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  • Hot Selling - North to South

    Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Bombay - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Kovalam - Trivendrum (Optional Kanyakumari) (17 Nights/18 Days)

    Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

    Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 02 : Delhi
    After breakfast proceed for full day tour of Old & New Delhi. Delhi tour includes the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops and bazaars, the Jama Masjid mosque, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi's business and shopping center) Qutub Minar, India Gate, Safdarjung’s Tomb, Bahai (Lotus) temple etc. Also drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan - 340 room official residence of the President of India, and Sansad Bhawan - seat of the Indian Parliament. Overnight in the hotel.

    Day 03 : Delhi - Agra (203 Kms / 4½ Hrs)
    After breakfast drive to Agra. On arrival in Agra, check in the hotel. Later in the afternoon half day city tour. Visit the Taj Mahal – One of the wonders of the world located on the banks of the River Yamuna. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur (232 Kms / 5 Hrs)
    Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit to Fatehpur Sikri- a deserted city got built by Emperor Akbar. On arrival in Jaipur, check in the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

    Day 05 : Jaipur
    Morning breakfast at hotel. Visit the Amber Fort. Amber, as it exists now is the handiwork of three of the kingdom's rulers that include Man Singh, Jai Singh I and II. In the Afternoon visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a stunning example of Rajput artistry with its pink, delicately honeycombed sandstone windows, of which there are 953. Later visit Jantar Mantar (the Observatory), City Palace etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 06 : Jaipur - Jodhpur (280 Kms / 6 Hrs)
    After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in the hotel. Later afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Museum and the old city at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

    Day 07 : Jodhpur - Udaipur (via Ranakpur) (256 Kms / 6 Hrs)
    After Breakfast drive to Udaipur -– “Lake City”, the most romantic city in Rajasthan. Enroute visit Ranakpur. Visit the famous Jain Temple, dating back to the 15th century. Sprawling over 48,000 sq. feet, the temple is an astounding creation with 29 halls and 1,444 pillars-all distinctly carved Images of 24 tirthankaras are carved on the ‘mandaps’ or porticoes in a corridor around the shrine with each mandap having a ‘shikhar’ or spire adorned with little bells on the top. Proceed journey to Udaipur. On arrival in Udaipur Check in the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.

    Day 08 : Udaipur
    Breakfast at hotel followed by half day city tour visiting City Palace, museums and 300 year old Jagdish Temple. Later in the evening proceed for Evening Motor boat ride on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. Overnight stay at hotel.

    Day 09 : Udaipur - Mumbai (By Air)
    Leave Udaipur early morning for the airport to board flight for Mumbai. Reach Mumbai. You will be transferred to the hotel. Later half of the day city tour of Mumbai city. Places of attraction in Mumbai include The Gateway of India (built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary), Mani Bhawan (once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi), Marine Drive and Juhu Beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 10 : Mumbai - Cochin (By Air)
    Breakfast in the hotel. Leave for airport to board flight for Cochin. Arrive Cochin. Transfer to hotel. Proceed for city tour in the afternoon. Cochin or Kochi, is one of the finest natural harbours on the Arabian Sea coast of India. A city of peninsulas and islands, today Cochin is the commercial hub of Kerala. Visit a number of Churches, the Chinese fishing nets at the entrance of Kochi Harbour and the Wellingdon Island. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 11 : Cochin - Munnar
    After breakfast drive to Munnar in the morning. On arrival Check in the hotel. Munnar, a hill station in Kerala, is located at the Idukki district of Kerala State in India. The word "Munnar" means three rivers. 3 mountain streams (Madurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala) are joining together here. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

    Day 12 : Munnar
    After breakfast leave for full day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit Devikulam lake, Mattupetty lake and Kundala lake. The tea estates, hills, lakes and forests inside Munnar range expose its beauty. There are about 30 tea plantations in and around Munnar. Pallivasal, another worth seeing place in Munnar is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immense scenic beauty. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 13 : Munnar - Thekkady
    After breakfast drive to Thekkady. On arrival check in the hotel. Leave for sightseeing in the afternoon. Lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves - the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Noted for its diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the world. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar river adds to the charm of the park. Here you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar remains the large herds of wild elephants that come down to the lake's edge. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 14 : Thekkady - Kumarakom
    After breakfast in the hotel drive to Kumarakom in the morning. Arrive Kumarakom and check in the hotel. Kumarakom the bird watcher's paradise. Bask in the beauty of nature amidst marvelous mangrove forests, coconut canopies and Pulsating paddy fields sprinkled with enchanting waterways and canals decked with while lilies. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 15 : Kumarakom
    Leave for Water Bird Sanctuary early in the morning. Spread over an area of 14 acres and situated on the eastern banks of the Vembanad lake, the sanctuary adds to the natural beauty of Kumarakom. You can spot domestic birds like Cuckoo, Wild Duck, Egrets, Darters, Herons, Teal, and Waterfowl as well as migratory birds like the Siberian storks. Rest of the day enjoy Backwaters of Kerala. You can hire a boat and go fishing also. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 16 : Kumarakom - Kovalam
    After breakfast in the hotel you will be driven to Kovalam. On arrival in Kovalam check in the hotel. Kovalam is one of the most beautiful and famous beach destinations in South India. It has three different beaches of which the Lighthouse beach is the most famous beach. Ayurvedic massages and treatment especially during monsoon is another attraction of Kovalam. Full day at Leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 17 : Kovalam (Sightseeing Trivendrum)
    After breakfast in the hotel visit to the city of Trivendrum ( Thiruvananthapuram). Sightseeing of Trivendrum Includes visit to places like Padhamanabha Swamy temple, Museum, Horse Palace, and Art Gallery etc. Evening back to hotel at Kovalam. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 18 : Departure
    Transfer to airport/ railway station for onward journey…

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  • Temple Tour – South India

    Madurai - Trichy – (Excursion to Tanjore) - Pondicherry – (Enroute Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram) - Chennai (06 nights/07 days)

    Day 01 : Arrive Madurai

    Arrive Madurai. On arrival Check in the hotel. Madurai was an important cultural and commercial centre even as early as 550 AD. It was the capital city for the great Pandya kings. Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirupparamkundram temple, Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, and Shree Azhagar Kovil. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 02 : Madurai – Trichy (145 Kms)
    After breakfast drive to Trichy. Later sightseeing to Sri Ranganathaswami Temple at Srirangam, Thiruvanikaval Temple, and the Rock Fort Temple. The Rock Fort temple complex in Trichy is a collection of three temples - the Manikka Vinayakar temple at the foot of the hill, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil at the top of the hill and the Taayumaanavar Koyil (Shivastalam) on the hill. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 03 : Trichy – Excursion to Tanjore (Thanjavur) (56 Kms)
    After breakfast take an excursion trip to Thanjavur. Visit Brihadeeswara Temple). Built by the Chola king Rajaraja I in the 11th century, it is one of the tallest temples in the world. Later Visit the Gangaikondacholapuram Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 04 : Trichy – Pondicherry (200 Kms)
    After breakfast drive to Pondicherry. Enroute visit Chidambaram. Chidambaram is one of the most ancient and celebrated shrines in South India. Chidambaram houses Lord Nataraja or Shiva in his "Ananda Tandava" pose (the Cosmic Dance of bliss) in the cosmic golden hall and the hall of consciousness ('Chit Sabha'). Reach Pondicherry and check in the hotel. Later sightseeing of Pondicherry visiting Aurobindo Ashram and the Manakkula Vinayagar Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 05 : Pondicherry – Enroute Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram- Chennai (170 Kms)
    After breakfast drive to Chennai. Enroute visit Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram as it was known originally. The European name for Mahabalipuram, since the first western visitor wrote of it in the 16th century, is the "Seven Pagodas". Mahabalipuram is renowned for its series of charming Panch Pandava Rathas and the spectacular carved relief depicting Arjuna's Penance. The magnificent Shore Temple, built by king Rajasimha in the 7th century, is a unique temple that houses the shrines of both Shiva and Vishnu while the Varaha Cave is one of the many rock-cut caves in Mahabalipuram. The Krishna Mandapam has a bas-relief of Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill in his fingertips. Later visit Kanchipuram, known as “Land of Thousand Temples”. Visit Kailashanathar Temple, Ekambareshwar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple and Varadaraja temple. Proceed to Chennai. On arrival in Chennai, check in the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 06 : Chennai
    After breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing tour. Popularly known as "The Gateway to the Southern India", Chennai is the fourth largest city in India. Visit a century old Theosophical Society, Marina Beach, and Kapaleeswara Temple. Evening free for shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 07 : Departure
    Transfer to airport/railway station for onward journey…

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  • Himalayan Splendors

    Delhi - Haridwar - Mussoorie - Delhi (04 Nights / 05 Days)

    Day 01 : Delhi - Haridwar (200 Kms/ 06 Hrs.)

    Leave Delhi for Haridwar by car. Arrive Haridwar, known as “Gateway to Heaven.” Check in the hotel. Evening visit to Mansha Devi Temple by cable car. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 02 : Haridwar - Mussoorie (100 Kms)
    Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Bhimgoda Tank, Bharat Mata temple, Daksha Temple, Sapta Rishi Ashram and Sapta Sarovar. Later drive to Mussoorie. Enroute visit Rishikesh. Visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Swargashram. Proceed driving to Mussoorie. Reach Mussoorie by late evening and check in the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 03 : Mussoorie
    After breakfast at hotel leave for an excursion to Kempty Fall. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 04 : Mussoorie
    Breakfast at the hotel. Mussoorie is a place where you can definitely roam around and see places of attractions on your own. Visit places like Municipal Garden, Lal Tibba- the highest place in Mussoorie etc. Take a walk on the Mall and enjoy cable car ride from the Mall to Gun- Hill. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 05 : Mussoorie - Delhi (300 Kms/ 07 Hrs.)
    After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Delhi. Reach Delhi by evening. Transfer to airport/ railway station for onward journey…

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    Delhi - Parwanoo - Shimla - Manali - Chandigarh - Delhi (08 Nights / 09 Days)

    Day 01 : Delhi - Parwanoo (290 Kms/ 07 Hrs.)

    Leave Delhi by car to Parwanoo. On arrival check in the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 02 : Parwanoo - Shimla (81 Kms/ 2½ Hrs.)
    After breakfast at hotel, leave for half day sightseeing of Parwanoo. Enjoy cable car ride. Later in the afternoon drive to Shimla. Arrive Shimla and check in the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 03 : Shimla
    After breakfast, leave for an excursion to Kufri. The place is famous for its wide views and ski slopes. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 04 : Shimla
    Breakfast at hotel. You may either just relax at your hotel or go for local sightseeing. The places of attraction in Shimla include St. Michael’s Cathedral, Lakkar Bazaar, Jakhoo Hill etc. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing.

    Day 05 : Shimla - Manali (280 Kms / 10 Hrs.)
    After breakfast at hotel, drive to Manali. Enroute enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas. Reach Manali and check in the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 06 : Manali
    After breakfast leave for sightseeing of Manali. Visit the old temple of Hadimba Devi, the hot sulphur springs at Vasishth Valley, Manu Temple, Jagatsukh - the one time capital of Kullu. Also visit recently built Tibetan monasteries. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 07 : Manali
    Breakfast at hotel. Leave for full day excursion to Rohtang Pass which is at a height of 3980 meters. Once you get to Solang Valley, its going to be fun time all the way with sledge riding and playing on snow. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 08 : Manali - Chandigarh (300 Kms/ 07 Hrs.)
    After Break fast check out from the hotel and drive to Chandigarh. On arrival check in the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 09 : Chandigarh - Delhi (240 Kms/ 6½ Hrs.) - Departure
    After breakfast at hotel drive to Delhi. Reach Delhi by evening. On arrival in Delhi, transfer to airport / railway station for onward journey…

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    Delhi – Jim Corbett - Ranikhet – Kausani - Nainital – Delhi (07 Nights / 08 Days)

    Day 01 : Delhi – Jim Corbett (300 Kms / 08 Hrs.)

    Leave Delhi for Corbett by surface. On arrival check-in the Jungle lodge / hotel. Popularly known as the domicile of large Cats, particularly Tigers, this first Project Tiger Reserve of India provides an impenetrable cover for flora and fauna. Overnight stay at the Jungle lodge / hotel.

    Day 02 : Jim Corbett
    Breakfast at lodge. Later, you will be taken for a Jeep Safari in the National Park. One can take an option of an elephant ride in the park. You will enjoy the awesome experience of viewing at tigers, elephants, deer, monkeys and host of bird species. Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 03 : Corbett – Ranikhet (95 Kms / 03 Hrs)
    After breakfast, drive to Ranikhet. Arrive Ranikhet and check in the hotel. Later you will proceed for a half day sight seeing tour of Ranikhet visiting the Chaubatia Gardens, Kalika Estate and Golf Course. We drive past the The Kumaon Regiment Centre. Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 04 : Ranikhet – Kausani (78 Kms / 02 Hrs)
    After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kausani. On arrival check in the hotel. Later in the afternoon we visit the-Baijnath Temples. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 05 : Kausani – Nainital (120 Kms/ 04 Hrs)
    Wake up early in the morning to witness the spectacular view of sunrise over the Himalayas. Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and drive to Nainital. Enroute you will halt at Kainchi Dham to pay homage at the temple. Arrive Nainital and check in the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or you can enjoy a boat ride on Naini Lake and pay a visit to Naina Devi Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 06 : Nainital
    After breakfast, leave for a half day excursion of the lake tour visiting Sat Tal, Bhim Tal & Naukuchia Tal. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 07 : Nainital – Delhi (320 Kms / 09 Hrs)
    After breakfast, drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 08 : Departure
    Transfer to airport / Railway station for your onward journey.

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    Delhi - Darjeeling - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Delhi (08 Nights / 09 Days)

    Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

    On arrival in Delhi and transferred to hotel. Check in the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

    Day 02 : Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling
    After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to airport to catch flight for Bagdogra. Reach Bagdogra. You will be met & driven to Darjeeling (3 Hrs drive). Arrive Darjeeling and check in the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 03 : Darjeeling
    Early morning drive to Tiger Hill (accessible by jeep only). From here panoramic view of Mount Everest can be enjoyed on clear days. At sunrise, the snow-clad mountain peaks constitute a glorious feast of colour. Return to your hotel via the Ghoom monastery. Later in the morning, proceed on a half day tour of Darjeeling which covers Lebong village which has the highest race course in the world, the Mountaineering Institute House of Tensing Norgay and the Botanical Gardens. In the evening visit the tea gardens. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 04 : Darjeeling - Gangtok (04 hrs drive)
    After breakfast in the hotel, drive to Gangtok. On arrival check in the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel

    Day 05 : Gangtok
    After breakfast in the hotel, visit the Rumtek Monastery, followed by a half day sightseeing tour including the Research Institute of Tibetology, Garden Sanctuary and Buddhist Monastery. Also see the Deer Park and drive through the colourful bazaar. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 06 : Gangtok - Kalimpong (2.5 hrs drive)
    After breakfast in the hotel drive from Gangtok to Kalimpong. On arrival, check in the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 07 : Kalimpong
    After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour. Visit the different 'Gompas' which are Tibetian-Buddhist Monasteries and the flower nurseries. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 08 : Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Delhi
    Breakfast in the hotel. Later transfer to Bagdogra (1.5 hrs drive) to catch your flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi airport, meet assist and transfer to your hotel. Evening free for shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 09 : Departure
    Transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination…

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  • Religious Tour

    Chardham Yatra (12 Nights / 13 Days) Delhi - Rishikesh - Yamunotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Rishikesh – Delhi

    Day 01 : Delhi

    On arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to hotel. Check in the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Day 02 : Delhi - Rishikesh (230 Kms)
    After breakfast in the hotel leave for Rishikesh by Car (5 Hrs.). Arrive Rishikesh and check in the hotel. Evening free for sightseeing. Visit Swargashram, Lakshman Jhula etc. Overnight in the hotel.

    Day 03 : Rishikesh - Hanuman Chatti (220 Kms)
    After breakfast leave for Hanuman Chatti by Car. Reach Hanuman Chatti and check in the Guest House / Tent. Overnight in the Guest House / Camp.

    Day 04 : Hanuman Chatti - Yamunotri (14 Kms Trek)
    After breakfast set yourself prepared for 14 kms trek to Yamunotri. Arrive Yamunotri by afternoon and check in the Guest House / Camp. Visit Temple. Overnight in the Guest House / camp.

    Day 05 : Yamunotri-Hanuman Chatti (14 Kms Trek) - Uttarkashi (100 Kms by Car)
    After breakfast trek down to Hanuman Chatti. Arrive Hanuman Chatti and take rest for a while. Later leave for Uttarkashi by Car. Arrive Uttarkashi and check in the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

    Day 06 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri (100 Kms)
    Have breakfast in the hotel. Pay a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Leave for Gangotri by car. Reach Gangotri and check in the Guest House / Camp. Visit Gangotri Temple. Overnight in the Guest House / camp.

    Day 07 : Gangotri - Rudraprayag (270 Kms)
    After Breakfast leave for Rudraprayag by car. Arrive Rudraprayag and check in the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

    Day 08 : Rudraprayag - Gaurikund (80 Kms by Car) - Kedarnath (14 Kms Trek)
    After Breakfast in the hotel, leave for Kedarnath by car. You will be driven till you reach Gaurikund. From Gaurikund you will trek the distance of 14 kms up to Kedarnath. Check in the Guest House/Camp. Overnight in Kedarnath.

    Day 09 : Kedarnath - Gaurikund (14 Kms Trek) - Karnprayag (106 Kms by Car)
    Have breakfast. Visit Kedarnathji temple early morning for worship. Trek down to Gaurikund and then leave for Karnaprayag by Car. Arrive Karnaprayag and check in the hotel. Overnight in Karnaprayag.

    Day 10 : Karnprayag - Badrinath (126 Kms)
    After breakfast in the hotel, leave for Badrinath by car. Arrive Badrinath and check in the Guest House / Camp. Visit Badrinathji temple for worship. Overnight in Badrinath.

    Day 11 : Badrinath - Rishikesh (300 Kms)
    After breakfast, leave for Rishikesh by car in the morning. On arrival check in the hotel. Overnight in Rishikesh.

    Day12 : Rishikesh - Delhi (230 Kms)
    After breakfast, leave for Delhi by car. On arrival check in the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

    Day 13 : Departure
    Transfer to airport/ railway station for onward journey…

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