Have A Smashing Time In India Just Like Kate & Wills!
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Kate and Wills are having a lovely time in India aren’t they? They look dead happy in all those pics. You could be that happy too, y’know?
Namaste what? Yes! India isn’t just a destination for Dukes and Duchesses or posh kids on their gap yah, you can go there too.
Now look, none of us are going to look as fit as Kate in India, okay? And that’s right and how it should be. It’s still possible to have a really good time though, just pack some dry shampoo and a big pair of sunnies.
Ready to roll like a middle class person in Asia? Here’s the hottest destinations from the 2016 royal tour itinerary:
Taj Palace Hotel, Mumbai
The luxury 5 star Taj Palace Hotel has hosted royals and eminent personalities from across the globe since 1903 and was the first stop on the 2016 royal tour.
The hotel boasts luxurious rooms and suites complete with marble bathrooms and views over the Arabian sea. Facilities include fine dining speciality restaurants, spa and pool.
Breakfast inclusive rate from £190.
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While in Mumbai, Kate and Wills attended a glittering fundraiser with Bollywood stars. Why not treat yourself to a Bollywood studio tour and get insider look at one of the world’s largest film centres. Packages begin at £100.
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Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Third stop for Kate and Wills was Kaziranga National Park in the state of Assam. The royal couple took an open air drive around the park, met the rangers and a small boy stamped on Kate’s foot.
Okay so nobody’s going to make a song and dance about your arrival but who cares because rhinos, elephants and safari. Oh my!
The best time to visit is November to April so get your skates on or book yourself a winter escape. Tour packages from £934.
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Thimphu, Bhutan
Thimpu Dzong monastery. Thimpu is famed for its Buddhist sights and attractions. [Photo: edholidays.in]
Visit Timpu Dzong, the largest monastery in Bhutan where Kate and Wills were welcomed by a traditional procession. You won’t be though.
The pair also hiked 6 hours to Paro Taktsang, the Tiger’s Nest monastery.
Magical. The Tigers Nest monastery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about nine hundred meters above Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint makes and excellent half day excursion.
Prices for a 3 night “best of Bhutan” sightseeing tour are around £538.
Taj Mahal, Agra
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The last stop for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be the Taj Mahal.
One of the new 7 wonders of the world, the majestical Taj is a designated world heritage sight and according to the Lonely Planet “looks as immaculate today as when it was first constructed.”
There’s a whole heap of sightseeing to be done in Agra. Keep hold of your Taj ticket and get same-day discount on entry to Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Tomb or the Itimad-ud-Daulah.
Now look, you’ll need to get a visa before you travel to India, yah? More info on that here. Bon voyage!
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