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TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE Heart of India 2020 Small Groups: 8-16 travelers—guaranteed! (average of 14) Overseas Adventure Travel ® The Leader in Small Groups on the Road Less Traveled 1 Overseas Adventure Travel ® 347 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 Dear Traveler, We've always felt that real travel is about meeting new people and discovering unfamiliar cultures—elements that are at the heart of every O.A.T. adventure. In the following pages, you'll find detailed information about the adventure you've expressed interest in, including a detailed day-to-day itinerary. We've also included visa requirements, regional weather conditions, local currency and health information—even a few film and book recommendations for further inspiration about this destination. Exploring the world with O.A.T. allows you to experience the awe and wonder of familiar and far- flung destinations in a small group of 8-16 travelers (with an average of 14). And since no one brings a new location to life better than someone who makes his or her home in that destination, you'll be accompanied by one of our local Trip Leaders, who will serve as your chief experience leader—helping to ensure you're getting the personalized experiences you're looking for. With O.A.T. you'll benefit from our decades-long experience introducing the world to American travelers at the best value anywhere. We have the lowest prices in the industry and offer FREE Single Supplements—which means solo travelers never pay more for their own hotel or cabin. Plus, you can join the 85% of travelers who are choosing to personalize their experiences. From extending your travels—whether with us or on your own—to building in time to ensure a smooth beginning and end to your adventure, the choice is yours. We hope you find the information inside helpful. If you have any further questions about this trip, don't hesitate to contact one of our Adventure Specialists at 1-800-955-1925. Thank you again for your interest, and we look forward to welcoming you soon on a life-changing adventure. Warm regards, Alan E. Lewis Harriet R. Lewis Chairman Vice Chairman Overseas Adventure Travel P.S. Visit us online to find videos and films about our adventures—from independent films featuring the destinations you'll visit, to itinerary highlights. Go to www.oattravel.com and enjoy the show! 1073 POD PMA-LET.indd 1 5/31/12 4:11 PM 2 WHAT’S INSIDE TRIP SUMMARY It’s Included . 4 Departure Dates and Prices . 5 Freedom to Personalize Your Experience . 6 DETAILED DAY -TO-DAY ITINERARY . 7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TRIP. 50 Travel Documents & Entry Requirements . 52 Health . 54 Money Matters . 58 Preparing for Your Trip . 61 Packing . 64 Climate . 72 About Your Destinations . 76 Demographics & History . 82 Resources . 90 MAP . 95 3 Visit a women’s cooperative during our A Day in the Life experience to see how its empowering women in the community Small Group Adventure Heart of India India: Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi Countries: 1 | Cities: 5 | 2̵pĢėĞŶŭRłÖłŶĞÖĿðŋũāpÖŶĢŋłÖķÖũĴ Small groups: 8-16 travelers—guaranteed! It’s Included (average of 14) • International airfare, airport transfers, • 25 small group activities government taxes, fees, and airline fuel $ Explore in a small group of 8-16 17 days from surcharges unless you choose to make • 3895 travelers (average group size of 14) Includes international airfare your own air arrangements Services of a local O.A.T. Trip $230 All land transportation and • Travel from only a day • Experience Leader 2 internal flights Gratuities for local guides, drivers, $ Accommodations for 14 nights in hotels • 16 days from 2695 • camp staff, and luggage porters and 1 night at an O.A.T. camp Without international airfare 5% Frequent Traveler Credit 34 meals—daily breakfast, 9 lunches, • Single Supplement: FREE • toward your next adventure— and 10 dinners (including 1 Home- an average of $301 Hosted Dinner) Maximize Your Discoveries & Value To get a richer view of the Included Features on this adventure, Optional extension s : watch our Trip Itinerary video at www.oattravel.com/hoi2020 Bhutan: The Hidden Kingdom 8 nights pre-trip from $2395 Travel from only $300 per night The South of India: Kerala & Cochin 6 nights post-trip from $1595 Travel from only $266 per night Nepal: Kathmandu & Pokhara 6 nights post-trip from $1895 Travel from only $316 per night Stopover in Dubai 3 nights from $595 Travel from only $199 per night Single Supplement: $295 A local market, Rajasthan Heart of India 4 Heart of India FREEDOM TO PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE From spending more time abroad or adding extensions, to 2020 Dates & Prices choosing your air preferences, our Adventure Specialists are here to discuss your personalization options at 1-800-955-1925. Visit www.oattravel.com/personalize-hoi2020 for details. OCT; NOV 3-12, 24, DEPART FROM JAN 2-21, 30 JAN 22-28 FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL 26; DEC 1-8 NOV 16-23 Chicago, New York $4295 $5195 $4395 $4195 $3895 $4795 $5695 Boston, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, $4395 $5295 $4495 $4295 $3995 $4895 $5795 San Diego, Washington, DC Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, $4495 $5395 $4595 $4395 $4095 $4995 $5895 San Francisco, Seattle Baltimore, Detroit, Minneapolis, $4595 $5495 $4695 $4495 $4195 $5095 $5995 Newark, Tampa Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix $4695 $5595 $4795 $4595 $4295 $5195 $6095 Portland $4795 $5695 $4895 $4695 $4395 $5295 $6195 Additional departure cities are available. Upgrade to Business Class may be available for the international portion of your flight. Call for details. OCT; NOV 3-12, JAN 2-21, 30 JAN 22-28 FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL 24, 26; DEC 1-8 NOV 16-23 $3095 $3995 $3195 $2995 $2695 $3595 $4495 HOI2020 Critical Air Information Below, you’ll find the East and West Coast cities with the longest flight times. For more information on average flight times based on your gateway city, visit www.oattravel.com/hoi2020. GATEWAY DEPART RETURN Hours Typical Connection Hours Typical Connection San Diego (West Coast) 26 hrs 2 27 hrs 2 Tampa (East Coast) 21 hrs 1 21 hrs 1 *Departure dates feature the Nagaur Festival. Call for details. Some October-November departure dates feature the Pushkar Festival. Call for details. Prices are per person. Airfare prices include government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges. All prices and availability are effective as of the date of this publication, and are subject to change without notice. Standard Terms & Conditions apply, please visit our website: www.oattravel.com/tc. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors. A visa is required for entry into India, Bhutan on the pre-trip extension and Nepal on the post-trip extension. You will receive application information after you reserve. For specific departure dates, current availability, and detailed pricing, visit www.oattravel.com/hoi2020pricing FREE SINGLE RESERVE EARLY & SAVE SHARE YOUR LOVE COMBINE ADVENTURES SUPPLEMENT with our Good Buy Plan OF TRAVEL & SAVE We offer FREE Single New travelers you refer will The earlier you pay by check or See more of the world—and Supplements on your main instantly save $100, and trip and all extensions. electronic funds transfer, the you’ll earn increasing rewards— avoid another international more you SAVE! up to a FREE trip! flight—by combining this Each departure has limited solo adventure with Soul of India. space available —call today For details, visit For details, visit to reserve. www.oattravel.com/gbd www.oattravel.com/va Publication Date 10/2/19 Information & Reservations 1-800-955-1925 www.oattravel.com/hoi2020 5 Freedom to Personalize Your Experience Your Choice, Your Adventure, Your Way We recommend you spend extra time in a destination to truly make your adventure everything you’ve ever dreamed about—in fact, 85% of our travelers are personalizing their experience in more than 90 countries. Call us at 1-800-955-1925 to discuss personalizing your adventure today or visit us online at www.oattravel.com/personalize-hoi2020. 'āƩ łāÈŋŽũRùāÖķdāłėŶĞŋĕŶÖƘ̝arrive early, 3-night Stopover in Dubai from $595: More than 7,000 travelers arrive early stay later & more Extending your time in a destination can improve your overall Arrive early in Dubai for a fresh start before your main adventure. travel experience—and allow you to seek out even more eye-opening An O.A.T. representative will meet you at the airport in Dubai and cultural interactions. Your local Trip Experience Leader will help to assist with transfer into the city for three nights in a centrally- ensure you’re getting the personalized experiences you’re looking located hotel with daily breakfast—the rest is up to you. for. With their unmatched understanding of Indian culture, it’s no Back-to-Back Adventures: 90% of travelers who combined two surprise that 94% of our travelers rate their Trip Experience trips anywhere in the world rated it excellent Leader excellent. One of the most common adventures travelers combine with this one From extending your travels—whether with us or on your own— is Soul of India: The Colorful South. If you’re already overseas, why not to building in time to ensure a smooth beginning and end to your see more of the world and avoid another international flight? Plus, Small Group Adventure, the choice is yours. Here are some of you’ll save $250-$350 per person when you reserve two trips right your options: after one another. Maximize Your Time & Value: 55% of travelers take an extension ũĢƑÖŶāùƑāłŶŽũāŭ̆¦ũÖƑāķĢłÖłāƗóķŽŭĢƑāėũŋŽťŋĕÖŭ Trip extensions give you more time, allowing you to get refreshed and acclimated before your adventure begins or before your return to ĕāƒÖŭ˓ the U.S.