507 intense hours in India, none more so than the first 120.
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June 1, 2004 by kusal
Leg 1 – Mountains, Monasteries & Buddhism (Delhi – Kalka – Shimla – Rekong Peo – Kalpa – Relong Peo – Shimla – Kalka) Leg 2 – Desserts, Palaces & Jains (Kalka – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Pushka – Jaipur) Leg 3 – Jungles, Tigers & Elifonts (Jaipur – Ranthambhore – Bharatpur) Leg 4 – Cities, Temples & Hindus (Bharatpur – Agra – Khajuraho – Varanasi – New Jalpaiguri) Leg 5 – People, Tea & Gompas (New Jalpaiguri – Siliguri – Darjeeling – Pelling – Siliguri – Kolk...
June 1, 2004 by kusal
Since the focus is the journey & not the destination it is important that during the long hours on the road you are not so exhausted that you are not enjoying the journey. However the first 120hrs will be very intensive, since we have to make it into the heart of the Himalayas and out within a window of 4 days. From day 5 onwards we have the flexibility to take time out and rest. Therefore within the first 120hrs, ensure you sleep/rest at every opportunity you get. On the plane make sure ...