b'WELLINGTON IN INDIA Scan here for the full THE MASTER LEARNS HIS TRADE itinerary24 OctoberHistorical Background03 November 2025The 28-year-old Colonel Arthur Wellesley left England in command of the 11 days 33rd Foot and arrived in India in 1797. He swiftly established his innate ability Expert Historian: and campaigned in the Mysore and Mahratta Wars, returning to England as a major general eight years later. It was in India that he learned how to deal Major Gordon Corrigan with difficult allies, how to successfully campaign in a fourth-world country Activity Level: 2 where terrain and climate conspired against him, and how to supply troops where no established logistics existed. He was the first commander to maintain an army in the field in the wet season, and he established a bullock Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke ofstud farm to provide transport for rations. In an age when intelligence Wellington) arrived in India as a colonel andgathering was regarded as rather bad form, he established a network of left eight years later as a major general. Hisinformants who kept him aware of the enemys movements. All these campaigns in central and southern Indialessons would be invaluable in his later campaigns in Portugal and Spain.took place in areas where tourists do not generally go.This tour is for the more adventurous traveller who is happy with some longer journeys by road and airso a certain amount of stamina and fitness will be required. In return, we can offer a very special tour which takes in spectacular fortresses, unspoiled local villages and a way of life that has changed little since Wellesleys time. Although well off the standard tourist trail, we will be staying in the best available hotels.Day 0Fly overnight from London to Bengaluru (Bangalore)Day 1Arrive Bengaluru or make your own arrangements to join the tourat the hotel Hotel in Bengaluru1 night (D)Day 2 Seringapatam Hotel in Mysore1 night (B,L,D)Day 3 Mysore Fly to Pune Hotel in Pune1 night (B,L,D)Day 4 Ahmednagar, Daulatabad Forts Hotel in Aurangabad1 night (B,L,D)Day 5 Assaye Hotel in Akola1 night (B,L,D)ESSENTIALS Day 6Argaum, Chikaldara Hotel near Chikaldara2 nights (B,L,D)Best available hotels, meals as indicated,Day 7Gawilghur Fortress (B,L,D)drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 8Nagpur Fly to Mumbai Hotel in Mumbai2 nights (B,L,D)tour manager and expert historianDay 9Full day exploring Mumbai (B,L,D)throughout, all internal travel, optionalDay 10Fly Mumbai to London or perhaps extend your stay in India (B)travel from UK.www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 335926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 33 22/08/2025 13:35'