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India with Lynchburg College DEC 27, 2017 - JAN 12, 2018
Delhi (5), Rishikesh (2), Haridwar (2), Vrindavan (2), Agra (2), Jaipur (2) Page 2 of 19 TRIP SUMMARY
Wednesday - December 27 10:55 AM Depart Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 12:42 PM Arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 4:02 PM Depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Thursday - December 28 5:40 AM Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 12:45 PM Depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Friday - December 29 1:00 AM Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) - Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) Arrival in Delhi Sightseeing of Delhi Orientation Lunch Overnight in Delhi - Home @37
Saturday - December 30 New Delhi Sightseeing (incl. lunch) Overnight in Delhi - Home @37
Sunday - December 31 Bollywood Movie New Year's Eve Dinner Overnight in Delhi - Home @37
Monday - January 1 Transfer to Rishikesh Overnight in Rishikesh - The Grand Shiva Resort & Spa
Tuesday - January 2 Rishikesh Sightseeing Overnight in Rishikesh - The Grand Shiva Resort & Spa Page 3 of 19
Wednesday - January 3 Transfer to Dehradun Overnight on Navdanya Biodiversity Farm - Navdanya Biodiversity Farm Lunch and Dinner at Navdanya
Thursday - January 4 Transfer to Hardiwar Dinner in Hardiwar Overnight in Hardiwar - Hotel Royal Orchid
Friday - January 5 Return to Delhi Overnight in Delhi
Saturday - January 6 Transfer to Vrindavan Overnight in Vrindavan - Ashram - MVT Guesthouse & Restaurant
Sunday - January 7
Overnight in Vrindavan - MVT Guesthouse & Restaurant
Monday - January 8 Transfer to Agra Overnight in Agra - Howard Plaza
Tuesday - January 9 Visit the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort Overnight in Agra - Howard Plaza
Wednesday - January 10 Transfer to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri
Overnight in Jaipur - Vimal Heritage Hotel
Thursday - January 11 Jaipur Sightseeing Overnight in Jaipur - Vimal Heritage Hotel Page 4 of 19
Friday - January 12
Dinner in Delhi 3:15 AM Depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) - Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) 7:25 AM Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 1:15 PM Depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 3:50 PM Arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Page 5 of 19 WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 27
10:55 AM Depart Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Eastern Standard AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER Time Delta Air Lines DL 3387 Departure Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, VA, US, 20166 (703) 572-2700
12:42 PM Arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Eastern Standard AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER Time Delta Air Lines DL 3387 Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 1 Detroit Metro Airport, Detroit, MI, US, 48242 (734) 247-7678
4:02 PM Depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Eastern Standard AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER TERMINAL Time Delta Air Lines DL 132 EM Departure Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 1 Detroit Metro Airport, Detroit, MI, US, 48242 (734) 247-7678
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 28
Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Page 6 of 19
5:40 AM W. Europe AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER Standard Delta Air Lines DL 132 Time Arrival Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Aankomstpassage, Schiphol, NOORD-HOLLAND, NEDERLAND, 1118 CP +31 20 794 0800
12:45 PM Depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) W. Europe Standard AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER Time KLM KL 871 Departure Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Aankomstpassage, Schiphol, NOORD-HOLLAND, NEDERLAND, 1118 CP +31 20 794 0800
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 29
1:00 AM Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) India Standard AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER TERMINAL Time KLM KL 871 3 Arrival Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) Airport Rd., Delhi, DELHI, IN, 110037 +91 11 2566 1000
Arrival in Delhi Arrive in Delhi. After collecting your luggage and clearing customs, meet your Travel Director and board you private motor coach to transfer to your hotel. Rooms will be ready for check-in upon arrival. You will have a chance to catch up on a little sleep before breakfast. Page 7 of 19
Sightseeing of Delhi Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by sightseeing of Old Delhi to see Jain Temple, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Red Fort and Raj Ghat.
Later visit the Akshardham Temple complex and see the Sahaj Anand Water Show. http://akshardham.com/explore/water-show/ Page 8 of 19
Orientation Lunch
Check-in Overnight in Delhi - Home @37 https://www.f37.in
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 30
New Delhi Sightseeing (incl. lunch) Today's sightseeing of New Delhi includes Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun, and Birla Temple. At Bangla Saheb Gurudwara you will have Langar (the term used in Sikhism for the community kitchen in a Gurdwara where a free meal is served to all the visitors, without distinction of religion, caste, gender, economic status or ethnicity.) Then continue your sightseeing at the India Gate-war memorial, a photo stop at the Presidential Palace & Parliament House and the Budhhist Temple at Mandir Marg. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/delhi
Check-in Overnight in Delhi - Home @37 Page 9 of 19
https://www.f37.in
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 31
Bollywood Movie Enjoy a leisurely day today. Start with a viewing of a Bollywood movie. After free time for lunch enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sarojini Nagar Market and perhaps buy a few souvenirs.
New Year's Eve Dinner This evening enjoy a New Year's Eve dinner (pizza party or similar).
Check-in Overnight in Delhi - Home @37 https://www.f37.in
MONDAY - JANUARY 1
Transfer to Rishikesh After breakfast transfer to Rishikesh. After checking in to your hotel, visit Ram Jhula Page 10 of 19
(string bridge), Parmarth Niketan Ashram / Temple and witness an evening prayer ceremony on the Ganges.
Check-in Overnight in Rishikesh
The Grand Shiva Resort & Spa Bawani, Uttarakhand, IN, 249192
TUESDAY - JANUARY 2
Rishikesh Sightseeing After breakfast visit Bharat Mandir, Swarg Ashram, Kali Kumbliwale, Lakshmanjhula and other temples. Page 11 of 19
Check-out Overnight in Rishikesh
The Grand Shiva Resort & Spa Bawani, Uttarakhand, IN, 249192
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 3
Transfer to Dehradun Today you will transfer to Dehradun where you will visit and overnight at Navdanya Biodiversity Farm. http://www.navdanya.org/site/
Check-in Overnight on Navdanya Biodiversity Farm
Navdanya Biodiversity Farm Shisham Bara, Uttarakhand, IN, 248007 Page 12 of 19
Lunch and Dinner at Navdanya
THURSDAY - JANUARY 4
Transfer to Hardiwar After breakfast depart by coach for Haridwar. Arrive and check-in at hotel. This afternoon visit Mansa Devi Temple. In the evening visit Har ki Pauri to witness an Arti Ceremony on Ganges. If time permits visit a few other Temples.
Dinner in Hardiwar
Check-in Overnight in Hardiwar
Hotel Royal Orchid
FRIDAY - JANUARY 5
Return to Delhi Depart by coach for Delhi. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Free time.
THE GROUP WILL MEET WITH MIRANDA HOUSE IN DELHI UPON ARRIVAL. DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED.
Check-in Overnight in Delhi https://www.f37.in
SATURDAY - JANUARY 6 Page 13 of 19
Transfer to Vrindavan After breakfast depart by coach for Vrindavan. Arrive and check-in at Ashram. This afternoon visit the birthplace of Lord Krishna and the temples in Mathura.
Check-in Overnight in Vrindavan - Ashram
MVT Guesthouse & Restaurant Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, IN, 281121
SUNDAY - JANUARY 7
Visit the temples in Vrindavan. Free time. Page 14 of 19
Check-out Overnight in Vrindavan
MVT Guesthouse & Restaurant Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, IN, 281121
MONDAY - JANUARY 8
Transfer to Agra This morning after breakfast depart by coach for Agra. En route visit Sikandra - Mausoleum of Akbar andIt-maddu-daula (Baby Taj Mahal). Arrive and check-in at hotel. In the afternoon visit Dayal Bagh Temple and few old temples. Page 15 of 19
Check-in Overnight in Agra
Howard Plaza 61 Fatehabad Road, Agra, UTTAR PRADESH, IN, 282001 0562 404 8600
TUESDAY - JANUARY 9
Visit the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort Today you will visit the iconic Taj Mahal and Red Fort. In the afternoon there is time free to explore.
http://www.history.com/topics/taj-mahal Page 16 of 19
Check-in Overnight in Agra
Howard Plaza 61 Fatehabad Road, Agra, UTTAR PRADESH, IN, 282001 0562 404 8600
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 10
Transfer to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri After breakfast depart by coach for Jaipur. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, second only in architectural beauty to the Taj Mahal, marvel at the red stone turrets and domes. https://www.fatehpursikri.gov.in/home.html
Later, arrive in Jaipur and check-in at your hotel. Page 17 of 19
This evening enjoy a traditional Rajasthani Theme dinner and show at the beautiful Chowki Dhani resort. for dinner. http://www.chokhidhani.com/hotel-resorts/ethnic-resort-jaipur/dining
Check-in Overnight in Jaipur
Vimal Heritage Hotel D148, A/2 Durga Marg, Bani Park
THURSDAY - JANUARY 11
Jaipur Sightseeing Today you will visit Amber Fort (climb up to the fort on an elephant's back in royal style). Later visit City Palace, Museum, Observatory, Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Birla Temple and a local market.
https://www.jaipur.org.uk/forts-monuments/amber.html Page 18 of 19
Check-in Overnight in Jaipur
Vimal Heritage Hotel D148, A/2 Durga Marg, Bani Park
FRIDAY - JANUARY 12
Enjoy a leisurely morning before returning to Delhi this afternoon. Later transfer to the airport for your return flight home
THE GROUP MIGHT ARRANGE ANOTHER VISIT TO MIRANDA HOUSE THIS DAY.
Dinner in Delhi Dinner will be at a local restaurant. TBA- Dinner may be with local students.
Depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER TERMINAL KLM KL 872 3 Page 19 of 19
3:15 AM Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) India Airport Rd., Delhi, DELHI, IN, 110037 Standard +91 11 2566 1000 Time Departure
7:25 AM Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) India Standard AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER Time KLM KL 872 Arrival Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Aankomstpassage, Schiphol, NOORD-HOLLAND, NEDERLAND, 1118 CP +31 20 794 0800
1:15 PM Depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) India Standard AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER Time KLM KL 651 Departure
3:50 PM Arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Eastern Standard AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER Time KLM KL 651 Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, VA, US, 20166 (703) 572-2700