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ABOUT BESTWAY First conceived of in 1974 and founded in 1978, Bestway Tours & Safaris is one of the earliest established cultural tour

operators around. From the eastern shores of Indochina all across East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East to the continents of

Africa and North & South America, we venture into many exciting destinations to offer small-group cultural tours, our

"journeys sans frontières." Our journeys show you culture and its diversity, history that is not necessarily confined to

archaeological ruins, scenery that must be seen to be fully appreciated and genuine contact with people and cultures from all

over the world.

FROM THE CHIEF EXPLORERFrench writer and holder of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Romain Rolland put it very well, “ If there is one place on the face of

earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is

India!”

A bold challenge when we try to show you the way Rolland cherished India. In a collection of five artistically designed journeys

into India we traverse the north and the south, relive it's history, meet the people and learn about the traditions, embrace the

experience India the way it should be done. The beauty is in the way these journeys have been tailored with the quality of

accommodation and transportation we use coupled with knowledgeable and friendly local Indian tour guides. All the small

details and services are at par excellence with affordable tour prices. These are Indian journeys good for the first timers as well

as the repeat explorers.

Namaste! We welcome you to India!

DR. MAHMOOD M. POONJAChief Explorer

What our clients say about these tours ?

The Itinerary was extremely well planned. We covered a lot of ground and loved every stop. It was a great balance of temples,

forts, and palaces and living adventures like camel rides and tiger Safaris. There wasn't a lot of down time, but there wasn't a

single experience we would have wanted to miss. Arriving at each hotel was a marvellous adventure. The warm greetings , cool

drinks, garlands of flowers and sometimes music made us feel like Maharaja's ourselves. Each hotel had something special.

The Royal Rajasthan Tour was the trip of a life time ! The hotels were amazing , the sights were fascinating and our guide

Bhuvan made every day an adventure. We could not imagine a richer more rewarding experience. Bestway is truly the Bestway

to see India.

L. Leifer, KS, U.S.A - Tour Participant Royal Rajasthan November 2011 departure.

We felt that the tour itinerary provided us with a varied overview of the culture, history and society of northern India. We were

very satisfied with the hotels booked on this tour. We felt that each hotel had its own ambience and reflected the area in which

it was located. Everything was conducted smoothly. We have nothing but the highest praise for both our tour escort, Rajesh

Ranjan and our driver. Raj made our tour through his consideration, kindness, knowledge , and willingness to accommodate

special requests. We particularly appreciated the times when he shared with us places he thought would be of particular

interest even though they were not included in the itinerary. Thank you Raj of course we must thank our driver and his helper

for safely navigating us through so many kilometres of Indian traffic. A job very well done.

We have been very satisfied with our experience of Bestway Tours and would certainly use them again and if they were

conducting tours in areas of interest to us.

Mrs. D V Gruner Tour participant Discover India Tour February 2011

BEST OF NORTH INDIA 4 Tour Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days A tour of Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Delhi

GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH RANTHAMBORE 6 Tour Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days A tour of Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi

GEMS OF KERALA 7 Tour Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days A tour of Kochi - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum

BEST OF SOUTH INDIA 8 Tour Duration: 17 Nights / 18 Days A tour of Mumbai - Kochi - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Kovalam - Madurai - Thanjavur - Pondicherry - Chennai - Bangalore

ROYAL RAJASTHAN 10 Tour Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days A tour of Delhi - Agra -Ranthambore - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Alsisar - Delhi

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Best of North IndiaTour Duration: 12 Nights/13 Days

A tour of Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Delhi

DAY 12 UDAIPUR Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Fateh

Sagar Lake and Saheliyon Ki Bari (The

Garden of Maids), followed by boat ride

during sunset on Lake Pichola to visit the

Jagmandir Gardens and admire beauty of the

city and the famous Lake Palace in the

middle of the lake. (B, D).

DAY 13 UDAIPUR • DELHI (By Air)Today we are transferred to airport for our

flight to Delhi. In Delhi we are transferred to

hotel for Wash & Change. Later we enjoy our

farewell dinner and transfer to the airport for

our departure flight. (B, D).

DAY 1 DELHI Arrival. Namaste! We are

warmly welcomed at the airport and

transferred to our hotel. The remainder of

the day is free to relax. Overnight Vivanta By

Taj Dwarka/ Sheraton New Delhi (2 Nights).

DAY 2 DELHI Our exploration of Delhi

includes, the famous Red Fort complex,

named for its massive enclosing walls of red

sandstone. Next take a rickshaw ride through

the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk and visit

the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque.

Our New Delhi includes, visiting Birla

House, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb,

Qutub Minar. Evening enjoy a welcome

dinner at famous Indian Restaurant (B, D).

DAY 3 DELHI • VARANASI (By Air) Short

flight to Varanasi. Visit Bharat Mata Temple,

Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir and

Banaras Hindu University. Evening witness

the spectacular Aarti ceremony on the Ghats

by the Ganges. Overnight The Gateway Hotel

(1 Night) (B, D).

DAY 4 VARANASI • KHAJURAHO(By Air) Sunrise cruise on the River Ganges

to observe the morning rituals of the Hindu

pilgrims on the riverbanks. Visit the ancient

Buddhist site of Sarnath. After the tour of

Varanasi transfer to airport in time for flight

to Khajuraho. In Khajuraho, visit the

famous 11th century temples of Khajuraho.

Evening is free. Overnight Hotel Chandela

(1 Night) (B, D).

DAY 5 KHAJURAHO • ORCHHA •

AGRA Visit the medieval fortress - city of

Orchha, before heading to Jhansi to board our

luxury train to Agra and transfer to our hotel.

Overnight ITC Mughal (2 Nights) (B, D).

Day 6 AGRA At Sunrise visit Taj Mahal, An

immense mausoleum of white marble, built

in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of

the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory

of his favourite wife. Next visit Agra fort This

powerful fortress of red sandstone

encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long

enclosure walls, the imperial city of the

Mughal rulers. Later visit Fatehpur Sikri and

the salim Chisty mausoleum (B, D).

IMPORTANT NOTE: On nights with a Full

Moon the Taj Mahal's pure white marble

shimmers silver in the moonlight and is open to

visitors. An optional tour to enjoy this very

special occasion coinciding with the full moon

departure dates.

DAY 7 AGRA • RANTHAMBORE (Drive 300 Kms | 6 Hrs) Explore Rajasthan

on our way to Ranthambore, the former

hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur.

Afternoon we board our safari vehicles for

our first jungle safari to trace the Royal

Bengal Tiger. Overnight Ranthambore

Regency (B, L, D).

DAY 8 RANTHAMBORE • JAIPUR(Drive 180 Kms | 3.5 Hrs) Another morning

game safari before embarking on a scenic

drive to Jaipur, the rose pink capital of

Rajasthan, since most of the buildings in the

old city are made of pink sandstone. In the

evening enjoy a Rajasthan Cultural Dance

performance with dinner. Overnight ITC

Rajputana (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 9 JAIPUR Ride up the hill on an

elephant to Amber Palace, followed by visits

to the Palace of winds, the Jantar Mantar,

Astronomical Observatory in the Royal

Palace of Jaipur and the colourful bazaar.

(B, D).

DAY 10 JAIPUR • PUSHKAR(Drive 150 Kms | 3 Hrs) Explore another

facet of Rajasthan in Pushkar. Here we visit

the historical Lord Brahma Temple and the

bathing Ghats around its holy lake. Evening

is free to shop in the local bazaar. Overnight

Hotel Pushkar Palace (B, D).

DAY 11 PUSHKAR • UDAIPUR(Drive 280 Kms | 5 Hrs) After breakfast

embark on a journey through the villages of

rural Rajasthan to Udaipur. Evening free.

Overnight Ramada Resort Udaipur

(2 Nights) (B, D).

Delhi

Varanasi

KhajurahoOrchha

Agra

Ranthambore

JaipurPushkar

Udaipur

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

TOUR PRICE

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Visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Rickshaw Ride in Delhi

Sunrise boat ride on the river Ganges

Explore amazing Ranthambore National Park

Marvel at the architectural jewels of the Mughal Empire.

Elephant Ride at Amber Fort

Pooja ceremony on Ghat with Hindu Priest in Pushkar

Boat Ride at Lake Pichhola in Udaipur.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

International airfare & departure taxes

Insurance & visa fees.

Drinks/beverages with meals.

Tips/gratuities.

Important Note: Ranthambore National Park remains closed from 01 July to 30 September. Departures during this

period will be provided an additional night in Varanasi instead of Ranthambore.

Combine this tour with Best of South India to make a 29 Nights/30 Days tour covering the Best of North and South India

, called Discover India . Please email or call us at 1.800.663.0844 for more details.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Visited on this tour

Agra Fort • Amber Fort • Fatehpur Sikri • Humayun's Tomb, Delhi • Khajuraho Temples

Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi • Red Fort Complex • Taj Mahal • The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

Devotees Performing Rituals, Varanasi Taj Mahal, Agra

Please Note: Ranthambore National Park remains closed from 01 July to 30 September. Departures during this period

will be provided an additional night in Varanasi instead of Ranthambore.

Per Person cost on twin sharing Single room supplementDeparture 2016

US $ 2650

US $ 2334

US $ 2215

US $ 695

US $ 540

US $ 540

Tour Size : Minimum 02 Persons Tour Size : Maximum 14 Persons

Jan 04, Feb 08 & Mar 07

Apr 11, May 06 & Jun 03

Jul 02, Aug 06 & Sep 03

Jan 19, Feb 02 & Mar 09

Apr 06, May 01 & Jun 05

Jul 04, Aug 08 & Sep 05

Oct 05 & Dec 07

Nov 09

US $ 2485 US $ 650

US $ 2190 US $ 500

US $ 2075 US $ 500

US $ 2650 US $ 695

US $ 2780 US $ 745


Hotels as mentioned or similar.

Meals as mentioned mentioned (Total 25 Meals: 12 Breakfast, 12 Dinners & 1 Lunch) (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

Regional/domestic airfare in coach class.

All sightseeing and transfers by Air- conditioned transportation.

Entrances fees.

Services of English Speaking guide for sightseeing (Local guides for 1-5 Pax and tour escort throughout the tour for 6 pax and above).

Elephant Ride at Amber Fort (Subject to availability).

Train Fare in Executive Class from Jhansi to Agra.

Gems of KeralaTour Duration: 07 Nights/08 Days

A tour of Kochi - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum

DAY 1 KOCHI Arrival Namaste! We are


transferred to our hotel. Balance of the day

free Overnight Crowne Plaza (2 Nights)

(B, D).

DAY 2 KOCHI Visit St. Francis Church,

Santa Cruz Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter

with its Old synagogue, the Dutch Palace,

followed by boat cruise to the Bolghatty

Palace and the Chinese fishing nets. Enjoy a

Kathakali Dance Performance in the

evening. (B, D).

DAY 3 KOCHI • THEKKADY(170 Kms | 4 Hrs) We travel from the

Malabar coast to Thekkady to visit spice

plantation and then continue along the

gentle hills of Kerala. Overnight Thekkady

Wild Corridor (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 4 THEKKADY A unique experience

as we go for a Jungle Walk at the Periyar

Wildlife Sanctuary, followed by a leisurely

boat ride on Lake Periyar to watch animals in

their natural habitat. (B, D).

Day 5 THEKKADY • KUMARAKOM(Drive 150 Kms | 4 Hrs) We drive down to

Kumarakom, on the Malabar Coast to board

our traditional houseboat and begin our

journey through the picturesque Backwaters

of Kerala. Overnight Air-conditioned Deluxe

House Boat (B, L, D).

Day 6 ALLEPPEY • KOVALAM(Drive 160 Kms | 4 Hrs) Disembark at Alleppey

and continue journey to Kovalam. Enjoy 01

Rejuvenation Massage (01 Hour) and get to

relax by the beach. Overnight Somatheeram

Ayurveda Resort (2 Nights) (B, D).

Day 7 KOVALAM Enjoy 01 Rejuvenation

Massage (01 Hour) and free day to relax on

the beach. (B, D).

DAY 8 KOVALAM • TRIVANDRUM After a memorable journey of Kerala, we are

transferred to the airport in Trivandrum for

our departure flight. (B).

DAY 1 DELHI

Arrival. Namaste! We are warmly welcomed at the airport and transferred to our hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax. Overnight Vivanta By Taj Dwarka/ Sheraton New Delhi (2 Nights).

DAY 2 DELHI

Our exploration of Delhi includes, the famous Red Fort complex, named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone. Next take a rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk and visit the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Tour ends with the visit to Raj Ghat. Evening enjoy a welcome dinner at famous Indian Restaurant. (B, D).

DAY 3 DELHI • AGRA

(Drive 220 Kms | 5 Hrs) Explore New Delhi, visiting Birla House, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar before continuing to Agra. Overnight ITC Mughal (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 4 AGRA At Sunrise visit Taj Mahal, An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the

Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. Next visit Agra fort This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. Later visit Fatehpur Sikri and the salim Chisty mausoleum (B, D).

Please Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

On nights with a Full Moon the Taj Mahal's

pure white marble shimmers silver in the

moonlight and is open to visitors. An optional

tour to enjoy this very special occasion coinciding

with the full moon departure dates.

DAY 5 AGRA • RANTHAMBORER

(Drive 300 Kms | 6 Hrs) Explore Rajasthan on our way to Ranthambore , the former hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Afternoon we board our safari vehicles for our first jungle safari to trace the Royal Bengal Tiger. Overnight Ranthambore Regency (B, L, D).

DAY 6 RANTHAMBORE • JAIPUR (Drive 180 Kms | 3.5 Hrs)

Another morning game safari before embarking on a scenic drive to Jaipur, the

rose pink capital of Rajasthan, since most of the buildings in the old city are made of pink sandstone. In the evening enjoy a Rajasthan Cultural Dance performance with dinner. Overnight ITC Rajputana (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 7 JAIPUR Ride up the hill on an elephant to Amber Palace, followed by visits to the Palace of winds, the Jantar Mantar, Astronomical Observatory in the Royal Palace of Jaipur and the colourful bazaar. (B, D).

DAY 8 JAIPUR • DELHI (Drive 260 Kms | 6 Hrs) Today we drive to Delhi. On arrival we are transferred to hotel for Wash & Change. Later we enjoy our farewell dinner and transfer to the airport for our departure flight. (B, D).


TOUR PRICE


Explore amazing Ranthambore National Park



TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


Meals as mentioned (Total 15 Meals: 07 Breakfast, 07 Dinners & 1 Lunch) (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

All sightseeing and transfers by Air-conditioned transportation.


Entrances fees.

International airfare & departure taxes.



Tips / Gratuities

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES


Kochi

Thekkady

Kumarakom

Kovalam

AlleppeyTrivandrum

Kathkali Dance performance in Cochin

Harbor Cruise in Cochin

Spice plantation tour- Thekkady

Boat Ride at Lake Periyar –Thekkady

Guided Jungle Walking Tour –Thekkady

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


Jan 18, Feb 22 & Mar 21 US $ 1225 US $ 465


Feb 02, Feb 16 & Mar 23 US $ 1135 US $ 445

US $ 1225

US $ 1390

US $ 465

US $ 565

TOUR PRICE

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

International airfare & departure taxes Insurance & visa fees.

Drinks/beverages with meals. Tips/gratuities.


US $ 1185

US $ 980

US $ 430

US $ 350

Departure 2015Single roomsupplement

Per Person cost ontwin sharing

Tour Size : Minimum 02 Persons

Jan 06, Feb 10 & Mar 09 US $ 1270 US $ 450

US $ 1060 US $ 370

US $ 990 US $ 370

Apr 13, May 08 & Jun 05

Jul 04, Aug 08 & Sep 05

Departure 2016 Per Person cost ontwin sharing

Single roomsupplement

Tour Size : Maximum 14 Persons

Jul 06, Aug 10 & Sep 07 US $ 920 US $ 350

US $ 1270 US $ 450Oct 07, Nov 11 & Dec 09

Oct 19 & Nov 23

Dec 21

Golden Triangle with RanthamboreTour Duration: 7 Nights/ 8 Days

A tour of Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi

Taj Mahal, Agra Humayun's Tomb, Delhi Amber fort, Jaipur Backwaters, Kerala

US $ 995 US $ 345Apr 20, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 18, Aug 22 & Sep 19


US $ 1050 US $ 350Apr 18, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 16, Aug 20 & Sep 17 Jan 21, Feb 04 & Mar 11

Apr 08, May 03 & Jun 07

Delhi

Agra

Ranthambore

Jaipur

Hotels as mentioned or similar. Meals as mentioned (Total 15 Meals: 07 Breakfast, 07 Dinners & 01 Lunch) (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner). Entrances fees.

All sightseeing and transfers by Air-conditioned transportation. Services of English Speaking guide for sightseeing (Local guides for 1-5 Pax and tour escort throughout the tour for 6 pax and above).

Combine this tour with Best of North India to make a 29 Nights/30 Days tour covering the Best of North and

South India , called Discover India. Please email or call us at 1.800.663.0844 for more details.

Best of South IndiaTour Duration: 17 Nights/18 Days

A tour of Mumbai - Kochi - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Kovalam - Madurai - Thanjavur - Pondicherry - Chennai - Bangalore

Shatabdi Express trains are fully air-

conditioned and travellers enjoy

complimentary meals and seating

comparable to business class on airlines.

Visit the Maharaja's Palace, Sri

Chamundeswari Temple and the Nadi

Shiva's Mount. Evening free. Overnight

Royal Orchid Metropole (B, D).

DAY 17 MYSORE • SRIRANGAPATAM •

BANGALORE (Drive 150 Kms | 4 Hrs)Explore Karnatka visiting Srirangapatnam

en-route to Bangalore, where we visit Vidhan

Soudha, Cubbon Park, Tipu Sultan's Palace

and Lal Bagh Gardens. Overnight ITC

Windsor (B, D).

DAY 18 BANGALORE Free day in

Bangalore followed by a farewell dinner

before we are transferred to the airport for

our departure flight. (B,D).

DAY 1 MUMBAI Arrival. Namaste! We are


transferred to our hotel. Overnight ITC

Grand Central (2 Nights).

DAY 2 MUMBAI Visit the Gateway of

India, Elephanta Caves, Prince of Wales

Museum, Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus

(Victoria Terminus), Mani Bhawan Museum.

From here we leave for Jain Temple and

Hanging gardens, Tower of Silence,

Crawford Market, and the Dhobhi Ghat

laundry. Free evening to enjoy Mumbai, the

city that never sleeps. (B, D).

DAY 3 MUMBAI • KOCHI (By Air)Flight to Cochin and transfer to our hotel.

Balance of the day free. Overnight: Crowne

Plaza (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 4 KOCHI Visit St. Francis Church,

Santa Cruz Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter

with its Old synagogue, the Dutch Palace,

followed by boat cruise to the Bolghatty

Palace and the Chinese fishing nets. Enjoy a

Kathakali Dance Performance in the

evening. (B, D).

DAY 5 KOCHI • THEKKADY(170 Kms | 4 Hrs) We travel from the

Malabar coast to Thekkady to visit spice

plantation and then continue along the

gentle hills of Kerala. Overnight Thekkady

Wild Corridor (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 6 THEKKADY A unique experience as

we go for a Jungle Walk at the Periyar

Wildlife Sanctuary, followed by a leisurely

boat ride on Lake Periyar to watch animals in

their natural habitat. (B, D).

DAY 7 THEKKADY • KUMARAKOM (Drive 150 Kms | 4 Hrs) We drive down to

Kumarakom, on the Malabar Coast to board

our traditional houseboat and begin our

journey through the picturesque Backwaters

of Kerala. Overnight Air-conditioned Deluxe

House Boat (B, L, D).

DAY 8 ALLEPPEY • KOVALAM(Drive 160 Kms | 4 Hrs) Disembark at Alleppey

and continue journey to Kovalam. Enjoy 01

Rejuvenation Massage (01 Hour) and get to

relax by the beach. Overnight Somatheeram

Ayurveda Resort (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 9 KOVALAM Enjoy 01 Rejuvenation

Massage (01 Hour) and free day to relax on

the beach. (B, D).

Day10 KOVALAM • KANYAKUMARI •

MADURAI (Drive 326 Kms | 7-8 Hrs)

Scenic drive to Kanyakumari and visit the

Temple of Goddess Kumari and the

Vivekananda Rock Memorial on the

southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula

followed by lunch in a local restaurant. After

lunch continue countryside journey to

Madurai. Overnight: Hotel Sangam

(2 Nights) (B, L, D).

DAY 11 MADURAI Visit the Dravidian Sri

Meenakshi Temple and the Tirumalai Nayak

Temple and the Temple Art Museum.

Afternoon free. (B, D).

DAY 12 MADURAI • THANJAVUR(Drive 193 Kms | 4 Hrs) We explore rural

Tamil Nadu on our way to Thanjavur to visit

the Brihadishwara Temple, Tanjore Palace, and

the Museum. Overnight Hotel Sangam (B, D).

DAY 13 THANJAVUR • PONDICHERRY(Drive 181 Kms | 4 Hrs) A different India

awaits us, as we drive to the Former French

colony of Pondicherry to visit the famous Sri

Aurobindo Ashram. Overnight Hotel

Sunway GRT Grand (B, D).

DAY 14 PONDICHERRY •

MAHABALIPURAM • CHENNAI(Drive 170 Kms | 3-4 Hrs) Travel along with

Coromandel Coast to Mahabalipuram to visit

the group of sanctuaries founded by the

Pallava Kings. Later lunch at a local

restaurant in Mahabalipuram. After lunch

continue journey to Chennai. Rest of the day

is free o relax. Overnight Sheraton Park

Hotel & Towers (2 Nights) (B, L, D).

DAY 15 CHENNAI Visit the National Art

Gallery and Museum, St. Mary's Church,

People's Park and Marina Beach. Afternoon

free. (B, D).

DAY 16 CHENNAI • MYSORE(By Train; Shatabdi Express) Early morning

we are transferred to railway station to

embark on our express train to Mysore.

Mumbai

Kochi

Thekkady

Kumarakom

Kovalam

Madurai

Thanjavur

Pondicherry

ChennaiBangalore

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

TOUR PRICE





Tips/gratuities.


Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Enjoy a cruise on a houseboat through the backwaters of Kerala.

Discover the beauty of Dravidian architecture of Southern India.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTSUNESCO World Heritage Sites Visited on this tour

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus • Elephanta Caves(formerly Victoria Terminus)

Great Living Chola Temples • Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Meenakshi Temple, Madurai Five Rathas Temple, Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu


Meals as mentioned (Total 37 Meals: 17 Breakfast, 17 Dinners & 03 Lunches)(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

Regional/domestic airfare in coach class.

Kathakali Dance performance –Cochin.


Entrances fees.

Harbor Cruise in Cochin (Common Boat). Services of English Speaking guide for

sightseeing (Local guides for 1-5 Pax and tour escort throughout the tour for 6 pax and above).

Spice plantation tour- Thekkady.

Boat Ride at Lake Periyar –Thekkady.

Guided Jungle Walking Tour –Thekkady.

Train Fare in Executive Class from Chennai -Mysore.

Apr 23, May 18, Jun 15, Jul 14, Aug 18 & Sep 15

US $ 2877 US $ 810


US $ 3100 US $ 950


Jan 16, Feb 20 & Mar 19

Jan 31, Feb 14 & Mar 21 US $ 2925 US $ 915

Apr 18, May 13, Jun 17, Jul 16, Aug 20 & Sep 17

US $ 2750 US $ 800

Dec 19

Oct 17 & Nov 21 US $ 3100

US $ 3275

US $ 950

US $ 1050


farm set in the sand dunes. Overnight

Lalgarh Palace (B, D).

DAY 16 BIKANER • MANDAWA •

ALSISAR (Drive 250 Kms | 6 Hrs) After breakfast drive to Deshnoke and visit the famous Rat temple dedicated to the Goddess Karni Mata. Later continue journey to Mandawa. At Mandawa explore famous "The Open Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan", visiting havelis, where the walls have been decorated with beautiful frescos depicting different aspects of the life in Rajasthan. From here we continue our drive to Alsisar and check in at Alsisar

Mahal. Overnight Alsisar Mahal (B, D).

DAY 17 ALSISAR • DELHI( 260 Kms | 6 Hrs) Today we drive to Delhi.

On arrival we are transferred to hotel for

Wash & Change. Later we enjoy our farewell

dinner and transfer to the airport for our

departure flight. (B, D).


Jan 21, Feb 04 & Mar 11 US $ 2180

US $ 1845

US $ 800

US $ 610Apr 08, May 03 & Jun 07

US $ 1780 US $ 610Jul 06, Aug 10 & Sep 07

US $ 2335 US $ 850Oct 07 & Dec 09


US $ 2335

US $ 1975

US $ 1910

US $ 850

US $ 650

US $ 650


Jan 06, Feb 10 & Mar 09

Apr 13, May 08 & Jun 05

Jul 04, Aug 08 & Sep 05

Please Note: Ranthambore National Park remains closed from 01 July to 30 September. Departures during this period

an additional night will be provided in New Delhi instead of Ranthambore.

US $ 2475 US $ 900Nov 11

Royal RajasthanTour Duration: 16 Nights/17 Days

A tour of Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Alsisar - Delhi

DAY 1 DELHI Arrival. Namaste! We are warmly welcomed at the airport and transferred to our hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax. Overnight Vivanta By Taj Dwarka/ Sheraton New Delhi (2 Nights).

DAY 2 DELHI Our exploration of Delhi includes, the famous Red Fort complex, named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone. Next take a rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk and visit the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Tour ends with the visit to Raj Ghat. Evening enjoy a welcome dinner at famous Indian Restaurant. (B, D).

DAY 3 DELHI • AGRA(Drive 220 Kms | 5 Hrs) Explore New Delhi, visiting Birla House, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar before continuing to Agra. Overnight ITC Mughal (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 4 AGRA At Sunrise visit Taj Mahal, An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. Next visit Agra fort This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. Later visit Fatehpur Sikri and the salim Chisty mausoleum (B, D).

IMPORTANT NOTE: On nights with a Full Moon the Taj Mahal's pure white marble shimmers silver in the moonlight and is open to visitors. An optional tour to enjoy this very special occasion coinciding with the full moon departure dates.

DAY 5 AGRA • RANTHAMBORE(Drive 300 Kms | 6 Hrs) Explore Rajasthan on our way to Ranthambore , the former hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Afternoon we board our safari vehicles for our first jungle safari to trace the Royal Bengal Tiger. Overnight Ranthambore Regency (B, L, D).

DAY 6 RANTHAMBORE • JAIPUR(Drive 180 Kms | 3.5 Hrs) Another morning game safari before embarking on a scenic drive to Jaipur, the rose pink capital of Rajasthan, since most of the buildings in the old city are made of pink sandstone. In the evening enjoy a Rajasthan Cultural Dance performance with dinner. Overnight: ITC Rajputana (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 7 JAIPUR Ride up the hill on an elephant to Amber Palace, followed by visits to the Palace of winds, the Jantar Mantar, Astronomical Observatory in the Royal Palace of Jaipur and the colourful bazaar. (B, D).

DAY 8 JAIPUR • Pushkar(Drive 150 Kms |3 Hrs) Explore another facet of Rajasthan in Pushkar. Here we visit the historical Lord Brahma Temple and the bathing Ghats around its holy lake. Evening is free to shop in the local bazaar. Overnight: Hotel Pushkar Palace (B, D)

DAY 9 PUSHKAR • UDAIPUR(Drive 280 Kms | 5 Hrs) After breakfast embark on a journey through the villages of rural Rajasthan to Udaipur. Evening free.

Overnight Ramada Resort Udaipur (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 10 UDAIPUR Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Fateh Sagar Lake and Saheliyon Ki Bari (The Garden of Maids), followed by boat ride during sunset on Lake Pichola to visit the Jagmandir Gardens and admire beauty of the city and the famous

Lake Palace in the middle of the lake. (B, D).

DAY 11 UDAIPUR • RANAKPUR(Drive 93 Kms | 1.5 Hrs) Explore another aspects of Rajasthan as we make our way to Ranakpur and visit the incredible Jain Temples. Balance of the day free. Overnight

Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat (B, D).

DAY 12 RANAKPUR • JODHPUR(Drive 170 Kms | 3 Hrs) Drive to Jodhpur, followed by visits to Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, the beautifully landscaped Mandore Gardens and the museum at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, now a luxury hotel.

Overnight The Gateway Hotel (B, D).

DAY 13 JODHPUR JAISALMER • (Drive 270 Kms | 5 Hrs) Explore the scenic Thar Desert on our way to Jaisalmer. Rest of the day is free. Overnight: The Gateway

Hotel (2 Nights) (B, D).

DAY 14 JAISALMER Morning tour of the fort, the 2nd Century Jain Temples, Gadisar Tank, the Folk Museum and Patwan Ki Haveli. Enjoy a Camel Safari in the

spectacular desert sunset. (B, D).

DAY 15 JAISALMER • BIKANER(Drive 331 Kms | 6 Hrs) Drive to Bikaner another famous city of Rajasthan, followed by visits of Junagadh Fort, Lalgarh Palace with a visit to an interesting camel breeding

Delhi

Agra

Ranthambore

JaipurPushkar

Udaipur

Ranakpur

Jodhpur

Jaisalmer

Bikaner

Mandawa

Alsisar

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

TOUR PRICE



Meals as mentioned (Total 33 Meals: 16 Breakfast, 16 Dinners & 1 Lunch) (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

Entrances fees.






Tips/gratuities.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Visited on this tour

Agra Fort • Amber Fort • Fatehpur Sikri • Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi • Qutub Minar and its Monuments, Delhi, Red Fort Complex • Sonar Fort- Jaisalmer • Taj Mahal • The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

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