Hi,

Remember when you  read these  rates, there 2 options..

1) A rate with your  land costs all ready included…all that is needed  is to add in the International air for yourself, which if you think its ok we can add it in to the land portion, divide it amongst the group…

2) A rate with  you not going, I will travel with  the group…and you can add in a profit mark up for  yourself.

Notice  2 visits to the Taj Mahal.

Also I just heard of a Sufi mystical music tour through Rajisthan, and I am looking  into when we are in Jaipur to possible add some of that content.

Also in Delhi, heard of a Sufi  chanting activity by the grave of a old Sufi master..Could be a adventurous experience to go  and listen/sing.

From Stephen:

I designed this trip from my experiences in India to give the first time  visitor  to India,a focused ie Northern India smorgasbord experience.

From Culinary to  Ayurveda, the iconic  Delhi Gate  and the Taj Mahal, a visit on the wild side for a Tiger Safari.

We will experience rail, coach, local air flights, a Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, Dance, local Markets, local restaurants, with free time  in Rishikesh( I will familiarize  everyone with the area by a group walk about) so you can experience different Yoga classes,or do what you like to do.

Everyone will receive and experience Ayurveda  treatments at a local Ayurveda Clinic.

All culinary experiences  ie when we go to a restaurant when its pre included,and or the cooking demonstration that are  included,are  based on Vegetarian meals.

Its a dynamic trip that goes a bit deeper into the Culture/Places/People of India.

When we are in Delhi, and Jaipur, for those that  want to  participate,we will source local Yoga classes, so we can experience how yoga is taught over in India.

 

Outline Itinerary

Days	Sector
Day 1	Arrive Delhi
Day 2	Delhi
Day 3	Delhi
Day 4	Delhi / Agra
Day 5	Agra/Fatehpur Sikri/ Ranthambhore
Day 6	Ranthambhore
Day 7	Ranthambhore/ Jaipur
Day 8	Jaipur
Day 09	Jaipur/ Delhi/ Dehradun/Rishikesh
Day 10	Rishikesh
Day 11	Rishikesh
Day 12	Rishikesh
Day 13	Rishikesh/ Dehradun/ Delhi Departure

There are 2 options for the costing.

If  you plan to  travel with the group, and estimate that at least 10 participants will come from your own mailing  list, then the 1st costing below includes 2 free tour  leaders staying in single rooms, so your land costs are mostly covered.

What is not covered here is the  International Air  and the Internal Air, the latter is about $230.00.These  could be included into the final pricing.

Cost of Land Arrangement:

Minimum Group size	Tour Price when Two Foreign Tour Leaders travel free, each staying in single room
10 paying persons sharing same vehicle	R 28,176.00 per person on twin share
12 paying persons sharing same vehicle	R27,785.00 per person on twin share
14 paying persons sharing same vehicle	R25,871.00 per person on twin share
16 paying persons sharing same vehicle	R24,815.00 per person on twin share
18 paying persons sharing same vehicle	R 22,188. per person on twin share
Single Room Supplement available.

If  you choose  not to  travel with the  group, then the rates  are as below.

Then you  add in a mark up for yourself for  the referral, I will travel with the  group.

Cost of Land Arrangement:

Minimum Group size	Tour Price when 1 Foreign Tour Leaders travel free, staying in 1 single room
10 paying persons sharing same vehicle	R26,334.00 per person on twin share
12 paying persons sharing same vehicle	R25,212.00 per person on twin share
14 paying persons sharing same vehicle	R24,486.00 per person on twin share
16 paying persons sharing same vehicle	R 23,694.00 per person on twin share
18 paying persons sharing same vehicle	R 23,298 per person on twin share
Single Room Supplement available.

Note regarding the rates…The local domestic  air rates  **Dynamic fares: These fares are a non-static advance purchase fare which keeps changing on daily basis as they depend upon demand and supply ratio. Any increase will be additional to the above cost

These rates are  subject to change, based on available space. Any major changes to the Zar or Indian Rupees will trigger a repricing to take into account foreign currency swings.

Inclusive of:

• Accommodation on twin share basis at above mentioned hotels
• Daily breakfast at the hotels.
. All meals will be provided at Ranthambhore Bagh and as mentioned in the program.
• Gourmet Desire cooking demonstration with by Spice / Vegetable Market Tour followed by lunch (4-5 hours)
• Dinner at Evergreen Restaurant in Delhi and Narain Niwas with Folk dance & music in Jaipur as per program
• Arrival & Departure transfers in private AC chauffeur driven vehicle as per group size (Mini/Large Coach).
• Assistance at airport arrival and departures
• Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
• Services of accompanying English speaking escort from Day 01 till Day 09
• Monument entrance fee (one visit only)
• Morning and evening game drive by private Jeep  at Ranthambhore national Park.
. Domestic flight tickets
• Two bottles of water (Indian brand) per person per day during journeys
• Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi.
• Sound & Light show at Amber Fort
• Train tickets from Bharatpur to Ranthambhore by Air-conditioned chair car class
• All presently applicable taxes.
. In Rishikeh every group participant  will  receive 3 Ayurveda treatments  ie abhayanga massage + steam+ shirodhara.
. As well also included  is a 1 to1.5 hour discussion on Ayurveda with a local Dr, and we will visit a local Ayurveda chemist, where we will talk with the chemist about the different Ayurveda products  he has.

Not Included:
• Cost of any optional/additional activities
• Hotel early check in / Late check out
• International Airfares
• Indian Visa
• Any meals unless mentioned
• Travel and Health insurance
• Any drinks/water at any place.
• All international /domestic airport taxes
• Overweight luggage
• Personal expenses – mineral water, telephone calls, laundry, etc
• Tips & gratuities
• Camera Fees
• Lunches / dinner for Foreign Tour unless mentioned in inclusions
• Other services/activities which are not listed in inclusive column

Note regarding Meals:

When its a meal is your own account that means its not included as part of the tour rate, and its for your own expense.

Detailed Outline

                                                    Day 01:           Arrive Delhi

On arrival at the international airport, proceed for immigration clearance after disembarking.

Thereafter collect baggage from the baggage carousel and walk to the arrivals lounge after clearing customs.

You will be greeted by our guide, with a placard bearing your name on it.

He will assist you with your luggage and transfer you to the hotel.

Room will be held  so that you  have accommodation on immediate occupancy.

Most arrivals into India are in the  mid to later  PM  of the  next  day.

Time to sleep  and get over  jet lag.

Overnight at the Hotel Justa greater Kailash – Superior Room

Day 02:           Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel take full day guided city tour visiting Old and New Delhi

Your private guided tour of the capital today highlights the remarkable contrast between Old and New Delhi

Your excursion includes: Vijay Chowk vantage point for grand sweep of British Raj Era Buildings; Old Delhi focus will be on the magnificence of Jami Masjid (1656); Red Fort (1639) and Chandni Chowk with its busy hive of lanes that you will tour on Cycle Rickshaw.

After lunch at local restaurant in Old Delhi,(Own Account) you will be visiting Humayun’s Tomb (1565) first Mughal garden tomb and inspiration for several later monuments such as the incomparable Taj Mahal; The Qutb Minar (1193) tower.

Later you will be visiting Janpath Market, one of the oldest markets of New Delhi with establishment of some boutiques dating back to 1950.

Walk / drive around before returning to hotel

Breakfast: Justa Greter Kailash

Lunch/Dinner: Local Restaurant/hotel (Own Account)

Dinner at Evergreen Restaurant included.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03:           Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel

Experience a cooking demonstration at a local home. Your host invites you to experience, explore and relish the culinary and cultural heritage of the capital city of India that is Delhi. Start your day with an Indian cooking lesson and lunch followed by a visit to a spice market with your host.

Later enjoy shopping at Khan Market. Khan Market is almost in the heart of the city, close to India Gate.

Breakfast: Justa Greter Kailash

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Local Restaurant/hotel (Own Account)

Overnight at the hotel

 

 Day 04:           Delhi / Vrindavan/ Agra

Early morning transfer to the Delhi railway station to board the train to Agra.

Bhopal Shatabdi Dep. at 06:00 hrs Arr. at 08:06 hrs

Arrive Agra railway station at direct visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Upon arrival at Agra check in to the hotel.

(Check in time at hotel is 1400 hrs / Check Out time is 12 noon)

Afternoon lunch at a local restaurant and remainder day for own activity.
Evening private guided tour to experience the wonderful effects caused by the reflections of the setting Sun in front of the Taj Mahal.

Overnight at the hotel The Grand Imperial – Deluxe Room

Breakfast: Justa Greter Kailash

Lunch/Dinner: Own Account.

Day 05:           Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Ranthambhore

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bharatpur railway station to board train for Ranthambhore

En route guided visit to Fatehpur Sikri (City of Victory): Outlined by imposing gateways and well-defined private and public areas, the city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1570, in honor of the Sufi saint, Salim Chisti. Today, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex includes numerous

Lunch  Own Account

Kota Jan Shatabdi Express at 1550 hrs / 1802 hrs – Air-conditioned chair car carriage

Upon arrival at Sawai Madhopur railway station transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast: Agra Hotel

Lunch  Own Account

Dinner: Ranthambhore Bagh

Overnight at the hotel Ranthambhore Bagh – Standard Room

Day 06:           Ranthambhore

You will be woken up before sunrise. After tea or coffee in Lodge/hotel you will go on game drive in private Jeeps  accompanied by a local park naturalist

Return to lodge/hotel for breakfast

Afternoon game drive in private Jeeps accompanied by local park naturalist. Return to lodge/hotel after sunset

Option exists for those who want to do some bird watching  in between the  game drives,that can be arranged.

Breakfast: Ranthambhore Bagh

Lunch: Ranthambhore Bagh

Dinner: Ranthambhore Bagh

Overnight at the Lodge

Day 07:           Ranthambhore / Jaipur         160 Kms/ 3 hrs drive

Morning visit the Surwal Lake for bird watching by jeeps with a local naturalist

Return to the hotel for breakfast

Later drive to Jaipur and upon arrival check in at the hotel.

Evening light and sound show at the Amber Fort followed by dinner at Narain Niwas Palace with Folk Dance and Music

Recipes served at Narain Niwas Palace are original recipes collected by Thakur Amar Singh Ji during his life time. Most recipes will not be found anywhere else.

These are made in complete supervision of the family members – all culminating in a once-in-a-lifetime experience for each of our guests.

Since 1863, the family of Kanota takes pride in continuing the centuries old tradition of following the original secret recipe in the same traditional way.

Breakfast: Ranthambhore Bagh

Lunch: Local Restaurant/ hotel Own Account

Dinner: Narain Niwas Palace

Overnight at the hotel Alsisar Haveli – Standard Room

Day 08:           Jaipur

After breakfast at the hotel, full day guided tour of the city

In the morning take an excursion to the hill top Fort Palace of Amber. It offers panoramic view of moated lake and historical old town at the base of the hill. Time permitting you may have opportunity ride up to the fort on elephant back.

Afternoon you will visit City Palace Museum (a part of the Palace still remains the residence of the Jaipur royal family), the Jantar Mantar – an 18th century observatory, and the legendary Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Local Restaurant/ hotel Own Account

Dinner: LMB/ Chokhi Dhani Own Account

Overnight at the hotel

Rishikesh Portion

 

Image I took..Ganga river, part of the Himalaya foothills,and the area across the river is part of Laxman Jhula.

Day 09:           Jaipur / Delhi/ Dehradun/Rishikesh

Early morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for Dehradun via Delhi.

Jet Airways 9W 2250            Dep. at 07:50 hrs Arr. at 08:55 Hrs

Arrive Delhi and take connecting flight to Dehradun

Jet Airways 9W 824 Dep. at 11:10 Hrs Arr. at 12:10 Hrs

(Check In for Domestic flights start 1 hour prior to the flight departure)

Upon arrival at Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh (20 kms, 1 hour)

Arrival and check in at the hotel

Overnight at the hotel

Lying at the foothills  of the Himalayan mountains, the clear,clean Ganges river flowing right next to it,made famous by the Beatles visit in 1968.

Technically we are not going to the town of Rishikesh,nor did they go to that town..its the 2 small little we will call them villages that are located close to each other,right by the Ganges, that is where we will be, and for all you Beatles Lovers, you can go and visit that ashram,its still  there.

Its a place with all types of Yoga,Meditation,Restaurants,Bakeries,Shops…where locals and Westerner mingle  together.

Day 9,10,11,12

Here the trip becomes more unstructured.

On our arrival day, I will walk around and show you the 2 areas ie Ram Jhula  and Laxman Jhula,point out restaurants, yoga classes, shops, show you the different interconnected  pathways, the white sandy beach,yes you can swim here, the Ganges flows out of the Himalayan mountains, clear, crisp and cold.

Everyone will be scheduled for a 2hr Ayurveda bodywork experience consisting of 3 different treatments,( massage, sweat and oil drops on the forehead)we will also meet with a local Ayurveda doctor and  visit a Ayurveda chemist as we investigate this ancient system of healing.

These 4 days here  are intended to give you the space to experience at your pace,and at your choice, with a little structure.

Breakfast  will be included.

Meals  are relatively inexpensive…if you pay IR 3 to 400 for a  meal, at today’s conversion rate its  about $7.00, yoga classes with a dynamite Iyengar trained teacher is IR200  about $4 per class for a 2 hr class..

Our lodging will be in a quite  area as parts of this  area  can be busy at times, we will be a short 2 minute walk to the Ganges River.

Even though  we dont  have a  lot of structure, we can still  do group activates together ie everyone gets some picnic take away food, and we go to one of the beach areas to sit, talk, relax, swim, etc…maybe we will have informal spontaneous group talk on Spirituality, Mysticism,  Vegetarianism  etc…or possibly everyone will enjoy the freedom to explore at there own pace, and do what they want to do..

For our last night  together, we will go to  one of the local restaurants, for your own account, for  our farewell meal.

Day 13: Rishikesh / Dehradun/Delhi Departure

Pick up from hotel in Rishikesh and drive to Dehradun airport to board the flight for Delhi.

Jet Airways 9W 334 Dep. at 15:55 hrs Arr. at 16:55 hrs

(Check In for Domestic flights start 1 hour prior to the flight departure)

Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to local restaurant for Dinner (close to the airport / time permitting).

After dinner transfer to International airport to board the flight for onwards destination.

(Check In for international flights start 3-4 hours prior to flight departure)

Dinner: Own Account

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