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{short description of image}Sights and Sounds of India
A cultural exploration and family vacation 14 Days
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Your flight to India This pleasure-filled India tour is designed where the entire family can share quality time and experiences. From historical monuments, the frolicking monkeys, snake charmers to street jugglers and sidewalk dentists to animals and lots of excitement to entertain both adults and kids alike; explore the variety that is India. So get ready for an adventure of life for the entire family. Nothing can be more rewarding than sharing your travel experiences with your children or grandchildren. We have created a special multi-generation adventure to build on your relationship, secure in the knowledge that our activities will interest the young and the young at heart. You and your family will learn about new cultures and traditions.

The adventure begins
At Qutab Minar, Delhi Day I NEW YORK/DELHI:

Welcome aboard your flight to Delhi, enjoy the regal hospitality by silk sari clad hostesses. Indulge yourself with delicious Indian and Continental cuisine.

Day 2 DELHI:
This evening arrive in Delhi, where you'll be received and escorted to Hotel Connaught/ Hotel Park.


Day 3 DELHI:Majestic Capital Of India
canoe ride, kashmir After breakfast set out for an exciting day while we drive past boulevards with monekys playing by the roadside, cows and other animals minding their business and people going there way as if all is normal. Next we'll visit the Presidential Palace, Parliament House, India Gate which is a memorial for WW2 vetrans of British India, Qutab Minar Tower, Jantar Mantar, the fahionable Connaught Circus. Red Fort 16th. C. Mogul piece of architecture built of red sand stones,Chandni Chowk where you will board tricycle rickshaw to visit life thru long winding narrow alleyways, colorful Mahalaxmi your houseboat, in kashmir...click to enlrgeTemple where you will see firsthand the devotees offering prayers flowers and sweets to dieties of the sect. you'll also stop at a Sikh place of worship, which is called "Gurudwara", here you must take of your shoes and wet your feet at the entrance of the shrine and enter heads covered, Inside you wil see all devotees chanting and swaying to holy chanting in unison. From here we'll go to Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi, the site where Mahatma Gandhi lived and held his fort against the British rule in India.
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Day 4 DELHI/SRINAGAR: Jewel in the Crownlivingroom of your houseboat, click to take a video tour
Flight to Srinagar is full of excitement as you will be flying over the Himalayas, some still capped with snow and glaciers. As you land in the picturesque lush green valley, you will drive thru winding roads and exotic bazaars to your lake-side home at a deluxe houseboat. While the adults may choose to relax on the sun-deck, kids may want to swim, surf or water-ski or just a simple canoe ride. Well, why not a relaxing family lake cruise and visit little hamlets and fishing villages through a network of canals and smaller inlets of the lake.


Day 5 SRINAGAR (Gardens and Lakes):Mogul garden, kashmir
Cruise through Dal and Nagin Lakes. Float through a network of canals to the enchanted gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, built in the 16th C. by Mogul emperors. In the lap of the Himalayan range and on the banks of the lake, these fabulous gardens are a feast for kids and adults alike. With their arrangements of great varieties of flowers, marble promenades and pavilions with cascading waterfalls and fountains, the gardens leave one speechless. You will come across local families who create a carnival like atmosphere in spectacular settings.

Day 6 GULMARG: Golf, Gondolas, Horse trails & Himalayan magicLake cruise, kashmir
Today, travel by car to Gulmarg, world class resort at 9,500ft, flanked by Nanga-Parbat, a 28,000 ft.peak. The drive is very scenic and colorful with sights and that will keep your head spinning in all directions with panoramic himalayan views and bull carts, horse carts and herds of sheep and goats caravans sharing the same route. Once you arrive in Gulmarg, there is choice of either taking pony ride up the hill, or taking a gondola to the top of the peak at 14,000 ft. or a game of golf for adults and miniature golf for the kids.


Day 7 SRINAGAR: pahalgam, kashmir..click to enlargeVenice of the East
Today, after a leisurely breakfast, sightseeing includes the old city of Srinagar, a hilltop hindu shrine and 500 year old wooden grand mosque, exotic bazaars and in-depth visit to handicraft centers, where we can experience firsthand how oriental rugs are weaved. See how various kinds of hand embroidery is done to make shawls, pashminas and how wood carvers make walnut wood furniture. Besides the sights and sounds of the street scene are quite intriguing with vivid colors, the hustle and bustle of men in turbans and women in colorful costumes.

Day 8 PAHALGAM:
River rafting, horseback or walking trails, panoramas, history
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Today it's out to Pahalagam, an other premier mountain resort, with its pointed peaks and green pastures. En-route stops will include a visit to 11th Century Temple and Palace of ancient capital of Kashmir and holy caves at a mountain-top shrine, offering panoramic views of the valley below. Once we reach Pahalgam, which literally means" the valley of shepherds", after a picnic lunch by the river bank area, there is ample opportunity to take long trail walks, go horseback riding to adjoining scenic lookout spots and river rafting on Lidder River with great rapids for miles. This evening return to your houseboat.

Day 9 SRINAGAR:Wildlife, sport fishing, bicycling, water-sports
hawa mahal, jaipur Today is free for individual or collective activities, visits to the wildlife sanctuary at Dachigam to view multitude of wild animals and the endangered "Hangul" antelope, sport fishing, swimming, water skiing or surfing in the lake, bike riding around town or just being lazy in the sun. This evening after dinner get down to local rhythm with folk musicians and dance ensemble. The tunes are catchy and all can join the dancing with local exotic flavor.

Day 10 SRINAGAR/AGRA:
History of love in jewel encrusted story bookAt the Taj Mahal
This morning fly to Delhi from there we'll drive directly to Agra, home city of the famous Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. The ride is very interesting as you will see cross section of tribes and elephnat and camel caravans, peacock farms, tilling farmers and a whole lot of excitement along the route. Check-in to hotel Taj View/Clark's Hotel.

Day 11 FATEHPUR-SIKRI/JAIPUR:

Back to the future 16th. century
An early morning breakfast, then we are out to visit the world famous Taj Mahal,your camel buggy is ready the white marble, jewel encrusted monument of love that Emperor Shah Jahan built in the 16th. Century for his beloved queen Mumtaz. You'll then visit Agra Fort, which served as the final living quarters for the Emperor. Here is story of love, deceit and power, very intriging to learn from a 16th. century monument. We continue on to Jaipur with a stop in Fatehpur-Sikri, a huge Fort complex that served as capital of India before it was moved to Delhi in 17th. century. Stay at Mansingh Palace Hotel/Trident hotel

Day 12 JAIPUR: Land of Maharajas fairy tales, Elephant riding,
snake charmer, india Today's highlight is an elephant ride to the Amber Fort followed by exploration of the city and bazaars. Afternoon sightseeing at the City Palace, the Albert Museum and the Observatory. This evening you can join in for a live puppeteers opera or we recommend a rickshaw around town to really soak in the local flavor, or take snake charming lessons.

Day 13 /JAIPUR/DELHI:
After breakfast we drive back to Delhi. Here we have time for optional activitiesfrom shopping for gifts, visit to Lotus Temple or the National Museum. It's time to Pack for return journey home with memories of a great experience of a lifetime.

Day 14 DELHI/NEW YORK:

Early morning departure from Delhi to New York.

Departure Dates:
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May 8, 15, 22, 29 Jun 5,12, 19, 26 Jul 3, 10, 17, 24 Aug 7, 14
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Tour cost:
From JFK/CHI $3886.00ADULT per person sharing

CHILD UNDER 12 $3098.00 sharing with parents
Single supplement. $1378.00

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TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Round trip economy coach airfare from New York/Chicago/Los Angeles** and airfares within India, hotels with daily breakfast, all meals in Kashmir , transfers to and from airports to hotels, all transportation, baggage handling, sightseeing tours as per itinerary by coach or chauffeured cars, local English speaking guide.

**Add-on applies.

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enjoy business classBusiness 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 $2900.00 First Class $5700.00 Round TRIP

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flightseeing tour of Himalayas and Everest Nepal Extension Option
Day 1 DELHI/KATHMANDU:
Flight to Kathmandu. Arrival reception and transfer to Yak N Yeti/Hotel Del,Annapurna.

Day 2 KATHMANDU:
After breakfast, begin the day with morning tour of Kathmandu city, visiting the Temple of Hanuman, Dhoka Square, The House of the Living Goddess, Royal Palace, the city markets. Evening free. 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.

Pashupatinath temples, nepal Day 3 KATHMANDU:
Morning is free with an optional (recommended) flight-seeing tour of Mt. Everest available. Ample time for shopping for antiques and gifts. This afternoon we'll visit Bhaktapur, the city of religious devotees built in the shape of shell, visit the Lion Gate, the Picture Gallery, the Golden Gate and the Palace of Windows.

Day 4 KATHMANDU/DELHI:
Morning free. Afternoon fly to Delhi, Hotel Grand/Park Hotel Time free for last minute shopping for gifts and prepare for homeward bound departure.


Pokhaa skyline, nepal Cost: 984.00 extra
Single Supplement $354.00
Tour cost includes:
Airfares from Delhi, hotel with daily breakfast, transfers, sightseeing tours.

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