India Express
including Delhi, Taj Mahal, Agra, and Jaipur

Join us on a tour to magnificent India, a destination which will amaze you with its beauty, culture, and exotic, often chaotic tapestry of ancient and modern. You'll visit New Delhi, where the juxtaposition of old and new makes this city of 10 million a fascinating marvel, Jaipur, the "pink city" full of soft red sandstone buildings, mansions and palaces, and Agra, where you'll visit the Taj Mahal, the world's most opulent and lovely symbols of the love of an emperor for his favorite queen. All of this for an incredible price that is hardly more than the cost of airfare alone!

India Express Touring Program

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 3: New Delhi. This morning, see New Delhi's highlights including the 12th century hand-carved Kutab Minar, the Birla Temple and the India Gate. Later, a tour of Old Delhi takes you to the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and the Jamma Masjid, India's largest mosque. See the magnificent Red Fort, built in 1648 as a symbol of Mughal's power. This evening your tour director hosts a welcome dinner. (B,D)

Day 4: Delhi & Jaipur. Morning at leisure to shop at Delhi's exciting bazaars. Later travel to Jaipur, the "Pink City", famous for its exquisite buildings of rose-colored terra cotta. Rajputana Palace Sheraton (or similar) (B)

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.

This afternoon venture out of the city to Amber Fort, ancient capital of Rajasthan. See the Temple of Kali, the Hall of Victory, and ride an elephant to the hill where the Amber Fort is situated. Later, attend a unique prayer ritual at a Hindu temple. Enjoy a leisure evening in picturesque Jaipur to explore on your own. (B)

Day 6: Jaipur & Agra. En route to Agra, visit Fatehpur Sikri, once a glittering capital but later abandoned due to scarcity of water. You'll marvel at the well-preserved buildings and red sandstone palaces. Proceed to Agra, home of the legendary shrine built and dedicated to love, the Taj Mahal. Mughal Sheraton Hotel (or similar). (B)

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 8: Agra/Delhi. Leisure time for last minute pursuits before returning to Delhi. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a festive farewell dinner. Crowne Plaza Hotel Surya New Delhi (B)

Day 9: Delhi/USA. Early this morning bid farewell. Your memorable journey ends as you arrive New York this afternoon. (B)

Destination FAQs

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India Express
Included Features

• Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via scheduled Air India 747 wide-body jet (flight schedule)

• Intra-India 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

Please note that tours departing on Dec. 25, Jan. 15 & Jan. 29 spend an additional night in India, for a total tour duration of 10 days.

10/10/05, 10/31/05, 11/14/05, 12/25/05, 2/13/06, 4/3/06- NO MORE SINGLES AVAILABLE

Rates are per person based on double occupancy.

Single Occupancy Rooms: add $399.

Flight Schedule: Click here for a full flight schedule.

Additional costs: U.S. departure taxes ($245) and India visa fee are not included. (Taxes now include new fuel surcharge. Please see "FUEL SURCHARGES" below.)

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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* Prices shown are good while inventory lasts, may reflect an early booking discount, and do not include Additional Taxes, Fees & September 11th Security Fee.

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