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Road to the Himalayas: Heights of India & Including the Taj Mahal
July 5-18, 2017
DELHI – SHIMLA – MANALI – DHARAMSALA – AMRITSAR – AGRA
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Road to the Himalayas
A smorgasbord of Delhi, Manali, Shimla, Dharamsala ,Amritsar and Agra envelopes you
completely in a cultural, historical, social and culinary experience. From playing to
teaching, meditating to learning this trip undertakes a religious, educational,
adventurous and spiritual flavour. Absorb the onion domes of the Mughal architecture,
experience the generous Himachal and Punjabi hospitality, ride across the plains of
North India and ascend the mountain peaks for a 360 degree experience.
Journey (14 Days / 13 Nights)
05 July Depart Newyark USA
06 July Arrive Delhi
07 July Delhi
08 July Delhi – Shimla
09 July Shimla
10 July Shimla– Manali
11 July Manali
12 July Manali – Kullu – Manali
13 July Manali – Dharamsala
14 July Dharamsala
15 July Dharamsala – Amritsar
16 July Amritsar – Agra
17 July Agra
18 July Agra – Delhi – Departure
*Arriving back in US on 18 July or 19 July depends on flight departure schedule from India
Accommodations Delhi The Palms
Shimla Clarkes Hotel
Manali Banon Resorts
Dharamsala Udechee Huts
Amritsar Radisson
Agra Radisson
Meals As per itinerary
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Itinerary in Detail
06 July Arrive Delhi
Meet your Travel Manager upon arrival at the New Delhi Airport.
Welcome to New Delhi - the capital city of India! This city is a fusion of the ancient and
the modern. Standing along the West end of the Gangetic Plain, the capital city paints
a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments,
museums, galleries and gardens.
Overnight: The Palms
Meals: Dinner
07 July Delhi
Begin your first day in India with a visit into Old Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid or “Friday
Mosque.” Rising from between the crowded medieval streets of Old Delhi, the Jama
Masjid is the largest mosque in India. Explore the winding streets of Old Delhi by bicycled
powered rickshaw!
Enjoy a photo opportunity of the iconic Red Fort, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
before leaving Old Delhi.
Drive past the India Gate War Memorial and pass Parliament as you discover India’s
modern political history.
Also visit Gandhi Memorial Museum, showcasing the life and principles of Mahatma
Gandhi, Father of the Nation.
Later you will discover Humayun’s Tomb, the most beautiful monument in the city. This
monumental tomb bears similarity to the later Taj Mahal and demonstrates the evolution
of architectural styles under the Mughal emperors.
Overnight: The Palms
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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08 July Delhi – Chandigarh – Shimla
Today morning take an Express train to Chandigarh
and upon arrival board the van and drive to Shimla.
Learn about the colonial history of the British Empire
during your visit to Shimla, the summer capital of British
India. Stroll through the town and see how life in
Shimla revolves around the busy mall road in the
center of town.
Overnight: Clarkes Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
09 July Shimla
Today you will see the highlights of the town during
your visit to the Christ Church, Gaiety Theatre and the
Vice Regal Lodge.
Afternoon is free to explore the town on your own.
Overnight: Clarkes Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
10 July Shimla – Manali
This morning, say goodbye to Shimla and board your motor coach for Manali! Enjoy a
mountain drive and the dramatic scenery of this region as you learn about the local
people and the area’s flora and fauna.
Relax this evening at your hotel.
Overnight: Banon Resorts
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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11 July Manali
Begin your mountain adventure!
Note: the order of activities may vary due to the mountain weather conditions.
Start your morning with an exploration of rural Manali villages. Here, you will experience
the life styles of residents in this remote mountainous region. Keep your eyes out for
passing yaks!
Gain insight into life in the villages during a visit to the local temple and houses in the
area. Meet a local family and receive a warm welcome over tea. Explore Kothi Village
before boarding your motor coach for the Solang Valley.
Ride by cable car ropeway to experience the snow and majestic views of the Himalaya
Mountains. Enjoy some mountain trekking in your beautiful surroundings. Have the option
to try your hand at zorbing (globe-riding, sphering, zorbing), an exciting recreational
activity where participants roll downhill in a large orb, generally made of transparent
plastic on a gentle slope or a level surface.
Overnight: Banon Resorts
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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12 July Manali – Kullu – Manali
Drive to Kullu and gear up for your river rafting adventure! White water rafting is all about
team work and learning to paddle a raft on light river rapids with your expert guides.
Prepare to get wet as you cross the river!
Tonight, enjoy a cultural dance performance followed by an outdoor dinner.
Please note: All adventure activities are subject to weather conditions.
Overnight: Banon Resorts
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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13 July Manali – Dharamsala
Visit a local market before departing for Dharamsala. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the
region as you cross mountain passes along the way.
Relax and enjoy free time this evening after your mountain travels.
Overnight: Udechee Huts
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
14 July Dharamsala
Enjoy the opportunity to interact with the children of the TCV (Tibetan Children’s Village)
during a special moment.
Visit the workshop at the Norbulinka, Tibetan Cultural Center.
Later in the evening you will do a Kora walk starting from His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s
Temple and learn about the practice of Tibetan Buddhism in this region.
Late in the evening explore the markets of Mcleodganj.
Overnight: Udechee Huts
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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15 July Dharamsala – Amritsar
Begin the day with a spiritually refreshing yoga
session at your hotel.
Yoga is perhaps the world's first system that
recognizes the interconnection and Interaction
between body and mind. The main purpose of
yoga is to isolate the mind of all thoughts,
worries and fears, and to increase the strength
and flexibility of the body. The regular practice
of yoga can help keep stress and tension at bay
and facilitate the mind to a state of well-being
and peace.
Depart the mountains of Himachal Pradesh for the Punjab. Wear comfortable clothing
for the drive through the mountains to Amritsar, located on the historic Grand Trunk Road.
This evening engage yourself in community service at the Langar of the Harmandir Sahib
or “Golden Temple,” the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh religion.
We suggest bringing a head covering garment for your time in the temple facilities.
Overnight: Radisson
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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16 July Fly Amritsar – Delhi & Drive to Agra
Today, depart for Agra via Delhi. Board your flight to Delhi upon landing, set out by motor
coach for Agra. Get oriented to the medieval city of Agra during your visit to the
expansive Agra Fort. Gain insight into the private lives of the Mughal Emperors as you
wind your way through the royal apartments.
Overnight: Radisson
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
17 July Agra
Weather permitting, rise early for a special sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the new
Seven Wonders of the World! Explore the majestic complex of gardens and buildings
culminating in Shah Jahan’s iconic monument to love, the Taj Mahal. This protected
UNESCO World Heritage site blends perfect symmetry with stunning inlay work and
marble detailing. Gain insight into the historic process of marble inlay work used to
decorate the Taj Mahal during a demonstration by local artisans. This ancient craft is
considered a dying art and only practiced by a small number of families in Agra.
In the afternoon you will visit the Agra Fort. The Agra Fort is a great monument of red
sandstone that dominates a bend in the Yamuna River and was constructed by the
Mughals during 1565-1571. It was Emperor Akbar who laid the foundation of this majestic
citadel in 1565. The fort was ready by 1571 during the period of Shah Jehan, Akbar's
grandson. The fort is crescent shaped, flattened on the east with a long, nearly straight
wall facing the river. The Fort's colossal double walls rise 69 ft in height and measure 2.5
km in circumference encircled by a moat and contain a maze of buildings which form a
small city within a city. The fort contains splendid mosques and palaces in red sandstone
and white marble built by two generations of creative builders during the time of Akbar
and later Jehangir and Shah Jehan.
This evening enjoy the Bollywood style show Mohabbat-e-Taj, based on the story of
Eternal Love – The Taj Mahal
Overnight: Radisson
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
18 July Agra – Delhi – Departure
This morning drive back to Delhi. Late evening, board your return flight to the United
States.
Meals: Breakfast
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Accommodations
Delhi – The Palms
B Block, Sushant Lok, Phase I, Gurgaon - 122001, India
Tel: +91-124 419 9900 Website: http://www.thepalms.in
Shimla – Clarkes Hotel
The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001, India
Tel: +91-177 265 1010 Website: http://www.clarkesshimla.com
Manali – Banon Resorts
New Hope Orchards, Circuit House Road, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131, India
Tel: +91- 190 225 3026 Website: http://www.banonresortmanali.com
Dharamshala – Udechee Huts
Village Naddi, PO Dal Lake, District Kangra, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176216, India
Tel: +91- 981603 2280 Website: http://www.udecheehuts.com
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Amritsar – Radisson Blu Hotel
Opposite Intl. Airport, Ajnala Road, State Highway 25 Bal Chander, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India
Tel: +91- 183 661 1111 Website: https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-amritsar
Agra – Radisson Blu
Taj East Gate Road, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Tel: 011-91-562 405 5555 Website: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-agra
Contact Information
USA
John J. Quinesso, Jr.
Worldwide Adventures India
Towne Place at Garden State Park
923 Haddonfield Road - Suite 300
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 USA
Ph: 856 - 324 - 8245
Email: [email protected]
INDIA
Manoj Abraham
Worldwide Adventures India P Ltd
Suite 211, Tower A, Spazedge, Sector 47, Sohna Road - Gurgaon,
(NCR-Delhi) - 122018
Telephone + 91 124 4387371/72/73
Email: [email protected]
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Tour Prices & Other Information
Per person twin-share USD 4499 (Based on minimum of 10 people traveling)
Single room supplement USD 1000 (Additional for staying in Single room)
Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include
Accommodations in hotels with
private facilities and daily breakfast
Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
Transfers on arrival and departures
Air-conditioned bus transportation
International flights (From the gateway
city as determined by WWA)
Internal flight from Amritsar to Delhi
Sightseeing and excursions
All community services as per program
Entrance fees as per itinerary
One Travel Manager
Items of a personal nature, including
telephone, laundry, taxis etc.
Video fees at Monuments
Travel insurance
Visa/Domestic flights within USA
Gratuities
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Terms & Conditions
HOW TO BOOK
Complete, sign and return the booking form (attached page 15) with your deposit to John
Quinesso.
DEPOSIT & SUGGESTED PAYMENT INFORMATION*
Initial Deposit: US$ 500 – Due at the time of registration
First Payment US$ 2000 – Due on 5th January 2017
Final Payment US$ 1999 – Due on 70 days prior to departure
Single room supplement should be paid if applicable
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Payments are accepted by check made payable to: Worldwide Adventures India
Mail to: Worldwide Adventures India
Towne Place at Garden State Park
923 Haddonfield Road - Suite 300
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 USA
OR
Give to: Professor John Quinesso, Jr.
Rowan University
James Hall - Suite 3068
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Prior to 90 days Only International Ticket Cancellation Fee
89 to 70 days USD 250 + International Ticket Cancellation fee
69 to 31 days 20% of tour cost
30 to 15 days 70% of tour cost
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by Worldwide Adventures, such as air tickets, hotels. If the reason for cancellation is covered by
your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.
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also responsible for obtaining all necessary inoculations and preventative medicines as may be
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MODERATE
For the overall benefit of the group, all tour members must possess a moderate level of mobility,
including the ability to:
• negotiate airports without wheelchair assistance
• use combined shower/bath facilities (it is impossible to guarantee walk-in shower facilities)
• undertake walking tour of 1-2 hours duration, including using stairs, walking over cobblestones
and other uneven surfaces
• stand for long periods in museums and other sites
• embark/disembark coaches, trains and other methods of transportation without assistance
handle your own luggage
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Payments and Booking Form
Please send your completed booking form to: Worldwide Adventures India P Ltd
Worldwide Adventures India
Towne Place at Garden State Park
923 Haddonfield Road - Suite 300
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 USA
Ph: 856 - 324 - 8245
Attention:
Professor John Quinesso, Jr.
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
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