DISCOVER
INDIA
A cultural tour of India
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Tour
Summary
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Map |
Day
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Place
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| 01 |
Arrive Delhi |
| 02 |
Delhi |
| 03 |
Delhi – Varanasi:
By Flight |
| 04 |
Varanasi –
Khajuraho: By Flight |
| 05 |
Khajuraho –Jhansi
–Agra: (Drive & Train) |
| 06 |
Agra |
| 07 |
Agra – Ranthambore
(Drive: 280 Km /5.5 Hrs) |
| 08 |
Ranthambore –
Jaipur (Drive: 180 Km / 3 Hrs) |
| 09 |
Jaipur |
| 10 |
Jaipur – Pushkar (Drive:
140 Km / 3 Hrs) |
| 11 |
Pushkar – Udaipur (Drive: 280 Km /
5.5 Hrs) |
| 12 |
Udaipur |
| 13 |
Udaipur- Mumbai (Flight) |
| 14 |
Mumbai |
| 15 |
Mumbai – Cochin (Flight) |
| 16 |
Cochin |
| 17 |
Cochin – Thekkady (Drive: 190 Km /
6 Hrs) |
| 18 |
Thekkady |
| 19 |
Thekkady – Kumarakom (Drive: 150
Km ) |
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Day
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Place
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| 20 |
Alleppey – Kovalam (Drive: 175 Km
/ 4 Hrs) |
| 21 |
Kovalam |
| 22 |
Kovalam– Kanyakumari –Madurai |
| 23 |
Madurai |
| 24 |
Madurai – Tanjore (Drive: 195 Km /
4 Hrs) |
| 25 |
Tanjore – Pondicherry (Drive: 150
Km) |
| 26 |
Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram - Chennai |
| 27 |
Chennai |
| 28 |
Chennai – Mysore (Train) |
| 29 |
Mysore – Srirangapatam –Bangalore |
| 30 |
Bangalore – Home |
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Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Namaste! We are warmly welcomed the traditional Indian
way with hands clapped together. After immigration and
custom formalities, we are transferred to our Hotel.
Rest of the day is free.
Overnight: The Park Hotel (2 Nights)
Day
02: Delhi
The capital of India is a true reflection of the old
and new of India. We start our morning tour with New
Delhi and visit Birla House - The Former Residence of
Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi spent his later years
at Birla House before he was assassinated by Nathu Ram
Godse on January 30, 1948. Later we visit the famous
India Gate followed by the Houses of Parliament, Connaught
Place, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar - a perfect
minaret towering 72.5 meters / 80.5 yards into the sky
and there are 379 stairs inside the tower. New Delhi
is a blend of Mughal India, Hindu India, British India
and certainly of modern independent India. Later we
visit Old Delhi, starting with the famous Red Fort,
built by Shah Jehan, this was once the most opulent
fort of the Mughal Empire. Next we visit another Mughal
majesty, the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. We
end our tour with a bazaar experience at Chandni Chowk,
the street of silver and goldsmiths. In the evening
we enjoy Welcome Dinner at Garam Masala Restaurant.
(B, D)
Day
03: Delhi – Varanasi: By Flight
Today we are transferred to airport for our flight to
Varanasi. Varanasi is the spiritual centre of Hindus,
Buddhists and Muslims alike. This is also the pilgrim
centre for the Hindus who come daily to dip themselves
in the holy water of the Ganges. Late afternoon, we
start our experience of Varanasi by visiting the Bharat
Mata Temple which houses a big relief map of India made
from marble. Varanasi is famous for its many temples
and we visit the Durga temple, the Tulsi Manas Mandir,
the Banaras Hindu University and the Mosque of Mughal
Emperor, Aurangzeb. The city is famous also for its
Banarasi silk sarees and we visit some of the houses
where such silk sarees are still being weaved. Evening
is free to enjoy this 5000 years old city and experience
sunset at the Ganges.
Every evening at sunset, on the banks of the river Ganges,
the devotional ceremony of Aarti is performed. Thousands
of Hindus and tourists flock to the Ghats, particularly
in the pilgrimage town of Varanasi. In the evening we
witness the Aarti ceremony on the Ghats of Ganges.
Overnight: The Gateway Hotel Ganges (1 Night)
(B, D)
Day 04: Varanasi – Khajuraho: By Flight
Early morning a serene experience begins as we take
a sunrise cruise on the River Ganges. One of the cardinal
principles of Hinduism is the belief in the holiness
of the Ganges. Every morning scores of pilgrim and priests
fill the riverbanks performing the holy dip and various
other rituals. This is a site that has to be seen and
experienced as it is so different from anything else
what may have seen anywhere in the world. Later we leave
for Sarnath the site of Lord Buddha's first sermon after
attaining enlightenment. At Sarnath we meet many Buddhist
monks and followers before visiting local homes to see
in-home silk weaving and soak up some local customs,
culture and hospitality.Later
we are transferred to airport for our flight to Khajuraho.
On arrival we are transferred to our Hotel. Our Khajuraho
visit starts with the temples that have been designated
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples were built
during the apogee of the Chandella dynasty between 950
and 1050 AD. Today only 20 temples remain and they fall
into three distinct groups and belong to two different
religions - Hinduism and Jainism. Theses beautiful temples
strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture.
The Kandariya is decorated with a profusion of sculptures
that are among the greatest masterpieces of Indian art.
The most important ones include the Mahadev Temple,
Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of
11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana
Temple, Visha Temple that was dedicated to Shiva, which
is the largest and most typical of temples.
Overnight: Taj Chandela (1 Night) (B, D)
Day
05: Khajuraho –Jhansi –Agra: (Drive &
Train #2001–Shatabadi, Dep:-17:55 Hrs, Arr:-20:25
Hrs
Today we drive to Jhansi en-route visiting Orchha, an
amazing medieval fortress-city located on the shores
of the Betwa River. After our visit to Orchha we proceed
to the Railway Station in Jhansi to embark on the luxury
first class train to Agra. This is a very comfortable
train journey lasting just over 2 hours with four brief
stops en route. It offers air-conditioned "business
class airline" seating with meal services on board.
We are welcomed in Agra and transferred to our Hotel.
Overnight: The Gateway Hotel (2 Nights) (B,
D)
Day
06: Agra
We visit one of the most well known wonders of the world,
the Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jehan as a mausoleum for
his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is built of
white marble, beautifully carved and inlaid with semi-precious
stones. Next we visit Agra Fort, where Shah Jehan, in
the later years of his life, was imprisoned by his son
to prevent him from spending the family fortunes on
a black echo of the Taj Mahal. Later we drive to Fatehpur
Sikri, the beautiful capital built in 1640 by the Mughal
King, Akbar the Great. The city was later abandoned
for lack of water. A superb example of Mughal architecture,
it stands perfectly preserved in the desert. We also
visit the artistically designed mausoleum of Salim Chisty
who is reputed to have prayed for a son for Akbar leading
to the birth of Salim Jehangir (B, D)
Day 07: Agra – Ranthambore (Drive: 280
Km /5.5 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Ranthambore,
the former hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur,
the Ranthambore National Park is situated in Eastern
Rajasthan at the confluence of the Aravali hill ranges
and the Vindhyan plateau. Two rivers flow through the
Ranthambore National Park - the Chambal River in the
South and the Banas River in the North. Six man-made
lakes and many perennial streams pass through the entire
national park. The Ranthambore National Park is nestled
between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges. The
rugged terrain and the dense deciduous forests are major
features of this national park, which has among the
largest and most diverse collection of wildlife species
in India.
On arrival in Ranthambore, we check in our Hotel. In
the afternoon we take a jeep safari through the National
Park. On our journey we will see various indigenous
animals such as: Nilgai, Chausingha, Chital, Chinkara,
wild Boar and TIGER! Other habitants of the Park include
the muntjac, jungle cat, Ratel, Hyena, porcupine, the
rhesus macaque and the black-faced Langur. About 150
species of bird are also found here including migratory
birds, like the steppe eagle, that arrive in winter.
Overnight: Pugmark Jungle Resort (1 Night) (B, L, D)
Day
08: Ranthambore – Jaipur (Drive: 180 Km /3 Hrs)
Ranthambore is famous for the famous Royal Bengal Tigers
and spotting the big cat in her natural habitat will
be of great experience. Relying on our luck and how
much lucky we are today, we take another jeep safari
in morning through the National Park. If we are lucky
enough we may be able to spot the BIG CAT in her natural
environment. After morning safari, we drive to Jaipur,
the rose pink capital of Rajasthan. In the evening we
enjoy Dinner at Spice Court Restaurant with Rajasthan
Cultural Dance performance.
Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton (2 Nights)
(B, D)
Day 09: Jaipur
A royal experience awaits us as we take an elephant
ride uphill to the intriguing Amber Palace, a distinguished
example of 17th Century Rajput architecture. After the
tour and enjoying a panoramic view, we return to Jaipur
to visit the old astronomical observatory built by the
founder of the city, Jai Singh. We also visit the majestic
Palace, which houses a rare collection of Indian art,
and the colourful bazaar. Jaipur is noted for its craftsmen,
skilled in brass inlay, lacquer work and stone setting.
Most of the buildings in the old city are made of pink
sandstone and one of the most beautiful is Hawa Mahal,
Palace of Winds, where the ladies of the royal harem
used to watch the city from behind the intricately carved
facade. Evening is free to enjoy both shopping and a
cultural experience in the bazaars of Jaipur.
(B, D)
Day 10: Jaipur – Pushkar (Drive: 140 Km/
3 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Pushkar.
Pushkar is bewitching but touristy little town, like
a beautiful mirage on the edge of the desert, with temples,
bathing ghats, onion domes and chalk colored buildings
clustering around its holy lake , which is said to have
appeared when Brahma dropped a lotus flower. It's an
important pilgrimage centre and you'll see plenty of
Sadhus (Spiritual men), as well as countless chilled-out
travelers experimenting variously with spirituality,
Bhang and the facial hair. Pushkar boasts temples, though
few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important
pilgrimage site, since many were desecrated by Aurangzeb
and subsequently rebuilt. We visit the most famous temple
of Lord Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples
in the world dedicated to this deity. It's marked by
red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the Hans,
or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally
chosen Pushkar as its site.
Overnight: Hotel Pushkar Palace (1 Night) (B,
D)
Day 11: Pushkar – Udaipur (Drive: 280
Km/ 5.5 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Udaipur.
No city in Rajasthan is quite as romantic as Udaipur.
Misty ochre-shadowed hills and pale, intricate buildings
encircle the mirror glass of Lake Pichola. If Jaipur
is a study in pink then Udaipur is a vision in white.
The City of Dawn, surrounded by the ancient Aravali
Mountains and set on the edge of three lakes, is a brilliant
kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls,
gardens, lakes, palaces and temples. Eight marble porticos
mark the spot where the Mewar sovereigns were weighed
in gold, the equivalent value of which was then distributed
to the poor. Within the City Palace are several architectural
and artistic highlights such as the MOR Chowk, known
for its stunning peacock mosaics and the Bhim Vilas
Palace with its series of lovely wall paintings. The
most memorable parts of Udaipur are its lake palaces,
shimmering like jewels on Lake Pichola. Jag Mandir,
the other island palace with a marble dome, is a marvel
in red sandstone. It was a refuge for the Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan when he was in exile following a quarrel
with his father, Emperor Jehangir. On arrival we check
in our Hotel. Rest of the day is free.
Overnight: Hotel Hilltop Palace (2 Nights) (B,
D)
Day 12: Udaipur
We start our experience of Udaipur by visiting the City
Palace. The palace has several architectural and artistic
highlights such as the Mor Chowk, known for its stunning
peacock mosaics and the Bhim Vilas Palace with its series
of lovely wall paintings. From City Palace we can see
the most memorable part of Udaipur lake palace, shimmering
like jewels on Lake Pichola. Later we visit Jagdish
Temple, Fateh Sagar lake and Saheliyon Ki Bari or the
Garden of Maids. We end our tour of Udaipur with a boat
ride at Lake Pichola and visit Jag Mandir, the other
island palace with a marble dome, is a marvel in red
sandstone. It was a refuge for the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan when he was in exile following a quarrel with
his father, Emperor Jahangir. (B, D)
Day
13: Udaipur – Mumbai: By Flight
Today we are transferred to airport for our flight to
Mumbai. On arrival, we are transferred to our Hotel.
Rest of the day is free.
Overnight: Fariyas Hotel (2 Nights) (B, D)
Day
14: Mumbai
After breakfast, our experience of Mumbai starts with
Gateway of India- Mumbai's most famous monument; this
is the starting point for most tourists who want to
explore the city.
We continue our tour of Mumbai by visiting the Prince
of Wales Museum & Victoria Terminus which is recently
added to the world heritage site. This is a city's most
exuberant Gothic building look more like a lavishly
decorated palace or cathedral than a train station.
Our Next Stop is at Mani Bhawan, where Mahatma Gandhi
stayed here during the freedom Struggle of British India.
The house is now converted into a Museum. From here
we leave for Jain Temple and Hanging gardens, Tower
Of Silence, the bustling Crawford Market and drive past
Haji Ali - the tomb of a wealthy Muslim merchant, who
renounced all his worldly belongings before embarking
on a pilgrimage to Mecca. The tomb itself is over eight
hundred years old and linked to the mainland by a path
that is annually submerged in the high monsoon tide.
We end our tour at the Dhobi Ghats - a vast outdoor
laundry. After the tour we return back to our hotel.
(B, D)
Day 15: Mumbai – Cochin : By Flight
Today we are transferred to airport for our flight to
Cochin. On arrival, we are transferred to our Hotel.
Rest of the day is free for personal activities.
Overnight: Casino Hotel by CGH Earth (2 Nights)
(B, D)
Day
16: Cochin
In the morning we tour Cochin, the commercial capital
of Kerala, with one of the finest natural harbors in
the world. We visit the oldest European Church in India
"St. Francis Church". Today it is governed
by the Church of South India (CSI). Vasco De Gama was
buried here before his remains were taken back to Portugal
14 years later. Next we visit the Santa Cruz Cathedral
Built by the Portuguese in around the 16th century;
this Roman Catholic Church is famous for the beautiful
paintings on its ceiling. We visit the Jewish Quarter
with its old synagogue, and the Dutch palace built by
the Portuguese and given to the Raja of Cochin. Later
we take a boat cruise to visit the Bolghatty Palace
and observe the fascinating Chinese fishing nets in
action.
In the evening we enjoy Kathakali Dance Performance.
This dramatized presentation of a play usually based
on the Hindu epics of Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas
and has a unique combination of literature, music, painting,
acting and dance. (B, D)
Day
17: Cochin – Thekkady : (Drive: 195 Km / 5 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Thekkady.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entry: 0600 to 1800
hrs): Lying close to plantations, in the rich jungles
of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world’s most
fascinating natural wildlife reserves – the Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 777 sq km, of which
360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted
for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic
beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over
the world. On arrival in Thekkady, we check in our Hotel.
In the afternoon we visit a spice plantation. About
4000 Sq. KM of Idukki district is under spice plantations.
The main occupations of the natives are spice farming
and trading. The original produce was cardamom, pepper,
ginger and turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, all spice,
tea etc. This will give an excellent opportunity to
the visitor to see the spice plants and Ayurvedic medicinal
plants and buy some garden fresh spices from the plantations.
This is a guided Tour and it will take 1-1:30 hours.
Later in the evening we return back to our hotel.
Overnight: Thekkady Wild Corridor (2 Nights)
(B, D)
Day 18: Thekkady
Our day starts with a Jungle walk at the Periyar Wild
life Sanctuary. Later we return back to our hotel for
breakfast. In the afternoon we take boat ride over the
Lake Periyar to watch
animals in their natural habitat on the water's edge.
While cruising on Lake Periyar, we are likely to see
animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur
Monkeys, Wild Elephants and water birds; darter, grey
heron, egret and kingfisher. Evening is free to explore
the local bazaars at Thekkday and time to purchase some
local spices grown in that area.
Overnight: at hotel. (B, D)
Day 19: Thekkady – Kumarakom: (Drive:
150 Km / 3 1⁄2 Hrs)
Today we drive to Kumarakom. An unbelievably beautiful
paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields
and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways
and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the
Vembanad Lake, in this small water world you will come
across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and
canoes which will take you into the heart of the scenic
lake. On arrival in Kumarakom we board our traditional
houseboat (rice boats - "Ketuvallam") and
begin our journey through the picturesque backwaters
and small lakes relaxing in the tranquility of Kerala's
beautiful scenery -Experience the way of life and activity
of the local people.
Overnight: A.C. Deluxe House Boat (1 night)
(B, L, D)
Day 20: Alleppey –Kovalam: ( Drive: 175
Km/ 4 Hrs)
Breakfast on board. Sail to Alleppey & disembark
at Puthenagady Jetty. A scenic comfortable drive conveys
us to the beautiful Kovalam Beach on the Malabar Coast
near Trivandrum. The palm-fringed bays in secluded coconut
groves, promise a relaxed stay. The boundless blue waters
of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands washed away
by the surf at the feet of the stalwart palms and the
rocky promontories make this beach an incredible paradise.
Overnight: Uday Samudra Beach Hotel (2 Nights)
(B, D)
Day 21: Kovalam
Day is free to relax on Beach. (B, D)
Day 22: Kovalam – Kanyakumari –
Madurai:(Drive: 250 Km/ 7 Hrs)
After breakfast we leave for Madurai, en-route visiting
Kanyakumari "Lands End" of India. Kanyakumari
is the southernmost tip of peninsular India where the
waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the
Arabian Sea meet. We visit the Temple of Goddess Kumari,
Vivekananda Rock Memorial in the sea where Swami Vivekananda
mediated. Later after lunch we continue our onward journey
to Madurai. On arrival, we check in our Hotel.
Overnight: Fortune Pandiyan -Madurai (2 Nights)
(B, L, D)
Day 23: Madurai
Madurai the second largest city in Tamil Nadu, is an
important cultural and commercial centre. Today we visit
Madurai. The main city area revolves around Meenakshi
Temple, with its baroque example of Dravidian architecture
and the four tall gopurams (pillars) with multicolored
gods, goddesses, demons and deities. Madurai is famous
for the imposing Meenakshi Temple, a structure in the
Dravidian style of architecture. The history of the
city dates back over 2,000 years when it was the capital
of the Pandyas. The most interesting feature of the
temple is its Hall of a thousand pillars some of which
sound like metal when hit with an object. The metal
stone or musical pillar, although made of stone, produces
sounds of different metals. Other places of interest
include the Tirumalai Nayaka Temple and the Temple Art
Museum. (B, D)
Day
24: Madurai – Tanjore : (Drive: 195 Km / 4 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Thanjavur,
popularly known as Tanjore, where lies the famous Brihadishwara
Temple and its sprawling palace complex. The town is
famous also for its distinctive style, a combination
of raised and painted surfaces. "Krishna"
is the most popular deity depicted, and in the Tanjore
School his skin is white, rather than the traditional
blue-black. Tanjore was the ancient capital of the Chola
Kings whose origins go back to the beginning of the
Christian era. Our afternoon tour of World Heritage
Site of Tanjore includes in the Shri Brihadishwara temple
built by "Raja-Raja" in 1010, which is the
crowning glory of Chola temple architecture. The temple,
set in spacious grounds, has several pillared halls
and shrines. Inscriptions record the names of dancers,
musicians and poets a reminder of the significance of
this area to the development of the arts. We end our
tour of Tanjore with a visit to the Tanjore Palace &
Museum which has an eclectic collection of regal memorabilia
most of it dating from the early 19th century.
Overnight: Hotel Sangam (1 Night) (B, D)
Day 25: Tanjore – Pondicherry: (Drive:
150 Km / 4 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Pondicherry.
The Union Territory of Pondicherry is situated on the
Coromandel Coast of South India, about 160 kms south
of Chennai. Pondicherry traces its origin to Saint Agasthya,
the revered sage of the south. It was also the site
of many a battle between the British and the French,
and was the capital of French India, before it attained
its independence.
Being a small and quiet enclave of Tamil Nadu, it has
imbibed Tamilian culture. Apart from the charming atmosphere,
excellent restaurants, and cheap beer, what attracts
most travelers to Pondicherry is the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
The ashram, founded by Sri Aurobindo in the year 1926,
has brought international reputation to this coastal
town. Tours of the ashram, the spiritual tenets of which
combine yoga and modern science, are popular within
India and abroad.
Overnight: Hotel Atithi (1 Night) (B, D)
Day
26: Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram - Chennai: (Drive:
160 Km / 4-5 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Mahabalipuram.
We visit the World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram. This
group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings,
was carved out of rock along the Coromandel Coast in
the 7th and 8th centuries. It is known especially for
its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas
(cave sanctuaries), giant open-air relief’s such
as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges', and the temple
of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory
of Shiva. After lunch, we continue our journey to Chennai.
On arrival we check in our Hotel. Rest of the day is
free to relax.
Overnight: The Pride (2 Nights) (B, L, D)
Day
27: Chennai
Our tour of Chennai starts with The National Art Gallery
& Museum. The museum was established in 1857 and
contains one of the best collections of bronzes in the
country, including the famous icon of Natraja. Our Next
stop is at St. Mary's Church-built in 1680. This was
first English Church in Chennai and is India's oldest
surviving British church. In the church there are reminders
of Clive, who was married here in 1753, and Elihu Yale,
the early governor of Madras. We end our tour with a
visit to People’s Park and the beautiful Marina
Beach, the second longest beach in the world, and the
clock towers. (B, D)
Day 28: Chennai – Mysore: (Train # 2007
– Shatabadi Exp, Dep: - 06:00 Hrs, Arr:- 13:00
Hrs
Early morning we are transferred to railway station
to embark on the luxury first class train to Mysore.
This is a very comfortable train journey. It offers
air-conditioned "executive class airline"
seating with meal services on board. On arrival, we
are transferred to our Hotel. Mysore has never failed
to mesmerize with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent
palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings,
broad shady avenues and sacred temples. Our afternoon
tour includes visits to the Maharajah's Palace, the
Shri Chamundeswari Temple and the Nadi Shiva's Mount.
Evening is free to enjoy the Vrindavan Garden and City
Palace, which is beautifully lit on certain days.
Overnight: Hotel Regaalis (1 Night) (B, D)
Day 29: Mysore – Srirangapatam –
Bangalore: (Drive: 150 Km / 3 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Bangalore
en-route visiting Srirangapatnam, the island fortress
that was once the capital of the warrior -Kings Hyder
Ali and Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore. On arrival
in Bangalore we check in our Hotel. In the afternoon
we take a city tour of Bangalore, visiting Vidhana Soudha:
This imposing edifice built almost entirely of dressed
Bangalore granite is a tribute to temple architecture.
Housing the Legislative Chambers of the state government,
this is Bangalore's best - known landmark. Cubbon Park:
in 1864, Lord Cubbon, the then viceroy of India, laid
out 3000 acres of verdant tranquility. Today, it is
an oasis of greenery in the heart of Modern Bangalore,
Tipu Sultan's Palace: Now a museum, this two- storied
ornate wooden structure is a mine of information and
is one of the most remarkable Islamic buildings in the
city. Also visit Lal Bagh Gardens: this 240 acre expanse
of greenery forms one of India's most beautiful botanical
gardens, the credit of which goes to the rulers Hyder
Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, who laid out an 18th century
paradise with rare trees brought from far off Persia,
Afghanistan and France. Rest of the evening is free
for shopping in local bazaar.
Overnight: Fortune Select J P Cosmos (1 Night)
(B, D)
Day
30: Bangalore – Home
The day is free to relax. Check out time 12:00 Noon.
The day is free for shopping and other personal activities.
In the evening we are hosted a farewell dinner before
we are transferred to airport to connect our flight
back home. (B, D)
GUARANTEED
GROUP DEPARTURE DATES |
2012
English Speaking Departures
Jan 09, Feb 13, Mar 12, Apr 09, May
15, Jun 12, Jul 09, Aug 20, Sep 03
Please
Note: Ranthambore National Park
remains closed from Jul 01 to Sept 30. Departures
during this period will be provided an additional
night in Varanasi instead of Ranthambore. |
Inclusions |
| Tour
Price Includes |
Tour
Price Does Not Include |
Accommodation on twin share basis in the mentioned hotels. |
International airfare & airport/departure taxes |
Meals as mentioned - Daily Buffet Breakfast as per the itinerary
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) |
Insurance / Visas |
Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by air-conditioned Vehicle. |
Tips / Gratuities |
Road tax, Toll Charges, parking fees and driver’s overnight wages. |
|
Services of local English speaking guide |
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| Entrances to museums and sites included in the itinerary |
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| 2 Jeep Safaris through Ranthambore National Park (October to June Departures) (Subject to availability) |
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| Demonstration of Marble craftsmanship in Agra |
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| Elephant Ride at Amber Fort (Subject to availability) |
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| Sunrise Boat Ride on Ghats of Ganges in Varanasi |
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| Harbor Cruise in Cochin (Common Boat) |
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| Kathakali Dance performance -Cochin |
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| Boat Ride at Lake Periyar –Thekkady |
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| Boat Ride (Common Boat) at Lake Pichola in Udaipur. |
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| Guided Jungle Walking Tour -Thekkady |
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| Airfare in Economic Class from Delhi- Varanasi, Varanasi –Khajuraho, Udaipur –Mumbai and Mumbai - Cochin |
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Train Fare in Executive Class from Jhansi to Agra & Chennai -Mysore |
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Tour
Price |
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| We
accept payment in US $ (US Dollars),
CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent
EURO (for clients outside North America).
Bestway
Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection.
Once full payment has been received, and no
modification has been made to the tour itinerary,
we will honour that rate.
For
complete payment procedures, please download
Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf
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| Departures
2012 |
Double
Occupancy |
Single
Supplement |
| Jan
09 & Feb 13 |
US $ 5266 |
US $ 2252 |
| Mar 12 |
US $ 5166 |
US $ 2199 |
| Apr
09, May 15 & Jun 12 |
US $ 4764
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US $ 1784
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| Jul
09, Aug 20 & Sep 03 |
US $ 4694 |
US $ 1784 |
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Estimated
International Airfare - International
airfare is NOT included in this tour |
| Canada
- West Coast |
US
$ 1600 |
USA
- West Coast |
US
$ 1400 |
| Canada
- East Coast |
US
$ 1200 |
USA
- East Coast |
US
$ 1000 |
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Participants |
| N/A |
Notes
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Customised
Itinerary
If you would like to have a tour on dates
other than the above ones or with a customised
itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy
to work out an exclusive program for you.
Foreign Language Departures
Please contact us for information on French,
German,
Italian and Spanish
speaking departures.
You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com
or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of
U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844. |
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