 This pleasure
filled grand Kashmir tour explores the variety that is India. Beginning with
Kashmir you'll stay at a luxury houseboat on the most beautiful lake. Relaxing
cruise aboard romantic gondola and experience the enchanting Mogul gardens,
visit the exciting Gulmarg, enjoy summer pleasures of swiming, water skiing.
Top it of with a grand tour of Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur the pink city
and the famous Taj Mahal in Agra.
 Day I NEW YORK/DELHI:Welcome aboard your flight to Delhi, our 1st. stop on our Kashmir
tour. 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 Claridges/ Hotel
Park.
Day 3
DELHI/SRINAGAR:
Fly to Srinagar to begin your Kashmir tour,
upon arrival you will be escorted to deluxe houseboats. Afternoon at
leisure.
Day 4 SRINAGAR (Gardens and
Lakes):
Cruise through Dal and Nagin Lakes float
through a network of canals to the enchanted floating gardens of Nishat and
Shalimar; built in the 16th C. by Moghul emperors.
Day 5 GULMARG:
Today travel by car to Gulmarg, world 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 during summer time. In
winter Gulmarg's natural slopes turn
 into the premier skiing
resort. Among the multitudes of slopes, there are a few which are serviced by
ski lifts. Most of the skiing becomes centered on these slopes, with ski runs
ranging from 500 yards to 4 miles.
Day 6 SRINAGAR/PAHALGAM:
Today take a leisurely tour of
Pahalagam, an other premire mountain resort in Kashmir, with its pointed peaks
and green pastures. Enroute stops will inlude 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. Return to your cozy
houseboat.
Day 7 SRINAGAR:
Day at leisure to soak in the warm
ambience and relax with opportunities to either visit crafts centers or walk
the grand boulevard of Srinagar. This evening enjoy a Wazwan feast, local multi
course meal usually served on weddings or very special occasions.
Day 8
SRINAGAR/DELHI/AGRA:
This morning fly to Delhi and
drive directly to Agra, home city of the famous Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.
Taj View/Clark's Hotel.
Day 9
AGRA/FATEHPUR-SIKRI/JAIPUR:
After breakfast visit Taj Mahal, monument of
love that Emperor Shah Jahan built in the 16th. Century. You'll then visit Agra
Fort, which served as the final living quarters for the Emperor to live in
imprisonment. 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
10 JAIPUR/DELHI:
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, we recommend a rickshaw drive
around town.
 Day 11 DELHI:
After breakfast you'll
visit the Presidential Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutab Minar Tower,
Jantar Mantar, the fashionable Connaught Circus. Red Fort, Chandni Chowk,
Mahalaxmi Temple and Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi. This evening enjoy a spectacular
Sound & Light show at the Red Fort.
Day 12 DELHIINEW YORK:
Early
morning departure from Delhi to New York.
Tour cost:
 From JFK/CHI
$4366.00
Single supplement.
$1778.00
Departure Dates:
2008: May 8, 15, 22, 29
Jun 5,12, 19, 26 Jul 3, 10, 17,
24 Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 Sep 4, 11, 18
High season airfare surcharges
apply for departures during the following period: $550.00 Jun 1-Aug 31 & Dec 01-24
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.
 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: Subject to
availabilityS
| Business
Class $2900.00-1S |
First Class
$6400.00-1S
|
| Business
Class $3700.00-NS |
First Class $9800.00-NS |
|
For questions and reservation
request, please call (800) 421-8975 US/Canada
Add-on 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.
Pre or post optional stop-over in
London, Paris or Frankfurt is available.
| $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
|
| $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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