Activities in India
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Private Tour: Day Trip to Agra from Delhi including Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
14 hours (Departs Delhi, India)
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Step back in time and discover the glory of the Mughal Empire of India on this day trip to Agra. See ancient architecture significant to India’s history such as…Not LP reviewed
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Suhana Tour and Travels
In the shopping centre next to Hotel Embassy is Suhana Tour and Travels, which organises day trips to local waterfalls (from Rs. 175), three-day trips to Betla National Park (from Rs. 4200 for four people), and other transport ticketing.
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Boating
To enter into the spirit of things on Nakki Lake, you can do as the honeymooners do and hire a pedalo (2-/4-person boat per 30min Rs 50/100), or, for the especially romantically inclined, a gondola-like shikara loveboat (2-person boat per 30min Rs 100).
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Canoe-Boat Tours
Any of the dozens of travel agencies in town can arrange canoe-boat tours of the backwaters. Rented canoe boats offer a nonguided laze through the canals on a small, covered canoe for up to four people - the ultimate way to spend a relaxing afternoon.
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Samanvay Ashram
This Gandhian ashram has been run for many years by Dwarko Sundrani, and works with disadvantaged village children, providing education, clothing and medicine. It is now also providing free eye operations. Volunteers are welcome to come and learn.
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Ankit Music House
Ankit Music House, in the same building as the Yoga Training Centre, in the alleys near Meer Ghat, also offers classical music tuition, for Rs100 an hour. Instructors Bablu and Vijay can give advice on buying musical instruments.
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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Professor Shukla is based at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and offers private Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit classes (Rs500 per hour). Contact this worldly octogenarian directly to arrange a syllabus and class schedule to suit your needs.
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Chiraayu Ayurvedic Health & Rejuvenation Centre
These people take their practice seriously, so don’t make vague demands like ‘I’d like a massage!’. Take an appointment, discuss your problems, and the resultant therapy could range from a day-long spa session (from Rs700) to long-term programs.
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Cook & Eat
Mrs Leelu Roy runs a popular cooking class called Cook & Eat in her great big family kitchen. Several of the homestays in towns are also happy to organise impromptu cooking demonstrations and classes for their guests.
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Emerge Spa
Mysore’s spa operations are spearheaded by the slick Emerge Spa, where you can drop by for an hour’s ayurvedic massage starting around Rs750, or choose from a range of Balinese massage, hydrotherapy and beauty treatments.
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Snout Adventures
Snout Adventures is a recommended outfit offering treks in the Kumaon and Garhwal mountains (from Rs2200 per day, all inclusive), it also conducts rock-climbing courses (Rs400 per day) and organises adventure camps.
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Private Tour: Day Trip to Agra from Delhi including Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
14 hours (Departs Delhi, India)
by Viator
Step back in time and discover the glory of the Mughal Empire of India on this day trip to Agra. See ancient architecture significant to India’s history such as…Not LP reviewed
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Kanyakumari Day Tour
KTDC offers tours, leaving from the Tourist Reception Centre at the KTDC Hotel Chaithram on Central Station Rd. The Kanyakumari Day Tour visits Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kanyakumari and the nearby Suchindram Temple.
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Mumbai City Highlights Small-Group Tour
3-4 hours (Departs Mumbai, India)
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Experience Mumbai like a local! Discover what exciting Mumbai has to offer on this comprehensive half-day tour of the city’s famous sights. Ride the taxis or…Not LP reviewed
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Bombay Heritage Walks
Bombay Heritage Walks, run by two enthusiastic architects, has the best city tours. Private guided tours are Rs1500 for up to three people, Rs500 for each additional person. Email enquiries and bookings are best.
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Public Ferries
If you want the local backwater transport experience, or a shorter trip, there are State Water Transport boats between Alleppey and Kottayam. The trip crosses Vembanad Lake and has a more varied landscape than the Alleppey cruise.
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Hope Education Centre
Hope Education Centre, off Jogibara Rd, runs conversational English classes for Tibetan refugees from 4.30pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, often held informally over coffee at Cafe Oasis. Anyone is welcome to turn up.
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Purvi Discovery
Purvi Discovery organises regional tours, kayaking days (Rs. 3000) and horse-riding trips (Rs. 7800 per day including meals). Given three days’ notice it can organise two-hour tea estate visits.
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Parul's Kathak Dance Academy
Parul's Kathak Dance Academy offers intensive one-on-one courses in classical Kathak, including an audio recording so you can keep in step after class. Prices vary depending on level and duration. Email for more information.
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Boathouse
Rowboats can be rented from the boathouse by the artificial lake (created in 1824). Prices start from Rs60 for a two-seater pedal boat (30 minutes) and go up to Rs250 for a 15-seater motorboat (20 minutes).
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Mountain Ridge
This country homestay makes a wonderful base for trips into rural Udaipur. Perched high above Sisarma village, just 10 minutes’ drive from Lake Pichola, it has three stylish rooms plus a suite, a fabulous pool and a deck.
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Royal Calcutta Golf Club
The magnificent Royal Calcutta Golf Club was established in 1829, making it the oldest golf club in the world outside Britain. Foreign guests pay US$50 plus Rs300 for club-rental and Rs125 for caddy fees.
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Swimming
The sleek Intercontinental complex, occupying vast landscaped grounds, allows nonresidents to use its pleasant outdoor pool for Rs 500 per day. High-priced snacks and drinks are available poolside, and at the swim-up bar.
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Orchha Resort
Orchha Resort offers good-quality ayurvedic massage treatments (Rs. 500 to Rs. 2000, from 8.30am to 8.30pm) and holds yoga classes (Rs. 800) every morning and evening. Amar Mahal offers the same services.
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Soukya
Soukya offers some of the best programs in ayurvedic therapy and yoga (per hour therapy Indian/foreigner Rs2200/US$55) at its internationally renowned place set on a picture-perfect 30-acre organic farm.
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Noble Indian Cooking Classes
Ruchi and Swati, and proud mum Rajni, run these popular classes where you can tackle a chapati (Rs150 per person) from whoa to go, or an eight-course extravaganza (Rs1000), with plenty of other tasty options in between.
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