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SPECIAL INTEREST JOURNEYS
        2019 / 2020

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Colour festival of India
 Celebrate Holi
                              escorted tour
                               2019-2020
 Holi, the renowned colour festival occurs with
  great enthusiasm on full moon day in March
  every year and celebrated across the country
 in diﬀerent states with their distinct styles, but
its the spirit that remains same throughout the
  country. , Entire country wears a festive look
  when it is time for Holi celebrations. Markets
    get abuzz with with bollywood songs and
   mouth-watering delicacies. Participate with
the locals in Heaps of safe color powders Gulal
  Red, Abeer Dye, to Water Guns and paint the
                   town in colors.

DAY 1-2 DELHI - VRINDAVAN Ⓑ Positioned on the walls of a dam, Chhatra Sagar Camps offers breathtaking
Upon Delhi arrival you will we met/transferred. Next day traditional with luxurious Mughal motif interiors. Enjoy Bird watching, Boating, to
Rickshaw Ride exploring mazelike Old Delhi incl Spice markets Safaris in Todgarh Sanctuary.
and The Red Fort. Continue drive to festival city of Vrindavan.
DAY 8 CELEBRATE HOLI Ⓑ
Visit quirky village of Rohat and check-in at a heritage mansion
Rohat Garh, maintained by the royal family with whom we
celebrate Holi in Rajasthani style.

DAY 9 BLUE CITY JODHPUR Ⓑ
Tour covers skyline views from Mehrangarh Fort. Heritage Walk
to explore blue washed houses, ancient stepwells and markets.
For Dinner, traditional Rajasthani Fest.

DAY 10 TRIBAL TOUR Ⓑ
Morning visit to 15th century Bishnoi Tribes to encounter raw
tribal lifestyle, and Jeep safari for Black Bucks by Guda Lake. Stay
DAY 3 LATH MAAR HOLI Ⓑ at Rawla Narlai for untouched countryside and home to a tribal
Visit Barsana Village to experience full day of Lath Maar Holi community called Rabaris.
celebrations. For light chasers we arrange high vantage points.
DAY 11 LAKE PALACE Ⓑ
Across India, Holi of Vrindavan is most colourful. Here, the adjoining
Check-in at Lake Palace in Udaipur, the princely lake city of
villages become the hot spot for Lath Maar Holi, a style where women of
British India. Traditional Dinner with live Dance and Music at
Barsana Village beat up men from Nandgaon with sticks. This is unique
Royal Mansion overlooking the Lake.
only to these villages.

DAY 4 CELEBRATE HOLI Ⓑ DAY 12 HERITAGE WALK Ⓑ
Visit the legendary village of Nandgaon, the birthplace of Lord Heritage Walk thru chaotic streets of Old City exploring timeless
Krishna. As the festival of Holi is symbolic to Krishna, the colourful markets, ancient temples and the 16th century Udaipur City
celebrations here are best of India. Later, drive to Agra city. Palace. Enjoy sunset viewing from Monsoon Palace.

DAY 5 TAJ MAHAL Ⓑ DAY 13 DEPART DELHI Ⓑ
Sunrise Grand Tour of Taj Mahal to capture some splendid Catch ﬂight to Delhi airport for your onwards journey.
photography moments in a much lesser crowd.

A Jewel of Muslim Art in India, and an epitome of love built by Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died giving
birth to their 14th child.

DAY 6 SAMODE PALACE Ⓑ
This opulent 475-year-old Palace is your residence for the evening.

DAY 7 LUXURY CAMPING Ⓑ
Todays off the beaten journey will take you to Chattra Sagar in
Nimaj for luxury camping experience overlooking the rustic
countryside of rural Rajasthan.

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Mixed Flavours
South to North              escorted tour
                             2019-2020
 A food-lovers journey from South to North
 of India. Experience diversity of India's food
culture and culinary traditions from South to
 North. Visit spice bazaars of Kochi, the tea
  gardens in Cardamom Hills, Keralan river
 cruises and bazaars of Old Delhi. Delight in
the palaces of Maharaja's city – Udaipur, and
   the splendid Wazwan Fest in a Kashmiri
                  houseboat.

DAY 1 ARRIVE KOCHI Ⓓ DAY 6 KERALAN CRUISE Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Welcome to Kochi, first European colonies from colonial India. Aboard a traditional Backwater Cruise made of converted rice
Keralan Dinner will be arranged offering fusion of Dutch, barges. Scenic journey thru finest lakes & lagoons, floating
Jewish and Keralan curries. Try the Rick Stein inspired Dutch villages, spot wildlife passing by. Learn Keralan cooking by your
Style Fish. onboard chef.

DAY 2 FORT KOCHI Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Heritage-walk in Old Kochi. Tuk-Tuk Ride to Mattancherry and
Jew Town for Spice Tour. Live Dances and South Indian
Masterclass with local family.

DAY 7 UDAIPUR Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Flight to Udaipur, the princely lake city of British India.
DAY 3 ERNAKULAM NATIONAL PARK Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ Traditional Dinner with live Dance and Music at Royal Mansion
Arrive in Munnar, located high in the Cardamom Hills, overlooking the Lake.
cultivating spices-tea plants since British Raj. Soft-Trek in
Eravikulam National Park of Kerala for Keralan mammals and DAY 8 HERITAGE TOUR Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
fantastic bird sighting. Heritage Walk thru chaotic streets of Old City exploring
timeless markets, ancient temples and the 16th century
DAY 4 MUNNAR TEA TRAILS Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ Udaipur City Palace. Enjoy sunset viewing from Monsoon
Morning Tea Tour with tasting in ﬁnest Plantations of Munnar Palace.
incl. Tata Tea museum and factory visit. Rest day enjoy stunning
views from your Hotel.

DAY 5 THEKKADY SPICE WALK Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ DAY 9 RAJASTHANI MASTERCLASS Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Arrive Thekkady, the spice plantation centre of Kerala. Spice Attend Shashi's 5-hour Masterclass and learn the process of
Trek to Abraham Spice Organic Gardens established in 1952 by preparing a traditional Rajasthani Thali Fest. For Sunset, Boat
Abraham's grandparents. Here also learn about Ayurvedic Cruise on shimmering Lake Pichola. Later, Dinner at Palace on
medicinal plants. Island Jagmandir.

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DAY 10 BOLLYWOOD MUSICAL Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ DAY 14 KASHMIR HOUSEBOAT Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Flight to Delhi, influenced by 1850's British Raj and 1630's Flight to Srinagar! Stay in a Kashmiri Houseboat. Sit back relax
Mughal Empire. Evening of entertainment at Bollywood theater and watch the world go by from open verandahs of your
Kingdom of Dreams. houseboat. Sunset Gondola boatride in interiors of Dal Lake.
Picture magical Himalayan views to bird-life all around.
DAY 11 NEW DELHI Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ Traditional Kashmiri Wazan Fest for Dinner.
Tour of New city built in British colonial style, with tree-lined
avenues and colonial bungalows. Visit Gallery of Modern Art. Wazwan is a multi-course meal up to 36 courses for big weddings, the
Metro Ride to City Centre Markets. Lunch at Indo-Swiss bakery. preparation is considered an art and pride in Kashmiri culture. Rogan Josh
Later, Sikh community kitchens that serve 10,000 people daily. Mutton Curry is must try.
North Indian Cooking and Dinner with local Family.
DAY 15 SRINAGAR Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Floating Flower-Vegetable Market for sunrise. Kahwah Tea
DAY 12 RICKSHAW & FOOD WALK Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ served on spot. Next, Heritage Walk of Old Srinagar by
Traditional Rickshaw Ride exploring mazelike Old city incl Spice Jhelum River. Cooking Class and Lunch at a Kashmiri family
markets and Red Fort. Food Walk Tour in Paratha Wali Gali or home.
The Bread Streets. Must try signature dish Paratha, a flat bread
with meat/veg stuffing served with mint chutney.
DAY 16 SRINAGAR Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Scenic drive of Kashmir Valley to gold meadow of Sonmarg for
your Kashmiri Picnic. Traditional Kashmiri Dinner in
houseboat. Must try Trout Curry Meatballs.

DAY 13 TAJ MAHAL TOUR Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Express train to Agra. Lunch overlooking Taj Mahal with Indian
Music and Dances. Rest afternoon we spend at Taj Mahal.

DAY 17 DEPART DELHI AIRPORT Ⓑ
Flight to Delhi international airport for onwards journey.

INCLUDES :
• 16 Nights Accommodation inclusive of Meals & Cooking as
speciﬁed in itinerary Ⓑ Breakfast Ⓛ Lunch Ⓓ Dinner
• Express train to Agra. Internal ﬂights to Udaipur, Srinagar.
• Meet & Greet at hotel/airport/train stations.
• Entrances included. Tours by air-conditioned vehicles.
• Local English expert guide throughout. All taxes included.

TRAVEL NOTE : Departs Daily. Please enquire for wholesale rates.

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Handloomed Textiles
North to West            escorted tour
                          2019-2020
Welcome to Kashmir in North India. Post
India-Pakistan partition in 1947 today the
  northernmost state of India Jammu &
 Kashmir brings together two incredibly
      diﬀerent worlds. Stay in wooden
 houseboats, sparkling skiing retreats, to
  fairytale towns built on magical Lakes.

DAY 1 KASHMIRI HOUSEBOATS Ⓓ DAY 3 KASHMIR VALLEY Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Welcome to Srinagar! Stay in a Kashmiri Houseboat. Sit back Scenic drive of Kashmir Valley to gold meadow of Sonmarg for
relax and watch the world go by from open verandahs of your your Kashmiri Picnic. Next, Crewel Work Embroidery and
houseboat. Sunset Gondola boatride in interiors of Dal Lake. Kashmiri Weaving House specializing in hand-knotted Rugs of
Picture magical Himalayan views to bird-life all around. pure silk. Cooking Class and Lunch at a Kashmiri family home.
Later, Heritage Walk of Old Srinagar by Jhelum River.
Intricately designed wooden houseboats are masterpieces for Viceroys who
developed Kashmir as their summer retreat. Kashmiri rug are hand knotted and one of the most sought-after artworks by
connoisseurs around the world owing to their exceptional workmanship.

DAY 4 HOKARSAR WETLAND Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Visit Hokarsar Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary for fantastic bird sighting.
DAY 2 PASHMINA TOUR Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ Migratory water birds come down from Siberia and Central Asia
Floating Flower-Vegetable Market for sunrise. Kahwah Tea before heading further south. Traditional Wazan Fest for Dinner.
served onspot. Later, Kashmiri Craftswomen specializing in
Pashmina Spinning. Witness Kani Weavers transforming Wazwan is a multi-course meal up to 36 courses for big weddings, the
thousand lines of ﬁber into shawls. Then, rustic Village of preparation is considered an art and pride in Kashmiri culture. Rogan Josh
Bakara for different styles of embroidery incl. Sozni Mutton Curry is must try.
Neddlework, Tilla Goldwork. Later, Srinagar heritage tour.

Pashmina aka Soft Gold is lighter than cashmere, its found in The
Himalayas above 4000 meters during winters.

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Handloomed Textiles
North to West              escorted tour
                            2019-2020
 Welcome to Gujarat in West India, the
birthplace of Gandhi. Side step oﬀ the well-
 beaten tourist trails. Interact with Gujarati
    artisans in tribal villages who weave,
 embroider, and dye India's ﬁnest textiles.
    Visit dense forests unique wildlife, to
             traditional festivals.

DAY 1-2 BHUJ Ⓓ DAY 4 HODKA VILLAGE Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
In 1510 the Jadeja Rajputs took control of Kachchh making Bhuj Mirror Inlay Work, Rare Textile Collections
its royal city. Experience traditional Potola Weaving with weavers Visit Heritage Textile Collector Mr Wazir and see his well-kept
at Dharamshi Maheshwari. We visit Bandhani Workshop with treasures. Later, rustic Hodka Village near White Desert.
the acclaimed Master Weaver Mohamad Ishaq. Later Heritage Enroute visit Mutwa Community known for fine stitching
Tour covering: elaborately decorated Aina Mahal Palace, Prag technique Mutwa Bharat using tiny mirrors.
Mahal & Bell Tower overlooking the city.
DAY 5 TRIBAL EMBROIDERY,
A meticulous technique of tyeing & dyeing the warp or weft, before weaving
DINNER & DANCES Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
into the final form. Single Ikat fabric is created by interweaving, and Double
Here, various tribal groups have developed a unique embroidery
ikat involves resist tye & dye.
style. Tribal Textile Tour covers unique Mutwa embroidery,
stitching styles, to a village walk and tribal interactions. Meet
Sophie, a village craftswoman inspiring perfect needlework.
Bonfire Dinner with Kachchh Musicians.

DAY 6 MEGHWAL TRIBE, ROGAN ART,
TANA BANA WEAVER Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
DAY 3 GUJARATI FAMILY, In Bhirandiare Village visit colourful homes of God's People
EMBROIDERY NGO Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ Meghwal Tribes. One can distinguish the Meghwals with their
Visit Gujarati Family of Dr Khatri in Ajrakhpur Village to elaborate ornaments. Then, Nirona to witness rare Rogan
witness Hand Block Printing with various natural dyes. Next, Printwork, you have to see it to believe it! Later, Tana Bana
NGO Shurjan, dedicated to Kutch women embroiderers that Weaver Ramji Maheshwari explinas warp-weft artwork. Sunset
support the town. Later, traditional Gujarati Lunch. Visit Khamir by the Lakeside.
for traditional Hand-Woven Textiles using camel wool, Mashru
Weaving that combines silk and cotton, and innovative weaving Rogan is an art of printing regional to Kachchh. In this craft, paint made
using Recycled Plastic Bags. from boiled oil and vegetable dye is laid on fabric using metal blocks.

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Tiger Parks
           of India           escorted tour
                               2019-2020
 The Royal Bengal tiger is the national animal
of both India and Bangladesh. India is a home
 to 70% of the world’s tiger population. These
     rare wildcats are arrived in the Indian
subcontinent 12,000 years ago and considered
      to belong to the world's charismatic
 megafauna. This guide gives you an overview
 of our eight favourite places to catch sight of
           these beautiful creatures.

NORTH RANTHAMBHORE NATIONAL PARK CENTRAL TADOBA NATIONAL PARK
Ranthambhore national park is the best place to spot wild tigers The off the track location of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve,
in Rajasthan and connect to your popular Golden Triangle route 150km south of Nagpur, is one of the best places to see tigers in
of Delhi, Agra & Jaipur. Comprising 1334 sq km of wild jungle India. Seeing fewer visitors than most other Indian forest
scrub hemmed in by rocky ridges, at its center is the 10th-century reserves. This is a place where you can get up close to wildlife
Ranthambhore Fort. The park was a maharajas' hunting ground without having to jostle past truckloads of shutter-happy
until 1970. tourists.

Access: Opened October to June yearly. Park well connected by Access: Opened yearly. Best months Oct-Apr. Tadoba is well
drive/train from Jaipur, Agra and Delhi cities. connected by drive from Nagpur and Raipur cities.

CENTRAL SATPURA NATIONAL PARK CENTRAL BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK
A refreshing escape to central India. This wildlife park is west If your sole reason for visiting an Indian tiger reserve is to see a
India’s state of Madhya Pradesh’s only hill-station surrounded tiger, look no further. Two or three days at Bandhavgarh should
by waterfalls, canyons, natural pools, cave temples and the net you a tiger sighting with a large number of Tigers in a
forested ranges of Tiger Reserve. It covers an area of 524 sq. km. relatively small 453 sq km territory. This is one of India's top tiger
of unique central Indian highland ecosystem with a rich playgrounds. There are also more than 40 rarely seen leopards
biodiversity. too!

Access: Opened October to June yearly. Park well connected by Access: Opened October to June yearly. Park well connected by
drive from Bhopal. drive from Jabalpur.

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NORTH JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK WEST SUNDERBANS TIGER RESERVE
World-renowned Corbett Tiger Reserve was established in 1936 Home to one of the largest concentrations of Royal Bengal tigers
as India's ﬁrst national park, and covers 1318 sq km of wild on the planet, the 2585 sqkm Sunderbans is a network of
forests. It's named for legendary British hunter Jim Corbett channels and semi-submerged mangroves that forms the world's
(1875–1955). Corbett eventually shot more wildlife with his largest river delta. The ecosystem here is contiguous across
camera than with his gun and became a prominent voice for Bangladesh shores. Cruise the broad waterways through the
conservation. world's biggest mangrove sanctuary.

Access: Opened October to June yearly. Park well connected by Access: Opened full year, best time Nov-Apr. Sunderbans is well
drive/train from Delhi city. connected by drive/boat from Kolkata city.

CENTRAL KANHA NATIONAL PARK CENTRAL PENCH NATIONAL PARK
Madhya Pradesh is the king of the Indian jungles and Kanha is its Inspiration to the popular Jungle Book writer Rudyard Kipling,
most famous. Divided into two sanctuaries, Hallon and Banjar, Pench is the third of Madhya Pradesh's trio of well-known tiger
of 250 and 300 km2, here you can really go deep into the forest reserves, Pench is made up mostly of teak-tree forest rather
for a perhaps more complete safari experience. Kanha's sal than sal and so it has a different ﬂavour from nearby Kanha
forests and vast meadows contain not only wildcats but offers or Bandhavgarh. Pench Tiger Reserve has a total area of
fantastic bird sightings. 1921 sq km – 60% in the west Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Access: Opened October to June yearly. Park well connected by Access: Opened October to June yearly. Pench is well connected
drive from Jabalpur and Nagpur cities. by drive from Nagpur.

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Himalayan Adventure
  Biking Tours
                           escorted tour
                            2019-2020
The Great Himalayas are a treat for biking and
nature lovers. A picturesque landscape oﬀers
dramatic forested gorges to skylines of snow-
 capped peaks. Meet with a vibrant mosaic of
   tribal communities to ancient pilgrimage
  routes. Test your gear against some of the
  world's most audacious yet stunning roads.

DAY 1 ARRIVE DELHI DAY 6 DHARAMSHALA Ⓑ
Namaste! Welcome to India. Good Morning!! Options for today include a visit to McLeod
Ganj, a town now famous as home to the exiled Dalai Lama and a
DAY 2 DELHI > AMRITSAR Ⓑ huge Tibetan community, including the Tibetan government-in-
Today morning you will be escorted to New Delhi Railway exile.
station to aboard an air-conditioned Express train to holy city
Amritsar. We will visit Golden Temple and War Memorial
Jallianwala Bagh and watch change of guard ceremony at borders
of India-Pakistan called Wagah Border. In the evening before
dinner you will be briefed about the adventure ahead.

DAY 7 DHARAMSHALA / PRAGPUR Ⓑ
After breakfast we will ride to Pragpur, on arrival check in
to your hotel and remainder of the day free Explore the area.
Ride : 65 Kms, app 1 hrs.
DAY 3 AMRITSAR > DALHOUSIE Ⓑ
Today after breakfast you will start your bike tour by riding to
Dalhousie. On arrival check in to your hotel and explore the DAY 8 PRAGPUR – ANANDPUR Ⓑ
beautiful Dalhousie. Ride: 200 Kms App 4 hrs. After breakfast we will ride to Anandpur Sahib. On arrival check
into a resort situated along the banks of Satluj river in a peaceful
environment. Rest of the day explore Anandpur Sahib
DAY 4 DALHOUSIE > KHAJJIAR > DALHOUSIE Ⓑ
Gurudwara complex and native areas.
Proceed for excursion to Khajjiar 24 km from Dalhousie. Often
Ride : 100 Kms, App 2 hrs.
called India's Switzerland, the exquisite glade of Khajjiar
(1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km, along its fringes,
thick forests of deodar climb the slopes, and the snow-line rests
above these woods.

DAY 9 ANANDPUR SAHIB – MANDI Ⓑ
A half day's ride will carry us into the hills of rural Himachal
Pradesh and, as with every day of this tour, the views will be
DAY 5 DALHOUSIE / DHARAMSHALA Ⓑ simply amazing as we wind our way into the mountains. As with
After breakfast start your ride to Dharamshala. Enjoy rest day nearly all of this tour there is barely a straight piece of road and
rides at leisure and enjoying stunning views of the region. the riding is sublime. Ride : 130 Kms, Approx 3 hrs.

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DAY 10 MANDI > MANALI Ⓑ DAY 14 SHIMLA Ⓑ
Today after breakfast we ﬁnd another day riding in the hills, we Scenic sunrise bike ride to Kufri over 7500 ft. Heritage walk in
head from Mandi to Manali through the main Manali highway Raj-era's Gaiety Theatre, General Post Ofﬁce, railway building,
(not main in western terms – more like an A/B road) and ride up Gordon castle and summer capital of viceroys, viceregal lodge.
the twisting left bank of the River Beas to Manali. On arrival Hilltop Monkey Temple, colonial street shops The Mall.
check in to hotel and explore beautiful hill station.
Ride : 130 Kms, 3 hrs. DAY 15 SHIMLA > DELHI Ⓑ
From Shimla you will be escorted to Simla Train station to leave
DAY 11 ROHTANG PASS Ⓑ your bikes and board Mountain Toy Train train to Kalka,
Today early morning proceed for excursion to one of the highest followed by express train to Delhi.
motorable passes in the world, The Rohatang Pass. Later visit
Solang Valley and enjoy various adventure activities like
Paragliding / Zorbing / Mountain Bike or you can take Cable car
and enjoy the beauty. Ride : 70 Kms, Approx 2 Hrs.

DAY 12 MANALI TO CHINDI Ⓑ
Early start for a long curvaceous ride leaving Manali and pass the
open road by banks of the Beas River, through busy villages,
skirting the hillstation Kullu. Pass thru Canyons, Waterfalls
to forested passes of around 2400m metres elevation. End the
day at a hill-top hotel, set in pine forests. Ride : 200 Kms Approx
5 Hrs.

DAY 13 CHINDI / SHIMLA Ⓑ
More mountains, forest and sublime roads await as we climb the INCLUDES :
hills from Chindi over to the magniﬁcent Sutlej Valley, where we
• 14 Nights accommodation with meals as stated Ⓑ Breakfast
follow one of the best riding roads up to Narkanda. On a good Ⓛ Lunch Ⓓ Dinner)
day the views from here stretch all the way to the Great • Dual purpose/Offroad Indian Motorcycles per person with
Himalayan National Park. Ride : 100 Kms Approx 3 hrs. vehicle insurance/pollution .
• Expert Manager, Navigator, Mechanic, Medical Aid available
thruout your ride.
• All sightseeing tours, transfers by English speaking Guide.
• Meet/Greet at Hotels, Airport, Stations.
• Train tickets, Entrance fees, All Taxes.
• Route permits and all internal taxes.
• Local English knowledgeable guide.

TRAVEL NOTE : Departs Daily. Please enquire for wholesale
rates on Group Departures / Private Trip.

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escorted tour
                               2019-2020
Cricket Tours is popular from the various Sports
     tours we arrange across India. Cricket is
 considered as a religion in India, and attracts
    mass crowds especially in metro cities of
 Delhi and Jaipur. Get your sports kits ready as
       the possibilities are endless with us,
    from Cricket match, ﬁeld set-ups to talks
             by Indian cricket stars.

DAY 1 ARRIVE > DELHI Ⓓ DAY 5 AGRA > JAIPUR Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
On arrival in Delhi you will be met and transferred to your hotel Sunrise grand tour of Taj Mahal. 16th century Mughal residence
for overnight. Enjoy Buffett Dinner at your hotel in Delhi and UNESCO site, Red Fort of Agra. Arrive pink painted city
Jaipur via hidden step-wells Chand Baori, a geometric
DAY 2 DELHI Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ masterpiece popular from Exotic Marigold ﬁlms.
Today morning, you will be then taken for (T-20) Friendly Cricket
match with local school in Delhi (before the match will start DAY 6 JAIPUR Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Indian school coach will be brieﬁng some tips to all players). For Classic Jeep Ride to hilltop Amber Fortress for Rajasthani
Lunch and interaction we will surprise you with an Indian guest architecture. Photo-stop at Water Palace on Lake, Astronomical
host and cricket star. Later tour of Old City including Indo- Observatory. 1700 AD Jaipur Palace, a royal family residence
Islamic 17th century mosque Jama Masjid and Rickshaw ride to from Raj Era. Colourful bazaar walk tour. Rajasthani Masterclass
iconic spice markets. with Dinner, tribal Dances.

DAY 7 JAIPUR Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Today morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Jaipur
and then taken for (T-20) Friendly Cricket match with local
school in Jaipur (before the match will start Indian school coach
will be brieﬁng some tips to all players).

DAY 3 DELHI Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Today morning, you will be taken for (T-20) Friendly Cricket
match with local school in Delhi (before the match will start
Indian school coach will be brieﬁng some tips to all players).
Later New City tour including Community Kitchen tour at
Golden Temple daily feeding 10,000 devotees. Lutyens-era at
Gandhi Museum, India Gate, President & Government houses.
Delhi Metro ride to central markets Connaught Place. Traditional
Dinner at Indian family residence. DAY 8 JAIPUR > DELHI Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Morning we drive you to Delhi and checkin at your Hotel.
DAY 4 DELHI > AGRA Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ Afternoon surprise, Cricket talk and Lunch will be arranged with
Today morning, we take you to visit Girls Orphanage 'Arya a guest host and Indian cricket star.
Kanya Gurukul' or similar to interact, educate and play with
children there. As per your preference or custom requirements DAY 9 DEPART > DELHI Ⓑ
we can also arrange your Charity Work or Charity Meal here. Morning transfer to Delhi Airport.
After school visit, you will travel Agra, home of Taj Mahal.
INCLUDES :
• 12 Nights accommodation with meals as stated Ⓑ Breakfast
Ⓛ Lunch Ⓓ Dinner)
• Arrangements of cricket ground, matches play, English
commentator, umpire.
• Arrangement of a cricket celebrity for Cricket talk and
interactions.
• All sightseeing tours, transfers by English speaking Guide.
• Meet/Greet at Hotels, Airport, Stations.
• Internal Flight Dehradun>Trivandrum.
• Local English knowledgeable guide.

TRAVEL NOTE : Departs Daily. Please enquire for wholesale
rates.

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Yoga &
               Wellness      escorted tour
                              2019-2020
 Yoga and Meditation, are an integral part of
   Hinduism, has been practiced in India for
 centuries as a way of freeing the mind, body,
  and spirit. Stay in a Yoga Ashram under the
  Himalayas and visit sandy beaches of South
India for Ayurveda - an ancient massage using
  herbal oils derived from times of the Gods.

DAY 1 ARRIVE DELHI Ⓓ DAY 4 YOGA & WELLNESS Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Arrive Delhi, inﬂuenced by 1850's British Raj and 1630's Mughal Sunrise Yoga Session by Qualiﬁed Yoga Guru. Next, Vashishta
Empire. Gufa – an ancient Meditation Place of famous Sage Vashistha.
Later, Trek in lap of Nature till Neer Waterfall.
DAY 2 DELHI Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Indo-Islamic 17th century mosque Jama Masjid. Rickshaw ride to
iconic spice markets. Visit Sikh Community Kitchen that daily
feeds 10,000 devotees. Lutyens-era at Gandhi Museum, India
Gate, President & Government houses. Delhi Metro ride to
central markets. Traditional Dinner at Indian family residence.

DAY 5 RAFTING & CYCLING Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Sunrise Yoga Session by Qualiﬁed Yoga Guru. Next, River
Rafting in the mighty Ganges. Or Cycle Tour through Narrow
Streets & along the beautiful River Ganges exploring Suspension
bridge Ram Jhula. During sunset visit Beetles Ashram and
witness Aarti ceremony.

DAY 6 KOVALAM BEACH Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
DAY 3 RISHIKESH IN HIMALAYAS Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ Morning ﬂight to South India's capital Trivandrum, then drive 20
Train to Haridwar in Himalayan foothills and stay by the stunning Km to beachside wellness retreat in Kovalam.
Ganges riverside.

Rishikesh aka 'the City of Divine' is considered amongst the top holiest
places for Hindus, and spiritual home for sages. , saints and pilgrims. Ever
since the Beatles ﬁrst visited Rishikesh in the late 60s, Rishikesh became a
haven for spirituality & yoga.

DAY 7 YOGA & WELLNESS Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Sunrise beachside Yoga Session with traditional Ayurveda
Massage, Kizhi. Enjoy the pleasant climate amid the greenery
surrounding your beachside stay.

Ayurveda is an ancient South Indian massage for healing using herbal oils to
detoxify the mind-body-soul. This massage is a system of medicine derived
from the Gods to sages

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DAY 12 YOGA & WELLNESS Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Sunrise beachside Yoga Session with traditional Ayurveda
Massage, Sirovasthy. Enjoy the pleasant climate amid the
greenery surrounding your beachside stay.
DAY 8 YOGA & WELLNESS Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Sunrise beachside Yoga Session with traditional Ayurveda
Massage, Sirodhara. Later, city tour covers 5000 Year-Old DAY 13 DEPART KOVALAM Ⓑ
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Indian Coffee House and British Sunrise beachside Yoga Session with traditional Ayurveda
built Napier Museum Art Gallery. Massage, Lepanam, Steam Bath. Later transfer to airport for your
onwards journey.
DAY 9 YOGA & WELLNESS Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ
Sunrise beachside Yoga Session with traditional Ayurveda
Massage, Sirodhara. Later, Ayurveda lecture class by Aurvedic
Doctor on the basics of Ayurveda & Life.

INCLUDES :
• 12 Nights accommodation with meals as stated Ⓑ Breakfast
Ⓛ Lunch Ⓓ Dinner)
• Indian Yoga/Meditation arrangements with instructor for
DAY 10 YOGA & WELLNESS Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ yoga/meditation days.
Sunrise beachside Yoga Session with traditional Ayurveda • River rafting or Bicycle arrangements on Day 05.
Massage, Facial treatment. Enjoy the pleasant climate amid the • All sightseeing tours, transfers by English speaking Guide
greenery surrounding your beachside stay. • Meet/Greet at Hotels, Airport, Stations
• Internal Flight Dehradun>Trivandrum
DAY 11 MASTERCLASS Ⓑ Ⓛ Ⓓ • Local English knowledgeable guide
Sunrise beachside Yoga Session with traditional Ayurveda
Massage, Kizhi. Later, Cooking Class on authentic South Indian TRAVEL NOTE : Departs Daily. Please enquire for wholesale
cuisine. rates.

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