MOUNTAIN, DESERT AND HISTORICAL PLACES (INDIA AND NEPAL - (21 DAYS;
$2255 per person ** onwards, based on a group of four adults on
twin sharing basis)
DELHI
AGRA
RAJASTHAN
NEPAL
Day
1: Arrival in Delhi.
Day
2: Local sight seeing in Delhi - Qutab Minar*, India Gate, Indira Gandhi Museum,
Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Birla Temple, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb* etc.
Day
3: Depart for Agra. Arrival in Agra.
Day
4: Local sight seeing in Agra - Taj Mahal*, Agra Fort, Sikandra, Dayal Bagh etc.
Day
5: Depart for Jaipur (Rajasthan). Arrival in Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur
Sikri*.
Day
6: Local sight seeing in Jaipur - Amber Palace, Museum, Birla Temple, Jantar Mantar,
City Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal etc.
Day
7: Depart for Mount Abu. Arrival in Mount Abu.
Day
8: Local sight seeing in Mount Abu - Nakki Lake, Dilwara Temple, Polo Ground,
Sunset Point, Adharadevi Temple, Om Shanti Bhawan etc.
Day
9: Depart for Jaisalmer. Arrival in Jaisalmer.
Day
10: Local sight seeing in Jaisalmer - Golden Fort, Sand Dunes, Khuri (a unique
village), Indira Gandhi canal etc.
Day
11: Depart for Delhi. Arrival in Delhi.
Day
12: Depart for Kathmandu. Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day
13: Local sight seeing in Kathmandu - Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhu Stupa etc.
Day
14: Enjoy Kathmandu.
Day
15: Depart for Pokhra. Arrival in Pokhra.
Day
16: Local sightseeing in Pokhra - Lake, temples etc.
Day
17: Depart for Royal Chitwan National Park*.
Day
18: Sight seeing at Royal Chitwan National Park, Elephant Safari etc.
Day
19: Depart for Kathmandu. Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day
20: Depart for Delhi.
Day
21: Free for shopping. Return home.
Brief description
of places:
Delhi
- The capital city of India is a symbol of modern and ancient India. It is about
3000 years old. There are many historical sites in the city. The city has numerous
shopping and eating places.
Agra
– This city is about 200 kms from Delhi. Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal.
Rajasthan
– The state of Rajasthan is famous for its forts, deserts and unique culture.
Famous tourist destinations like Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Mount Abu are in this state.
Nepal
- Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal lies in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world is in Nepal. Kathmandu is famous
for its scenic beauty, temples, shopping and eating places.
BEACHES AND HISTORICAL PLACES (17 DAYS; $1855 per person onwards,
based on a group of four adults on twin sharing basis)
DELHI
AGRA
KERALA
Day
1: Arrival in Delhi.
Day
2: Local sightseeing in Delhi - Qutab Minar*, India Gate, Indira Gandhi Museum,
Red Fort, Jamma Masjid, Birla Temple, Humayun's Tomb* etc.
Day
3: Depart for Agra. Arrival in Agra.
Day
4: Local sight seeing in Agra - Taj Mahal*, Agra Fort, Sikandra, Dayal Bagh etc.
Day
5: Visit Fatehpur Sikri* and return to Delhi.
Day
6: Depart for Trivandrum (Kerala).
Day
7: Local sight seeing - Churches, Hindu Temples, Art Gallery, Kovalam Beach etc.
Day
8: Depart for Varkala (a beautiful seaside village). Sightseeing in Varkala -
Temples, Hot Springs, School of Yoga, Sunset Point etc.
Day
9: Depart for Quilon. Arrival in Quilon.
Day
10: Depart for Alleppey by boat on the beautiful backwaters. Arrival in Allepey.
Day
11: Depart for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day
12: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - enjoy the scenic beauty and the wildlife.
Day
13: Depart for Munnar. Arrival in Munnar.
Day
14: Visit the famous tea gardens of Munnar.
Day
15: Enjoy Munnar.
Day
16: Depart for Delhi. Arrival in Delhi.
Day
17: Free for shopping. Return home.
Brief description
of places:
Delhi
– The capital city of India is a symbol of modern and ancient India. It is about
3000 years old. There are many historical sites in the city. The city has numerous
shopping and eating places.
Agra
– This city is about 200 kms from Delhi. Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal.
Kerala
- Situated in the Southern part of India, is famous for its beaches, rivers, hills,
traditional Indian medicine, yoga and temples. It is the ideal place for relaxation
and rejuvenation.
BEACHES AND HISTORICAL PLACES (17 DAYS; $2555 per person onwards,
based on a group of four adults on twin sharing basis)
DELHI
AGRA
MUMBAI
GOA
Day
1: Arrival in Delhi.
Day
2: Local sight seeing in Delhi - Qutab Minar*, India Gate, Indira Gandhi Museum,
Red Fort, Jamma Masjid, Birla Temple, Humayun's Tomb* etc.
Day
3: Depart for Agra. Arrival in Agra.
Day
4: Local sight seeing in Agra - Taj Mahal*, Agra Fort, Sikandra, Dayal Bagh etc.
Day
5: Visit Fatehpur Sikri* and on the way back to Delhi.
Day
6: Depart for Mumbai.
Day
7: Sight seeing in Mumbai - Elephanta Caves, Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens,
Marine Drive, Juhu Beach etc.
Day
8: Depart for Aurangabad.
Day
9: Sightseeing in Aurangabad – Ajanta*, Ellora* caves.
Day
10: Depart for Goa.
Day
11: Sightseeing in North Goa – Panjim, Calangute Beach, Vagator Beach, Basilica
of Bom Jesus (famous church) etc.
Day
12: Enjoy North Goa.
Day
13: Depart for South Goa. Arrival in South Goa.
Day
14: Enjoy South Goa beaches – Colva, Benaulim etc.
Day
15: Enjoy South Goa.
Day
16: Depart for Delhi. Arrival in Delhi.
Day
17: Free for shopping. Return home.
Brief description
of places:
Delhi
– The capital city of India is a symbol of modern and ancient India. It is about
3000 years old. There are many historical sites in the city. The city has numerous
shopping and eating places.
Agra
– This city is about 200 kms from Delhi. Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal.
Mumbai
- Mumbai is the capital of the state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital
of India. The city is famous for its historical sites and the film industry.
Goa
- Goa is a small state in the western part of India, close to Mumbai. Goa is famous
for its beaches, hills, architecture and seafood.
BUDDHIST PLACES (17 DAYS; $1655 per person onwards, based on a group
of four adults on twin sharing basis)
DELHI
AGRA
BODHGAYA
Day
1: Arrival in Delhi.
Day
2: Local sight seeing in Delhi - Qutab Minar*, India Gate, Indira Gandhi Museum,
Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb* etc.
Day
3: Depart for Agra. Arrival in Agra.
Day
4: Local sightseeing in Agra - Taj Mahal*, Agra Fort, Sikandra, Dayal Bagh etc.
Day
5: Visit Fatehpur Sikri* on the way back to Delhi.
Day
6: Depart for Varanasi (holy city of the Hindus).
Day
7: Visit Sarnath (place where the Buddha gave his first discourse). Depart for
Gorakhpur. Arrival in Gorakhpur.
Day
8: Sightseeing in and around Gorakhpur.
Day
9: Visit Kushinagar (place where the Buddha attained Final Nirvana).
Day
10: Depart for Bodhgaya. Arrival in Bodhgaya.
Day
11: Sightseeing in Bodhgaya - Bodhi Tree (tree under which the Buddha achieved
enlightenment), Mahabodhi Temple* (famous Buddhist temple) etc.
Day
12: Enjoy Bodhgaya.
Day
13: Depart for Rajgir and local sightseeing – Nalanda (ancient Buddhist centre
of learning), Pawapuri, Ajatsatru Fort, hot springs etc.
Day
14: Depart for Patna. Arrival in Patna.
Day
15: Sightseeing in Patna - Vaishali.
Day
16: Depart for Delhi. Arrival in Delhi.
Day
17: Free for shopping. Return home.
Brief description
of places:
Delhi
– The capital city of India is a symbol of modern and ancient India. It is about
3000 years old. There are many historical sites in the city. The city has numerous
shopping and eating places.
Agra
– This city is about 200 kms from Delhi. Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal.
Bodhgaya
– Place where the Buddha achieved enlightenment.
BUDDHIST PLACES (14 DAYS; $755 per person onwards, based on a group
of four adults on twin sharing basis)
KOLKATA
BODHGAYA
Day
1: Arrival in Kolkata.
Day
2: Sightseeing in Kolkata - Science City, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum etc.
Day
3: Depart for Bodhgaya (place where the Buddha achieved enlightenment).
Day
4: Enjoy Bodhgaya.
Day
5: Sightseeing in Bodhgaya – Bodhi Tree (tree under which the Buddha achieved
enlightenment), Mahabodhi Temple* (famous Buddhist temple) etc.
Day
6: Depart for Rajgir and local sightseeing - Nalanda (ancient Buddhist centre
of learning), Pawapuri, Ajatsatru Fort, hot springs etc.
Day
7: Depart for Varanasi (holy city of Hindus).
Day
8: Visit Sarnath (place where the Buddha gave his first discourse). Depart for
Gorakhpur. Arrival in Gorakhpur.
Day
9: Sight seeing in and around Gorakhpur.
Day
10: Sightseeing in Kushinagar (place where the Buddha attained Final Nirvana).
Day
11: Depart for Patna. Arrival in Patna.
Day
12: Sightseeing in Patna.
Day
13: Depart for Kolkata. Arrival in Kolkata.
Day
14: Free for shopping. Return home.
Brief description
of places:
Kolkata
- the city is the Capital of Cultural Imperialism of India. At time
of British Period, Kolkata was then Calcutta - the Capital of undivided
India. In the year of 1911 the Capital of India shifted from Calcutta
to Delhi and still so far Delhi is the Capital of "Independed
India". "Calcutta" now a day "Kolkata"
was the second London at the British people. The gothic styled building
still proves why it was called as city of palaces.
Kolkata has more than 300 years of history, but the opinion of some
historians is Kolkata has the history of more than thousand years.
The twin city Kolkata and Howrah situated both sides of ancient
and the most sacred river, River Ganga. After 1947 Kolkata
is the capital of West Bengal - one of the most important state
of independed India. Kolkata port is the epicenter of business economy
both Kolkata and the northeastern provinces of India.
The Indian Museum one of the most significant museum in Asia.
Victoria Memorial Hall made by British people once called
as the replica of the great Taj Mahal. In the heart of the city
"Green Maidan" hardly found in the cities of the
world.
Kolkata is the City of late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy to late Satyajt
Ray, actor Uttam Kumar, painter Ganesh Ghosh to Bikash Bhattacharya,
singer Hemant Kumar to Ustad Bade Gulam Ali, Faiyaz Khan, Pandit
Ravi Shankar and now a days film maker Mrinal Sen to Buddhadeb Dasgupta,
Rituparno Ghosh, Gautam Ghosh, Aparna Sen, painter Ganesh Pain,
artist Subhaprasanna, scientist late Jagadish Chandra Bose, Satyandra
Nath Bose, C. V. Raman, moreover Rabindra Nath Tagore to Mother
Teressa (winner of the 1979 Nobel Prize for Peace) or Swami Vivekananda
to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and lots more. Sports - Culture -
Politics lover Kolkata people are the most warm hearted than any
other else in the world and maximum Nobel Laureates of India are
from this city. Royal - ethnic - self respected Kolkata City and
its people proved that they are something different from the rest.
So
far the tourism is concern Kolkata has the tremendous potentiality.
Victoria Memorial Hall, Indian Art College, Birla Planetarium,
Worship of Goddess Durga, Birth Place of Swami Vivekananda,
work place of Mother Teressa (Nirmal Hridoy), Belur Ramakrishna
Math, ancient Chandra Ketu Garh, Kalighat, Dakshineshwar,
Siddheswari Kalimata Temple (Related to ancient Gupta Dynasty)
at Bagbazar, Botanical Garden, Zoological Park, Nandan
Cine Art Complex and many more are the best possible Tourist
Spots in and around Kolkata. From September to March is the season
for both national and international tourists. "Atithi Devo
Bhabah" means "Tourists are God"; tourists can
feel the real meaning of it at Kolkata.
Bodhgaya
– Place where the Buddha achieved enlightenment.
Notes:
* Denotes a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.