal Observatory), and the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace). Lunch included.DAY 9 Saturday 21 January
Jaipur-Kolkata
It is an early start today as we fly to Kolkata – our home for the next three nights. This afternoon we take a relaxed boat ride along the Hooghly river then visit the architecturally beautiful Victoria Memorial Hall & Museum.DAY 10 Sunday 22 January
Kolkata
Morning at leisure before transferring by coach to: 3rd ODI, Eden Gardens, Kolkata (Day/Night game)DAY 11 Monday 23 January
Kolkata
Today we take a full day tour of the ‘City of Joy’ visiting the aromatic flower market, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kumartuli pottery quarter and Mother Teresa House to see the missionary work that continues in the name of Saint Teresa of Kolkata. Lunch included.DAY 12 Tuesday 24 January
Kolkata-Nagpur
Day at leisure before we head to the airport mid-afternoon for our evening flight to Nagpur. On arrival we check-in to our hotel for one night (but we will be back after a few days in Tadoba).DAY 13 Wednesday 25 January
Nagpur-Tadoba
After a leisurely breakfast, we embark on a 3-4 hour coach journey to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. On arrival we check-in to the Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge. The Tiger Reserve covers an area of 240 square miles and is home to more than 80 tigers as well as leopard, sloth bear, gaur, striped hyena, spotted deer, honey badger, marsh crocodile and 195 species of bird! Lunch and dinner included today.DAYS 14 & 15 Thursday 26 & Friday 27 January
Tadoba
Over the next two days you will have the opportunity to go on four game drives. Each day take an early morning drive before returning for breakfast. It is then a leisurely morning enjoying the Lodge’s facilities until lunch time. After lunch proceed on a second game drive. Breakfast, lunch & dinner are included on both days. On the evening of 26 Jan, there will be the opportunity to watch the 1st T20 from Kanpur on TV.DAY 16 Saturday 28 January
Tadoba-Nagpur
After a relaxed breakfast, we head back to Nagpur in readiness for tomorrow’s T20 match.Join us this evening for our Cricket Cocktail Forum where you will have the chance to meet and chat with our high profile cricket guest
DAY 17 Sunday 29 January
Nagpur
Day at leisure, before transferring by coach to: 2nd T20, Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, Nagpur (Night game)DAY 18 Monday 30 January
Nagpur-Bengaluru (Bangalore)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for our flight to Bengaluru. On arrival, check-in to our hotel for a three night stay.DAY 19 Tuesday 31 January
Bengaluru
Today we take a full day tour of Bengaluru, visiting the Nandhi Temple, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, the architecturally stunning Vidhan Sabda (house of parliament) and the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. Lunch included.This evening join us for our ‘Farewell’ dinner, including 3 courses and drinks.
DAY 20 Wednesday 01 February
Bengaluru
Day at leisure, before transferring by coach to: 3rd T20, Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (Night game)DAY 21 Thursday 02 February
Bengaluru-UK or Kochi
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK or optional extension to Kerala.DAY 22 Friday 03 February
Arrive back in the UK.HOTELS
The Taj Mahal Palace – 5 star deluxe
- Mumbai
- Bed & Breakfast
- Luxury Grande City Room (Palace Wing)
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Kumarakom Lake Resort – 5 star
- Kottayam, Kerala
- Bed & breakfast
- Luxury Pavilion Room
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Kettuvallom
- Luxury traditional houseboat
- Sail from/to Alleppey
- Includes lunch, dinner and breakfast on-board
- Luxury traditional Houseboat
- Air-conditioned bedroom
Brunton Boatyard Hotel – Heritage 5 star
- Fort Kochi, Kerala
- Beautifully recreated from the remains of a Victorian shipyard
- Bed & Breakfast
- Sea facing room
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