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 A Passage Through India &
Nepal 18 Days
 Here is a tour of India and Nepal
that is designed for the sophisticated travellers for an in-depth experience of
the culture and geographical diversity. Stops include Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur,
Jaipur, Agra, Delhi,Varanasi and Lucknow, the seat of nobility in India.
Kathmandu, Patan and Pashupatinath in Nepal.
Day 1
USA/MUMBAI:
Welcome aboard your flight to Bombay, enjoy onboard
hospitality fit for royalty by silk sari clad hostesses. Indulge yourself with
delicious Indian and Continental cuisine.
Day 2 MUMBAI:
Arrival in Mumbai, where after a traditional Indian
Garland welcome you'll be escorted to Hotel Fariyas /Westend hotel.
Day 3
MUMBAI:
This morning at leisure. We begin our India tour with an
afternoon sightseeing tour that includes the Gateway of India, The Prince of
Wales Museum, Mahalaxmi Temple, Nehru Park, the famous Malabar hills. We return
to hotel via the famous Marine Drive of Bombay Harbor.
 Day 4 MUMBAI/UDAIPUR:
After breakfast cross the harbor on motor launch to visit
the fascinating Elephant caves, carved in the form of Lord Shiva in his triple
aspect. This evening fly to one of the most romantically beautiful cities of
India, Udaipur, situated in a natural setting which include lovely lakes,
marble palaces, luxurious gardens and Royal Temples. Stay at Hotel Trident
Hilton/Rajputana Resort.
Day 5 UDAIPUR:
Morning sightseeing tour includes City palace built in
1725, Moot Mahal, Palace of Krishna, Jagdish Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu
and Sahehyon Ki Sari,
 The gardens of Royal Harems
consisting of beautiful lawns, gardens and fountains. Enjoy a cruise on Lake
Pichola surrounded by the magnificent sights of royal palaces and castles.
Day 6 UDAIPUR/JODHUR:
Fly to Jodhpur.At the entrance to
the Thar Desert stands Jodhpur, the fortified city whose foundations were laid
in 1459. On to p of a rocky hill stands the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, once
considered invincible. The palaces within are noted for their latticework in
red sandstone. The lakes and the temples
 add
to the beauty and grandeur of the Jodhpur. Other attractions of this desert
city are the Jaswant Thada, a marble memorial built in 1899 and Umaid Bhawan
Palace. This evening after dinner transfer to 2 tier sleeper train for
overnight journey to Jaipur. The most part of the Indian railway is the railway
station seen, bustling with passengers, porters and sellers of everything that
one can imagine. Enjoy the real flavor of Indian style railway travel.
Meet the everyday folks. Engage with them in a conversation and you will be
delightfully entertained. English is widely spoken, as it happens to be the
common language for people of different regions in India. Check into Taj Hari
Mahal/Hotel Ashok.
 Day 7
JAIPUR:
After breakfast, fly to Jaipur. IN Jaipur travel in the
style of Emperor Akbar to the Amber Fort atop festive Indian Elephants.
Afternoon sightseeing includes The City Palace, Albert Museum, Jantar Mantar
and the Observatory. For this evening, we recommend a rickshaw drive around the
city displaying local lifestyle in the ancient biblical way. transfer to Hotel
Trident/Hotel Clark's.
Day 8
JAIPUR/AGRA:
Enroute to Agra well stop at Fatehpur-Sikri, the deserted
sandstone city built by Akbar. This imperial
 complex of forts, palaces, mosques and temples was short lived
and today is a testament to that great era.Hotel Clark's Shiraz/ Howard Plaza.
Day 9 AGRA/DELHI:Taj Mahal and the Agra
Fort
I This morning Stand awe-struck when you visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise,
certain to be an India tour highlight, as the colors on the white marble
building give it a mythical aura. Completed in 1643, this exquisitely detailed
monument is considered one of the finest architectural achievements. Our next
stop is Agra Fort, built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in
1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during
Shah Jahan's time. Though the principal structure was built by Akbar, many more
additions were made by his grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 kms long, the
colossal walls are 20 feet high and the whole fort is encircled by a fetid
moat. Amar Singh gate towards the south is the only entry point in the fort.
The building and structures inside the fort gives an impression of a city
within the city. The marble pearl
mosque inside the fort is one of the most stunningly beautiful mosques in
India. Drive to Delhi, the majestic capital city of
India. Delhi blends within its folds a great cultural variety of India: an
unceasing range of activity, a million ways of saying 'You are welcome'.
Rest of the day is free to explore on your own, great for
shopping and browsing. Hotel City Park/Connaught
hotel.
Day 10 DELHI:
After breakfast you'll visit
Jantar Mantar, the fashionable Connaught Circus. Red Fort Chandni Chowk,
Mahalaxmi Temple and Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi. This evening enjoy
 a truly spectacular Sound
& Light show at the Red Fort.. This evening optional but not included, spectacular Sound & Light show at the
Red Fort.
Day 11
DELHI/VARANSI:
Morning at leisure. This afternoon we fly to Varanasi,
the most sacred Hindu City in India. We'll visit Sarnath where Lord Buddha
revealed his enlightenment to Nirvana. Hotel Radisson/Hindustan.
Day 12
VARANASI/LUCKNOW:
Rise early to view the Varanasi sunrise ceremonies on the
Ganges. City tour highlights include Bharat Mata Mandir Temple, and the Benaras
Hindu University, a center of Sanskrit, art, and cultural studies. A local
lecturer provides insight into Hindi life and the spiritual rituals of the
Ganges
and Varanasi.
Transfer to Railway station and board train to Lucknow,Varanasi - Lucknow
leave. 1345 Arr 2040 arrive, meet and greet at railway station and transfer to
Hotel Clarks.
DAY 13 LUCKNOW:
After breakfast visit Imambaras,
this magnificent monument recalls the glorious past of the nawabs and stands
out for its austerity in style. Lucknow Residency, at one time, the official
residence of the British Resident, Residency was built in 1780 - 1800.
Motimahal, the "Pearl Palace" was created by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan,
later Ghazi-ud-din Haider added two other buildings to the complex - The Shah Manzil and the Mubarak
Manzil. When it comes to dining, Lucknow is a culinary delight as the Awadh
region has its own distinct Nawabi style cuisine.
Day 14 LUCKNOW/KATHMANDU:
After breakfast transfer to airport
and fly to Delhi, and transfer to international airport for Katmandu flight.
Afternoon flight to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel Annapurna/Royal Singhi.
Day 15 KATHMANDU:
We begin this day with a morning tour of Kathmandu
 city, visiting the Temple of
Hanuman, Dhoka Square, The House of the Living Goddess, the Royal Palace, and
the city markets. Afternoon sightseeing in Patan, city of ancient architecture
and fine arts, renowned for its silver, copper and bronze work. Evening free.
Day 16 KATHMANDU:
Morning is
free with an optional (but recommended, not included) flight-seeing tour of Mt.
Everest. 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 17 KATHMANDU/DELHI:
Fly to Delhi, the majestic capital city of India. Delhi
blends within its folds a great cultural variety of India: an unceasing range
of activity, a million ways of saying 'You are welcome'. Day free to explore on
your own, great for shopping and browsing. Hotel City Park/Qutab hotel.
Day 18 DELHI/USA:
Depart early morning from Delhi for homeward
bound.
How To
Book
Departures dates:
 2008:Jan 11,18, 25 Feb 8, 15, 29 Mar 7, 14, 28 Apr 4, 11, 25
May 2, 9, 16 Sep 12, 19, 26 Oct 3, 17, 31 Nov 7, 21, 28 Dec 5, 26
Tour
cost:
$5977.00 Basic season Per person twin sharing
Single supplement:
$2994.00
Note:High season air
surcharge additional
$550.00 Jun 1-Aug 31 & Dec 1-24
Tour cost includes:
Round trip economy coach
airfare from New York/Chicago or Los Angeles* and all other flghts within India
and Nepal, hotels with daily breakfast, train fares on 2 Tier sleeper train,
transfers to and from airports to hotels, baggage handling, All sight seeing
tours as per itinerary by deluxe coach or chauffeurred car, Sound & Light
show in Delhi, elephant ride tour in Jaipur, boat excursion in Varanasi, Local
English speaking guide and services of our tour managers.
Los Angeles*-Addon 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 |
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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