Depart UK

Having made your way to the airport, check in, get through security and make your way to the gate to board your direct flight to India.

Arrive India

Upon arrival in Chennai, check in for your domestic flight up to Kolkata. When we arrive in Kolkata, transfer with the group to your hotel where you can check in for your 3 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. 

Kolkata is the third largest city in India and is regarded as India’s intellectual, artistic and cultural capital.

After settling in to your new surroundings, meet those familiar faces for a Welcome Drink as we look forward to our forthcoming adventure and in particular the upcoming cricket

India v England - 1st T20

This morning, there is the opportunity to see some of Kolkata's famous sights before the cricket. These include the Victoria Memorial - the British Raj's answer to Agra's Taj Mahal. This imposing building contains a collection of Victorian memorabilia, and gives a great insight into the era.

Return to the hotel before joining the rest of the group to transfer to the stadium for the 1st T20 between India and England.

One of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world - Eden Gardens is on every travelling supporters bucket list.

Sightseeing Excursion - Kolkata

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing in Kolkata. Kalighat - a temple to the Goddess Kali (from whom Kolkata derives its name), is a must-see that we will spend some time at, others will include the Howrah Bridge and the Jain temple.

Kolkata to Chennai

This morning, check-out of your hotel and transfer to the airport with the group for your flight to Chennai. On arrival, we will then transfer to the hotel where we will check-in for a three night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is India's fourth largest city.

India v England - 2nd T20

We will begin the day with a drive along the famous promenade of Marina Beach before continuing to the district of Mylapore, where we will spend some time at St. George's Fort, built by the East India Company in 1640. St. Mary's Church, India's oldest surviving British Church, and the ancient Kapaleeshwarar Temple will wrap things up before the cricket.

Join the rest of the group and transfer to the stadium for the second T20 of England's campaign. This is the first IT20 at Chepauk since 2018, and England's first ever. Both sides will be hoping to start the series strongly, and cricket in India is something to behold!

The game will likely run into the evening, after which the coach will return you to your hotel.

Sightseeing Excursion - Chennai

After breakfast, enjoy a day of sightseeing. We will head to Mahabalipuram and visit the Temple on the shore there, overlooking the Bay of Bengal. The Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of the oldest structural stone temples in India. Lunch is included today.

Chennai to Darjeeling

Today we depart Chennai and head north to Darjeeling. We will fly to Bagdogra, and then transfer via coach to Darjeeling (approximately three hours). 

West Bengal's premier destination, Darjeeling is surrounded by emerald green tea plantations and is spread across steep mountain ridges. It's an awe-inspiring part of the world, and a great way to break up the intensity of cricket in India.

Dinner is included at the hotel during your stay in Darjeeling.

Sightseeing Excursion - Darjeeling

It's an early start today as we head up to Tiger Hill for the sunrise. On a good day, you can see the horizon change colour and the entire Himalayan range turn golden - truly a majestic sight. We will then return to the hotel for breakfast.

We will also visit the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Ghoom Monastery today.

Sightseeing Excursion - Darjeeling

After breakfast, we will visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate - one of the reasons this region is famous. It's a great way to learn about the production of tea, while surrounded by scenic views.

Darjeeling to Pune

Back to the cricket.

Check out of your hotel this morning and make your way to the airport with the group for our flight to Pune, via Delhi.

On arrival in Pune, we will check-in for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

Pune is a thriving and vibrant metropolis, that epitomises both the ancient and modern aspects of 'New India.'

India v England - 4th T20

After breakfast, join the rest of the group and transfer to the stadium for the 4th T20 between India and England. There has been only one IT20 between these two in Pune - it happened in 2012 and resulted in an Indian victory, despite Alex Hales' 56.

PUNE TO MUMBAI

Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer by coach to Mumbai. The journey will take approximately three and a half hours. On arrival in Mumbai, we will check-in to our hotel for a three night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

Mumbai, the traditional cricket capital of India, is the most populous city in the country and famed for its energy, unique bazaars, hidden temples and India's premier restaurants and nightlife. 

India v England - 5th T20

Today see's the final game on our trip, as England take on India at the iconic Wankhede.

After a leisurely morning, board the match-day transfer to the stadium. 

At the close of play, transfer back to the hotel with the group. 

Sightseeing Excursion - Mumbai

After breakfast today, enjoy a narrated sightseeing drive through the bustling streets of Mumbai. The tour will stop for photos at the iconic Gateway of India and the Victoria Terminus, which is the city's central railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour will continue along the seaside promenade, visiting Mani Bhavan, which was once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi. 

Depart Mumbai

Today we head home (or if you are choosing to stay on we say goodbye at this point). We'll transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK.