India
To book this trip, call 1-800-648-4856 or 972-233-3300
DATES
March 10 - 22, 2011
PRICE
$4160 + $539 tax/fuel = $4699 per person based on double or triple occupancy$5031 + $539 tax/fuel = $5570 per person based on single occupancy
*****Taxes and Fuel Surcharges are subject to change*****
PRICE INCLUDES:
- 10 Nights accommodation at hotels per the itinerary
- All Meals - 10 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 10 Dinners
- Escorted transfers
- All tours and excursions listed
- English speaking guides during sightseeing
- Transportation by Deluxe air-conditioned Coach
- Entrance Fees
- 2 Dance & Music Shows
- All transport tolls & hotel taxes
- Airfare - Dallas / Chicago / Delhi / Chicago / Dallas on American Airlines
- Airfare - Delhi / Varanasi / Khajuraho
- Train Fare – Jhansi / Agra in air-conditioned coach car
- Tipping / Gratuities
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Items of a purely personal nature
- Meals other than specified
- Insurance
- Visa fees and processing
- Necessary inoculations
- Items of personal nature such as telephone, laundry, beverages
- Any items not listed above.
Please read the full set of terms and conditions before booking this trip.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Thu – Mar 10:
Dallas / Delhi
Depart from Dallas today on board American Airlines for Delhi, the Capitol of India. Relax and enjoy your flight as you wing your way towards this ancient land.
Day 2 Fri – Mar 11:
Delhi Sightseeing
Arrive in Delhi this evening. You are greeted upon arrival with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted to your hotel. TAJ PALACE HOTEL (Superior Room).
Day 3 Sat – Mar 12:
Great Barrier Reef
Embark on your tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Old Delhi covering the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Ashoka Pillar and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. In the afternoon tour New Delhi as you drive along Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. (BLD)
Day 4 Sun - Mar 13:
Delhi / Varanasi-Sarnath
Today fly to Varanasi (India’s holiest city), located on the sacred Ganges River. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon visit the stupas, ruins and museum at Sarnath, scene of Buddha’s first sermon. THE GATEWAY HOTEL (Standard Room). (BLD)
Day 5 - Mon - Mar 14:
Varanasi / Khajuraho
In the early morning enjoy, the sunrise on the Ganges River with a boat ride followed by a walking tour of the old city. Later fly to Khajuraho, upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. Visit the Western group of temples containing the largest and loveliest temples. TAJ CHANDELA HOTEL(Superior Room). (BLD)
Day 6 - Tue - Mar 15:
Khajuraho / Agra
This morning visit the principal Eastern group of temples. Later, drive to Jhansi to board the train to Agra, en route visiting Orchha, a medieval city. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. THE GATEWAY HOTEL (Superior Taj Facing Room). (BLD)
Day 7 - Wed - Mar 16:
Agra & Fatehpur Sikri
Early this morning visit the magnificent Taj Mahal as it emerges from darkness to be bathed in the warm glow of the rising sun. This sparkling monument bears mute testimony to the Emperors love for his queen. Following breakfast enjoy an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri. The perfectly preserved monuments in this abandoned city bear mute testimony the the grandeur of the Moghul empire. This afternoon visit the Agra Fort. Later this evening enjoy a dinner and dance show.(BLD)
Day 8 Thu – Mar 17:
Agra /Ranthambhore
Depart this morning to Ranthambhore National Park. This afternoon enjoy your first game drive. Ranthambhore is one of the few preserves where the nocturnal camera-shy tigers may be seen in daylight. Almost hunted to extinction by the Indian Royalty and their Brithis overlords, the population of the Bengal tiger is slowly increasing, thanks to the efforts of “Project Tiger” and the World Wildlfe Fund. Overnight at the TAJ LODGE (Superior Room). (BLD) **Tiger sighting can’t be guaranteed**
Day 9 Fri – Mar 18:
Ranthambhore / Jaipur
Enjoy another thrilling game drive in the morning to scour the jungle for wildlife. Later this afternoon depart for Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’, where the old city is surrounded by a massive wall pierced by magnificent gateways. Check in upon arrival at the JAIMAHAL PALACE HOTEL (Luxury Room). (BLD)
Day 10 Sat – Mar 19:
Jaipur
Today you are transported back in time, riding royally atop elegantly draped and painted elephants up to the mountain fortress of Amber. Enjoy a superb example of Rajput architecture, with the fortress’ complex of palaces, temples and ornate apartments. Your tour of Jaipur takes you to Hawa Mahal or “Palace of Winds,” continues to City Palace with its latticed balconies, tiny windows, cupolas, courtyards and arched entrances, and concludes with a visit to the ancient observatory. This evening enjoy a dinner accompanied by the strains of Rajasthani folk music.(BLD)
Day 11 Sun – Mar 20:
Jaipur / Delhi
After a leisurely morning and an early lunch we drive to Delhi, where we check in at the TAJ PALACE HOTEL (Superior Room). Rest of the day is at leisure. (BLD)
Day 12 Mon – Mar 21:
Delhi / Chicago
The day is at leisure to pursue independent activities. Later this evening depart for Dallas via Chicago on board American Airlines.
Day 13 Tue – Mar 22:
Chicago / Dallas
Arrive in Chicago this morning and connect with your onward flight to Dallas. Arrive home with fond memories of your sojourn through Incredible India.
AIR SCHEDULE
Flight times are tentative and subject to change-Final times will be provided in documents.HOTELS
All hotel rooms are rated superior tourist class or higher and have private baths. Please remember that hotel check-in time is 3:00PM, thus rooms may not be ready immediately upon arrival in each city. Hotel names and addresses will be provided in final tour documents.OPTIONAL TOURS
NEPAL EXTENSION - March 22 – 26, 2011 (Tues - Sat)
$1199 based on DBL/TPL & $1489 based on SGL
Day 13 Tue – Mar 22: Delhi / Kathmandu
Fly this evening to Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. Upon your arrival, you are met and transferred by private car to your hotel. SOALTEE HOTEL
Day 14 Wed – Mar 23: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Your tour of Kathmandu includes exploration of Durbar Square with its abundance of lovely pagoda shaped temples, many bazaars and the Royal Palace. Enjoy a magnificent view of Kathmandu from Swayambunath, also known as the monkey temple. Continue to Bodhnath to see the largest Buddhist stupa in the world. At Pashupatinath, view
the most sacred of Nepal’s Shiva shrines, located near the holy river Bagmati. (B)
Day 15 Thurs – Mar 24: Patan / Bhadgaon Excursion
Visit Patan, an even older city than Kathmandu, featuring hundreds of temples and palaces. You’ll get a rare chance to observe skilled artisans creating ancient handicrafts. Later, enjoy a drive through the beautiful countryside to Bhadgaon, also known as Bhaktapur with its many interesting temples and palaces. This evening you are treated to a lively Nepalese dance & music presentation followed by dinner. (BD)
Day 16 Fri – Mar 25: Kathmandu / Delhi / Chicago
In the morning transfer by private car to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Later this evening depart for Dallas via Chicago on board American Airlines. (B)
Day 17 Sat – Mar 26: Chicago / Dallas
Arrive in Chicago this morning and connect with your onward flight to Dallas.
ABBREVIATED TERMS AND CONDITIONS
**********A Passport and India Visa are required for this trip. Your Passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of your return. The India Visa is a separate expense (approx. $200), more information will be provided for that at a later time**********
A deposit of $1500 per person is due at time of booking or $2000 per person if including the Nepal extension. Final Payment is due Dec 1st.
If cancelled before Dec. 1, $500 per person cancellation fee. If cancelled on or after Dec. 1, PACKAGE IS TOTALLY NON REFUNDABLE.
Insurance information will be given with confirmation.
Prices represent a 5% discount for payment by check or money order. Rates are 5% higher if using a credit card and require an authorized signature. We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, & Discover.
Legal first and last names (NO NICKNAMES) must be given as shown on your passport.
Please read the full set of terms and conditions before booking this trip.