Barmy Army off to India

Join England’s Barmy Army for a sunshine break before Christmas – with the odd game of cricket thrown in, of course. Thomson Sport has packages to India in November and December where you can watch the matches and also enjoy a beach break too.

England defeated the world champions last summer and now it’s time for the eagerly anticipated re-match across four Tests. And the atmosphere in the grounds promises to be electric. For those with just a week, take a trip to Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where England haven’t played a Test Match for nearly 20 years. Prices for this third test start from just £1,595 per person including flights from Heathrow via Dubai on December 3, returning on December 10. Package includes B&B at the four-star Peerless Inn, near Eden Gardens, guaranteed Test tickets for all five days (at an additional cost), a Barmy Army tour manager, pre-Test welcome party on December 4 and free tour merchandise.

Alternatively, you can enjoy the 2nd and 3rd Tests combined with a relaxing Goa break. Priced from £3,095 per person, the trip includes guaranteed match tickets (at an additional cost) and flights from Heathrow to Mumbai via Dubai on November 21, returning on December 10. Domestic flights leave from Mumbai to Goa on November 28 and Goa to Kolkata on December 4. Includes six nights B&B at Mumbai’s four-star Trident Nariman Point Hotel, six nights B&B at Goa’s four-star Dona Sylvia Hotel and six nights at Kolkata’s four-star HHI Kolkata Hotel.

To book visit www.barmyarmy.com/tours or call 0845 322 5922.