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INDIA ODYSSEY 2013

15 days

Delhi • Udaipur • Jodhpur • Pushkar • Jaipur • Ranthambore • Agra

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This is the perfect tour for a first time visitor to India. You will be with our local escort from the time you arrive in India to the time you leave. This tour gives you the very heart of India with its many colourful sights and sounds and its magical ambience. No visitor to India returns quite the same.

Day 1. Depart North America.
Depart from New York or Toronto for your flight to Delhi (other gateways are available on request).


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Day 2. Arrive Delhi.
Arrive Delhi. Welcome to India You will be met and transferred to your hotel by Goway's representative. India's capital, Delhi, blends the old and the new providing an interesting combination.

Suryaa Hotel (2 nights)

Day 3. Delhi Sightseeing.
After a late breakfast, you will enjoy a combined full day city tour of Old and New Delhi. This will include a visit to the Red Fort, India's largest mosque, Jama Masjid and the Raj Ghat, a memorial monument for Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Nation. In the afternoon explore New Delhi. Drive past the Parliament Building and visit India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutab Minar, India's tallest stone tower. BLD

Day 4. Delhi to Udaipur.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to fly to Udaipur, the city of lakes and fairy-tale like palaces. Wander around and explore the city during your evening at leisure.

Trident Hotel (2 nights) BLD


Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi

Day 5. Udaipur Sightseeing.
Your morning tour includes a visit to the City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Inside the palace, visit Jagdish Temple, a revered temple visited by many every year. Later, take a boat ride on the placid waters of Lake Pichola surrounded by palaces and get the chance to see Udaipur's Dhobi Ghats (an outdoor laundry) along the shores. The day's tour finishes with a visit to the beautiful Garden of Maidens. BLD

Day 6. Udaipur to Jodhpur.
Embark on an overland journey to Jodhpur stopping en route to see the magnificent Jain Temple of Ranakpur. Over 144 marble pillars carved in exquisite detail support the temple. Continue to the walled city of Jodhpur, otherwise known as India's Blue City due to the colour of the local houses. The evening is at leisure.

Ajit Bhawan Hotel (2 nights) BLD

Day 7. Jodhpur sightseeing.
Today you will explore the Mehrangarh Fort, an impressive structure that sits on top of a hill and overlooks the city. Later in the afternoon, wander through the local bazaars and lively spice markets of the city and watch puppet makers and fabric dyers hard at work. BLD

Day 8. Jodhpur to Pushkar.
In the morning, you set off for Pushkar, a sacred town of the Hindus. Pushkar is famous for its central lake as well as its deserts where you will see camels dotting the horizon. Daily markets offer great souvenir shopping. Sit at a sidewalk café and watch passing traffic.

Pushkar Palace BLD


Ride an elephant up to
Amber Fort, Jaipur

Day 9. Pushkar to Jaipur.
Travel overland again to Jaipur, known as the Pink City. Jaipur has a timeless quality reflected in its bazaars and thoroughfares. Upon arrival in this beautiful city, you will have time at leisure before retiring for the evening.

Lemon Tree Premier (2 nights) BLD

Day 10. Jaipur sightseeing.
First thing today, you will pass by the Palace of Winds en route to the Amber Fort, one of the most famous forts in Rajasthan. Arrive at the gates of this mighty fort on top of an elephant just as the Maharajahs once did. After exploring the fort, continue with a tour of the city including the Stone Observatory of Jantar Mantar and the City Palace & Museum. BLD

Day 11. Jaipur to Ranthambore.
Depart Jaipur for Ranthambore National Park, once a hunting reserve for the Maharaja of Jaipur. Now the Bengal tigers here are fiercely protected. Upon arrival, you will transfer directly to your resort hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Ranthambore Regency (2 nights) BLD


The rare bengal tiger in
Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary

Day 12. Ranthambore Safari.
Today will consist of two safaris by open canter in the park, one in the early morning and one at dusk. Tiger sightings are frequent but also leopards, antelopes, wild boar, jackals and crocodiles as well as other wildlife have also been spotted. BLD

Day 13. Ranthambore to Agra.
Today set off for Agra. En route there is much to see. Your first stop will be at the Ranthambore Fort, balanced on a hilltop and offering magnificent views of the surrounding area. Next stop will be Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted red sandstone ghost town originally built by Akbar the Great. It was supposed to rival world cities such as London and Paris. Unfortunately, its wells dried up and left it barren. Upon arrival in Agra, transfer to your hotel.

Jaypee Palace (1 night) BLD

Day 14. Agra to Delhi.
For many, the highlight of the trip will be a visit to the Taj Mahal, an awe inspiring structure built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife who died in childbirth. It is said to have taken over 22 years to build using more than 20,000 men. Afterwards, visit Agra Fort, a red sandstone building overlooking the Taj. Shah Jahan, imprisoned there by his son, eventually died in capture. Return to Delhi in the late afternoon and check into hotel. BLD

Radisson Blu Dwarka (1 night)

Day 15. Depart Delhi.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. B

HOTELS:

Suryaa Hotel, Trident Hotel, Ajit Bhawan Hotel, Pushkar Palace, Lemon Tree Premier, Ranthambore Regency, Jaypee Palace, Radisson Blu Dwarka

2013 INDIA ODYSSEY
DEPARTURES FROM NORTH AMERICA IN CANADIAN DOLLARS:
Dates 15 Day CAD
Twin Share		 15 Day CAD
Single

1-Mar

$4049

$4999

2-Apr

$3579

$4199

4-Oct

$4099

$5079

1-Nov

$3949

$4929

6-Dec

$4329

$5299

 

2013 INDIA ODYSSEY
DEPARTURES FROM NORTH AMERICA IN US DOLLARS:
Dates 15 Day USD
Twin Share		 15 Day USD
Single

1-Mar

$3899

$4849

2-Apr

$3299

$3929

4-Oct

$3799

$4739

1-Nov

$3799

$4749

6-Dec

$3799

$4739


The beautiful Taj Mahal, Agra

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • USD price includes return airfare from Newark on United Airlines/New York on Virgin Atlantic
  • CAD price includes return airfare from Toronto on Jet Airways.
  • All airline taxes and fuel surcharges included
  • First Class hotel accommodations
  • Flight from Delhi to Udaipur
  • Luxury Touring Coaches & all transfers throughout itinerary
  • All sightseeing as described with experienced English speaking National Guide and local tour guides
  • Meals: dinners, lunches, breakfasts are indicated by BLD
  • Price based on minimum 8 passengers

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Please note: there is a compulsory local payment of $175 USD per person cash to be paid on your arrival. This covers the cost of tipping for your guides, drivers and porters for the duration of your trip.

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