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Spirit Of India Tour 12 days
This India vacation consists of the opulant Mogul history, Rajput heritage and Spiritual trail that combines, historical Delhi, diamond encrested Taj Mahal, Palaces of Jaipur, Golden Temple of Amritsar, the holiest city of Sikhism and top it off with Dhramsala, the spiritual seat of Dalai lama. Stops include Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Amritsar and Dharamsala.

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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:

Welcome, your India vacation begins. Meet ourwelcome to india representative fora traditional welcome & transfer to Hotel Connaught/City Park.

Day 3 DELHI:

Morning half day city tour of old Delhi Visting Jama Masjid , Red Fort and Chandni chowk. Afternoon half day tour of New Delhi Visiting Qutab Minar , Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Parliament street. Evening free for shopping.

Day 4 DELHI/JAIPUR:

taj mahal, agra Morning Drive to Jaipur the pink city of Rajasthan via Samode villages, afternoon free. Hotel Park Plaza/Jaipur Palace. Afternoon Visiting Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Museum. .

Day 5 JAIPUR/AGRA:
After breakfast, you'll travel in the royal style of Emperor Akbar to the Amber Fort atop festive riding elephant to amber fort, jaipurIndian Elephants. Here you will see the Maharaja Palace and its memorabilia. On your way to Agra you'll stop at Fatehpur-Sikri, the deserted Sandstone City built by King Akbar. This imperial complex of forts, palaces, mosques and temples was short lived and today is a haunting testament to that era. On arrival in Agra, home of the famous Taj Mahal. Howard Park Plaza Hotel.

Day 6 AGRA/DELH/AMRITSAR:Amritsar Golden temple

After breakfast begin your day by visiting Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal and Agra Fort, where he spent final days of his life, looking at the Taj Mahal from a special window overlooking the Taj. Drive back to Delhi for flight to Amritsar or evening train to Amritsar.
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Day 7 AMRITSAR:

After breakfast half day sightseeing of Amritsar. Visit Golden Temple, The entrance to the Golden Temple complex is through an ornate archway with intricate inlay work. The main north entrance is under a Victorian clock tower. The architecture of the golden temple is a blend of the Hindu and Muslim styles. The Golden Dome (said to be glided with 100 Killo Grams(200 Lbs.) of pure gold is supposed to represent an inverted lotus flower, pointing back to earth to symbolize the Sikh´s concern with the problems of this world. Jallian Wala Bagh This place is noted for its most notorious massacre under British rule. It is 400 meters north of the Golden Temple. General Dyer personally led the troops to the sight and ordered his men to open fire without any warning. Today this ground has been changed to a park and it has a pleasant garden. There is a narrow path between the houses which leads to the lawn of the park. At the entrance there is a memorial plaque which recounts the history. There is a well on the north side in which many people who triedInsie the palace at Agra Red Fort to escape from the bullets were drowned, and remnants of walls have been preserved to show the bullet holes. At the east end of the garden there is a large memorial built in memory of those who died here. Durgiana Temple, situated outside the Lohgarh Gate it is built after the design of the Golden Temple and attracts sages and scholars in Hindu scriptures from all over India. This afternoon will attend change of the guard at the Indo-Pakistan Border, which is show of pageantryQutab Minar, Delhi and pomp on both sides of the fence and attacts thousands to witness this unique event. .

Day 8/9 DHARAMSALA:
After breakfast drive to Dharamsala on arrival transfer to Hotel Grace Cottages. our days will be spend here to explore the HH Dalai Lamas monastery, His administrative block with library, Tibetan medical center and Handicraft centre, St John’s church in wilderness, stroll through the streets of Mc Leodganj and mingle with Tibetan crowds. The town consist of lower and upper Dharamsala, The lower is the busy commercial centre, while upper with the suburbs of Mc Leodganj and Forsythganj, retains a British flavor and colonial life style. Dharamsala's great attraction is the strong Tibetan feeling, it was Budhist temple, Kathmanduhere "Dalai Lama" and his entourage fled after the Chinese marched into Tibet. Leisure time for personal activity, shopping in quant Buddhist bazaars and visiting a monastery or joining a yoga

Day 10 DHARAMSALA/DELHI:
After breakfast, drive to Amritsar and fly to Delhi or Train to Delhi. Transfer to Hotel.

Day 11 DELHI:
Breakfast at the hotel. Day free for shopping and or visiting the National Museum, Bahai Temple or the bustling bazaars of Delhi. Delhi has one of biggest variety of dining and entertainment choices to enjoy. So take a pick and have a great time.

Day 12 DELHI/USA: Early morning transfer to airport for Air India flight bound for New York.

Departure dates:
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2008: Jan 18 Feb. 8, 15, 22 Mar 1, 15, 29 Apr 11, 25 May 9, 23, 30 Jun 6, 20, 27 Jul 11 18, 25 Aug 8,29 Sep 12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov7,28 Dec 5, 26

Tour Cost: $4258.00 per person sharing double
Single supplement $1851.00
Note:High season air surcharge additional
$63.00 Aug 10-Sep 13
$158.00 Jun1-12, Nov 21-Dec 04 & Dec 25-Jan 13
$450.00 Jun 13-Aug 09 & Dec 05-23

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Tour cost includes: Round trip economy coach airfare from New York, hotels with daily breakfast, transfers to and from airports to hotels, handling, sightseeing tours as per itinerary by coach, elephant ride tour in Jaipur, local English speaking guide and services of our tour managers.
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Tours cost:$626.00 per person twin sharing
Singel Supplment $283.00

Cost includes:
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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Tour cost: $787.00 per person twin sharing
Single Supplement: $374.00


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**Airfare from Delhi/Varanasi, hotel, American breakfast, transfers, service charges and taxes. 3 sightseeing tours, English speaking guide and services of our tour managers 
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