PALACE ON WHEELS

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Sawai Madhopur – Udaipur – Agra

Duration : 8 Days Tour

Day 01: Delhi
Arrive at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station for check in and board Palace On Wheels India maharaja train tour.

Day 02: Jaipur
Explore the spellbinding city of Jaipur and visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace Jaipur and Amber Fort.

Day 03: Jaisalmer
Arrival in Jaisalmer. Visit the three-hundred-year-old Salim Singh ki Haveli, Gadsisar Sagar Tank and countless other tourist attractions.

Day 04: Jodhpur
Arrival in Jodhpur. Explore various tourist attractions including Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal and Jaswant Thada – the 19th century royal cenotaph.

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Day 05: Sawai Madhopur
Arrival in Sawai Madhopur. Explore the magnificent Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary. Later in the day visit Chittorgarh Fort.

Day 06: Udaipur
Arrival in Udaipur. Visit Lake Palace and Jag Mandir, which are situated amidst the Lake Pichola. Also explore the City Palace and Sahelion ki Bari.

Day 07: Agra
Arrival in Agra. Begin your morning with a visit to the eternal symbol of love, the Taj Mahal. In the afternoon, arrive at Bharatpur and explore the wonders of Keoladeo Ghana National Park. In the night depart for Delhi.

Day 08: Delhi
Welcome back to Delhi Cantonment Railway Station.




Trekking in Ladakh

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Leh – Alchi – Leh – Delhi

Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival in Delhi by your international flight, assistance at airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: In Delhi
Full day tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Visit Qutab Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), Lakshmi Narayan Temple – a modern Hindu Temple, drive past President’s House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana – the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.

Day 03: Delhi – Leh
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Leh (3500 mts). Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free for acclimatization. In the evening short walk around Leh bazaar.

Day 04: In Leh
Full day excursion to the famous monasteries, it is interesting to visit early in the morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at Thiksey monastery. Continue drive to Hemis monastery which is one of the most famous of the Ladakh region. on the way back visit to Shey Palace.

Day 05: In Leh
Morning half day visit of Spituk and visit Phyang monastery. Afternoon visit by foot to Kings Palace, Leh Mosque, Leh Gompa, Shankar Gompa and Leh bazaar.

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Day 06: In Leh
Full day excursion to Khardongla pass which is the highest motorable pass in the world 5600 meters and has been recorded in the Guniees Book of World Records. At the top enjoy the nature beauty of snow capped mountains. In the late afternoon return back to the hotel.

Day 07: Leh – Alchi
Leave for Alchi monastery known as Alchi Choskor is the only monastery in the Ladakh on flat ground. On the way visit Bazgo Castle lie on the right bank of the Indus valley. By the lunch time you reach Alchi. Afternoon visit the Alchi monastery and explore the nature beauty of Alchi village. Overnight at the hotel/guest house.

Day 08: Alchi – Lamayuru – Leh
Leave Alchi and continue drive to Lamayuru via Khaltsi (passport checking point). From here another 22 kms drive will take us to Lamayuru. The oldest and spectacularly se Lamayuru monastery founded in the 10th Century. Visit the monastery. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh which is 4/5 hours drive.

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Day 09: In Leh
Morning half day visit to Stok Palace. The Palace was built by King Tsespal Tondup Namgyal in 1825. On the way back visit the Choglamsar village (The Tibetan refugee Camp) which is famous for Tibetan Culture, History and Buddhism. Afternoon day for personal activities or visit to the local Ladakhi family house which can be arranged on request.

Day 10: In Leh
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel

Day 11: Delhi – Depart
Check out at 1200 hrs. Later assistance and transfer to international airport in time to connect onward flight.




Kerala Backwaters

Destinations Covered:Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Kumarakom – Houseboat – Alleppey – Cochin

Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days

Day 01: Cochin – Munnar
Arrive Cochin airport and transfer to Munnar (135 kms -4.30 hrs). Munnar is 1800 mts above sea level and also the place of South India’s highest peak (Anamudi- 2695mts). Check in at the hotel. Visit tea estates. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Munnar
After breakfast full day visit of Munnar. Visit of Eravikulam National Park,the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr ( Hermitragus Hylcrious) -the mountain goat of South India. Visit Mattupatty dam. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Munnar – Periyar
After breakfast transfer to Periyar ( 120 kms- 4 hrs). Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the largest wildlife reserves in India, it occupies 777 sqkms of the Cardamom Hills region of the Western Ghats. Afternoon sightseeing. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 04: Periyar
Morning game viewing by the boat in the sanctuary, surrounded by the hills. Wildlife includes elephants, gaur, wild dogs, otters, freshwater tortoise and bird species like heroin, kingfisher, hornbill, water and fishbowls can be seen here. Afternoon visit of spice plantations. Overnight at the hotel the hotel.

Day 05: eriyar – Kumarakom
After breakfast transfer from Periyar to Kumarakom (121 kms 4. 5 hrs). Transfer to the Hotel. Kumarakom near Kottayam (16 kms) is well known for its backwaters and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. This sanctuary is rich with a number of noteworthy species include the Dater or Snake Bird, Little Cormorant, Night Heroin, Golden- backed woodpecker, Crow Pheasant, White Breasted Water Hen and Tree Pie etc. The season for migratory birds are from November to March. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Kumarakom – Houseboat
Breakfast at the hotel. Board the houseboat from Kumarakom jetty. Staying in this moving palace is breathtakingly stimulating experience. While sailing down a maze of canals one sees different scenes from the villages, paddy fields, coconut palms, fisherman and local life. Lunch, dinner next day breakfast and tea snacks will be provided in the boat. The cool breeze from the Lake make you sleep early in the night after anchoring in a fancy place.Dinner and Overnight in the houseboat.

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Day 07: Houseboat – Alleppey – Cochin
After breakfast in the houseboat disebark at Alleppey. Alleppey is also known as Vinice of the East because of the narrow canals and backwaters. Transfer to Cochin (70 kms /2 Hrs), check in at the hotel. Afternoon Cochin city tour visiting St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace. Over night at the hotel.

Day 08: Cochin departure
Transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination (hotel checkout 12:00 hrs).




Indian Wildlife

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi

Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days

Places Covered: Delhi – Nagpur – Pench – Kanha – Bandhavgarh – Umaria – Delhi

Day 01: Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Delhi – Nagpur (1012 kms / 13-14 hrs)
Morning sightseeing of Delhi. Evening departure by overnight train for Nagpur.

Day 03: Nagpur – Pench (93 kms / 2 hrs)
Arrive Nagpur and transfer from Railway station to Pench (1.5 hrs) by car. Afternoon Jeep Safari to Pench Tiger Reserve with an area of 757 sq km. Nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpuda hills, the reserve is named after the Pench river, meandering through the Park. The river is dammed and a large reservoir submerges 54 sq km of the park area which attracts the migratory and other birds in large numbers.

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Day 04: Pench
Morning and Afternoon Jeep Safaris in the Park.

Day 05: Pench – Kanha
Morning drive to Kanha National Park (4 hrs). The same abundance of wildlife species exists even today in the Kanha National Park, which forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve (940 sq km) created in 1974 under ‘Project Tiger’. The park is the only habitat of the rare hardground barasingha (Cervus Duvaceli Branderi). Kanha’s easily spotted species are 3-striped palm squirrel, common langur monkey, jackal, wild pig, cheetal, barasingha and blackbuck. Less commonly seen are tiger, Indian hare, dhole or Indian wild dog and gaur. Rarely seen are Indian fox, sloth bear, striped hyena, jungle cat, leopard, mouse deer, nilgai (blue bull), rattel and porcupine. Very rarely seen are wolf, Indian pangolin, the smooth Indian otter and civet.

Day 06: Kanha
Jeep Safaris in the Kanha National Park. All meals and stay at Resort.

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Day 07: Kanha – Bandhavgarh
Drive to Bandhavgarh National Park (5 hrs). Bandhavgarh is a small National Park, compact, yet full of game. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also White Tiger country, which have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. The last known was captured by Maharaja Martand Singh in 1951. Bandhavgarh is densely populated with other species: the great gaur (or Indian bison), sambar and barking deer. The terrain is of great rocky hills rising sharply from the swampy and densely forested valley bottoms.

Day 08: Bandhavgarh
Early mornings and afternoon Jeep Safaris to National Park. All meals and stay at Resort

Day 09: Bandhavgarh – Umaria (35 kms / 1 hrs)
Morning Safari. Evening transfer to Umaria Railway Station. Departure by overnight train to Delhi.

Day 10: Delhi
Arrive Delhi, transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination. (Hotel checkout at 12:00 hrs).




Golden Goa Beaches


Destinations Covered : Mumbai – Goa – Bombay or Delhi
Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai (Bombay)
You will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Mumbai
Morning half day city tour of Bombay, political capital of Maharashtra, and commercial capital of India, Mumbai is many cities in one. As the world’s largest textiles market, a major industrial centre and the country’s busiest port handling over 40 percent of India’s maritime trade, it contributes around 50 percent of the national exchequer. Mumbai’s colonial legacy is the Gateway of India. Built to commemorate the royal visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911 but only completed in 1924, the gateway is a combination of European and Indian ceremonial architecture. The last British troops marched out through this gate when India became independent in 1947. Today it is a favorite haunt of tourists. Night stay in Bombay.

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Day 03: Mumbai – Goa
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Goa. Arrive Goa & transfer to hotel. Evening free to relax on the beach. Night stay in Goa.

Day 04: Goa
After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops for cashewnuts, buy holiday wear or take an optional tour visiting “Goa of the past”- a mackup village which portrays Goa what it was 100 years ago .Night stay in Goa.

Day 05: Goa
Full day free to relax on the beach.

Day 06: Goa
Full day free to relax on the beach.

Day 07: Goa – Mumbai or Delhi
Transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai or Delhi for onward destination




Golden Triangle Tour

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi

Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days

DIRECT FLIGHTS

Highlights : 2Nts Delhi 1Nts Agra 2Nts Jaipur 1Nts Delhi

Most visitors to India embarked on the popular Golden Triangle Tour which visits the historic city of Delhi, Agra home to the beautiful Taj Mahal and the Princely state of Jaipur. The tour begins in Delhi explore the capital city of India with its various monuments, then continues onto Agra home to the magnificent Taj Mahal, Agra fort and the baby Taj. After visiting Agra you travel to the famous ´Pink City´ of Jaipur with it´s wealth of Royal palaces and street markets.

Bonus Free Elephant ride at Amber Fort + 1Nt Radisson Blu Dwarka Delhi 5* (Last night)

Hotels featured or similar
Delhi Country Inn and Suites in Saket / Mapple Emerald
Agra Howard Plaza
Jaipur Red Fox

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival you will be assisted at the airport and escorted to your air conditioned car for your journey to your Delhi hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and overnight stay at hotel

Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast city tour of Old and New Delhi.
Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat which is located on the banks of the river Yamuna. This is Mahatma Gandhi´ Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. The memorial lies in the midst of landscaped gardens and made of a simple square platform of black marble inscribed with his last words “Hey Ram”. Drive pass Red Fort (closed on Monday) – the 17th century imposing fortress built in red sandstone is surrounded by a huge boundary wall 33m high. Inside are exquisite palaces and beautiful gardens. Opposite the Red Fort lies Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) made of red sandstone and white marble, completed in 1656. It is India´s largest mosque where more than 20,000 people can kneel in prayer at one time.

New Delhi visiting Humayun´s Tomb, built by his wife Haji Begum in the 16th Century. An early example of Mughal architecture considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. The Qutab Minar – the landmark of Delhi, a huge tower of victory started in 1199 and completed in 1368. The Minar is 72.5m high with a diameter at the base 14.4m and 2.7m at the top. Proceed to the Rashtrapati Bhawan (Drive Pass) once the Viceroy´s residence and now the official residence of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens, it combines western and eastern styles – the dome reflects the Buddhist stupa, the chhattris “Hindu” and the graceful colonnades very “British”. It has 3400 rooms. The India Gate (42m), C commemorates t he 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. 13516 names of British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan War of 1919 are engraved on the arch and foundations. Under the arch, glows the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame commemorating Indian armed forces´ losses in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi to Agra by surface (approx. 210 kms, 5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Agra, upon arrival at Agra, check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit world famous Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays) – Overlooking the River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is a classic example of Mughal architecture, with the Taj itself built as a mausoleum at the northern end of an extensive formal walled garden designed in the charbagh style and structured on the Islamic theme of ´paradise´. The whole site was built by Shah Jahan between ad 1632 and 1653 as the final resting place of his favourite wife Arjumand Bann Begum (also known as Mumtaz Mahal) who died in ad 1631 shortly after giving birth to their fourteenth child. Upon his death in ad 1666, Shah Jahan was buried alongside his wife in the Taj.

Agra Fort – Agra Fort was originally a brick fort and the Chauhan Rajputs held it. It was mentioned for the first time in 1080 AD when a Ghaznavide force captured it. Sikandar Lodi (1487-1517) was the first Sultan of Delhi who shifted to Agra and lived in the fort. He governed the country from here an d Agra assumed the importance of the second capital. He died in the fort in 1517 and his son, Ibrahim Lodi, held it for nine years until he was defeated and killed at Panipat in 1526. He built several palaces, wells and a mosque in the fort during his period. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Agra to Jaipur by surface (approx. 265 kms, 7 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri – which is a beautiful and deserted medieval city, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. It was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. Today, it is perfectly preserved as a ghost city built at the height of the empire´s splendor.

Jaipur – Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh – II, the ruler of Amber. Jaipur was the first planned city in India. This town is also referred to as Pink city for the colour of buildings in its wonderful old city. The city was painted pink to honour the visit of Prince Albert of England. Later continue drive to Jaipur, upon arrival at Jaipur, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur
After early breakfast enjoy city tour of Jaipur. Aravalli hills around and 11 km north of Jaipur. It was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha Rajputs till 1037. Ride the colourfully painted elephants up the hill, admire the massive gateways, courts, stairways, pillared pavilions and palaces the recall the glory and wealth of Amber´s association with the Mughals.

Afternoon visit the City Palace (still houses the erstwhile Royal family); Jantar Mantar – the Royal Observatory and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds, with 1043 windows) – built for the royal ladies to watch the activities on the market street below without being observed themselves. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Jaipur to Delhi by surface (approx. 258 Kms, 6 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival check at Delhi, check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: Delhi to London Heathrow
Transfer from hotel to airport in time to board flight for London Heathrow.

Note: This private escorted tour includes sightseeing by air-conditioned car and services of local English speaking guides. This tour is subject to entrance fees.

Based on minimum two persons (per person cost)

Offer Includes

  • Flights from London with Virgin Atlantic
  • Airport taxes
  • 6nts accommodation on bed & breakfast basis
  • All transfers, sightseeing and guides
  • Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur
  • Assistance during arrival, departure and transfers

Quote does not include

  • India Visa fees
  • Travel Insurance
  • Entry fees to the monuments
  • Any vehicle at disposal on leisure days
  • Expenses of personal nature such as soft drinks, liquor, laundry, tips, telephone calls, porterage, travel insurance, visa fees and camera fees, etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in above inclusion.