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This year Oxford India Tours has become a leading brand in the holiday market.  Since our launch in 2008 Oxford India Tours  have satisfied over 10,000 customers to date. 

Oxford India Tours takes pride and satisfaction in delivering unique holidays, to families, couples, students, solo travelers and disabled. 

Our aim has never  been one for profit, our profits have gone into helping the underprivileged in India. To date Oxford India tours have launched 3 Orphanages housing over 150 children. 2 more are planned for next year.

Choosing any of our holidays helps those in need in India. Not only do we offer the perfect holiday for our customers we also offer peace of mind to our customers and to our underprivileged.

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Our holidays come with a smile. We believe that our customers are not a number but part of our family.

with us think of India as yours, every door, every part of India, every person, becomes yours as well has ours. 

It is commonplace for our Customers to stay with families, palaces. heritage hotels, deserts, lakes, boats, and sea resorts.

Oxford India Tours welcomes all those thinking of booking with us. Come and join all the other 10,000 customers that they have made a difference to the underprivileged.  

Oxford India Tours changes lives not only the lives of our customers but those In India as well.

India - just the mention of the name brings to mind twisted alleys between crooked houses, lithe women in saris coming home with urns, bold colors in everything from the clothes to the food to the vehicles - truly, it is an exotic getaway rife with adventures and romance.

The best way to explore the vastness of India without missing any details is via a leisurely train ride through its major cities. The luxurious Oxford India Tours offers a way to bypass the crowded, confusing and derelict public railway system of India while still winding through the country, stopping at the nation’s most famous attractions along the way.

There are four different trains available: The Maharaja Express, The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, The Golden Chariot and The Palace on Wheels. On top of that, there are seven different tours to choose from. 

1. The Treasures of India - Maharaja Express 

A four day roundabout trip starting from Delhi, sights along the way include the magnificent Agra Fort, the legendary Taj Mahal, and the astounding Amber Fort. Also included are a game drive through Ranthambore  Wildlife Sanctuary, an exhibit elephant polo match, and shopping in the enchanting markets of Jaipur. 

2. The Indian Splendour - Maharaja Express 

Similar to the previous tour but ending at Mumbai, it is twice as long and involves shopping in the fabled Agra marketplace, stopping at the oasis of Bikaner for a barbecue and camel race, and visits to the Mehrangarh Fort, City Palace and Crystal Gallery, with numerous activities along the way. 

3. The Indian Panorama - Maharaja Express 

An extended Treasures of India tour covering eight days, additional stops are made at Gwalior Fort, Usher Kiran Palace, Jai Vila Palace - where high tea will be served, Jahangir Mahal, Heritae Temples, the ruins of  Senath, Lucknow - the City of Nawabs, and a cruise down the Ganges river. 

4. The Splendour of the South - The Golden Chariot 

From Bangalore, this eight-day tour takes you through the marvelous temple cities of Mamallapuram, Kanchipuram, Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur and Madurai, across the sands of Kovalam, to the bustling port of Kochi and back.

5. The Royal Rajasthan Tour - The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels 

A complete trip of the Rajasthan region covering eight days and eight cities, with sightseeing tours of the various forts, temples, palaces, museums, markets, and historical monuments along the way. Activities  include a short ride down the Ganges river and a visit to the romantic Taj Mahal. 

6. A Week in Wonderland - The Palace on Wheels 

An eight-day tour starting in Delhi, this trip includes, but is not limited to, visits to the Amber Dort of Jaipur, the Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary of Sawai Madhopur, romantic Chittaurgarh, Udaipur’s Peacock Courtyard and Jagdish Temple, the intricate architecture of Jaisalmer, the Bharatpur National Bird Sanctuary and the famous Taj Mahal at Agra. 

7. Many Worlds, One Voyage - The Golden Chariot 

This is a roundabout tour from Bangalore, starting with its Chitrakala Parishad (art gallery), moving on to the national parks at Kabini, then lavish Mysore, to the temples of Halebid and Belur, historical Hampi, and lovely Goa. 

Entrance fees for the various monuments, three meals and two teas per day, air-conditioned guided tours and cultural entertainment is covered in the original fee. All extra costs, such as plane tickets, tariffs and personal purchases are the responsibility of the individual.

There's so much to India that we need to view it in parts. India as a picture of "unity in diversity" can best be seen in the attributes of its people spread across five zones that together combine to form Incredible India. Its culture, tradition, history and mythology, combined with an enduring penchant to excel in every possible way, produce an ethos unparalleled in the world. A brief description of each zone will help the reader to select his main areas of interest.

 

 

North Zone

This part of India has all hues of geography. From the regal mountain ranges to the sandy plains that stretch for miles of imagination. From the dense green forests to the open expanses of snow. On its east spreads the Gangetic plain, through which flows the most sacred of Indian rivers - "The Ganga". The Aravalis, a range of hillocks undulates across the region's western part and stretches to the North. Going further one comes across a thin strip of a mountain range called the Shivaliks. Rising to about 4,000 feet, these foothills take you to the mighty Himalayas. Extending from Rajasthan - the exposition of the deserts and royalty; Ha

ryana and Punjab - the granary to the nation, you go up to Jammu & Kashmir - the 'Heaven on Earth'. Many attractions are found in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Chandigarh, Capital of two states is a refreshingly planned city. Delhi - the Country's ever-changing National Capital could itself take a few days to explore 

South Zone

Despite each of the four states having its own language, this is a zone of much homogeneity. The depth of culture of yore is still evident and revered. The unique architecture of most temples tells the story of many centuries. The same is matched by the throngs of devotees. A peninsula, it is between two coastal hilly regions known as the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. Tapering down to the Indian Ocean with the Arabian Sea to its west and the Bay of Bengal to its east, it presents sands, sunsets and many monuments. Travel here for eco-tourism, boating in the lush green backwaters and Ayurvedic Spas apart from the sights and entertainment. Visit this region to enjoy the serenity and splendor of temples and an abundance of long and wide beaches fringed with palm trees. Stay longer to savoir the variety of the cuisine.

East Zone

Rich in Hindu mythology, this zone boasts of being home to Lord Rama's consort, Sita, and much later to Ashoka the Great, Chandragupta Maurya, Chanakya and Sher Shah Suri. Relics and traces of this magnificent era of art, culture and illustrious emperors, are visible in the state of Bihar. Jharkhand, to its immediate south, amidst verdant, rolling plains can best be described as India's Rhineland. Remains of Nalanda University speak of it as a seat of learning. Lord Buddha attained "Nirvana" here at Bodh Gaya. The Nobel laureate, poet, philosopher and artist Rabindra Nath Tagore's imprint is writ large all over West Bengal. Further south is Odisha, studded with ornate temples and beautiful beaches. The sunset at Puri is famed as perhaps the most beautiful in all of Asia. In the Bay of Bengal is the archipelago of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands known for their unspoiled beaches and tribes caught in a time warp many centuries ago.

West Zone

This region has a diverse history. On the one hand, it has within its ambit, the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi, the genius who gave peace a new potential. On the other, it is replete with the heroism and martial acts of Shivaji and other Maratha kings. Palm fringed beaches, sand dunes, ancient caves with world famous temples, past glory of the Maharajas. The home, if there ever is one, to the nomadic tribes. It is also home to many age-old crafts and cultures, typical to the region. Add to that the most flourishing economic Capital of India - the megalopolis Mumbai. The west zone is a welcome roller coaster ride of many delightful experiences.

North-East

The eight states of I North Zone South Zone East Zone West Zone North East Zone the North-East are nature's blessing at a higher altitude. The picturesque, idyllic and largely mountainous landscape is the habitat of various species of flora and fauna found from sea level to above the snowline. The mountainous state of Sikkim, boasts of the third highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga. Its picture postcard beauty is unparalleled in the entire region. The dances and music of each of the states is refreshing, yet retains the old world charm. The colorful costumes, wide, genuinely happy smiles and rosy cheeks of small children welcome you everywhere

We would like this opportunity to introduce ourselves, we are a travel company offering unique holidays to India. We offer holidays all over India for couples, groups and single travelers. We are a family run business operating from Oxford UK. 

Every detail and care is given to offering you a perfect trip. With other tour companies you are just a number, with us you are one of us thus given you a trip as a local not as a tourist. Please visit our website www.oxfordindiatours.co.uk for more information.

We also offer voluntary work, so we call all Teachers, builders, plumbers, carpenters etc to make a difference to some child or young adults and mature adults in the Punjab region.

We need you to teach your crafts and skills to better the poor and needy to a better life.

Thank you for your interest and please contact us at info@oxfordindiatours.co.uk if any if the above is of interest to you.

India is the world’s seventh-largest country stretching from the high mountains of the Himalayas to the tropical greenery of Kerala, and from the sacred Ganges to the sands of the Thar Desert. Its more than one billion inhabitants are divided into two thousand ethnic groups and speak over 200 different languages.
Conform its size and population, India Tour has an almost endless variety of cultures, landscapes, monuments and places to explore. From the ancient ruins, fascinating religious structures, exotic cities and diverse landscape there is an endless collection of tourist attractions in India that will never cease to awe and fascinate the visitor. - See more at: http://www.oxfordindiatours.co.uk
Kerala backwaters

The Kerala backwaters are a chain of lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast in the Kerala state. The Kerala backwaters are home to many unique species of aquatic life including crabs, frogs and mud skippers, water birds and animals such as otters and turtles. Today, houseboat tourism is the most popular tourist activity in the backwaters, with several large Kettuvallams (traditional rice boats, now converted into floating hotels)ply the waterways. - See more at: http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-india/#sthash.klHsznfr.dpufThe Kerala backwaters are a chain of lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast in the Kerala state. The Kerala backwaters are home to many unique species of aquatic life including crabs, frogs and mudskippers, water birds and animals such as otters and turtles. Today, houseboat tourism is the most popular tourist activities in the backwaters, with several large Kettuvallams (traditional rice boats, now converted into floating hotels) ply the waterways.

Lake Palace

The Lake Palace in Lake Pichola in the city of Udaipur was built as a royal summer palace in the 18th century. Today it is a luxury 5 Star hotel, operating under the “Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces”. The Lake Palace hotel operates a boat which transports guests to the hotel from a jetty at the City Palace on the east bank of Lake Pichola. The palace became famous in 1983 when it was featured in the James Bond film Octopussy, as the home of titular character.

Virupaksha Temple

The Virupaksha Temple in the city of Hampi started out as a small shrine and grew into a large complex under the Vijayanagara rulers. It is believed that this temple has been functioning uninterruptedly ever since the small shrine was built in the 7th century AD which makes it one of the oldest functioning Hindu temples in India.

Palolem

Palolem is the most southerly of Goa’s developed beaches and also one of the most beautiful. It is a natural bay surrounded by lofty headlands on either sides, resulting in a calm, idyllic sea with a gently sloping bed. For those who believe a beach cannot be paradise without a decent selection of cheap restaurants and good hotels, a dose of nightlife and plenty of like-minded people Palolem is the place to be.

Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park is among the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia and one of best places to catch a glimpse of a tiger in India. The lush Sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and ravines of Kanha provided inspiration to Rudyard Kipling for his famous novel “Jungle Book” and make this one of the top attractions in India.

Harmandir Sahib
The Harmandir Sahib, better known as the Golden Temple is the main tourist attraction in Amritsar, and the most important religious place to the Sikhs. Construction of the temple was begun by Guru Ram Dast in the 16th century. In the 19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh covered the upper floors of the temple with gold. It’s a stunning temple, and always full of thousands of pilgrims from all over India, excited to be at a place that they usually only see on television.

Jaisalmer
Located in Rajasthan’s remote westernmost corner close to the border with Pakistan, Jaisalmer is the quintessential desert town. The yellow sandstone walls of the “Golden City” rise from the Thar Desert like a scene from the Arabian Nights while the Jaisalmer Fort crowns the city. Uncontrolled commercialism has dampened the romantic vision of Jaisalmer, but even with all the touts and tour buses, it remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in India.

Ajanta Caves
The Ajanta Caves are rock-cut cave monuments dating from the 2th century BC. The magnificent Ajanta caves were abandoned around 650 AD and forgotten until 1819, when a British hunting party stumbled upon them. Their isolation contributed to the fine state of preservation in which some of their paintings remain to this day. The well preserved murals depict everything from battlefields to sailing ships, city streets and teeming animal-filled forests to snow-capped mountains. The city of Aurangabad is the gateway to the Ajanta Caves as well as the equally spectacular Ellora Caves.

Varanasi
Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In many ways Varanasi epitomizes the very best and worst aspects of India, and it can be a little overwhelming. The scene of pilgrims doing their devotions in the River Ganges at sunrise set against the backdrop of the centuries old temples is probably one of the most impressive sights in the world.

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal in Agra is an immense mausoleum of white marble, built between 1632 and 1653 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. Called “a teardrop on the cheek of eternity” it is one of the masterpieces of Mughal architecture, and one of the great tourist attractions in India. Besides the white domed marble mausoleum the Taj Mahal includes several other beautiful buildings, reflecting pools, and extensive ornamental gardens with flowering trees and bushes.

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