A leisurely tour starting with the
zestful city of Delhi a visit of the Taj Mahal and Red Fort; Sun drenched beach
resort of Goa and the temple cities of Madras, Bangalore, Mysore, Fascinating
Cochin and bustling Bombay.
Day 1
USA/DELHI:
Welcome aboard your flight to Delhi.
Day 2 DELHI:
Late night arrival in Delhi, you will be received by our
staff and escorted to the Hotel Taj Palace /Le Meridien hotel.
Day 3 DELHI:
Morning at leisure with an afternoon sightseeing tour of
Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar, Parliament house, Presidential Palace. Evening
Sound & Light show. (D)
Day 4 DELHI/AGRA:
A full day visit of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar the
Great and the world famous Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort, with history from
Moguls to the Raj.
Day 5 DELHI/CHENNAI:Madras
After
breakfast visit the historic section of old Delhi, visit the imposing Red Fort,
a powerful testament of the Moghul dynasty, followed by Birla Mandir, Chandni
Chowk, a bustling trade market and Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, This evening fly
to Madras, transfer to Hotel Park/ Sheraton/Trident. (D)
Day 6 CHENNAI: Madras
Our day begins with a delightful tour of the Madras,
among the famous attractions are The National art Gallery, which houses the
10th. C. Bronze dancing Shiva from the Chola Dynasty, St. Mary's Church
located at the Fort St. George, the Clive House and the House of Duke of the
Wellington.
Day 7 MAHABALIPURAM:
The City of Seven Pagodas or Rathas, the site of the
breath taking monument of 6th C. cut from rock with monolithic temples with
finely carved figures and sculptures. The most famous of the Rathas consists of
five chariots of 5 princes. (D)
Day 8 MADRAS/BANGALORE/MYSORE:
Morning flight to Ban galore, drive to Mysore, The City
of Palaces, and splendor of by gone ages. Among its fine buildings is the
Palace of the Maharaja, where decorative imagination runs wild. Hotel Lalit
Mahal Palace/Lokmanjan Palace. (D)
Day 9 MYSORE/BANGALORE:
This morning after breakfast visit Chamundi Hill, the
site of the summer palaces, ancient temple and the huge Nandi bull. The view
from the top of the hill is superb, Mysore hills, lakes and the turrets of
temples and churches, Later on drive back Bangalore, this city's charm peeks
through tree shaded gardens, the manicured lawns and blooming flowers. The
famous attractions are Lal Bagh gardens, Tipu Sultans summer palace and Cubbon
Park. Hotel Taj Residency. (D)
Day 10 BANGALORE/COCHIN:
Fly to Cochin, one of the finest natural harbors on the
Arabian Sea coast, which has been a port of call for foreign traders from early
times. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the many structures
representing different regions of the world. This afternoon cruise the
backwaters and this evening optional classical dance. Hotel Casino/Taj
Residency. (D)
Day 11 COCHIN:
Our
sightseeing today includes the Dutch Palace built by Portuguese and presented
to Raja in 1555, Jewish Synagogue built in 1556, which contains Scrolls of the
Old Testament and a number of copper plates inscribed in the Hebrew script are
preserved here, St. Frances Church, the oldest church constructed by the
Europeans in India and Santa Cruz Basilica. Chinese fishing nets at the Kochi
harbor are a fascinating sight.
Day 12
COCHIN/GOA:
Today fly to Goa, land of romantic beaches and palm
bordered rivers, former Portuguese colony, and sun drenched coastline State
with miles of beaches against a back drop of coconut palms, and green rice
fields, interlaced with water-ways and the rivers. Enjoy the peace and quiet,
good food, lilting music and endless beaches. Ft. Aguada Beach Resort/Taj
Holiday Village. (D)
Day 13 GOA: 
We start our half-day sightseeing tour from the slopes of
Altinho Hill for a breathtaking view of Panjim and river Mandovi. Then to
Dona-Paula for a view of India's largest natural harbour-Mormugao. Afterwards
visit old Goa and see the Basillica of Bom Jesus which contains the tomb &
mortal remains of St. Francis Xavierh housed in a silver ornate casket, built
like St. Peter (Rome), Church of Our Lady Rosary and St. Monica. Rest of the
day at leisure.
Day 14 GOA/BOMBAY:
This morning fly to Bombay, transfer to Hotel Taj
President/Oberoi Towers. Sightseeing Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum
and the famous hanging gardens. (D)
Day 15 BOMBAY:
Morning cruise across the Arabian Sea to Elephant Island
to see the Shiva temples carved out of solid rock. Afternoon is free for
shopping etc. This evening we have a late night transfer to the airport for our
flight home.

Day 16 BOMBAY/USA:
Fly aboard Air India 747 to New York.
Departure Dates:
2008: Jan 8, 22 Feb 5, 12, 19 Mar 11, 18, 25 -Sep 13, 27 Oct 11, 25
Nov 8, 22 Dec 6, 27
How To Book
Tour cost: JFK/CHI $5968.00
per person twin sharing
Single Supplement $1981.00
Tour cost:
LAX $6129.00 per person twin
sharing
Single supplement $ 1981.00
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Round trip coach airfare from New York/Chicago/Los
Angeles**, 5star hotels with daily American breakfast, 8 dinners, transfers to
and from airports to hotels, baggage handling, all sightseeing tours as per
itinerary by deluxe coach or chauffeured cars, sound & light show in Delhi, boat excursion in Bombay, Cochin,
admission fees to all
Parks, monuments, and monasteries, local English speaking guide.
Los Angeles** add-on fare
applies.
Business Class and First Class Upgrade supplement choices.
For added
comfort on your flight to Delhi, we are happy to offer the following upgrade
supplement to your tour cost.
Chicago and New York to Delhi
and Mumbai to JFK or CHI:
Business Class $2900.00
First Class $5700.00 Round TRIP |
How To Book
Add-on EconomyCoach Airfares
If you are traveling from a city
other than New York or Chicago, you may add the following add-on fare from your
home city from the fare table below to above tour cost. Please call (212)
564-5164 Mon-Fri 9.30AM-6.00 PM. ET, if you have questions.
| $138.JFK
/CHIAlbany NY, Bradley CT.
Binghamton NY, Boston, Buffalo, Baltimore, Charleston WV, Harrisburg PA,
Norfolk VA, Newport News VA, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington
DC. |
| $246.JFK/CHI Atlanta GA,
Ashville NC, Kalamazoo MI, Birmingham AL, Nashville TN, Columbia SC, Akron
canton OH, Chattanooga TN, Charleston SC, Cleveland OH, Charlotte NC, Columbus
OH, Cincinnati OH, Dayton OH, Detroit MI, Fayetteville NC, Fort Lauderdale FL,
Fort Myers FL, Flint MI, Grand Rapids MI, Greensboro NC, Greenville SC,
Huntsville AL, Lansing MI, Lexington KY, Memphis TN, Miami, Melbourne FL,
Mobile AL, Orlando FL, West Palm Beach FL, Raleigh Durham NC, Savannah GA,
Louisville KY, Sarasota FL, Toledo OH, Tampa FL, Knoxville TN
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| $295.JFK/CHI Baton
Rogue LA, Cedar Rapids IA, Champaign IL, Daytona Beach FL, Des Moines IA,
Evansville IN, Ft Wayne IN, Fayetteville AR, Gulfport/Biloxi MS, Green bay WI,
Indianapolis IN, Jackson MS, Jacksonville FL, Lafayette LA, Little Rock AR,
Kansas City MO, Milwaukee WI, Madison WI, Minneapolis MN, New Orleans LA,
Peoria IL, Pensacola FL, Rochester MN, South Bend IN, Shreveport LA, St. Louis
MO, Sioux City IA, Tallahassee FL |
| $364.JFK/CHI Amarillo
TX, Austin, Corpus Christi TX, Dallas, El Paso, , Sioux Falls SD, Houston,
Wichita KS, Lubbock TX, Lincoln NE, Midland TX, Oklahoma City OK, Omaha NE,
Rapid City SD, San Antonio TX, Tulsa OK |
| $399.JFK/CHI Las Vegas
NV, Portland OR, Phoenix AZ, Seattle WA |
| $412JFK/CHI
Albuquerque NM, Billing MT, Colorado
Springs, Denver, Jackson Hole WY, Salt lake City UT |
| $452JFK/CHI Boise ID,
Eugene OR, Spokane WA, Idaho Falls ID, Reno NV, Tucson AZ |
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