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Don't have 15 days? Check out our 9-day India Express tour!
Day 1: Depart USA. Your exotic journey to India begins this evening as you depart from New York for Delhi.
Day 2: Arrive Delhi. Evening arrival in India's capital. You'll be escorted to your deluxe hotel. Crowne Plaza Hotel Surya New Delhi
Day 5: Jaipur. Enjoy a walking tour as well as a rickshaw ride in Jaipur's old city where you will explore the colorful local bazaar. Also visit the Palace of Winds, the landmark of Jaipur, an extension of the city palace built as harem chambers. The 953 street-facing windows allowed royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.
Day 7: Agra. The highlight of this morning's tour is a visit to the fabled, perfectly proportioned Taj Mahal. This 17th century, white marble mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jehan to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Afternoon visit to the Agra Fort, a cluster of mosques and palaces on the banks of the river and to the bustling spice market. Later, explore on your own, shop or relax at your luxury hotel's pool-side. (B)
Day 9: Khajuraho. Tour the spectacular temples of Khajuraho, built by the Chandela kings between the 9th and 13th centuries. The temples are exquisitely carved with graceful statues and frieze of Gods and Goddesses. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 10: Khajuraho/Varanasi. Fly to Varanasi, Hinduism's holiest city, situated on the sacred Ganges River. Tour the important temples and shrines and pass narrow streets filled with shops selling exotic spices and silks. Radisson Hotel Varanasi (B)
Day 11: Varanasi/Kathmandu, Nepal. At sunrise take a boat ride on the Ganges River where pilgrims converge for the ritual of immersion and prayer. Later, fly to Kathmandu, the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Nepal. This is a deeply spiritual land, isolated by the high Himalayas. Hyatt Regency Hotel (B)
Day 14: Kathmandu/Delhi. Leisure time for last minute pursuits before your flight back to Delhi. Crowne Plaza Hotel Surya New Delhi (B)
Day 15: Delhi/USA. Early this morning bid farewell. Your memorable journey ends as you arrive New York this afternoon. (B)
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to India, click here.
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Nepal, click here.
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• Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via scheduled Air India wide-body jet (flight schedule)
• Intra-India & Nepal flights and ground transportation
• Accommodations at deluxe hotels with private bath
• Full American buffet breakfast daily (B)
• Welcome dinner in Delhi (D)
• Comprehensive sightseeing tours including entrance fees
• Experienced English-speaking tour director and local guides.
Sorry, there are no currently available tour dates.
Please note that tours departing on Dec. 25, Jan. 15, Jan 22 & Jan. 29 spend an additional night in India, for a total tour duration of 16 days.
10/10/05, 10/17/05, 10/31/05, 11/14/05, 12/25/05, 1/15/06, 2/13/06, 4/3/06- NO MORE SINGLES AVAILABLE
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single occupancy rooms: add $575.
Flight Schedule: Click here for a full flight schedule.
Additional costs: U.S. departure taxes ($245) and India & Nepal visa fee are not included.
(Taxes now include new fuel surcharge. Please see "FUEL SURCHARGES" below.)
Important Note: If you are reserving this tour less than 60 days prior to departure, confirmation is subject to space availability. We will advise you within 48 hours if we can confirm your reservation. In the meantime, no credit cards will be debited for deposits or payments until we are able to confirm your reservations.
Waitlisting on Friendly Planet Sold-Out Departures: If your preferred departure is sold out, you can place yourself on a waitlist by completing the online reservation form and submitting it to us. Just click on the "waitlist" button, complete the form and click "submit". In the comments box at the very bottom of the form, please write any notes regarding your request, especially any flexibility you might have in your dates of travel. This way, if your first choice doesn't clear, we can try for a second or third choice. We will make every effort to clear your space in a timely way so that you can join us on tour. You do not need to send any deposits for waitlists. When we clear your space, we'll contact you immediately by phone or email, and if you still wish to travel, we will arrange for deposits or payments at that time. We regret that we cannot accept waitlists beyond 35 days prior to departure. If you see "sold out" next to the dates you wish to reserve or waitlist, please note that this departure is now closed, including waitlist possibilities.
Fuel Surcharges: We are all aware of the escalating cost of fuel, and while we had hoped we would not be adversely effected, we are now receiving fuel surcharge notices from many airlines. Most likely, all airlines will soon follow suit. At present, such surcharges amount to $60 per person for this tour. We regret having to pass along these additional charges to our passengers; however, we cannot be responsible for these charges when they are levied except to do our best to notify our passengers of the charges and then collect them on behalf of the carriers.
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* Some tour prices reflect an early booking discount on select dates. Prices do not include Additional Taxes, Fees & September 11th Security Fee.
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