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Intoxicating, Incredible India
The Golden Triangle plus Khajuraho, Varanasi, and Mumbai
March 3 – March 13, 2016
Goa Extension – March 12-16
Price $3699 – includes round trip international Air and 4 domestic flights
$2458 – Ground only (also includes 4 domestic flights)
*Most tours drive you by car or coach from one city to the next but not on this one
Enjoy a sunset prayer along the banks of the Ganges, ride atop an elephant to the ancient Fort
Amber just a few of the multitude of activities that will bring you closer to the history, culture, and
mystery of India. India alongside Babylonia is one of the first centers of modern civilization. It is
the birthplace of both Hinduism and Buddhism. We’ll be traveling deep into this awe-inspiring
land as your tour Delhi, Jaipur, Agra – known as the Golden Triangle plus Khajuraho, Varanasi,
and Mumbai. The Ganges, the magic of the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, vast City palace of Jaipur
and the ancient ghost city of Fetehpur Sikri are just a few places that will make this journey
enriching, inspiring, and unforgettable. On this grand tour you will experience it all – the sights,
sounds, spiciness of the subcontinent. Gone are the days when visiting India meant having to
rough it, as you will find the 5 star Hotels picked for this trip are decorated with inimitable style
and panache.
Mar.3: Thur
Depart LAX on United Airlines at 9 am arrive Newark 5:19 pm and depart Newark at 8:35 pm
non-stop for New Delhi
Mar. 4: FRI- ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive in Delhi at 9.20 PM. Delhi, sprawling on the banks of the River Yamuna, the capital of
India, typifies the soul of the country. The legacy of that past survives in the many monuments left
behind by the regents, each a chronicle of the glory of its time and an imprint of each ruler's
character. Meeting assistance on arrival by A Classic Tours collection representative and transfer
to HOTEL LE MERIDIAN.
Mar. 5: SAT- DELHI
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning tour of Old Delhi. We pass by the magnificent Red Fort, - marvel in
red sandstone, built on the banks of River Yamuna by the Mughal emperor Shan Jahan. Your
first stop is Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat; the Ashoka Pillar & the famous Chandni
Chowk bazaars, once the shopping arcade of Mughal royalty. Take a Rickshaw ride through the
narrow and colorful lanes of old market. Finally visit marble domes and slender minarets of the
Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India.
Lunch at Pindi Restaurant.
Your sightseeing tour of New Delhi this afternoon includes a drive along Rajpath to photograph
the Parliament House, President's Palace and India Gate, a memorial to India's
soldiers. Continue to Humayun's tomb, forerunner to Taj Mahal which is the first mature example
of Mughal architecture in India that was built by the emperor’s grieving widow, Haji Begum, in
1566 AD. Your final stop is at the Qutab Minar, whose construction began in 1200 AD by Qutabud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, but finally completed by his successors, lltutmush and
Firoz Shah, is believed to be erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the Muslim
rule in India.
Welcome dinner in the evening with presentation of Indian music and dances. BLD
Mar. 6: SUN – DELHI / JAIPUR
Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to airport for late morning flight to Jaipur, owing its name, foundations
and careful planning to the great warrior, astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Afternoon,
tour the Maharaja’s City Palace, once the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of
Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Part of this was converted into a museum. One of the major
attractions in the museum is the portion known as the Armory Museum housing an impressive
array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal
families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons.
Continue to Jantar Mantar, the largest of Jai Singh's remarkable observatories. Its complex
instruments, whose setting and shapes are scientifically designed, represent the high points of
medieval Indian astronomy. The observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in
working condition.
Taj Jaimahal Palace Hotel/ Samode. B
Mar. 7: MON- JAIPUR- City Tour & Amber Fort
Breakfast at Hotel. Visit the ancient capital of Amber, ascending the Palace Fortress on the back
of a gaily caparisoned elephant is bound to enrich your memories with the Royal lifestyle of the
Maharajas and leave you with a truly unforgettable experience. Amber is a classic, romantic
Rajasthani fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from
the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting
and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster.
Tour the intricate chambers and hallways of the palace. Inside the fort visit the Jag Mandir or Hall
of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal – a room with all the four walls and
ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from
Belgium during that period.
En route to Amber, photograph the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) built in 1799 AD., by
Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, one of the major landmarks of Jaipur.
Lunch at Maharaja Haveli at Gangapol and time free to explore town. Those interested in staying
in the city can return on own in taxi.
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Mar. 8: TUE- JAIPUR / FATEH PUR SIKRI / AGRA- TAJ MAHAL
Breakfast at Hotel. Travel by Shatabadi express train (AC Chair car) to Bharatpur and continue
overland to Fatehpur Sikri, an imperial capital frozen in time, was constructed by Akbar the Great
In 1569 and abandoned 15 years later due to severe water shortage and some think the water
became highly toxic due to a high concentration of phosphates in the water. Within the city, you
will tour the Diwan-l-Aam or Hall of Public Audience. Diwan-I-Khaas or the Hall of Private
Audience is a two storied building. The exterior of the hall is simple but the interior is fascinating.
From the four corners of the building, there are stone bridges leading across the throne. Panch
Mahal or Five Story Palace, building and the architecture is Persian in style like a Buddhist
monastery. Palace of Jodha Bai is named after Jehangir’s wife Jodha Bai. Birbal Palace was
the residence of Birbal, Akbar’s favorite courtier, famous for his wit and wisdom. Miriam’s House
also known as the Golden House was Akbar’s Christian wife from Goa. Ankh Michauli is where
the emperor played hide and seek with the ladies of the harem and was probably used for storing
records. Sheikh Salim Chisti Dargh is Sheikh Salim Chisti’s tomb, originally built of red
sandstone but later rebuilt in white marble by Jehangr.
After the tour of Fatehpur Sikri, travel to Agra where no other historical monument has evoked as
much awareness and admiration as the Taj Mahal. Agra is a medieval city, located on the banks
of the Yamuna River, founded by Sultan Skiandar Lodi in 1506. The Mughal Golden Age began
under Emperors Akbar’s, Jahangir’s and Shah Jahan’s reigns.
Upon arrival check in at Taj Gateway Hotel.
Lunch at Real Restaurant. Continue to the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Arjumand Bano Begum, who died
during childbirth. Stop at the Taj Museum of Agra for a close look at the original pieces of
drawings of this wonderful marble monument. A look at the drawings reveals the level of accuracy
and precision that has gone in planning the structure of the Taj Mahal. The architect had also
guessed that the construction would be done in 22 years. Drawings of the interiors show the
position of the graves in such precision that the foot of the graves faces the viewer from any
angle. Many more such breathtaking collections include royal ornaments, wonderful paintings,
portraits of Mughal emperors etc.
This evening attend "Mohabbat-the-Taj" at Kalakriti Cultural & Convention Centre.
“Expression of Love... The Sanskritik Natyashala presents ‘Mohabbat-the-Taj’ – a series of play
depicting the saga of love. The true and immortal love of Shajahan for Mumtaj Mahal- his
beautiful wife; the lavish lifestyle of Mughal era; immaculate hardship of the artisans for 22 years
that created the most precious specimen of craftsmanship”. BL
Mar. 9: WED- AGRA FORT / KHAJURAHO
After Breakfast visit Agra Fort, built alongside the Yamuna River, stretching about 2.5 Km
representing the first major building project of Akbar built by three of the greatest Mughal
emperors. The fort is surrounded by a moat. The fort contains splendid palaces both in red
sandstone and white marble built by two generations of prolific builders, Akbar, Janangir and
Shajahan.
Transfer to airport & travel by air to Khajuraho a city of living temples, of the Indo-Aryan type and
generally classified as "Nagara” or North Indian. These temples were built during the Chandela
period, a dynasty that survived for five centuries before falling to the onslaught of Islam. On
arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Hotel. Afternoon is at leisure
to visit the village or temples on own. Later visit the eastern group of temples consisting the
Brahamin and Jain shrines close to the present Khajuraho village. Taj Chandela Hotel. BL
Evening you will see the sound and light show at the Western group of temples.
Mar. 10: THU - KHAJURAHO TOURING/ VARANASI
Morning visit the architectural marvels of “The Khajuraho Temples" starting with the western
group. These Hindu temples with erotic carvings were built 1000 years ago with art and
architecture merged to perfection. The temples are in three groups in an area of about 8 square
miles. The western group, largest and most important is situated at the axis of the Lalguanrajnagar road. HOTEL TAJ GATEWAY. B
Later fly to Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, sits on the banks of the Ganges,
India’s holiest river. On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Hotel.
This holy Hindu city is crowded with temples and its labyrinth of streets where throngs of people
traverse is exciting and enticing.
This evening at sunset, attend the evening prayers at the banks of the River Ganges.
Mar. 11: FRI - VARANASI: Birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism
Early this morning, at the time of sunrise you will take boat ride on the holy river Ganges to see
the devout praying and bathing on the Ghats (Banks), with funeral pyres burning in the distance.
After breakfast, we do a half-day city tour of Varanasi visiting the Temples and by lanes.
Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, a place where Buddha preached his first lessons on Nirvana.
Later visit the museum with its fine collection of Buddhist artifacts. BL
Mar. 12: SAT - VARANASI / MUMBAI
Breakfast at Hotel. Later transfer to airport and fly to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai, meeting assistance
on arrival by your representative and embark on a city tour of Mumbai begin by driving tour
seeing the city’s unique architecture, Gateway of India, Mumbai University, Victoria Terminus,
High court, Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach. Continue to the Dhobi Ghat, an open-air laundry
where washmen physically clean and iron hundreds of items of clothing, delivering them the next
day. Next, visit Mani Bhawan, a memorial dedicated to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma
Gandhi. He used to stay at this house from time to time between 1917 and 1934. The building
now contains a pictorial gallery, a 20,000 volume research library, a film and recording archive
and a set of diorama on the Mahatma's life.
Early farewell dinner at a local restaurant. After Dinner transfer to airport board flight
homewards. BD
GOA EXTENSION - $649 at this time, no change in international air price.
Framed by palm trees and endless white sand, Portuguese flavored Goa has long been a luxury
beach retreat. This tiny state crams in hill station getaways, crumbling forts, cute whitewashed
stone churches, and vibrant temples. Goa provides and idyllic antidote to any travel fatigue.
Day 1: Mar. 12- SAT - Mumbai/Goa
Late this evening travel by air to Goa. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Goa's history goes back
20,000-30,000 years. It was an overseas territory of Portuguese India for about 450 years until
India annexed it in 1961. Hotel Royal Orchid B
Day 2: Mar. 13- SUN- Goa
After breakfast, embark on a tour of Old Goa. Your first stop will be at Church of St. Francis of
Assisi, built in 1661 by the Portuguese. Next, visit Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina or Se
Cathedral, commemorating the Portuguese’s victory, under Alfonso de Albuquerque, over a
Muslim army, leading to the capture of Goa in 1510. Continue to Bom Jesus Basilica,
perhaps Goa's most famous church and among the most revered by Christians worldwide ,
is partially in ruins but still a model of simplicity and elegance, a fine example of Jesuit
architecture. Continue to the Corinthian inspired Church of Cajetan, was completed in 1661 by
Italian friars, Order of Theatines. BL
Day 3: Mar. 14- MON- Goa
After breakfast, the rest of the day will be at leisure to explore the wonderful beaches, shopping
opportunities and more. B
Day 4: Mar. 15- TUE- Goa/ Mumbai/Depart
Breakfast at Hotel. Time free until late afternoon/ evening transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai
and onward connection to international flight. B
Price Includes: Single supplement $829.00
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Round trip air on United from LAX to New Delhi and Mumbai to LAX
Includes $693.97 in Tax/surcharge and US Tax (subject to change at time
of ticketing)
Four one way domestic flights: Delhi to Jaipur; Agra to Khajuraho;
Khajuraho to Varanasi and Varanasi to Mumbai
Shatabadi express train (AC Chair car) to Bharapur then motor coach to
Agra
8 nights 5 star hotel accommodations based on double occupancy
Daily buffet breakfast
Two dinners –welcome (Indian music and dances) and farewell and 5 Lunches
All transfers, excursions and sightseeing in the itinerary in Private Air
Conditioned Coach with English speaking tour guide.
All entrance fees at the Monuments, Museums, & Temples etc. in the
cities being visited
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A cycle Rickshaw in Old Delhi
An Elephant Ride in at the Amber Fort in Jaipur
Boat ride at sunset and sunrise in the Ganges River
All hotel taxes
All tips to guide and bus drivers
Price Does Not Include:
 Visa for India (can be done online for $60)
 Any optional tours provided
 Travel insurance – but highly recommended. (call for information)
Reservations and Cancellation Policy
To confirm reservation a $250 deposit is required. A second payment of $500.00 is due Nov.1.
Final payment is due Jan.2, 2016. Cancellations more than 90 days prior to departure will be
charged $100 cancellation charge. Cancellations between 89 and 61 days prior to departure date
will be charged $200.00, cancellations between 60 and 46 days prior to departure will have a
cancellation penalty of $600.00 and cancellations 45 to 31 days prior to departure will have a
cancellation charge $1,000.00 and cancellations 30 days or less prior to departure receive no
refund except if a replacement is found and then you will be refunded all monies except for name
changes on airline tickets. There is a $15.00 charge for all returned checks.
Trip insurance recommended.
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