From our deluxe
accommodations we'll embark on a leisurely trek of the Everest valleys in the
pristine Himalayas of Nepal. Afterwards we'll return to India for a grand tour
of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
DAY 1-2 USA/DELHI:
We depart the USA to Delhi, via Air India. Hotel
Claridges/Park Hotel.
Day 3/4 DELHI/KATHMANDU:
Afternoon fly to Kathmandu. We'll be received and
escorted to Hotel Shangrila. We have two days to explore this ancient and
fascinating city before setting off on our Himalayan trek.
Day 5 PHAKDING:
We will fly Royal Nepal Airlines to the hamlet of Lukla,
our trek starting point. We descend to Charukharka and traverse into the Dudh
Kosi Valley. Camp overnight at Phakdang at 8,700 ft.
 Day 6 NAMCHE:
Today we walk upstream to the Benker-bridge, cross the
Dudh Kosi Valley and continue on to Jorsale Valley.
Day 7 KHUMJUNG:
Today we ascend from Namche to visit its renowned gompa
(monastery) and we'll visit one of the largest Sherpa-houses, the highlight of
the day. (The Sherpa are justly proud of their abodes on top of the world.) At
Khunde, west of Khumjung well see the hospital built by Sir Edmond Hillary.
Day 8/9 THYANGBOCHE:
We traverse the slope eastward to the large chorten on
the Khumjung Sangasa, descend to the bridge of Dudh Kosi-lmja Kholda at
Phyundi, then ascend northwards to the monastery of Thyangboche at 12,700 ft.
We'll take a picnic excursion to Thyamboche monastery and the monastery of
Buddhist nuns at Debuje/ Phyangboche. At Phyangboche one can see the scalp and
hand said to belong to Yeti.
Day 10 CHUMAWO:
We retrace our trail up to Sangnasa, ascend southward
along the Sangboche ridge, then descend from Namche and camp at Chumawo.
 Day 11 LUKLA:
Today we trek along the Dudh Kosi river through Jorsale
and Benker. Tonight we'll have a farewell party with our Nepalese staff,
celebrating the adventure.
Day 12 KATHMANDU:
After breakfast, leave for the airstrip of Lukla and our
return flight to Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel and explore the shops and
sights of the city.
Day 13 KATHMANDU/DELHI:
 We
depart Kathmandu for a flight to Delhi and transfer to Hotel CIaridges/Park.
Afternoon, a sightseeing expedition in New Delhi. This evening we'll attend a
sound and light show.
Day 14 AGRA:
This morning we will travel by car/coach to Agra to visit
the renowned Taj Mahal and the Red Fort, where Shah Jahan spent the last days
of his life in captivity. Hotel Clark's Shiraz/Taj View.
Day 15 JAIPUR:
Today our destination is the pink city of Jaipur. Upon arrival we will transfer to Hotel Jai
Mahal/Clark's Amer. Afternoon tour of the City Palace, Albert Museum and the
16th C. Jantar Mantar observatory.
Day 16 JAIPUR/DELHI:
This morning we'll take a ceremonial elephant ride to the
Amber Fort, followed by an afternoon spent exploring the colorful bazaars where
you may want to shop for jewelry or clothing. This evening we return to Delhi.
DAY 17 DELHI/USA:
Morning departure from Delhi, same day arrival.
 Departure Dates:
2008 Jan 23 Feb.6,13,20 Mar 12,19 Apr.7,14,21,28 Sep
15,22
Tour
Cost:
From JFK/CHI $4795.00 From LAX $4965.00
Single supplement. $1287.00
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Round trip coach airfare from New York/Chicago/Los
Angeles*, 5star hotels with daily American breakfast, 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, elephant
ride tour in Jaipur, trekking permits and gear with supporting staff of cook,
helpers, Guide and sherpas, all meals on trek, admission fees to all parks,
monuments and monasteries, local English speaking guide and services of our
tour managers.
Los Angeles*, Add-on 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 Mubai to JFK or CHI:
Business Class $2600.00
First Class $4800.00 Round TRIP |
How To
Book
 Pre Tour Kashmir Vacation:4
Days
A relaxing sojourn in exquisite Kashmir, aboard a houseboat.
Enjoy a holiday of a lifetime, adventure and romantic experience
Day 1 DELHI/SRINAGAR: Kashmir
Travel
Your Kashmir tour begins with a flight to Srinagar, the
summer capital of the state. Upon arrival you will be met by our area manager
and escorted to deluxe houseboats. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 2 SRINAGAR (Gardens and
Lakes):
Cruise through Dal and Nagin Lakes, float through a
network of canals to the enchanted
Mogul gardens of Nishat and Shalimar; built in the 16th C. by Mogul
emperors.
Day 3 GULMARG:
Today travel by car to Gulmarg, worlds class resort at
9,500ft.and flanked by Nanga-Parbat, a 28,OOOft.peak. There is horseback riding
to Khilanmarg and a chairlift for an aerial view. Gulmarg features a lovely
golf course-the highest in the world and was a former playground of the Raj.
This evening enjoy a Wazwan feast (Local multi course meal usually served on
weddings or very special occasions). 
Day 4 SRINAGAR/DELHI:
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to
Delhi.
Tours cost:$796.00 per person twin sharing
Singel Supplment $283.00
Cost includes:
Round trip airfares from Delhi,
arrival/departure transfers from airport. Accommodations on a houseboat with
breakfast, lunch and dinners. Sightseeing tours of Pahalgam, Mughal gardens and
Shikara tour of Dal lake and floating gardens, English speaking guide and
services of our tour managers.
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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
/CHI Albany 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
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| $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 |
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Eugene OR, Spokane WA, Idaho Falls ID, Reno NV, Tucson AZ |
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