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 India Super Fam Tour
Culture, History and Adventure, Exotic Sounds,
Sights, wildlife & Shopping
Departure Feb.20, 2012
With optional
extension of Nepal
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Get set for an incredible India fam trip
experience, which include camel caravans, elephant rides, gondola ride on the
lakes, Himalayan resorts, historical monuments, wildlife safari and shopping.
Stops include Delhi the majestic capital city built during the British Raj,
Jaipur the pink city of Rajasthan, Agra, home of the world famous Taj Mahal,
Agra Red Fort, center of the 16th. century Mogul Empire. Then it is up over the
mighty Himalayas, jealously guarding the famous vale of Kashmir with its
novelty accommodations on cedar houseboats
tastefully decorated and modern plumbing, where the ambience is homely
and pristine lakes combined make it a great adventure to experience. Your
sightseeing tours will include journey to Himalayan resort of Gulmarg, cruise
by Gondolas in Srinagar lakes and the magnificent historical Mogul Gardens and
visit the Himalayan wildlife sanctuary of Dachigam National
Park
Day 1 NEW YORK /DELHI: 2/20
 Welcome aboard our flight to Delhi, enjoy
onboard hospitality. Indulge yourself with delicious Indian and Continental
cuisine, beginning of a great fam trip.
Day 2 DELHI: 2/21 Fam trip to
India
Arrival in Delhi, your first stop of the India fam tour trip, after a
traditional Indian garland reception transfer to hotel
Park.
Day 3 DELHI/SRINAGAR:2/22 Venice of Asia
16th. Century Mogul Emperor Jehangir said, "if there is paradise on earth,
it is here, it is here in Kashmir",
Fly to Srinagar, our base-camp for Himalayan wonders.
Arrive srinagar and transfer to the houseboat on a prestine lake. surrounded by
Himalayan range of Zabarwan hills. After a traditional welcome tea and
biscuits, you will board small boats which resemble Italian Gondolas with canopies and spring seats to ride around lakes. Float through a network of
canals sail past holy shrine of Hazratbal and visit floating gardens and small
villages along the route.
Day 4 DELHI/SRINAGAR/Gulmarg:
2/23
Himalayan paradise
After breakfast, we are out for very scenic drive to
Gulmarg offers breath-taking views of majestic Himalayas.
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Gulmarg was the premeire holiday spot for British raj
and Maharajas of India. During the early part of the 20th century the
famous Central Asian explorer Sir Marc Aurel Stein (1862-1943), made his home
here in a tent between his expeditions. It receives heavy snowfall during the
winter season and is a popular ski resort. The slopes of the Afarwat Hills of
the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalaya Chain boast one of the longest and highest
ski slopes in Asia. The total distance covered by ski lifts is five kilometres
and the resort peaks at an altitude of 12,959 ft., accessed by an aerial
gondola. Gulmarg was being mooted as a possible host for the 2010 Commonwealth
Winter Games. As such, Gulmarg has been rated by CNN International as Asia's
"heartland of winter sports in India". It
 is all open for optional activities of riding gondola
to to afarwat peak at 13000 ft. Snow-boarding, skiing opportunities for
beginners to the most experienced or just for scenic walks along the plowed
trails of this magnificient Himalayan heaven. Picnic lunch will be served. Late
this afternoon drive back to Srinagar
basecamp.
Day 5 Srinagar/Dachigam National
Park: 2/24
Wild life, Mogul Gardens and city
tour:
We drive to Dachigam National
Park is located 22 kilometers
 from Srinagar, It covers an area of 141 sq. kilometers..The park has
been a protected area since 1910, first under the care of the Maharaja of
Kashmir and later under the concerned governments. It was upgraded and declared
a National Park in1981.Located among the high mountains of the mighty western
Himalayas. The variation in altitude is vast, ranging from 5500 ft to 14000 ft
above the sea level and the park is demarcated into an upper and lower region,
which ranges from gently sloping grasslands to sharp rocky cliffs. Among Animal
Species, Hangul, Musk Deer,Leopard, Himalayan Gray Langur,Leopard Cat,
Himalayan Bear, Jackal, Hill Fox, Yellow-throated Marten and in Bird Species,
Cinnamon Sparrow, Black Bulbul, Himalayan Monal, Golden Oriole, Minivet, Pygmy
Owlet, Woodpecker, Babbler, Redstart, Wagtail, Flycatcher, Black-and-Yellow
Grosbeak, Himalayan Griffon, Bearded Vulture. Afterwards, you will visit
enchanted Mogul gardens of Nishat 'garden of bliss' situated on the banks of
the Dal Lake, with the commands a magnificent view of the lake and the snow
capped Pir Panjal mountain range which stands far away to the west of the
valley. It was built by Mogul Emperor Jahangir, who was the father of the
builder of Taj Mahal. Afterwards visit Shalimar" the garden of
pleasurebuilt by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jehan, is a beautiful garden
with sweeping vistas, lakes, and shallow terraces. The garden has four
terraces, rising one above the other. A canal lined with polished marble and
supplied with water from Harwan runs through the middle of the garden. The
fourth terrace, by far the best, was once reserved for royal ladies. This
evening a festive dinner of Kashmir cuisine along with hookah pipe smoking is
the event of the evening. Enjoy this Kashmiri tradition brought here by its
Persian, Turkish and Central Asian ancestors.
Day 6
Srinagar/DELHI-AGRA: 2/25
Break at
your houseboat. Fly to Delhi and drive to Agra, home of world famous Taj Mahal, Overnight
Hotel Mansigh Palace.
Day 7 AGRA: 2/26 Taj Mahal & Agra
Fort
At sunrise visit Taj Mahal, the
most extravagant monument ever built for love. On the death of his beloved wife
Mumtaz Mahal, Mogul Emperor Shah Jehan built her this memorial over which
20,000 men labored for 22 years to create a masterpiece in white marble inlaid
with semi precious stones; the art is called pietra dura. This mesmerizing
monument of love will leave you speechless. After breakfast, Agra Fort where
Shah Jehan spent the last years of his life, imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb.
The most impressive part of the Fort are the Dewan-e-Am, Hall of Public
Audience and the Dewan-e-Khas Hall of Private Audience where he received foreign dignitaries. This evening at
leisure.
Day 8 AGRA/JAIPUR: 2/27Maharaja Tales and
palaces
After early breakfast drive
to Jaipur. Visit Fatehpur Sikri, an epic poem in red sandstone, it was built by
Emperor Akbar in 1569 and deserted 14 years later due to lack of water. Legend
has it that Akbar who was without a male heir, made a pilgrimage to this spot
to visit the saint Sheikh Salim Chisti The saint predicted the birth of a male
heir and in gratitude, after his son Jehangir was born, he built Fatehpur Sikri
to commemorate the birth. The Diwan-e- Khas, Hall of Private Audiences has a
unique interior design. The Diwan-e-Am or Hall of Public Audience is an open
courtyard surrounded by cloisters and adjoining it is the Pachisi courtyard
arranged like a gigantic game board, where the Emperor played chess using slave
girls as pawns. Visit Akbara mosque with famous Victory Gate and Salim Chisti
Tomb. Arrive jaipur and check in at hotel Mansingh
Palace.
Day 9
JAIPUR: 2/28
After breakfast,
departure to Amber in the Arravali hills, we'll
 travel in the Maharajah style aboard decorated elephants to the
Amber Palace. Sightseeing includes sensual Sheesh Mahal, Marble palace and
Vijay Temple, which are marvelous examples of Rajput architecture. This
afternoon free for Stroll around Jaipur bazaars.
Day 10
Jaipur/DELHI: 2/29
Breakfast at your hotel . drive to Delhi.
Sightseeing in Old Delhi takes us through Chandni Chowk, the bustling bazaar,
Jama Masjid, the oldest and largest Mosque in India, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial
and return via Connaught Circus. Afternoon sightseeing of New Delhi includes
Jantar Mantar, Birla Temple, Qutab Minar Tower, India Gate and Raj Path. Time
free for last minute shopping etc. Evening transfer to airport.
 Day 11 DELHI/USA: 3/1
Fly to New York and connect with other
cities.
Departure dates
2012:Feb.20 .. |
FAM tour cost
includes:
+Round Trip
Airfares from New York
+Inter India flights
+Hotels In Delhi, Agra, Jaipur with American
breakfast
+ Kashmir houseboat with daily breakfast and
dinners
+Airport transfers
+Sightseeing tours as per daily
program
+Elephant ride tour in Jaipur to Amer
castle
+Gondola cruise of the lakes and floating gardens
+Area specialist English speaking guides
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 Nepal
Extension
Day 1 Jaipur/DELHI: 2/29
Breakfast at your hotel. Drive to Delhi.
Sightseeing in Delhi takes us through Chandni Chowk, the bustling bazaar, Jama
Masjid, the oldest and largest Mosque in India, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial and
return via Connaught Circus, Birla Temple, Qutab Minar Tower, India Gate and
Raj Path. Evening at leisure.
Day 2 DELHI/KATHMANDU:
3/1
Morning flight to Kathmandu. Arrival transfer to Hotel Yak N Yeti. Afternoon
tour of Kathmandu city, visiting the Temple of Hanuman, Dhoka Square, The House
of the Living Goddess, Royal Palace, the city bazaars.
Day 3 KATHMANDU/Patan: 3/2
 Breakfast at the hotel. Morning is free with an
optional (recommended, not included) flight-seeing tour of Mt. Everest
available on request. Afternoon tour of Patan, a city of ancient architecture,
fine arts, and renowned for its' silver, copper and bronze work. We'll also
visit the Tibetan Handicrafts Center. Evening at leisure.
Day 3 KATHMANDU/DELHI:
3/3
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning is free for
optional activities. Afternoon flight to Delhi in transit for connection with
homeward bound flight.
Day 4 DELHI/USA: 3/4
Fly to New York and
connect with other cities.
Agent $859.00 Per person
sharing
Spouse
$193.00 extra
Single Supplement $334.00
Your clients may join at extra cost
supplement of $386.00 |
Tour cost includes:
+Airfares from Delhi
+Hotel with daily breakfast
+Airport
transfers
+Sightseeing
tours
+ Local English speaking
guide
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