What better to inspire your young cricketers than a school cricket tour to India? Cricket is more than just a sport in India, it’s a national obsession. As you travel around, you’ll see cricket being played everywhere, by everyone.
Your team will have the opportunity to pit their skills against strong opposition, who are just as passionate about the sport as you are. Your hosts will offer you a warm welcome, giving your students a great insight into how a shared love of sport can bring people together.
As well as playing cricket, this tour will allow you to visit incredible sites, from Delhi to Agra and Jaipur. You’ll visit the Taj Mahal, the Amber Fort and India Gate. You can even ride an elephant. This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip for your young cricketers, and one they’ll never forget.
Sample Itinerary
13 days/11 nights
Price from £1750
Tour price includes:
- 11 nights' half-board accommodation
- Airport, training, excursion and fixture transfers
- Return flights
- x 6 fixtures against local opposition
- x 1 net/training session
- Jeep ride at Amer Fort/Jaipur
- Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi
- Visit to Agra Fort, Diwan-E-Am (House of Commons)
- Elephant ride at Amer Fort, Jaipur
- Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
- Visit to the Maharajah's City Palace in Jaipur
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Meet at London airport Check in for overnight flight |
Flight to Delhi | |
| Day 2 |
Arrive into Delhi Transfer to accommodation |
Lunch Time to freshen up Net/training session |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 3 | Friendly fixture | Evening meal at accommodation | |
| Day 4 | Sightseeing in Delhi | Evening meal at accommodation | |
| Day 5 | Friendly fixture | Evening meal at accommodation | |
| Day 6 | Friendly fixture | Evening meal at accommodation | |
| Day 7 | Travel from Delhi to Agra |
Visit Agra Fort Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 8 | Breakfast at accommodation | Travel from Agra to Jaipur | Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 9 | Friendly fixture | Evening meal at accommodation | |
| Day 10 | Friendly fixture | Evening meal at accommodation | |
| Day 11 | Visit to the Amer Fort with elephant ride | Visit the Maharajah's Palace and Jantar Mantar | T20 fixture |
| Day 12 | Breakfast at accommodation | Travel from Jaipur to Delhi | Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 13 | Return flight to UK | Arrive back in UK | |
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