The Great India Tour
 Great India Tour (29 D | 26 N)
  (Deluxe Small Group - Guaranteed Departure)
Great India Tour

This truly grand tour is packed with once-in-a lifetime experiences: Witness the contrasts of New and Old Delhi and the wondrous Taj Mahal; ride on boats, an elephant, a camel and a steam train, stay in a 17th century fortress; safari amidst exotic animals; watch silk-weaving and colorful dancing; explore splendid palaces and holy shrines.

  great india tour  
 
Destinations: Delhi (Arrival) - Agra -Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi - Chennai - Mamallapuram - Bangalore - Mysore - Mudumalai - Coonoor - Cochin - Alleppey - Marari - Cochin (Departure)

 
Highlights and Inclusions Brief Itinerary Tour Map Accommodations Dates
and Prices
 
 

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 26 Nights accommodation.
- Return airport transfers
- Daily Breakfast.
- Special Dinner in Jaipur & Udaipur.
- Demonstration of Marble craftsmanship in Agra.
- Demonstration of Carpet weaving and block printing in Jaipur.
- Rickshaw Ride in Jaipur.
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur (Subject to availability of Elephant).
- Pooja ceremony on Ghat with Hindu Priest in Pushkar.
- Camel joy-ride to sand dunes for sunset viewing (Jaisalmer)
- Boat ride (common boat) on Lake Pichola, Udaipur. (Subject to water level)
- Domestic flight Delhi - Chennai
- Demonstration of Stone craftsmanship in Mamallapuram
- The colonial period toy Train journey for sector -"Ooty - Coonoor"
- Kathakali dance performance in Cochin
- One night House Boat on full board basis.
- Alleppey Round Trip Backwater Cruise
- Fare well dinner at Marari
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Service of English speaking Tour Manager
- All transportation by AC Chauffer driven vehicle.
- Entrance fee to Monuments.
- All presently applicable land taxes.

TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Still Camera/Video Camera charges
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry etc.
- Anything except those listed in above inclusions.
- * Air taxes approx. USD 320 Per person

PRICE INFO AND VALIDITY:
- If above listed hotels are not available we will provide similar hotel.
- Land only tour starts from Day 2 in Delhi.

 
 
TOUR ITINERARY: (Deluxe Small Group - Guaranteed Departure)
   
WEDNESDAY  
Day 01 DEPART NEW YORK
Start your tour at JFK. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
   
THURSDAY
 
Day 02 ARRIVE DELHI
Evening Upon arrival in Delhi, our Executive will meet you at the Airport followed by transfer from Airport to Hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel.
   
FRIDAY  
Day 03 DELHI – AGRA (205 KMS / 5 HRS)
Breakfast: At Hotel in Delhi.
Morning: Morning after breakfast full day city tour of Old & New Delhi including Red Fort , Chandini Chowk, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, India Gate, President House (from out side), Lotus temple and Qutab Minar.Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
SATURDAY  
Day 04 AGRA
Breakfast: At Hotel in Agra
Morning: AM visit Taj Mahal
Afternoon: PM visit Agra Fort
Evening: Marble craftsmanship demonstration
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
SUNDAY  
Day 05 AGRA - JAIPUR (ENROUTE FATEHPUR SIKRI) (236 KMS / 5 HRS)
Breakfast: At Hotel in Agra.
Morning: Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.
Evening: Rest of the day free.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
   
MONDAY  
Day 06 JAIPUR
Breakfast: At Hotel in Jaipur.
Morning: After breakfast Half day city tour of Jaipur including excursion to Amber fort. At Amber fort visit Sheesh Mahal, Ganesh Pol, Shila Devi Temple, Kesar Kyari Bagh. Climb up the fort on elephant’s (Subject to availability) back like the Maharajas and visit the Amber Palace of the Kuchchawa rulers.
Afternoon: Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur city visiting Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), The City Palace, Jantar Mantar.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
TUESDAY  
Day 07 JAIPUR - PUSHKAR (140 KMS /3.5 HRS)
Breakfast: At Hotel in Jaipur.
Morning: Drive to Pushkar.
Afternoon: Arrive at Pushkar. Check In at hotel. Afternoon Half day walking tour of Pushkar visiting Bazaar and temples. Later Special Pooja ceremony on Ghat with Hindu priest.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
WEDNESDAY  
Day 08 PUSHKAR – UDAIPUR (260 KMS / 5.5 HRS)
Breakfast: At Hotel in Pushkar.
Morning: Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur.
Afternoon: Arrival in Udaipur and check into the Hotel.
Evening: Boat ride (common boat) at Lake Pichola where you can visit the Jag Mandir Island.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
   
THURSDAY  
Day 09 UDAIPUR
Breakfast: At Hotel in Udaipur.
Morning: Morning after breakfast city tour of Udaipur including visiting City Palace on lake Pichola, nearby you visit the Jagdish temple followed by Sahelion- Ki -Bari, the "ladies garden" and the beautiful garden surrounding the Pratap Memorial overlooking Fateh sagar lake and museum of Folk art the Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal drive to Udaipur.
Evening: At Leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner.
   
FRIDAY  
Day 10 UDAIPUR - JODHPUR (285 KMS / 6 HRS)
Breakfast: At Hotel in Udaipur.
Morning: Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur, enroute visit Ranakpur temples.
Afternoon: Upon arrival check in hotel.
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
SATURDAY  
Day 11 JODHPUR– JAISALMER (290 KMS/ 5.5 HRS)
Breakfast: At Hotel in Jodhpur.
Morning: Visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Later drive to Jaisalmer.
Afternoon: Arrive Jaisalmer and check into the Hotel.
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
SUNDAY  
Day 12 JAISALMER
Breakfast: At Hotel in Jaisalmer.
Morning: Day city tour of Jaisalmer visiting Jaisalmer Fort & Havelis - Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli, Gadi Sagar Lake & Tank, Chhatriyan etc.
Evening: Excursion to visit sand dunes & camel ride for sunset viewing.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
   
MONDAY  
Day 13 JAISALMER – BIKANER (325 KMS/ 6 HRS)
Breakfast: At Hotel in Jaisalmer.
Morning: After breakfast drive to Bikaner.
Afternoon: Arrival at Bikaner. Check In at hotel. Later visit of Camel Breeding Farm.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
   
TUESDAY  
Day 14 BIKANER – MANDAWA (200 KMS/ 4 HRS)
Breakfast: At Hotel in Bikaner.
Morning: Visit of Junagarh Fort. Later drive to Mandawa.
Afternoon: Arrive at Mandawa. Check In at hotel. Walking tour of Mandawa (Shekawati region ) – Painted Havelis.
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
   
WEDNESDAY  
Day 15 MANDAWA – DELHI - CHENNAI (265 KMS / 6 HRS)
Breakfast: At Hotel in Mandawa.
Morning: Morning after breakfast depart for Delhi.
Afternoon: Transfer to the Delhi airport to connect with the flight to Chennai.
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
THURSDAY  
Day 16 CHENNAI – VISITING CITY ON THE EAST COAST OF SOUTHERN INDIA
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Late morning excursion to explore Chennai.
Afternoon: Drive to Mamallapuram and Check-in at hotel.
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
   
FRIDAY  
Day 17 MAMALLAPURAM – HERITAGE WALK
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Interesting ‘History walk of Mamallapuram’ including snake charmer, Visit to sculpture studio.
Lunch: Local restaurant in Mamallapuram served in traditional South Indian style.
Afternoon: Free for own activities.
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch
   
SATURDAY  
Day 18 KANCHEEPURAM - BANGALORE
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Travel to Bangalore. Enroute visit Kancheepuram - One of the seven sacred cities of India.
Lunch: Local restaurant in Kancheepuram.
Afternoon: Check-in at hotel in Bangalore.
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch
   
SUNDAY  
Day 19 BANGALORE - MYSORE
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Explore Bangalore – The Garden City of south India.
Afternoon: Travel to Mysore. Enroute visit to Channapatna - a small hamlet 46 kms from Bangalore on the Mysore highway, excels in lacquerware.
Evening: Check-in at hotel in Mysore.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
MONDAY  
Day 20 MYSORE – SRIRANGAPATTINUM
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Explore Mysore - city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance.
Afternoon: An early afternoon excursion visit to Srirangapattinum - a place with Ancient history is an Island fortress town on the bank of river cauvery.
Evening: Visit to Chamundi Hill Temple - at a height of 1062mts. The 2000-year-old temple is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. A seven storey, 40mts high tower, dominates the temple. A view of entire Mysore city from this hilltop is breath taking.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
TUESDAY  
Day 21 MYSORE - MUDUMALAI
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Travel to mudumalai - one of South India’s largest wild life reserve.
Afternoon: Check-in to Hotel in Mudumalai and 04hrs Bush trek, in the jungle.
Lunch: Hotel in Mudumalai.
Evening Visit to Elephant feeding in Mudumalai as a main attraction. (DEPENDING ON SEASON)
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
   
WEDNESDAY  
Day 22 MUDUMALAI - COONOOR
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Early we go for jungle Safari. Later Travel to Coonoor, Enroute visit to Ooty(Udagamandalam) is the Queen of Hill Station.
Afternoon: Board the steam train to enjoy a trip from Ooty to Coonoor affording some spectacular views of the precipitous eastern slopes of the rain-forested Nilgiris.
Evening Check-in to Hotel in Coonoor
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included:  
   
THURSDAY  
Day 23 COONOOR - COCHIN
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Travel to Cochin.
Afternoon: Check-in to hotel in Cochin.
Evening At leisure
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
FRIDAY  
Day 24 COCHIN – “God’s Own Country”
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Explore Cochin - the commercial hub of Kerala, is a town of great historical importance.
Afternoon: At leisure
Evening: visit the famous dance drama of Kerala, the “Kathakali”.
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
   
SATURDAY  
Day 25 COCHIN TO ALLEPPEY
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Travel to Alleppey – Land of Backwater and Check-in to House Boat.
Lunch: In House Boat
Afternoon: Backwater Cruises.
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: On board Houseboat
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
   
SUNDAY  
DAY 26 ALLEPPEY - MARARI
Breakfast: On Board Houseboat.
Morning: Travel to Marari – The paradise of South India known for excellent beaches.
Afternoon: Check-in to Hotel in Marari.
Evening: At leisure
Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
   
MONDAY  
DAY 27 MARARI
Leisure on the beach. Tucked away inside quiet and lush coconut groves the resorts set by the pristine white sand beaches of the Marari offer you unparalleled quite in astoundingly beautiful settings.
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
   
TUESDAY  
DAY 28 MARARI - COCHIN – DEPARTURE VIA MUMBAI
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: At leisure
Meals Included: Breakfast
Evening: Transfer to Cochin airport
   
WEDNESDAY  
DAY 29 NEW YORK
Arrival into JFK in the morning.
 
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ACCOMMODATIONS: 26 Nights Hotels
Place Nights Hotels
New Delhi 01 Ramada Plaza/ Oberoi Maidens
Agra 02 Howard Park Plaza
Jaipur 02 Ramada
Pushkar 01 Pushkar Resort
Udaipur 02 Hill top
Jodhpur 01 Ranbanka
Jaisalmer 02 Gorbandh
Bikaner 01 Lallgarh Palace
Mandawa 01 Desert Resort
Chennai 01 Lemon Tree
Mamallapuram 02 Chariot Beach Resort
Bangalore 01 Jayamahal Palace
Mysore 02 Sandesh The Prince
Mudumalai 01 Casa Deep Woods
Coonoor 01 Kurumba Village
Cochin 02 Abad Atrium
Alleppey 01 House Boat / NAC
Marari 02 Turtle Beach Resort
If above listed hotels are not available we will provide similar hotel.
   
GURANTEED DEPARTURE DATES:
GROUP CODE START DATE END DATE
T5-001 01-Sep-10 29-Sep-10
T5-002 06-Oct-10 03-Nov-10
T5-003 10-Nov-10 08-Dec-10
T5-004 24-Nov-10 22-Dec-10
T5-005 29-Dec-10 26-Jan-2011
T5-006 19-Jan-11 16-Feb-2011
T5-007 02-Feb-11 02-Mar-2011
T5-008 02-Mar-11 30-Mar-2011
T5-009 30-Mar-11 27-Apr-2011
 
TOUR COST LAND + AIR (Ex. JFK):
Per Person on twin sharing: USD 3920 PER PERSON +Taxes*
Supplement for single room: USD 1350
Supplement for T5 - 003: US$150/Person
Supplement for T5 - 005: US$150/Person
 
TOUR COST LAND ONLY:
Per Person on twin sharing: USD 3370 PER PERSON
Supplement for single room: USD 1580
* Prices are Based on Per Person on Twin Share Basis.
Contact us for detail itinerary or to book the tour.
 

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