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Discover the beauty of India and Beyond 2019 - 2020 Find More at: www.sri-lanka-tours.com.au nam aste Namaste is a respectful form of greeting in Hindu custom. In Hinduism it means "I bow to the divine in you".

Sri Lanka Tours & Beyond would like to welcome you to our new 2019- 20 brochure.

This brochure is equipped with best deals in the range of tours and journeys that shows the best of India. The tours include snowy peaks of Himalayas, where prayer ﬂags ﬂutter against an impossibly blue sky which never forgets to leave an indelible impres- sion on you! The golden deserts of Rajasthan and the snowy white sands of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat will make your experience stupendous. The temples of Madhya Pradesh and the Southern part of India will color you into its own aura. The beaches of Malabar Coast and Goa which are living paradise on earth. The royalty of Lucknow – also known as nawabo ka sheher and Hyderabad will amaze you with its forts and people which still echoes the bulge of victory of its feudal past.

This year I am thrilled to be bringing you a broader range of some of our favourite & most inspirational destinations across India & Indian Subcontinent.

Please take time to open your heart and mind to this selection of wonderful travel experiences and let us work with you to create your own new moments to reﬂect upon

packages which can be customized as per your need & interest.

Welcome onboard and witness the enig matic ‘’otherness’’ of India and beyond!!

2 INDIA SUBCONTINENT MAP Incredible ndia

LADAKH

Srinagar Leh JAMMU & KASHMIR

Sarchu Jispa Manali Amritsar HIMACHAL PRADESH PUNJAB Nalagarh Shimla Chandigarh Dehra Dun Rishikesh UTTARAKHAND HARYANA BHUTAN Corbett RAJASTHAN Delhi NEPAL ARUNACHAL Pokhara PRADESH Bikaner SIKKIM Thimpu Khimsar Samode Kathmandu Punakha Jaisalmer UTTAR PRADESH Chitwan Gangtok Mandawa Nagarkot Paro Itanagar Pushkar Jaipur Agra Dhulikhel Jodhpur Sawai Madhopur Bharatpur Lucknow Darjeeling ASSAM Kaziranga Chittorgarh Ranthambore Guwahati NAGALAND BIHAR Kohima Deogarh Orchha Shillong Patna MEGHALAYA Khajuraho Varanasi Imphal Udaipur MANIPUR Bhuj GUJARAT Bandhavgarh JHARKHAND Agartala Aizawl Bhopal WEST Ahmedabad Ranchi BENGAL MIZORAM MADHYA PRADESH Kanha Pench Kolkata CHHATTISGARH Sundarbans TRIPURA Gir Raipur Diu Nagpur Aurangabad

Nasik INDIA Bhubaneswar Mumbai ODISHA

MAHARASHTRA TELANGANA Hyderabad Bijapur

Hampi Panaji GOA INDIAN OCEAN ANDHRA PRADESH Tirupati KARNATAKA Bengaluru Chennai (Madras) Mysore Mamallapuram Andaman KERALA TAMIL NADU Punducherry Islands Tiruchirapalli Tanjore Trichy Munnar Madurai

Kochi Rameswaram Kuramarakom Alleppey Thekkady Thiruvananthapuram Nicobar Kovalam Sigiriya Islands Kanyakumari Polonnaruwa Kandy Colombo SRI LANKA MALDIVES Nuwara Eilya Bentota Yala Galle

3 sri-lanka-tours.com.au Contents

1. Guide for Brochure 24. Decan Pearl 05 49 2. Events in India 25. South India - Stopover Options 07 48 3. Best of India 26. Gir, Kaziranga and Sunderbans 09 56 4. Rajasthan in Deep 27. Tiger Trails 11 57 5. Essence of India 28. South India Wildlife 13 59 6. Indian Magic 29. Textile and Lifestyle North India 15 61 7. Colours of India 30. Odhisa Textile and Tribal 17 63 8. Best of Rajasthan 31. Culinary Tours of India 19 65 9. North India with Kolkata 32. Taste of South India 21 67 10. Unexplored Rajasthan 33. Golden Triangle with Rishikesh 22 70 11. Golden Triangle 34. Yoga and Wellness 1 23 71 12. Gujarat Heritage Tour 35. Yoga and Wellness 2 25 72 13. North India - Stopover Options 36. Yoga Retreat 27 73 14.Majestic Himachal and Amritsar 37. Luxury Train 34 76 15. Magical Leh and Ladhak 38. Ganges Voyager 35 79 16. The Eastern Galore 39. Assam Bengal Navigation 36 80 17. Himalyan Hotels 40. Add Ons 37 81 18. Kerala Delight 41. Beauty of Nepal 40 84 19. Enchanting South 42. Glorious Bhutan 41 85 20. Essence of South India 43. Sri Lanka in style 43 86 21. Best of Kerala and Karnataka 44. Essence of Sri Lanka 45 88 22. Gems of South India 45. Best Of Sri Lanka 47 89 23. Short Kerala 46. Tea and Ocean Sri Lanka 48 90

4 GETTING THERE

You can ﬂy into India, Sri Lanka and Nepal by major airlines like Singa- pore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Air India, Cathay Paciﬁc Airways, Emir- ates, Qantas, Thai Airways and Sri Lankan Airways to name a few. Bhutan is accessible via India, Nepal and Thailand by Druk air.

PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS

Passport Please ensure that your passport is in order with a minimum validity of six months from the date of arrival Guide for PRIVATE CAR and must have at least two TOURS blank pages. Brochure India The tour packages in this brochure Visa is required and you can apply are a collection of popular Itinerar- for E-VISA online by visiting EXPERIENCE & ies which can be used as it is or https://ind ianvisaonline.g ov.in/e- EXPERTISE modiﬁed to suit your individual visa/tvoa.html at least 14 days style and pace of travel. Our tours Sri Lanka Tours & beyond is a before arrival in India. provide you with your own air-con- travel wholesaler in Australia. ditioned car, well experienced Our dedicated team is committed 1 Month Visa driver, a private English-Speaking - Peak Season Visa Charge: US$ 25 tour guide for sightseeing and ence as well as bringing out the assistance at each destination. best in both quality and value of Choose your own dates, select your our Private Car Guided Tours, 1 Year Visa: US$ 40 preferred accommodation and Family Holidays and Tailor-made 5 Year Visa: US$ 80 enjoy the holiday you deserve. Tours. *Cond itions and fee apply.

BROCHURE TAILOR MADE Sri Lanka TOURS PRICES Visa is required and can be obtained online by visiting All prices shown in this brochure Our tours have been designed to www.etag ovik.com at least 15 days are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and feature a selectee of the destina- before arrival in Sri Lanka. are on a per person basis. Twin tion, highlights, but they may not *Cond itions and fee apply. share prices will only apply when meet all of your requirements. At you share a room with one of your Sri Lanka Tours & Beyond we are travel companions. Nepal services that enable us to construct Visa is required and can be No Hidden Cost your perfect holiday. Perhaps you obtained on arrival. We love transparency so the prices would like to vary the standard of *Cond itions and fee apply. shown in this brochure are almost accommodation or modes of trans- all inclusive and help the traveller port. On the other hand, you may to budget their holidays accurate- want to create an entirely individu- ly. All we ask you to do is relax and al itinerary that includes destina- Bhutan enjoy your holiday, knowing that tions and experiences not covered Visa is required, we can help obtain all prepaid expenses have been in the brochure. Whatever your visa if the tour is booked with us. included in your initial tour cost. needs, we are happy to design a *Cond itions and fee apply. Please refer to the tour inclusions personalised itinerary and quote for more details. without obligation.

5 sri-lanka-tours.com.au WHAT IS NOT TRANSPORTATION X INCLUDED? We use all travel modes such as International airfares, any meals coaches, cars, SUVs, cycle/auto other than those speciﬁed, drinks, rickshaws, cruises, trains, camels, laundry, mineral water, telephone elephants, tongas and planes to make calls, postage, video/still camera your holiday more enjoyable, enabling charges at monuments and forts, you to enrich your authentic travelling train or domestic airfares excluding experience. By using these various those mentioned in the "includes" forms of transportation our travellers column of each tour package, are able to visit areas that are highly optional tour and excursions, Visa recommended and worth visiting but and passport fees, travel insurance where access for cars and coaches is of any kind, tipping, extra baggage impossible. Our car and coach travel charges, early check-in or late is in comfortable air-conditioned check-out. vehicles with driver, while all internal ﬂights are based on economy class.

MEALS TIPPING

Tipping in India has always been Being seasoned travellers BEST TIME TO TRAVEL ourselves we understand the hassle of searching for proper dining or proper guidelines. These days India when travelling time is unpredict- most hotels and restaurants have able. Most of our tour packages replaced tipping with a service the best time to visit India is include daily breakfast and dinner charge of around 10%. In some of the between September to April when which are a combination of local restaurants where service charges temperature is cooler and enjoy- and western food, usually served in are not included in your bill a tip of a similar amount is appreciated by the able. May & June is peak summer and days are warmer where else sample the local specialties and July & August is monsoon season. cuisines of each region. While you around INR 100 to carry bags. Local April - September are in India don’t expect to eat tour guides expect INR 500. Boat- Himalayas Sightseeing & Trekking, much western food. Rather, enjoy men at Kerala expect to be tipped West Bengal the local cuisine of a true blend of INR 300. Our recommendation for June – August spice and not too much chilli. drivers at the end of your tour is INR 300 per day per person. Similar Leh & Ladakh guidelines can be used when travel- September – April TRAINS IN INDIA ling to Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, It is customary to tip waiters, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, Mumbai Travelling by train in India is com- porters, guides and drivers. fortable, adventurous and fun. We use air-conditioned chair car for Nepal daytime short travel and air condi- VACCINATIONS Late Sep – End April tioned sleeper class for overnight Lower level trekking & wildlife safaris We recommend you to consult your journeys. Facilities onboard are Early Oct – Early Dec doctor for the relevant vaccinations. both western style and squat Trekking toilets which are clean, however you cannot expect perfect western NATIONAL PARKS Sri Lanka standards anywhere in India. Some Sri Lanka is a year-round destina- itineraries also make use of the tion and has a moderate tropical famous narrow gauge toy trains great opportunities to spot wildlife climate which are the best way to experi- in its natural environment is delight- (Dry Months Dec - April). ence remote hill stations. Luxury ful. As such viewing can not be guar- trains mentioned in this brochure anteed but to increase the chance are luxury palaces on wheels with we use shared Jeep. Recently Govt Standard Hotel Check-In Time: facilities of the modern world has put limitation on safari vehicles Check In: 1400 Hrs beside the charm of heritage India. in the National park hence its advis- Check Out: 1000 Hrs able to book your holiday as early as possible.

6 7 sri-lanka-tours.com.au EVENTS ININDIA 8 October 2019 04 -08October 2020 29 September -07 October 2019 31 August 2020 23 July2020 8 August 2020 22 June2020 30 June-01 July2020 2020 May 7 3 May 2020 13 April2020 2020 March, 29 - 27 10 March 2020 22 -25February, 2020 22-24 February 2020 2020 01-07 March 25 Feb -03 March, 2020 30 January-02 Febraury 2020 18-27 February 2020 2020 01-17February 26 January2020 05 -09February 2020 2020 February 09 - 07 23 -27 January2020 19 -20January2020 11 -12 January, 2020 16 January2020 08 -18January, 2020 15 January2020 2020 January, 14 - 07 25 December 2019 2019 December 03 - 01 2019 December 10 - 01 04 -12November 2019 12 -13October 2019 10 -14October 2019 2019 October 27 8 October 2019 Camel Festival, Bikaner Magh BihuFestival, Assam Gangasagar Mela, Sunderbans Tamil Pongal, Nadu International Kite Festival, Gujarat Christmas, AllofIndia Kumbhalgarh Festival, Kumbhalgarh Hornbill Festival, Nagaland Pushkar Fair, Pushkar Jodhpur , Festival Marwar RIFF Festival, Jodhpur India All Diwali, Kullu Dusshera, Kullu Dussehra, AllofIndia Durga Puja,West Bengal Kerala Sangeetholsavam, Navaratri Onam Festival, Kerala Jaipur Festival, Teej Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Kerala Rath Yatra ,Puri Hemis Fesitval, Ladakh Buddha Purnima,AllofIndia Kerala Punam, Thirussar Baisakhi, Punjab Mewar Festival, Udaipur Holi Festival, AllofIndia Goa Carnival, Goa Jodhpur Festival, Spirit Sacred World International yoga Festival, Rishikesh Khajuhrao Dance Festival, Khajuhrao Nagaur Cattle Festival, Nagaur Agra TajMahotsav, Surajkund Craft Mela,Faridabad India Day, of All Republic Baneshwar Fair, Dungrapur Desert Festival, Jaisalmer Jaipur Literature Festival, Jaipur Modhera Dance Festival, Gujarat 8

Performers walking in the streets of Mysore, Dussehra DAY 5: JAIPUR Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Jaipur and a magniﬁcent example of Rajput architecture. We ascend to the fort on Elephant's back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Evening is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Jaipur. (B)

DAY 6: JAIPUR - JODHPUR BY ROAD (330KMS/6-7HRS) After breakfast depart for Jodhpur also known as “Blue City” due to blue painted houses around the fort. Rest of the day would be at leisure. Overnight in Jodhpur. (B)

Best of India DAY 7: JODHPUR Experience the “Best” of North & South India in this 16 days tour, best for the ﬁrst After breakfast enjoy a guided tour which timers. Vibrant Indian cultures, people, breathtaking scenery, ancient historic includes visit to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort - one of the largest Forts in India and Jaswant Thada - white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT Singh II. Later visit the Bustling market of 17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs Jodhpur. Overnight in Jodhpur. (B) PRICE PER PERSON: at arrival hall, who will assist you with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi. DAY 8: JODHPUR-UDAIPUR VIA RANAKPUR (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) BY ROAD (275KMS/6-7HRS) 5 Star + $ 10,116 Depart for romantic city of Udaipur en DAY 2: DELHI 5 Star $4,749 After breakfast you will be taken on a full day route visiting Ranakpur – famous for its 4 Star $ 3,925 sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Drive Jain’s temple. Rest of the day is at leisure. 3 Star $3,123 past Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the largest Overnight in Udaipur. (B) (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride at DAY 9: UDAIPUR 5 Star + $6,702 Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Depart for sightseeing tour of Udaipur- 5 Star $4,004 Qutab Minar and drive through the Lutyens also known as city of lakes visiting City 4 Star $3,590 Delhi, India Gate (The war memorial), Palace & Sahelion ki Bari which was laid 3 Star $2,941 President's Palace & Parliament House. Evening is free to explore the city on your for a group of forty-eight young women *All costs are based on minimum 2 people attendants who accompanied a princess travelling together own. Overnight in Delhi. (B) *Supplement applicable for to Udaipur as part of her dowry. In the late Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2019 afternoon boat cruise on Lake Pichola and Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 DAY 3: DELHI-AGRA BY ROAD *Single room supplement and cost for solo visit the Jag Mandir Palace. Overnight in traveller on request (215KMS/4HRS) Udaipur (B) PRICE INCLUDES: After an early breakfast you will depart PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS for Agra and check in at hotel. In afternoon visit the impressive 16th century Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle Agra Fort. In the evening visit the local Meals as mentioned market. Overnight in Agra. (B) Services of English speaking local guides Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi DAY 4: AGRA-JAIPUR VIA FATEHPUR Elephant ride at Jaipur SIKRI (260KMS/6-7HRS) Boat ride in Udaipur (Seat in a boat basis) Early in the morning you will be taken for Kathakali dance drama ticket in Cochin sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel Boat in Mumbai for Elephant excursion for breakfast & depart for Jaipur en route (seat in boat basis) visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Continue tour drive Entrance tickets to the monuments to the Jaipur – the pink city and check in at Present applicable taxes as on 1st May 2019 hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight

in Jaipur. (B) Blue City Jodhpur

9 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 10: UDAIPUR-MUMBAI BY FLIGHT Depart for Udaipur airport in time to connect ﬂight to Mumbai. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Mumbai. (B)

DAY 11: MUMBAI After breakfast depart for excursion by motor launch to Elephanta Island - 9 kms on the sea. These 7th century rock cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated on top of a hill on the Island. Afternoon half day tour of Mumbai visiting Prince of Wales Museum – a legacy of the British Empire, Mani Bhawan – a small museum depicting scenes from Mahatama Gandhi’s life and Gateway of India. Also drive past Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat (laundry place), hanging gardens, Victoria Terminus, Craw- DAY 14: MUNNAR -ALLEPPEY BY ROAD DAY 17: DEPART COCHIN BY ford Market and the Parsee towers of (170KMS/5-6HRS) INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT Silence. Overnight in Mumbai. (B) Depart for Alleppey to board the Rice Transfer to Cochin airport in houseboat. Afternoon you would be sailing time to connect your flight to DAY 12: MUMBAI-COCHIN BY FLIGHT in the canals of the massive lake where you next destination. (B) COCHIN-MUNNAR BY(140KMS/3-4HRS) can see people doing their daily ritual. Transfer to Mumbai International airport in Overnight in Houseboat. (B/L/D) time to connect your flight to Cochin – the queen of Arabian Sea. After arrival depart DAY 15: ALLEPPEY-COCHIN BY ROAD If world is the body for Munnar. Overnight in Munnar. (B) (60KMS/1.5HRS) then “INDIA” is the After breakfast de-board the houseboat and heart of it. DAY 13: MUNNAR depart for Cochin – the queen of Arabian Morning sightseeing tour of Munnar – It is Sea and check in at hotel. In the late evening HOTELS an ideal break to enjoy nature at its best enjoy Kathakali dance performance. Over- with endless tea plantations, lush green night in Kochi. (B) Taj Mahal Hotel,The Lalit, Surya Hotel, valleys, beautiful mountains, intriguing Delhi Sunstar Residency flora and fauna, evergreen forests and DAY 16: COCHIN ITC Mughal, Trident, Crystal Sarovar, aroma of spices in the air. It is a traveler’s Agra After breakfast, you will enjoy a half day tour Taj Vilas haven of peace and tranquility in God's of Cochin visiting Jewish Synagoague Taj Rambagh Palace,Trident, Jaipur Own Country. Overnight in Munnar. (B) (Closed on Friday and Saturday) - built in Holiday Inn, Park Inn

1568 the oldest synagogue in the common- Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, Ajit Bhawan, Jodhpur wealth stands, Dutch Palace (Closed on Park Plaza, Chandra Imperial

Friday), Chinese ﬁshing nets & St. Francis Taj Lake Palace, Trident, Udaipur Church - it is the oldest church built by Lakend, Amantra Comfort

Europeans in India. Rest of the day is at Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Trident, Mumbai leisure. Overnight in Kochi. (B) Fariyas Hotel, Le Grande

Windermere, Fragrant Nature, Delhi Munnar Abad Copper Castle, Clouds Valley RAJASTHAN Agra Jaipur UTTAR Jodhpur PRADESH Premium Houseboat, Premium Alleppey Houseboat, Premium Houseboat, Udaipur Deluxe Houseboat

Vivanta byTaj Malabar, Crown Plaza, Kochi Holiday Inn, Abad Fort

Mumbai MAHARASHTRA *Chronological order as per package chosen

Travelling leaves you speechless and KERALA Munnar then turns you into Kochi Alleppey a storyteller

Kathakali Performer, Kerala

10 DAY 5: BIKANER-JAISALMER BY ROAD (330KMS/6-7HRS) After breakfast, depart for Jaisalmer en-route visiting Rat temple in the Deshnok Temple. Overnight in Jaisalmer. (B)

DAY 6: JAISALMER After breakfast, depart for morning city tour of Jaisalmer and walk up the Golden Fort – one of the largest fort in world. Visit Gadis- agar Lake - a rain water reservoir built in 1367 and Folklore Museum. Also visit the famous Nathwon and Patwon ki Havelis and end the day with a camel ride at Sunet in Sam Sand Dunes. Overnight in Jaisalmer. (B)

DAY 7: JAISALMER-JODHPUR BY ROAD (275KMS/6HRS) After breakfast depart for Jodhpur also known as “Blue City” due to blue painted houses Rajasthan in Deep around the fort. Rest of the day would be at As the name suggests this tour will lead you through some of the exciting cities leisure. Overnight in Jodhpur. (B) of Rajasthan unlocking its culture, architecture and natural heritage, which lie DAY 8: JODHPUR After breakfast enjoy a guided tour which includes visit to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort - one of the largest Forts in India and 18 Days / 17 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after Jaswant Thada - white marble memorial collecting your luggage & passing customs built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja PRICE PER PERSON: at arrival hall who will assist you with your Jaswant Singh II. Later visit the Bustling (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi. market of Jodhpur. Overnight in Jodhpur. (B) 5 Star $4,702 4 Star $ 3,815 DAY 2: DELHI DAY 9: JODHPUR-NARLAI BY ROAD 3 Star $ 3,138 After breakfast you will be taken on a full day (140KMS/3-4HRS) (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Drive After breakfast depart for Narlai - 5 Star $3,792 past Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the largest marvellous heritage resort in village. In 4 Star $3,381 mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride at the evening enjoy village walk and visit 3 Star $2,974 Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, nearby step well & temples. Overnight in *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Narlai (B) travelling together Qutab Minar and drive through the Lutyens *Supplement applicable for Delhi, India Gate (The war memorial), Pushkar Period 4th Nov 2019 - 12th Nov 2019 President's Palace & Parliament House. DAY 10: NARLAI-UDAIPUR VIA RANAK- Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 PUR (130KMS/3HRS) *Single room supplement and cost for solo Evening is free to explore the city on your traveller on request own. Overnight in Delhi. (B) Depart for romantic city of Udaipur en route visiting Ranakpur – famous for its PRICE INCLUDES: DAY 3: DELHI-MANDAWA BY ROAD Jain’s temple. Rest of the day is at Share twin accommodation as specifed (250KMS/5HRS) leisure. Overnight in Udaipur. (B) Transfers & sightseeing by PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS After breakfast depart for Mandawa. Air Conditioned vehicle Afternoon tour of Mandawa visiting Meals as mentioned Mandawa Fort & ﬁne painted Havelis Services of English speaking local guides Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi (Private Mansion) built in Rajasthani Elephant ride at Jaipur Style. Overnight in Mandawa. (B) Camel ride in Jaisalmer Boat in Udaipur DAY 4: MANDAWA-BIKANER BY ROAD Entrance tickets to the monuments (190KMS/4HRS) Present applicable taxes as on Depart for Bikaner en route visiting Nawal- 1st May , 2019 garh. In afternoon visit Lalgarh Palace, Junagar Fort, Suraj Pol and Ganga Golden Jublie Museum. Overnight in Bikaner. (B)

Rajasthani Lady, Udaipur

11 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 11: UDAIPUR Depart for sightseeing tour of Udaipur- also known as city of lakes visiting City Palace & Sahelion ki Bari which was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. In the late afternoon boat cruise on Lake Pichola and visit the Jag Mandir Palace. Overnight in Udaipur. (B)

DAY 12: UDAIPUR-BUNDI BY ROAD (300KMS/7HRS) After breakfast depart for Bundi known for its palaces, forts, baolis (step wells) and water tanks. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Bundi. (B)

DAY 13: BUNDI Morning depart for half day tour of Bundi visiting Taragarh Fort, step well of Bundi and other places of Interest. Afternoon depart for DAY 17: AGRA DAY 18: AGRA-DELHI BY ROAD short excursion to Kota. Overnight in Bundi. (B) Early in the morning you will be taken for (215KMS/4HRS) sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel DEPART DELHI BY DAY 14: BUNDI-JAIPUR BY ROAD for breakfast. In the afternoon visit the INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT (220KMS/4HRS) impressive 16th century Agra Fort. Later After breakfast drive to Delhi After breakfast drive to the Jaipur – the pink evening visit the local market. Overnight International airport in time to city. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in in Agra. (B) catch your ﬂight to next destina- Jaipur. (B) tion. (B)

DAY 15: JAIPUR HOTELS Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Jaipur Delhi The Lalit, Suryaa, Sunstar Residency and a magniﬁcent example of Rajput architecture. We ascend to the fort on Elephant's Mandawa Castle Mandawa, Castle Mandawa Shahi Palace back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal Bikaner Laxmi Vilas Palace, Heritage Resort also knows as Palace on Winds & Jantar JAMMU & KASHMIR Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Sumoor Jaisalmer Surya Garh, Fort Rajwada, Evening is free to explore the city on your Srinagar Leh Fort Rajwada own. Overnight in Jaipur. (B) Jodhpur Ajit Bhawan Palace, Park Plaza, Chandra Imperial DAY 16: JAIPUR-AGRA BY ROAD Jispa (260KMS/6-7HRS) Manali Narlai Rawala Narali, Rawala Narali, Rawala Narlai Depart for Agra enroute visiting Fateh- Peacock Gate, Jaipur pur Sikri. Later evening visit Mehtab Bagh for a mesmerizing view of Taj Udaipur Trident, Lakend, Amantra Comfort during Sunset. Overnight at hotel. (B) Bundi Hadoti Palace, Hadoti Palace, Corbett Haveli Braj Bhushanjee RAJASTHAN Delhi NEPAL JaipurPokhaTrarident, Holiday Inn, Park Inn Bikaner SIKKIM Kathmandu Jaisalmer Peacock Gate, Jaipur Mandawa Chitwan Nagarkot Agra Trident, Crystal Sarovar, Taj Vilas Agra Jaipur Dhulikhel Jodhpur *ChrLoucnologicalknow order as per package chosen BIHAR Narlai Most icPaotnanic itinerary, Bundi fromanasi the Taj Mahal and the Khajuraho Var Udaipur greaJHARKHANDt Mughal mosques and WEST mauBsaonldeuhamsvRanchigar oh f DeBENGALlhi and Agra to the fairy-tale

landscapes of RSundarbansajasthan Lake pichola, Udaipur Kanha Diu Nagpur Aurangabad Pench CHHATTISGARH Gir RaipurBhubaneswar Mumbai ODISHA 12 MAHARASHTRA TELANGANA DAY 5: VARANASI-AGRA BY FLIGHT Transfer to Varanasi airport in time to connect ﬂight to Agra. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Agra. (B)

DAY 6: AGRA Early in the morning you will be taken for sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort. Later evening visit the local market. Overnight in Agra. (B)

DAY 7: AGRA-RANTHAMBHORE VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI (260KMS/6-7HRS) After breakfast depart for Ranthambhore en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Over- night in Ranthambhore. (B) Essence of India This tour gives you the real essence of North India, travel from imperial Delhi to city of Ganges Varanasi, enjoy the beauty of Taj Mahal & sight a tiger in Rantham- bhore followed by vibrant cities of Rajasthan and our Bollywood capital Mumbai.

17 Days / 16 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs PRICE PER PERSON: at arrival hall who will assist you with your (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi. 5 Star+ $11,090 5 Star $, 5 153 DAY 2: DELHI 4 Star $4,010 After breakfast you will be taken on a full day 3 Star $3,301 sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Drive (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) past Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the largest $7,476 mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride at 5 Star+ Tiger, Ranthambhore 5 Star $4,342 Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, 4 Star $3,697 Qutab Minar and drive through the Lutyens 3 Star $3,145 Delhi, India Gate (The war memorial),

*All costs are based on minimum 2 people President's Palace & Parliament House. travelling together Evening is free to explore the city on your *Supplement applicable for Pushkar Period 15 Nov 2019-23 Nov 2019 own. Overnight in Delhi. (B) Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on reqst DAY 3: DELHI-VARANASI BY FLIGHT PRICE INCLUDES: Transfer to Delhi airport in time to connect ﬂight to Varanasi. In the evening you will be taken to the Bank’s of river Transfers & sightseeing by Ganges to witness “Ganga Aarti” (Fire Air Conditioned vehicle; ceremony) during sunset. Overnight in

Services of English speaking local guides; Varanasi. (B) Entrance tickets to the monuments; 2 Jeep ride in Ranthambhore; DAY 4: VARANASI Elephant ride in Jaipur; Early morning enjoy the boat cruise on Boat in Udaipur (Seat in a boat basis) River Ganga to see the cremation ghats & Boat in Mumbai for Elephant excursion witness the daily routine of Sadhu’s. (seat in boat basis) While walking down visit the Vishwanath Present applicable taxes as on Temple, Durga Temple & Monkey temple. 1st , May 2019 Later afternoon visit Sarnath – the

Buddhist City. Overnight in Varanasi. (B) City Palace Guard, Jaipur

13 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 8: RANTHAMBHORE As dawn breaks, enjoy game drive in Ranthmabhore National Park with chance to see tigers, leopards, sloth bears and a myriad of other wildlife. Later enjoy afternoon safari that these animals in their natural habitat. Overnight in Ranthambhore. (B)

DAY 9- RANTHAMBHORE-JAIPUR BY ROAD (140KMS/3HRS) Depart for Jaipur and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax . Overnight in Jaipur. (B)

DAY 10: JAIPUR Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Jaipur and a magniﬁcent example of Rajput architecture. We ascend to the fort on Elephant's back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Evening is free to DAY 16: MUMBAI explore the city on your own. Overnight in After breakfast depart for excursion by Jaipur. (B) motor launch to Elephanta Island - 9 kms on the sea. These 7th century rock cut DAY 11: JAIPUR-JODHPUR VIA PUSHKAR BY cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are ROAD (330KMS/6-7HRS) situated on top of a hill on the Island. After breakfast, depart for Jodhpur en route visiting Pushkar – famous for the annual Afternoon half day tour of Mumbai visit- Pushkar Fair – a religious and cattle fair. ing Prince of Wales Museum – a legacy of Overnight in Jodhpur. (B) the British Empire, Mani Bhawan – a small museum depicting scenes from Mahata- DAY 12: JODHPUR ma Gandhi’s life and Gateway of India. After breakfast enjoy a guided tour which Also drive past Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat includes visit to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort - (laundry place), hanging gardens, Victo- one of the largest Forts in India and Jaswant ria Terminus, Crawford Market and the Thada - white marble memorial built in 1899 in Hawa Mahal, Jaipur memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later Parsee towers of Silence. Overnight in visit the Bustling market of Jodhpur. Overnight Mumbai. (B) HOTELS in Jodhpur. (B)

DAY 17: DEPART MUMBAI BY Taj Mahal, The Lalit, Suryaa, Delhi DAY 13: JODHPUR-UDAIPUR VIA INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT Sunstar Residency RANAKPUR BY ROAD (275KMS/6-7HRS) Transfer to Mumbai International airport Brij Rama Palace, Radisson Hotel, Depart for romantic city of Udaipur en Varanasi Hindustan International, route visiting Ranakpur – famous for its in time to connect your onward ﬂight to Buddha Hotel Nalagarh Shimla Jain’s temple. Rest of the day is at next destinationChandigarh. (B) Dehra Dun ITC Mughal, Trident, R kesh Agra leisure. Overnight in Udaipur. (B) Crystal Sarovar, Taj Vilas

Delhi i Taj Sawamimadhopur Lodge, DAY 14: UDAIPUR Rantham- Nahargarh , Treehouse Anuranga, bhore SIKKIM Thimpu Depart for sightseeing tour of Udaipur- Kathmandu Ankur Resort Chitwan Nagarkot G angtok also known as city of lakes visiting City RAJASTHAN Paro Jodhpur Jaipur Agra Taj Rambagh Palace, Palace & Sahelion ki Bari which was laid DJhauiplikuherl DarjeelingTrident, Holiday Inn, Ranthambhore Park Inn for a group of forty-eight young women BIHAR attendants who accompanied a princess Patna Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur Ajit Bhawan, Park Plaza, to Udaipur as part of her dowry. In the Udaipur Varanasi Chandra Imperial late afternoon boat cruise on Lake Picho- JHARKHAND A WEST la and visit the Jag Mandir Palace. Over- Ranchi BENGAL Taj Lake Palace,Trident, Udaipur Lakend, Amantra Comfort night in Udaipur. (B) Kolkata Sundarbans

DAY 15: UDAIPUR-MUMBAI BY FLIGHT Mumbai Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Trident, Fariyas Hotel, Le Grande Depart for Udaipur airport in time to MAHARASHTRA Bhubaneswar connect ﬂight to Mumbai. On arrival you Mumbai *Chronological order as per package chosen will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Over- night in Mumbai. (B)

Panaji GOA INDIAN OCEAN ANDHRA PRADESH

KARNATAKA 14 Bengaluru Chennai DAY 5: JAIPUR-RANTHAMBHORE BY ROAD (144KMS/3HRS) Depart for Sawai Madhopur. Later enjoy afternoon game drive in Ranthmabhore National Park with chance to see tigers, leopards, sloth bears and a myriad of other wildlife. (B)

DAY 6: RANTHAMBHORE As dawn breaks, enjoy another game drive in

more opportunities to observe these animals in their natural habitat. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Ranthambhore. (B)

DAY 7: RANTHAMBORE-AGRA BY ROAD (240KMS/6-7HRS) After breakfast, depart for Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight in The Indian Magic Ranthambhore. (B) Palaces, Forts, Culture, Temples, Wildlife... all combined together makes this tour a real magic. Taj Mahal and the boat ride on Ganges add their own glory to make it a great experience.

15 Days / 14 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs PRICE PER PERSON: at arrival hall who will assist you with your (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi. 5 Star+ $7,887 5 Star $4,422 DAY 2: DELHI 4 Star $3,435 After breakfast you will be taken on a full day 3 Star $3,014 sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Drive (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) past Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the largest 5 Star+ $5,700 mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride at 5 Star $3,843 Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, 4 Star $3,289 Qutab Minar and drive through the Lutyens Agra Fort 3 Star $2,863 Delhi, India Gate (The war memorial), President's Palace & Parliament House. *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Evening is free to explore the city on your travelling together own. Overnight in Delhi. *Supplement applicable for (B) Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2020 Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 DAY 3: DELHI-JAIPUR BY ROAD *Single room supplement and cost for solo (275KMS/6HRS) traveller on request After breakfast, drive to Jaipur – the pink city and check in at hotel. Rest of the day PRICE INCLUDES: is at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur. (B) Share twin accommodation with breakfast Transfers & sightseeing by DAY 4: JAIPUR Air Conditioned vehicle Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Meals as specifed Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Services of English speaking local guides Jaipur and a magniﬁcent example of Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi Rajput architecture. We ascend to the Elephant ride at Jaipur 2 Jeep Safari in Ranthambhore fort on Elephant's back and come down Entrance ticket to the monuments in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit Present applicable taxes as on 01st May 2019 City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Evening Sculptures of Khajurao is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Jaipur. (B)

15 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 8: AGRA Early in the morning you will be taken for sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort. Later evening visit the local market. Overnight in Agra. (B)

DAY 9: AGRA-GWALIOR BY ROAD (120KMS/3HRS) After breakfast depart for Gwalior. After- noon enjoy guided tour visiting Gwalior Fort, Museum, Sas Bahu Temple & Jai Vilas Palace. Overnight in Gwalior. (B)

DAY 10: GWALIOR-ORCHHA BY ROAD (120KMS/3HRS) This morning you would drive to Orchha – home to magnificent temples and palaces. Afternoon enjoy tour visiting the famous temples of Orchha & Orchha Fort. Overnite in Orchha. (B) DAY 15: VARANASI-DELHI BY FLIGHT HOTELS DAY 11: ORCHHA-KHAJURAHO BY ROAD Morning at leisure. Transfer to airport for your flight to Delhi and then transfer to (180KMS/4HRS) Taj Mahal, The Lalit, Suryaa, Delhi Late morning drive to Khajuraho. Afternoon is International airport for your onward Sunstar Residency free to relax. Overnight in Khajuraho. (B) flight to next destination. (B) Jaipur Taj Rambagh Palace, Trident, Holiday Inn, Park Inn DAY 12: KHAJURAHO Today you would visit the Eastern & Western Taj Sawamimadhopur Lodge, Rantham- group of temples at Khajuraho. Overnight in Nahargarh, Treehouse Anuranga, bhore Ankur Resort Khajuraho. (B)

ITC Mughal, Trident, Agra DAY 13: KHAJURAHO-VARANASI BY Crystal Sarovar, Taj Vilas FLIGHT Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Morning free to enjoy the small town of Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior Khajuraho. Later take a short ﬂight to Taj Usha Kiran Palace , JAMMU & Gwalior Regency Varanasi. In the evening you will be taken KASHMIR to the Bank’s of river Ganges to witness Sumoor Srinagar Orchha Amar Mahal “Ganga Aarti” (Fire ceremony) during Leh The Lalit Temple view, sunset. Overnight in Varanasi. (B) Khajuraho Radisson Hotel, Ramada, Ramada DAY 14: VARANASI Sarchu Jispa Early morning enjoy the boat cruise on Brij Rama Palace, Radisson Hotel, Manali Hindustan International, Amritsar Varanasi River Ganga to see the cremation ghats & HIMACHAL PRADESH Buddha Hotel PUNJAB witness the daily routine of Sadhu’s. Nalagarh Shimla *Chronological order as per package chosen While walking down visit the Vishwanath Chandigarh DehraRoyal Dun cenotaphs of Orchha Rishikesh Temple, Durga Temple & Monkey temple. Later afternoon visit Sarnath – the Jaipur Buddhist City. Overnight in Varanasi. (B) Delhi Pokhara Kathmandu Chitwan Nagarkot

Jaipur Agra Dhulikhel

Ranthambhore Gwalior

Orchha Varanasi

Khajuraho

WEST BENGAL

Tiger in Ranthambhore Man weaving K CHHATTISGARH Gir Raipur Diu Nagpur Aurangabad 16 INDIA Bhubaneswar Mumbai ODISHA is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Jaipur. (B)

DAY 5: JAIPUR-AGRA VIA FATHEHPUR SIKRI BY ROAD (270KMS/6-7HRS) After breakfast, depart for Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri and check in at hotel. (B)

DAY 6: AGRA Early in the morning you will be taken for sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort. Later in evening visit the local market. In the evening enjoy walking tour of Agra (B)

DAY 7: AGRA-JHANSI BY SHATABDI EXPRESS. AGRA - ORCHHA BY ROAD (20KMS/45MINS) Colors of India Transfer to Jhansi train station in time to As the name suggests this 12 days itinerary will lead to India’s most colorful cities. board train to Jhansi. Meet/Assist on It gives you a chance to explore the best of culture, spiritual temples and monu- arrival and drive to Orchha & check in at ments of India. hotel.(B) DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT 12 Days / 11 Nights You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing PRICE PER PERSON: customs at arrival hall who will assist you (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in $5,611 5 Star+ Delhi. 5 Star $3.099 4 Star $2,546 DAY 2: DELHI 3 Star $2,174 After breakfast you will be taken on a full (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) day sightseeing tour of Old and New 5 Star+ $3,575 Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the 5 Star $2,666 largest mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle 4 Star $2,389 Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. Visit Raj 3 Star $2,023 Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and Decorated elephant drive through the Lutyens Delhi, India *All costs are based on minimum 2 people travelling together Gate (The war memorial), President's *Supplement applicable for Palace & Parliament House. Evening is Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2019 free to explore the city on your own. Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 *Single room supplement and cost for solo Overnight in Delhi. (B) traveller on request DAY 3: DELHI-JAIPUR BY ROAD PRICE INCLUDES: (275KMS/6HRS) Share twin accommodation with breakfast After breakfast, drive to the Jaipur – the Transfers & sightseeing by pink city and check in at hotel. Rest of Air Conditioned vehicle Services of English speaking local guides the day is at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur. Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi (B) Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Ac chair car train for travel to Agra Elephant ride at Jaipur DAY 4: JAIPUR 2 Jeep Safari in Ranthambhore Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Boat ride in Varanasi Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Entrance ticket to the monuments Jaipur and a magniﬁcent example of Present applicable taxes as on Rajput architecture. We ascend to the 01st May, 2019 fort on Elephant's back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Evening

Indian Sadhu, Varanasi 17 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 8: ORCHHA–KHAJUHRAO BY ROAD is free to explore the city on your own. (180KMS/3.5-4HRS) Overnight in Jaipur. (B) Morning visit the famous temples of Orchha & Orchha Fort. Afternoon drive DAY 5: JAIPUR-AGRA VIA FATHEHPUR to Khajuraho and check in at hotel. (B) SIKRI BY ROAD (270KMS/6-7HRS) After breakfast, depart for Agra enroute Day 9: KHAJURAHO visiting Fatehpur Sikri and check in at oday you would visit the Eastern & hotel. (B) Western group of temples at Khajuraho. (B) DAY 6: AGRA Early in the morning you will be taken for DAY 10: KHAJURAHO-VARANASI BY sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel FLIGHT (50MINS) for breakfast. In the afternoon visit the Morning free to enjoy the small town of impressive 16th century Agra Fort. Later Khajuraho. Later take a short flight to in evening visit the local market. In the Varanasi. In the evening you will be taken evening enjoy walking tour of Agra (B) to the Banks of river Ganges to witness “Ganga Aarti” (Fire ceremony) during DAY 7: AGRA-JHANSI BY SHATABDI sunset. Overnight in Varanasi. (B) EXPRESS. AGRA - ORCHHA BY ROAD (20KMS/45MINS) DAY 11: VARANASI Transfer to Jhansi train station in time to Early morning enjoy the boat cruise on board train to Jhansi. Meet/Assist on River Ganga to see the cremation ghats & arrival and drive to Orchha & check in at witness the daily routine of Sadhu’s. hotel.(B) While walking down visit the Vishwanath DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT Temple, Durga Temple & Monkey temple. You will meet our travel executive after Later afternoon visits Sarnath – the collecting your luggage & passing Buddhist13 Days City. / 12 Overnight Nights in Varanasi. customs at arrival hall who will assist you (B) with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi. DAY 12: VARANASI-DELHI BY FLIGHT (70MINS) DAY 2: DELHI Morning at leisure. Transfer to airport for After breakfast you will be taken on a full your flight to Delhi and then transfer to day sightseeing tour of Old and New International airport for your onward Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the flight to next destination. largest mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle (B) Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and drive through the Lutyens Delhi, India Gate (The war memorial), President's Qutub Minar, Delhi Palace & Parliament House. Evening is free to explore the city on your own. HOTELS Overnight in Delhi. (B) Jawajar Circle, Jaipur Taj Mahal, The Lalit, Suryaa, Delhi Sunstar Residency DAY 3: DELHI-JAIPUR BY ROAD (275KMS/6HRS) Taj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur Trident, Holiday Inn, After breakfast, drive to the Jaipur – the Park Inn pink city and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur. Temple in Khajuraho Agra ITC Mughal, Trident, Crystal Sarovar, Taj Vilas (B) Delhi

The Orchcha Resort, The Orchcha Orchcha DAY 4: JAIPUR Agra Resort, Amar Mahal, Amar Mahal Jaipur Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of The Lalit Temple View, Khajuhrao Orchha Varanasi Radisson, Ramada, Ramada Jaipur and a magniﬁcent example of Khajuraho Rajput architecture. We ascend to the Brij Rama Palace, Radisson, fort on Elephant's back and come down Varanasi Hindustan International, in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit Buddha Hotel *Chronological order as per package chosen City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as Temple in Orchha Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Evening PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 18 Continue tour drive to the Jaipur – the pink city and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur. (B)

DAY 6: JAIPUR-JODHPUR BY ROAD Best of Rajasthan (330KMS/6-7HRS) This is a perfect pick for a ﬁrst time traveller to India. Visit the Symbol of Love, Taj After breakfast depart for Jodhpur also Mahal. Ascend on Amber fort on Elephant, witness the beauty of Mehrangarh known as “Blue City” due to blue painted Fort. Explore the village of Narlai and enjoy the boar ride in Udaipur. houses around the fort. Rest of the day would be at leisure. Overnight in Jodh- pur. (B) 11 Days / 10 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing DAY 7: JODHPUR PRICE PER PERSON: customs at arrival hall who will assist you After breakfast enjoy a guided tour (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in which includes visit to the majestic 5 Star+ $7,744 Delhi. Mehrangarh Fort - one of the largest 5 Star $2,885 Forts in India and Jaswant Thada - white 4 Star $2,432 DAY 2: DELHI marble memorial built in 1899 in memory 3 Star $1,988 After breakfast you will be taken on a full of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later visit the Bustling market of Jodhpur. (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) day sightseeing tour of Old and New Overnight in Jodhpur. (B) 5 Star+ $4,590 Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the 5 Star $2,328 largest mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle 4 Star $2,138 Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. Visit Raj 3 Star $1,869 Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and drive through the Lutyens Delhi, India *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Gate (The war memorial), President's travelling together Palace & Parliament House. Evening is *Supplement applicable for Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2019 free to explore the city on your own. Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 Overnight in Delhi. (B) *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request DAY 3: DELHI-AGRA BY ROAD PRICE INCLUDES: (215KMS/4HRS) After an early breakfast you will depart Share twin accommodation with breakfast for Agra and check in at hotel. In after- Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned noon visit the impressive 16th century vehicle Services of English speaking local guides Agra Fort. In the evening visit the local Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi market. Overnight in Agra. (B) Elephant ride at Jaipur Boat ride in Udaipur DAY 4: AGRA-JAIPUR VIA FATEHPUR Entrance ticket to the monuments SIKRI (260KMS/6-7HRS) Present applicable taxes as on Early in the morning you will be taken for 01st May 2019 sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel for breakfast & depart for Jaipur en route

visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Albert Hall, Jaipur

19 target-tours.com Continue tour drive to the Jaipur – the DAY 8: JODHPUR-NARLAI BY ROAD pink city and check in at hotel. Rest of (140KMS/3-4HRS) the day is at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur. After breakfast depart for Narlai - (B) marvellous heritage resort in village. In the evening enjoy village walk and visit DAY 5: JAIPUR nearby step well & temples. (B) Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of DAY 9: NARLAI-UDAIPUR VIA RANAK- Jaipur and a magniﬁcent example of PUR (130KMS/3HRS) Rajput architecture. We ascend to the Depart for romantic city of Udaipur en fort on Elephant's back and come down route visiting Ranakpur – famous for its in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit Jain’s temple. Rest of the day is at City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as leisure. Overnight in Udaipur. (B) Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Evening DAY 10: UDAIPUR is free to explore the city on your own. Depart for sightseeing tour of Udaipur- Overnight in Jaipur. (B) also known as city of lakes visiting City Palace & Sahelion ki Bari which was laid DAY 6: JAIPUR-JODHPUR BY ROAD for a group of forty-eight young women (330KMS/6-7HRS) attendants who accompanied a princess After breakfast depart for Jodhpur also to Udaipur as part of her dowry. In the known as “Blue City” due to blue painted late afternoon boat cruise on Lake Picho- houses around the fort. Rest of the day la and visit the Jag Mandir Palace. Over- would be at leisure. Overnight in Jodh- night in Udaipur. (B) DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT pur. (B)

You will meet our travel executive after DAY 11:13 UDAIPUR–DELHI Days / 12 Nights BY FLIGHT collecting your luggage & passing DAY 7: JODHPUR DEPART – DELHI BY INTERNATIONAL customs at arrival hall who will assist you After breakfast enjoy a guided tour FLIGHT with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in which includes visit to the majestic Transfer to Udaipur airport in time to Delhi. Mehrangarh Fort - one of the largest connect your ﬂight to Delhi. Upon arrival Forts in India and Jaswant Thada - white in Delhi change terminal from domestic DAY 2: DELHI marble memorial built in 1899 in memory to International in time to board your After breakfast you will be taken on a full of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later visit onward ﬂight to next destination. (B) day sightseeing tour of Old and New the Bustling market of Jodhpur. Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the Overnight in Jodhpur. (B) largest mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and drive through the Lutyens Delhi, India Clock Tower, Jodhpur Gate (The war memorial), President's Rawla Narlai, Narlai Palace & Parliament House. Evening is HOTELS free to explore the city on your own. Taj Mahal, The Lalit, Suryaa, Delhi Overnight in Delhi. (B) Sunstar Residency

ITC Mughal, Trident, DAY 3: DELHI-AGRA BY ROAD Agra Crystal Sarovar, Taj Vilas (215KMS/4HRS) After an early breakfast you will depart Taj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur Trident, Holiday Inn, Park Inn for Agra and check in at hotel. In after- Delhi noon visit the impressive 16th century Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur Ajit Bhawan, Park Plaza, Agra Fort. In the evening visit the local RAJASTHAN Chandra Imperial Agra market. Overnight in Agra. (B) Jaipur Jodhpur Narlai Rawla Narlai PRADESH DAY 4: AGRA-JAIPUR VIA FATEHPUR Narlai Taj Lake Palace,Trident, SIKRI (260KMS/6-7HRS) Udaipur Udaipur Lakend, Amantra Comfort Early in the morning you will be taken for sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel *Chronological order as per package chosen Jain temple, Ranakpur for breakfast & depart for Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri.

Mumbai MAHARASHTRA PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 20 DAY 4: AGRA Early in the morning you will be taken for sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort. Later evening visit the local market. Overnight in Agra. (B)

DAY 5: AGRA/LUCKNOW BY INTERCITY EXP AT 0545/1140HRS Early morning transfer to Train station in time to board train to Lucknow (Travel in AC Chair Car). Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon half day tour of Lucknow visiting La Martiniere, Sadat Ali & Begum Tombs, Lucknow Residency, Asﬁ Imambara, Rumi Darwaza & Clock tower.(B)

DAY 6: LUCKNOW / VARANASI BY ROAD North India with Kolkata (300KMS/6-7HRS) This 10 days tour gives you a unique experience in India. It starts with our capital, Drive to Varanasi and check in at hotel. New Delhi moving to one of the wonders of the world Taj Mahal, heading to discov- Rest of the day is free to relax. (B) er the British raj and islamic architecture in Lucknow and holy city Varanasi. Continue your stayin the cultural capital of Kolkata. DAY 07 VARANASI Early morning enjoy the boat cruise on DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI 10 Days / 9 Nights River Ganga to see the cremation ghats & You will meet our travel executive after witness the daily routine of Sadhu’s. PRICE PER PERSON: collecting your luggage & passing (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) While walking down visit the Vishwanath customs at arrival hall who will assist you 5 Star+ $4,206 Temple, Durga Temple & Monkey temple. with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in 5 Star $3,007 Later afternoon visit Sarnath – the Delhi.(B) 4 Star $2,552 Buddhist City. Overnight in Varanasi. (B) 3 Star $2,184 DAY 2: DELHI (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) DAY 08: VARANASI – KOLKATA BY After breakfast you will be taken on a full 5 Star+ $6,517 FLIGHT (80MINS) 5 Star $2,642 day sightseeing tour of Old and New Morning is free to relax. In the evening 4 Star $2,373 Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the $2,117 transfer to Varanasi airport in time to 3 Star largest mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle connect ﬂight to Kolkata . Meet/Assist on *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. Visit Raj travelling together arrival and transfer to hotel. (B) *Single room supplement and cost for solo Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and traveller on request drive through the Lutyens Delhi, India *Supplement applicable for: Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 Gate (The war memorial), President's PRICE INCLUDES: Palace & Parliament House. Evening is

Share twin accommodation with breakfast free to explore the city on your own. Transfers & sightseeing by Overnight in Delhi.(B) Air Conditioned vehicle

Services of local English speaking guide Jama Masjid, Lucknow DAY 03: DELHI/AGRA BY ROAD Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi DAY 9: KOLKATA AC Chair Car train ticket for travel Agra – (225KMS/4HRS) This morning you will enjoy a walking Lucknow Drive to Agra and chek in at hotel. Rest Entrance tickets to the monuments tour of Kolkata visiting the St. John’s of the day is free to relax. Present applicable taxes as Church, Victoria memorial- one of the on 01st May, 2019 India’s largest and oldest museum libraries and Colonial Buildings. Conclude your HOTELS Delhi day with the famous Jain Temple and Kali UTTAR Temple, build on a small canal- Adi Delhi Taj Mahal, The Lalit, PRADESH Surya, Sunstar Residency Ganga. Afternoon is free to relax. Over- Agra Lucknow Agra ITC Rajputana, Trident, night stay in Kolkata. (B) Crystal Sarovar, Taj Vilas Varanasi Vivanta By Taj, Radisson, La Palace Lucknow Sarovar, Trebo Trend Resto DAY 10: DEPART KOLKATA BY INTERNA- Hazratganj TIONAL FLIGHT Brij Rama Palace, Radisson Hotel, Varanasi Hindustan International, Buddha Kolkata Transfer to Kolkata International airport Hotel for your ﬂight to the next destination. (B) Kolkata Taj Bengal, The Lalit, Park Palza, Treebo Trend Green View *Chronological order as per package chosen PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS

21 sri-lanka-tours.com.au at ‘Chhatra Sagar lake’ to see the sun setting behind the dam which gives a golden glow to the lake before sinking behind the unique and rustic architecture of the dam. Overnight in Rohet (B)

DAY 7: NIMAJ – ROHET BY ROAD (135KMS/3HRS) Drive to Rohet and check in at hotel. Afternoon you will be taken on a village safari & visit the Bishnoi village. Over- night in Rohet (B)

DAY 8: ROHET Depart for excursion to Jodhpur and visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort - one of the largest Forts in India and Jaswant Thada - white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later visit the Bustling market The Unexplored Rajasthan of Jodhpur. Overnight in Rohet (B) Palaces, Forts, Culture, Temples, Wildlife... all combined together makes this tour a real magic. Taj Mahal and the boat ride on Ganges add their own glory to make DAY 9: ROHET – DEOGARH BY ROAD it a great experience. (130KMS/3-4HRS) DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT Drive to Deogarh and check in at hotel. In 12 Days / 11 Nights You will meet our travel executive after the late afternoon Jeep safari into the collecting your luggage & passing local village. PRICE PER PERSON: customs at arrival hall who will assist you (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in DAY 10: DEOGARH – DEVIGARH BY Premier $6,446 Delhi. ROAD (105KMS/2HRS) Luxury $4,663 DAY 2: DELHI Drive to Devigarh and check in at hotel. (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) After breakfast you will be taken on a full Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight Premier $4,640 day sightseeing tour of Old and New in Devigarh (B) Luxury $3,748 Delhi. Overnight in Delhi. (B) *All costs are based on minimum 2 people DAY 11: DEVIGARH travelling together Depart for full day excursion to Udaipur - *Supplement applicable for DAY 3: DELHI Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2019 Optional same day tour of Agra. Over- also known as city of lakes visiting City Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 night in Delhi. (B) Palace & Sahelion ki Bari. Late afternoon *Single room supplement and cost for solo boat cruise on Lake Pichola and visit the traveller on request DAY 4: DELHI – BISHANGARH BY ROAD Jag Mandir Palace. Overnight in Devigarh PRICE INCLUDES: (215KMS/4HRS) (B). Share twin accommodation with breakfast Drive to Bishangarh and check in at Transfers & sightseeing by hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. DAY 12: DEVIGARH – UDAIPUR AIRPORT Air Conditioned vehicle Overnight in Bishangarh (B) (30KMS/1HRS) Services of English speaking local guides Transfer to Udaipur airport in time to Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi connect ﬂight to Delhi. Elephant ride at Jaipur DAY 5: BISHANGARH Boat ride in Udaipur Depart for full day excursion to Jaipur Jeep in Rohetgarh for village safari Visit Amber fort - situated atop the Entrance ticket to the monuments Aravali hills. We ascend to the fort on Present applicable taxes as on 01st May, 2019 Elephant's back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit City Palace, HOTELS Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a stone astro- Delhi The Imperial, Claridges nomical observatory. Overnight in Bishan Lake Pichola, UdaipurDehra Dun R kesh Bishangarh Alila Bishangarh garh. (B) Delhi Nimaj Chhatra Sagar, Nimaj Palace DAY 6: BISHANGARH – NIMAJ BY ROAD Rohet Mihirgarh, Rohet Garh RAJASTHAN Bishangarh (285KMS/6-7HRS) Nimaj Deogarh Deogarh Mahal Drive to Nimaj and check in at hotel. In Rohet Deogarh Devigarh Raas the afternoon see the village life, visit Devigarh *Chronological order as per package chosen the 9th century temple, end the ofbeat Udaipur Varanasi

MAHARASHTRA Mumbai DAY 5: JAIPUR Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Jaipur and a magniﬁcent example of Rajput architecture. We ascend to the fort on Elephant's back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace of Winds & Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Evening is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Jaipur. (B)

DAY 6: JAIPUR-DELHI BY ROAD (275KMS/6HRS) DEPART DELHI BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT Depart for Delhi International airport in time to connect your onward flight to Golden Triangle next destination. (B) For the first time visitor to India or for those returning Indo-philes who have limit- ed time available to them, this is the ideal Indian journey which can provide you Amritsar with a full-fledged glimpse of India’s royal and cultural heritage in such a short span. PUNJAB

6 Days / 5 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after Delhi collecting your luggage & passing customs PRICE PER PERSON: RAJASTHAN at arrival hall who will assist you with your UTTAR PRADESH (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) Jaipur Agra transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi. 5 Star+ $3,337 Ranthambhore 5 Star $1,493 DAY 2: DELHI 4 Star $1,207 Varanasi After breakfast you will be taken on a full day 3 Star $962 sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Drive (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) past Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the largest 5 Star+ $2,459 mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride at 5 Star $1,231 Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, HOTELS 4 Star $1,102 Qutab Minar and drive through the Lutyens 3 Star $901 Delhi, India Gate (The war memorial), President's Palace & Parliament House. Delhi Taj Mahal, The Lalit, Suryaa, Sunstar Residency *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Evening is free to explore the city on your travelling together Agra ITC Mughal, Trident, own. Overnight in Delhi. (B) Crystal Sarovar, Taj Vilas *Supplement applicable for Jaipur Taj Rambagh Palace, Trident, Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2019 DAY 3: DELHI-AGRA BY ROAD Holiday Inn, Park Inn Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 (215KMS/4HRS) *Chronological order as per package chosen *Single room supplement and cost for solo After an early breakfast you will depart traveller on request for Agra and check in at hotel. In after- SPECIAL OBEROI UPGRAGE noon visit the impressive 16th century PRICE INCLUDES: Agra Fort. In the evening visit the local market. Overnight in Agra. (B)

Transfers & sightseeing by The Oberoi, New Delhi Air Conditioned vehicle DAY 4: AGRA-JAIPUR VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI (260KMS/6-7HRS) Services of English speaking local guides Early in the morning you will be taken for Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel Elephant ride at Jaipur for breakfast & depart for Jaipur en route Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur Entrance ticket to the monument; visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Continue tour Present applicable taxes as drive to the Jaipur – the pink city and on 01st May 2019 check in at hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur. (B) Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 23 sri-lanka-tours.com.au EXTENSION I : AMRITSAR

DAY 6: JAIPUR-DELHI BY FLIGHT evening a retreat ceremony called 'lowering DELHI-AMRITSAR BY FLIGHT of the flags’ takes place. Overnight in Amrit- Transfer to Jaipur airport in time to connect sar. (B) flight to Amritsar via Delhi (Change of plane DAY 8: AMRITSAR-DELHI BY TRAIN in Delhi). Overnight in Amritsar. (B) SHATABDI EXPRESS AT 1650/2305HRS Morning is free to relax. In the late afternoon DAY 7: AMRITSAR transfer to Amritsar railway station in time to Morning half day tour of Amritsar visiting board train to Delhi (Travel in AC Chair Car). Golden Temple. Also visit Jalianwala Bagh - it Overnight in Delhi. (B) bears testimony to the disaster called Jallian- wala Bagh massacre during the British Raj. DAY 9: DEPART DELHI BY FLIGHT Afternoon visit to Wagha Border - often Transfer to Delhi International airport in time to connect your onward flight to next called the "Berlin wall of Asia", is a ceremonial destination. (B) border on India–Pakistan Border, where each

Hotels Taj Swarna Hyatt Holiday Inn Hotel City Park

Winter $959 $666 $570 $448 Summer $860 $613 $554 $502

EXTENSION II : RANTHAMBHORE

DAY 6: JAIPUR-RANTHAMBHORE BY ROAD their natural habitat. Rest of the day is at

(140KMS/3.5HRS) leisure. Overnight in Ranthambhore.

Drive to Ranthambhore and check in at hotel. DAY 8: RANTHAMBHORE-DELHI BY TRAIN

Later enjoy afternoon game drive in Ranthmab- JAN SHATABDI EXPRESS AT 0705/1230HRS

hore National Park with chance to see tigers, Transfer to Sawai Madhopur train station in

leopards, sloth bears and a myriad of other time to board train to Delhi (Travel in AC Chair

wildlife. Overninght in Ranthambhore. (B) Car). Overnight in Delhi.

DAY 7: RANTHAMBHORE DAY 9: DEPART DELHI BY FLIGHT

As dawn breaks, enjoy another game drive in Transfer to Delhi International airport in time to connect your onward ﬂight to next

destination. (B) more opportunities to observe these animals in

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EXTENSION III : VARANASI

DAY 6: JAIPUR-DELHI BY FLIGHT visit the Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple & DELHI-VARANASI BY FLIGHT Monkey temple. Later afternoon visit Sarnath – Transfer to Jaipur airport in time to connect the Buddhist City. Overnight in Varanasi. (B) flight to Varanasi. In the evening you will be taken to the Banks of river Ganges to witness DAY 8: VARANASI-DELHI BY FLIGHT “Ganga Aarti” (Fire ceremony) during sunset. Morning is free to relax. In the afternoon trans- Overnight in Varanasi. (B) fer to Varanasi airport in time to connect your flight to Delhi. Overnight in Delhi. (B) DAY 7: VARANASI Early morning enjoy the boat cruise on River DAY 9: DEPARTPRICIN DELHI GBY FLIGHT Ganga to see the cremation ghats & witness the Transfer to Delhi International airport in time to connect your onward flight to next daily routine of Sadhu’s. While walking down destination. (B)

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24 DAY 4: AHMEDABAD-DASADA BY ROAD (208KMS/06HRS) Morning drive to Dasada and enroute visit Patan, Rani Ki Vav and Modhera. Patan is a dusty, little visited town, but its narrow streets are lined by the elaborate, faded wooden houses and more than 100 Jain temples, which are worth exploring. The largest of the Jain temple is Panchasara Parasvanath. The major tourist attractions in Patan are Rani ki Vav, Sahastralinga Talav and Khan Sarovar. Later visit Modera an

100km northwest of Ahmedabad. Modera is famous for its Surya Temple, beautifully balanced and intricately carved. On arrival in Dasada check-in at your camp. Overnight in Dasada. (B)

Gujarat Heritage Tour DAY 5: DASADA The Gujarat heritag e tour takes you the land where azure seas meet sparkling Morning set on a jeep safari to explore the sands and sunsets embrace rosy dawns. You will experience the rich culture and Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sancturary. The Rann of Kutch is famous for its white salty view of some of the architectural marvels including the world heritag e sites, desert sand and is reputed to be the museums, temples, wildlife and mosq ues. largest salt desert in the world. The Rann of Kutch region is also home to a range of DAY 1: ARRIVE MUMBAI BY FLIGHT 14 Days / 13 Nights ecologically rich wildlife such as the Today you will meet our Travel Executive on ﬂamingos and the wild ass. Rann is also a arrival. At arrival hall your luggage will be PRICE PER PERSON: part of a few sanctuaries such as the collected and customs would be passed. The (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) Indian wild ass sanctuary, Kutch desert Executive will assist you with your transfer to 4 Star $3,950 wildlife sanctuary etc. It is a paradise for hotel. Overnight in Mumbai. wildlife photographers and nature enthusi- (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) asts alike. Afternoon go on an excursion to 4 Star $3,750 DAY 2: MUMBAI nearby villages to see tribal settlements. After breakfast you will be departed for excursion to *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Overnight in Dasada. (B) travelling together Elephanta Island by a motor launch. These 7th centu- *Single room supplement and cost for solo ry rock cut cave temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. traveller on request Here, Indian Art is most beautifully expressed. Next, you will visit the Gateway of India, colossal structure *Supplement applicable for Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 constructed in 1924. In the afternoon you will visit Prince of Wales Museum – a legacy of the British

PRICE INCLUDES: Empire, showcasing several collections of ancient artworks and sculptors. Next, you will visit Mani Share twin accommodation with breakfast Bhawan – a small museum depicting scenes from Transfers & sightseeing by Mahatama Gandhi’s life. Also drive past Marine Drive, Air Conditioned vehicle Hanging Gardens, Dhobi Ghat (laundry place), Victo- Services of English speaking ria Terminus, Crawford Market and the Parsee towers accompanied Guide of Silence. Overnight in Mumbai. (B) Meal as per itinerary Jeep Safari in Sasan Gir Entrance ticket to the monuments DAY 3: MUMBAI-AHMEDABAD BY FLIGHT Present applicable taxes as on (1.5RS) 01st May 2019 Morning transfer to Mumbai Domestic Airport for a ﬂight to Ahmedabad, the most populous city in the state of Gujarat home to many “Explore Gujarat - buildings and monuments of historical and religious importance. Later afternoon short the land of tour of Ahmedabad. Overnight in Ahmed- Camel, Gujrat Legends and Lions!” abad.(B)

25 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 6: DASADA-BHUJ (309KMS/07HRS) Today morning drive to Bhuj – known as the Jaisalmer of Gujarat. The city is a maze of alleys with ﬁne examples of Gujarati architecture that can be found in the form of houses and temples. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bhuj exploring Aina Mahal, bell tower in Prag Mahal, Kshtrapa inscriptions in the Kutch museum, which is believed to be the oldest museum in the region. Engage in some shopping of Band- hani (tie & dye), hand-printed saris, embroidery, needlework and ornaments that are exquisite to this region. Overnight in Bhuj. (B)

DAY 7: BHUJ-GONDAL BY ROAD (270KMS/5-6HRS) After breakfast depart for Gondal enroute the most sacred sites of visiting Rajkot - the town where Mahatma Jainism. (there are approxi- Gandhi spent the early years of his life. Visit the princely state, which was founded in mately 3700 steps to the Watson museum established in 1888. 1743. Bhavnagar is the base for Palitana. Shrine, palanquins can be Continue your drive to Gondal and visit the Overnight in Bhavnagar. (B) requested if required) Rest of Naulakha Palace & Swami Narayan Temple. the day at leisure. (B) Overnight in Gondal. (B) DAY 13 : BHAVNAGAR-PALITAN Today morning drive to explore the beautiful Palitana Jain Temples - one of DAY 14: BHAVNAGAR-MUMBAI DAY 8: GONDAL-SASAN GIR BY ROAD (BY FLIGHT) (150KMS/04HRS) You will be transferred to Morning drive to Sasan Gir en-route visiting Jetpur Bhavnagar airport in time to screen-printing, Uparkot Fort and Museum at connect your flight to next Junagadh. Continue your drive to Sasan Gir destination. (B) famous for The Asiatic Lion. Evening enjoy the game drive at the Gir National Park by shared jeep Corbett in search of the elusive lion. Gir forest is the only DelhiHOTELS place in the world, where the Asiatic lion can be RAJASTHAN NEPAL seen in its natural habitat. Also one will come Bikaner Mumbai Fariyas across a host of other herbivores like Chital, Nilgai - Jaisalmer UTTAR PRADESH Blue Bull and rare four horned antelopes. Mandawa Ahmedabad Four Points by Sheraton Overnight in Sansan Gir. (B,D) Jaipur Agra Jodhpur DAY 9: SASAN GIR-DIU BY ROAD Gir Forest Dasada The Royal Safari Camp Luc (80KMS/02HRS) Early morning game drive at the Gir National Bhuj Regent Hotel Park. After game drive you will be depart for Diu, a fishing town once ruled by the Sultan of Oman. Khajuraho Overnight in Diu. (B) Bhuj GUJARAT Gondal Orchard Palace Bandh DAY 10 & 11: DIU Dasada Gir BhopalThe Fern Gir Forest DAY 10 : In the morning you are to visit the places Ahmedabad of interest in Diu mainly the Fort, the church, the Gondal MADHYA PRADESH Diu Radhika Beach Resort Museum, all giving a touch of Portuguese Bhavnagar Kanha influence. Rest of the day is free to relax. Pench CHHATTISGARH Gir Bhavnagar Nilambagh Palace DAY 11 : After breakfast, free to relax on the beach. Diu Nagpur Afternoon at leisure for independent activity. (B) Mumbai Fariyas

DAY 12: DIU-BHAVNAGAR BY ROAD Mumbai *Chronological order as per package chosen (210KMS/05HRS) Drive to Bhavnagar, a coastal city and once

TELANGANA Hyderabad 26 North India - Stopover Options

ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVE - DELHI Transfer from airport to your choice of hotel.

DAY 02: DELHI Full day tour of Old & New Delhi. Drive past Red Fort, visit Jama Masjid. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and drive through the Lutyens Delhi, India Gate (The war memorial), President's Palace & Parliament House. Evening is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Delhi. (B)

DAY 03: DEPART – DELHI Transfer to the airport. (B) DELHI - 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS The Lodhi Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $635 ing & local english speaking guides. With entrance tickets Winters - $916 to the monuments.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Agra Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Agra In the morning you will be taken for sunrise tour of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and local market. (B)

Day 03: Depart – Agra Transfer to airport/train station. (B)

AGRA - 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Oberoi Amarvilas Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $1,571 ing & local english speaking guides. With entrance tickets Winters - $2,545 to the monuments.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Jaipur Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel

Day 02: Jaipur Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravali hills, We ascend to the fort on Elephant's back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Overnight in Jaipur. (B)

Day 03: Depart – Jaipur Transfer to airport/train station.(B)

JAIPUR - 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Rambagh Palace Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $1,453 ing & local english speaking guides. Elephant ride at amber Winters - $2,079 fort and entrance ticket to the monuments.

27 sri-lanka-tours.com.au Leela Chankyapuri Cladridges Haveli Dharampura Surya Hotel 5 Star 5 Star Heritage 4 Star Heritage 4 Star Summers - $677 Summers - $479 Summers - $509 Summers - $385 Winters - $917 Winters - $619 Winters - $697 Winters - $416

ITC Mughal Crystal Sarovar Coral Homestay Howard The Fern 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star Home Stay 3.5 Star Summers - $501 Summers - $383 Summers - $344 Summers - $360 Winters - $578 Winters - $423 Winters - $407 Winters - $391

ITC Rajputana Samode Haveli Trident Shahpura House 5 Star 5 Star Heritage 5 Star 4 Star Heritage Summers - $506 Summers - $736 Summers - $478 Summers - $444 Winters - $592 Winters - $996 Winters - $693 Winters - $522

28 North India - Stopover Options

ITINERARY DAY 01: ARRIVE JODHPUR Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 02: JODHPUR After breakfast enjoy a guided tour which includes visit to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort - one of the largest Forts in India and Jaswant Thada - white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later visit the Bustling market of Jodhpur. In the afternoon visit Bishnoi village. Overnight in Jodhpur. (B)

DAY 03: DEPART – JODHPUR Transfer to airport/train station. (B) JODHPUR - 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Umaid Bhawan Palace Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $1,390 ing & local english speaking guides. Trip to Bhishnoi Village Winters - $2,016 and entrance tickets to the monuments.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE UDAIPUR Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 2: UDAIPUR Depart for sightseeing tour of Udaipur- also known as city of lakes visiting City Palace & Sahelion ki Bari which was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. In the late afternoon boat cruise on Lake Pichola and visit the Jag Mandir Palace.(B)

DAY 3: DEPART UDAIPUR Transfer to airport/train station. (B) UDAIPUR - 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Taj Lake Palace Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star + indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $1,454 ing & local english speaking guides. Boat ride on Lake Winters - $2,080 Pichola and entrance tickets to monuments.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE VARANASI Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 2: VARANASI Early morning enjoy the boat cruise on River Ganga to see the cremation ghats & witness the daily routine of Sadhu’s. While walking down visit the Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple & Monkey temple. Later afternoon visit Sarnath – the Buddhist City. (B)

DAY 3: DEPART – VARANASI Transfer to airport/train station.(B)

VARANASI - 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Nadesar Palace Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star + indicated, boat ride on ganges services of a private car for Summers - $1,993 transfers & sightseeing & local english speaking guides. Winters - $1,513

29 sri-lanka-tours.com.au Raas Ajit Bhawan Park Plaza Ratan Vilas 5 Star 5 Star 4 Star 3.5 Star Summers - $574 Summers - $397 Summers - $334 Summers - $319 Winters - $902 Winters - $453 Winters - $397 Winters - $373

Park Plaza

The Oberoi The Oberoi 5 Star+ 5 Star+

Oberoi Udaivilas Trident Lakend Jaiwana Haveli 5 Star + 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star Heritage Summers - $1,418 Summers - $534 Summers - $508 Summers - $328 Winters - $2,189 Winters - $682 Winters - $533 Winters - $344

Brij Rama Palace Suryauday Haveli Radisson Blu Buddha Hotel 5 Star + 4 Star Heritage 5 Star 3 Star Summers - $905 Summers - $646 Summers - $499 Summers - $415 Winters - $1,143 Winters - $1,033 Winters - $605 Winters - $476

30 Central India -Stopover Options

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE MUMBAI Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel

DAY 2: MUMBAI After breakfast depart for an excursion by motor boat to Elephanta Island. Afternoon half day tour of Mumbai visiting Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan and Gateway of India. Also drive past Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat, hanging gardens, Victoria Terminus, Crawford Market and the Parsee towers of Silence. Overnight in Mumbai.(B)

DAY 3: DEPART – MUMBAI Transfer to airport/train station. (B) . MUMBAI- 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Taj Mahal Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $1,025 ing & local english speaking guides. Boat ride on Lake Winters - $1,185 Pichola and entrance tickets to monuments.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE GOA Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 2: GOA Depart for half day tour of Goa visiting Old Goa & Panjim City.(B)

DAY 3: GOA Full day free to explore the beach on your own. (B)

DAY 4: DEPART – MUMBAI Transfer to airport/train station. (B)

GOA - 4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS Taj Exotica Three nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $1,189 ing & local english speaking guides. Trip to Bhishnoi Village Winters - $1,504 and entrance tickets to the monuments.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive Ahmedabad Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Ahmedabad Depart for half day tour of Ahmed- abad visiting Gandhi Ashram, Hutheesing Jain Temple, Jama Mosque, Bhadra Fort Sidi Saiyad Mosque. Afternoon visit the Akshardham temple.(B)

Day 3: Depart – Ahmedabad Transfer to airport/train station.(B)

AHEMEDABAD- 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Hyatt Regency Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $706 ing & local english speaking guides. Winters - $753

31 sri-lanka-tours.com.au The Oberoi Trident Sun and Sand Abode 5 Star+ 5 Star 4 Star 4 Star Boutique Summers - $1,041 Summers - $853 Summers - $680 Summers - $581 Winters - $1,181 Winters - $951 Winters - $754 Winters - $619

Taj Aguada Novotel Shrem Lemon Tree Park Regis 5 Star+ 4 Star 4 Star 4 Star Summers - $1,070 Summers - $752 Summers - $611 Summers - $634 Winters - $1,370 Winters - $963 Winters - $858 Winters - $728

House of MG Lemon Tree Fortune Landmark The Fern 4 Star Heritage 4 Star 4 Star 3 Star Summers - $606 Summers - $538 Summers - $550 Summers - $516 Winters - $638 Winters - $556 Winters - $566 Winters - $534

32 Welcome to Himalyas After breakfast depart for Dharamshala – home to Dalai Lama. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Dharamshala. (B)

DAY 6: DHARAMSHALA Today you will visit The Dalai Lama Complex which contains the Dalai Lama’s residence, The Tsuglagkhang Monastery & The Tibet Museum. Also visit the highest altitude cricket stadium in Dharamshala. Overnight in Dharamshala. (B)

DAY 7: DHARMSHALA-PRAGPUR BY ROAD (90KMS/3-4HRS) In the morning after breakfast you will be driven to Pragpur – a declared Heritage Village in 1997. This place is the home of the famous Kangra School of Painting. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Pragpur. (B)

DAY 8: PRAGPUR Majestic Himachal & Amritsar Today you will explore the Heritage village which will include a short walk around the village market This magical tour of the untouched foothills of the Himalayas allows a spellbind- and Lala Rerumal’s Haveli built in the year 1930. ing glimpse into the intriguing fusion of the cultures and vistas of India. Prepare Overnight in Pragpur. (B) to be humbled by the marble, mirrored Golden Temple of Amristar before visiting the mystical misty valleys of Dharamsala. DAY 9: PRAGPUR-SHIMLA BY ROAD (240KMS/6-7HRS) DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT 12 Days / 11 Nights Today enjoy the scenic drive to Shimla. Rest of the day is You will meet our travel executive after at leisure. Overnight in Shimla. (B) PRICE PER PERSON: collecting your luggage & passing customs (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) at arrival hall who will assist you with your DAY 10: SHIMLA 5 Star $3,076 transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi. 4 Star $2,629 Today you will visit the famous Mall Road & Shimla 3 Star $2,002 State Museum which preserves the ancient archeo- DAY 2: DELHI logical human works. Next, you will visit the ancient (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) After breakfast you will be taken on a full day 5 Star $2,986 Jakhoo Temple, dedicated to Hindu deity, Hanuman. sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Drive 4 Star $2,659 Afternoon excursion to Kufri –which is the most past Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the largest 3 Star $2,233 popular tourist spot around Shimla at an altitude of *All costs are based on minimum 2 people mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride at travelling together 2510 mtrs. Overnight in Shimla. (B) Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request Qutab Minar and drive through the Lutyens * Supplement applicable for DAY 11: SHIMLA-KALKA-DELHI BY TRAIN Delhi, India Gate (The war memorial), Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 Today you will be transferred to Shimla railway station to PRICE INCLUDES: President’s Palace & Parliament House. Evening board the famous Toy Train to Kalka (1035-1610Hrs) is free to explore the city on your own. Transfers & sightseeing by where you will expore the lush green misty mountains. At Overnight in Delhi. (B) Air Conditioned vehicle Kalka board the chair car train to Delhi(1745-2155Hrs) . Overnight in Delhi. (B) Services of English speaking local guides. DAY 3: DELHI-AMRITSAR BY FLIGHT Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi This morning you will be transferred to Toy Train ride from Kalka to Shima DAY 12: DEPART DELHI BY FLIGHT Delhi’s domestic airport to board your AC Chair Car train ticket for travel Kalka/Delhi The tour will be finished by your transfer to Delhi Entrance ticket to the monuments flight to Amritsar. Rest of the day is at International airport to connect your onward flight to Present applicable taxes as on 01st May, 2019 leisure. Overnight in Amritsar. (B) next destination.

HIMACHAL HOTELS DAY 4: AMRITSAR PRADESH Morning half-day tour of Amritsar visiting Dharamshala The Lalit, Suryaa, Amritsar Delhi Golden Temple also called Sri Harmandir Sahib Pragpur Sunstar Residency Shimla which was laid by Guru Ram Das in the 14th Amritsar Hyatt Hotel, Ramada, Regenta PUNJAB century. Also visit Jalianwala. Afternoon visit to Norling House, Norling House, Wagha Border (India–Pakistan Border) to Dharamshala Pink House K witness beating retreat ceremony. Overnight in Pragpur Judge’s Court Amritsar. (B)

Shimla Oberoi Cecil, Clarke Hoel, The Grand Welcome DAY 5: AMRITSAR-DHARMSHALA BY *Chronological order as per package chosen ROAD (200KMS/5-6HRS) Delhi

34 DAY 3: LEH After breakfast, you will leave for a full day tour of Leh. Visit the Hall of Fame, Gurud- wara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill & Sangam View where the Indus & Zanskar rivers meet. Enjoy an afternoon visit to the Shanti Stupa, located on the hilltop at Changspa and the Leh Palace built in the 17th Century as a royal residence. Over- night in Leh.(B,D)

DAY 4: LEH-NUBRA VIA KHARDUNGLA In the morning, you will be driven towards Nubra Valley via the Khardungla pass (5600 Mtrs) the world’s highest Motorable Road. The road then passes through a bridge laid on glacier, which ﬁnds its way in Guiness Book of world records. Check in at hotel on arrival at Nubra. In the afternoon visit Diskit mon- Magical Leh & Ladhak astery which is 515 years old situated on This 9 day tour of Leh and Ladakh is designed for those wanting to experience a hill top giving panoramic view of the valley and in evening walk around town tri-armed valley located to the north east of Ladakh valley & Pangong Lake – of Diskit. (B,D) beautiful 134 km long endorheic lake situated in the Himalayas. DAY 5: NUBRA-LEH BY ROAD Enjoy a double humped camel ride on sand dunes 9 Days / 8 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after before travelling back to Leh. Overnight in Leh. (B,D) collecting your luggage & passing customs PRICE PER PERSON: at arrival hall who will assist you with your DAY 6: NUBRA-PANGONG LAKE-NUBRA (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi. (290KMS) 5 Star $3,061 Today you will leave for a full day excursion 4 Star $1,998 to Pangong Lake(14,500 ft). Drive past the 3 Star $1,844 DAY 2: DELHI-LEH BY FLIGHT picturesque villages of Shey and Thikse, *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Early morning ﬂight arrives Leh, the capi- along the Chang-la 17,350 ft which despite travelling together tal of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of *Single room supplement and cost for solo Ladakh. Check in to Hotel and rest of the its great elevation is one of the easier traveller on request day at leisure for acclimatization. passes. Arrive Pangong, it is the highest salt *Supplement during Hemis Festival Overnight in Leh. (B,D) water Lake in the World, shared by two PRICE INCLUDES: countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of pangong while Transfers & sightseeing by appreciating the changing Colors and Air Conditioned vehicle fascinating high altitude of the Lake. Drive Services of English speaking local guides. Entrance ticket to the monuments back to Leh by the same route. (B,D) Camel ride in Nubra Meals as per itinerary DAY 7: LEH Inner Today you will go on excursion to the famous Present applicable taxes as on 01st May, 2019 monasteries. Visit early in the morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at Thiksey monastery “To Travel is to belonging to Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan take a Journey Buddhism. Continue drive to Hemis monastery into yourself” re- established in 1672, which is one of the famous monasteries of the Ladakh region. Next, you will

HOTELS visit Shey palace, built ﬁrst in 1655. (B,D)

The Lalit, Suryaa, Delhi DAY 8: LEH-DELHI BY FLIGHT Sunstar Residency After breakfast transfer to Leh airport in time Grand Dragaon, to connect your ﬂight to Delhi. (B) Leh Ladakh Residency, Silver Clound

Nubra Tents, Tents DAY 9: DEPART DELHI BY FLIGHT *Chronological order as per package chosen Transfer to Delhi International airport in time to connect your ﬂight to next destination. (B) Camel ride in Nubra PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 35 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 4 & 5: GANGTOK DAY 4: After breakfast you will visit the Rumtek and Enchey Monasteries and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology Overnight in Gangtok. DAY 5: Early morning excursion to Tshangu Lake - situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3hrs one-way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Gangtok. (B/L/D)

DAY 6: GANGTOK-PELLING BY ROAD (116KMS/05HRS) Today you will be driven to Pelling (6100ft/1860 mtrs) via Ravang La while enjoying the most scenic landscapes on the way. Overnight stay in Pelling. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: PELLING Today you will go for leisure walking tour to three The Eastern Galore famous landmarks the Pemayangtse Monastery, This 13 day tour starts with a visit to Kolkata (Calcutta), before heading to Rabdentse Ruins and Tashiding Monastery. Darjeeling, known for the tea of the same name, which is situated near Mt. Overnight stay in Pelling. (B,L,D) Kanchenjunga and the great Eastern Himalayas. The tour also visits Pelling and Gangtok in the state of Sikkim, known for its colonial mansions, its churches and DAY 8: PELLING-KALIMPONG BY ROAD a variety of Buddhist and Hindu temples. (95KMS/03HRS) Today you will be driven to Kalimpong for a city tour of 13 Days / 12 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE KOLKATA BY FLIGHT On your arrival at the airport you will meet your the flower nurseries, the Zang Dog Palri Fo-Brang and PRICE PER PERSON: Tour Executive who will assist you with transfer Tharpa Choling Monasteries. Finish the day at the (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) to the hotel in Kolkata. Overnight at your hotel. Thongsa Gumpa, a Bhutanese monastery. Overnight in 5 Star $4,078 Kalimpong. (B,L,D) 4 Star $3,635 3 Star $2,921 DAY 2: KOLKATA DAY 9: KALIMPONG-DARJEELING (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) This morning you will enjoy a walking tour of Kolkata 5 Star $4,211 visiting the St. John’s Church, Victoria memorial- one (50KMS/02HRS) 4 Star $3,768 of the India’s largest and oldest museum libraries and After breakfast you will be driven to Darjeeling. 3 Star $3,054 Overnight in Darjeeling. (B,L,D) *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Colonial Buildings. Conclude your day with the travelling together famous Jain Temple and Kali Temple, build on a small *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request canal- Adi Ganga. Afternoon is free to relax. Overnight DAY 10 & 11: DARJEELING *Supplement applicable for: stay in Kolkata. (B) Day 10: Early morning visit to Tiger Hill – a UNESCO Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 World Heritage Site. Here you will witness the beautiful PRICE INCLUDES: DAY 3: KOLKATA-BAGDOGRA-GANGTOK sunrise which illuminates the mountains of Kanchenjun- Share twin accommodation with breakfast ga. Later, visit to Tibetan Refugee Centre and the Transfers & sightseeing by KOLKATA TO BAGDOGRA BY FLIGHT Air Conditioned vehicle BAGDOGRA TO GANGTOK BY ROAD Mountaineering Institute. Afternoon is free to relax in the Services of local English speaking guide in This morning catch a flight to Bagdogra leisure hours. Overnight stay in Darjeeling. (B,L,D,) Kolkata & Accompanied English speaking Day 11: Morning is free to relax. You will be taken to a escort in West Bengal and Sikkim local guides (1 Hrs), a town in the Darjeeling district. You short joy ride on the world famous Toy Train of Darjeel- Meals as per itinerary will be assisted on arrival and then driven on Toy Train tide in Darjeeling to Gangtok (130Kms/04Hrs) ing which is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Entrance tickets to the monuments excellent views of the entire Kanchenjunga Present applicable taxes as mountains, tea gardens, and local villages in the way. on 01st May, 2019 Range located at the height of 8586 mtrs. Overnight stay in Gangtok. (B,L,D) Overnight stay in Darjeeling. (B,L,D,) HOTELS DAY 12: DARJEELING-BAGDOGRA-KOLKATA The Lalit, Lytton Hotel, Today you will be transferred to airport for a short Kolkata Lytton Hotel Pelling Gangtok flight to Kolkata(1.5Hrs). On arrival you will be Mayfair, The Elgin Nor-Khil, Gangtok Kalimpong The Nettle and Fern Hotel Darjeeling transferred directly to the hotel. (B) The Elgin Mount Pandim, Pelling Rabdentse Residency DAY 13: DEPART KOLKATA BY FLIGHT

Kallimpong The Elgin Silver Oaks, Transfer to Kolkata International airport for your ﬂight Kalimpong Park to the next destination. Windermere, The Elgin, Darjeeling Delking Resort WEST *Chronological order as per package chosen BENGAL Kolkata PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 36 DAY 1: ARRIVE - BAGDOGRA AIRPORT BAGDOGRA - DARJEELING BY ROAD (80KMS/3HRS) Meet/Assist on arrival and drive to Glenburn Tea estate.

DAY 2: DARJEELING Early morning visit to Tiger Hill – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will witness the beautiful sunrise which illuminates the mountains of Kanchenjunga. Later, visit to Tibetan Refugee Centre and the Mountaineering Institute. Afternoon short joy ride on the world famous Toy Train of Darjeeling which is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

DAY 3: DARJEELING Morning walking tour of Tea Estate. The tour begins with an audio-visual presentation on the history of Glenburn, and a brief overview of how tea is grown, manufactured and tasted. We then move to the Tea Factory where you will be taken for a guided tour on how the leaf is brought in from the ﬁelds, weighed, and then taken through the Glenburn, Darjeeling processes of withering, rolling, fermenting, drying and Glenburn is a heavenly little plantation retreat that lies on a hillock above the sorting. The tour ends with tea tasting session. banks of the River Rungeet, high in the Himalayas, overlooked by the mighty Kanchenjunga mountain range. Started by a Scottish tea company in 1859, DAY 04: DARJEELING - BAGDGORA AIRPORT Glenburn then passed into the hands of one of India’s pioneering tea planting DEPART - BAGDOGRA BY FLIGHT families – The Prakashes, One of India's pioneering tea-planting families, we have, Transfer to Bagdogra airport in time to connect your over the years, come to be known as the “Chaiwala family“ - which literally means onward ﬂight to next destination. “tea planters“.

INCLUDES: 3 nights accommodation at Glenburn, return airport transfer COST PER PERSON (BASED ON TWIN SHARING) SUMMER :$ 4393 Lunch & Dinner, Toy Train Joy ride Winter: On Request

DAY 01: DELHI - DEHRADUN BY SHATABDI EXPRESS DEHRADUN - KANATAL BY ROAD (100KMS/3-4HRS) Board train to Dehradun Meet/Assist on arrival and drive to The Terraces.

DAY 02: KANATAL There are number of indoor and outdoor activities at the Terraces keep you entertained throughout your stay. While you get to spend a lot of quality time with your friends and family here, there are a number of activities you can

Spa services, gymnasium, yoga, and a whole lot of sports to keep your spirits high. While sometimes you may want to spend some time alone at the Terrace Cafe, the evenings here are spent with soulful live musical performances by the musicians. The disc at the Terraces is deﬁnitely worth shaking a leg on some groovy numbers after a drink or two at the bar.

DAY 03: KANATAL Today you have full day free to realx in the hotel or you can opt to go for a short trek in nearby Jungle. The Terraces, Kanatal DAY 04: KANATAL - DEHRADUN BY ROAD Known as the Crown residency of Uttarakhand, Terraces Resort is a perfect DEHRADUN - DELHI BY SHATABADI EXPRESS destination for those people who love to be lost in the world of untouched, After breakfast, drive to Dehradun train station in time to untamed, and unspoiled nature. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the valleys, board train to Delhi.

magical and peaceful experience.

INCLUDES: 3 nights accommodation at The Terraces, return transfer COST PER PERSON (BASED ON TWIN SHARING) SUMMER :$ 1469 3 Dinners Winter: On Request

37 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 1: DELHI - KATHGODAM BY TRAIN Deboard train to Kathgodam. Meet with our representative & drive for about (75kms/2hrs) to reach Soulitude by the River side.

DAY 02: SOULITE Enjoy side of the Kumaon hills during your stay. Spend a day by the river. Allow the sights and sounds of the river to immerse you. Visit the local village. Stand face to face with the Mighty Kumaon Himalayas and identify the diferent peaks with your host as he regales you with stories and trivia about the diferent peaks that together make this magniﬁcent range! Shimmering with fresh snow, the views of the Himala- yas are simply spectacular from October to March.

DAY 03: SOULITUDE Walk with our Naturalist through the private Orchard on the property and the little patches of herb garden Soulitude by the River side bursting with flavours and aromas while exploring the local flora and fauna of the hillside. Situated on the banks of the Kalsa River in Chanfi (near Nainital), this nature retreat is an organic farm with emerald green rock DAY 04: SOULITUDE - KATHGODAM pools, waterfalls, exciting treks, good food and warm hospitality. KATHGODAM - DELHI BY TRAIN Just watching the glacial stream gracefully move through the Transfer to Kathdogdam train station in time to board valley is mesmerising and with it you will flow into the world of train to Delhi. Soulitude.

INCLUDES: 3 nights accommodation at Soulitude by the COST PER PERSON (BASED ON TWIN SHARING) Riverside , 3 bufet breakfast , train ticket for travel Delhi - SUMMER : $ 1787 Kathgodam- Delhi,Nature walk with English speaking natu- Winter: On Request ralist, return transfers by Air conditioned Vehicle

DAY 01: DELHI - DHARMSHALA BY FLIGHT DHARMSHALA - GARLI BY ROAD(65KMS/2HRS) Board ﬂight to Dharmshala. Meet/Assist on arrival and drive to Garli and check in at hotel Chateau Garli.

DAY 02: GARLI Depart for half day sightseeing tour of Dharamshala. Located 10 KM north to the popular hill station, Dharam- shala, this town is an awesome blend of Indo-Tibetan culture. Not only you’ll get to see beautiful monasteries and temples here but you can also enjoy picturesque views of splendid Dhauladhar mountain range. Also visit McLeod Ganj is the residence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and home to a large Tibetan population. Later visit the ﬁrst International Cricket Stadium in Himachal Pradesh. It is also the highest altitude cricket stadium.

DAY03: GARLI Full day free to explore the village the heritage village of Garli built by Lala Mela Ram Sud in 1921.

Chateau Garli, Kangra DAY 04: GARLI - DHARMSHALA BY ROAD The Chateau Garli is a heritage property in Kangra Valley, Himach- DHARMSHALA - DELHI BY FLIGHT Transfer to Dharmshala airport in time to connect ﬂight al Pradesh. Built in 1921, however, it has been restored to its age to Delhi. old glory by carefully recreating the colonial, Portuguese, Mughal, Rajasthani and Kangri architectural inﬂuences that surround the Garli Pragpur Village.

INCLUDES: 3 nights accommodation at Chateau Garli; 3 COST PER PERSON (BASED ON TWIN SHARING) bufet breakfast; Return airport transfer from Dharmshala SUMMER :$ 1196 airport, Sightseeing tour with English speaking guide. Winter: On Request

38 Welcome to South India DAY 5: ALLEPPEY-PERIYAR BY ROAD (130KMS/3HRS) Today you will disembark the houseboat and drive to Periyar- known for the famous tiger reserve. Next, you will check in at hotel. In the afternoon you will be taken to the park by a motor launch. Overnight in Periyar. (B)

DAY 6: PERIYAR-MUNNAR BY ROAD (110KMS/2.5HRS) In the morning you will be taken to the tour of Spice Plantation. The thing that will strike you at ﬁrst would be the lingering aroma in the air of spices like cardamom, cloves, pepper and cinnamon. Later you will be driven to Munnar and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. (B)

DAY 7: MUNNAR Kerala Delight In the morning sightseeing tour of Munnar. An ideal break to enjoy nature at its best. Endless tea planta- The timeless beauty of the palm fringed beaches of Kovalam, the enchanting tions, lush green valleys, beautiful mountains, woods and forests of Thekkady, the serenity of the pristine backwaters of Alleppy, intriguing ﬂora and fauna, evergreen forests, aroma Tea estate farms of Munnar. Cochin the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous of spices in the air- all these make Munnar a state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. traveler’s heaven of peace. Here, you will experience ultimate tranquility in God's Own Country. (B) 10 Days / 9 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE TRIVANDRUM BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after DAY 8: MUNNAR-COCHIN BY ROAD (140KMS/4 PRICE PER PERSON: collecting your luggage & passing HRS) Today you will be driven to Cochin and check in (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) customs at arrival hall, our travel execu- at hotel. The remainder of the day is free for your own 5 Star + $3,256 tive will assist you with your transfer to 5 Star $2,160 activities. In the late evening you will witness the hotel. Overnight in Trivandarum. (B) 4 Star $1,944 Kathakali dance drama. Overnight in Cochin. (B) 3 Star $1,616 DAY 2: TRIVANDRUM (KOVALAM) (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) DAY 9: COCHIN After breakfast enjoy guided tour visiting 5 Star + $2,594 After breakfast, tour Cochin visiting the Jewish Trivandrum’s Napier Museum, Padmanabhas- 5 Star $1,965 Synagogue, Chinese Fishing nets and St. Francis 4 Star $1,788 wamy Temple and Shri Chitra Art Gallery. In Church. Overnight in Cochin. (B) 3 Star $1,475 the afternoon you will be free to relax on the PRICE INCLUDES: Kovalam beach. You can also opt for water DAY 10: DEPART COCHIN BY FLIGHT sports. Overnight in Trivandrum(B) Today you will be transferred to Cochin airport in time Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle to connect your onward ﬂight to next destnation. (B) DAY 3: KANYAKUMARI Services of English speaking local guides; Kathkali dance drama ticket in Cochin; Today you will depart for excursion to Kanyaku- Boat in periyar (Seat in a boat basis); mari - the southernmost point of Peninsular HOTELS India which is the meeting point of three Entrance tickets to the monuments; Taj Green Cove Resort, Uday Samudra, Trivandrum Travancore Heritage, Abad Harmonia Present applicable taxes as on oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and 01st May, 2019 the Indian Ocean. Visit the famous Devi Kanya- Premium Houseboat, Premium Houseboat, Allepey kumari Temple, Thiruvallur statue and Gandhi Premium Houseboat, Deluxe Houseboat

Mandapam. Here you will also witness the Spice Village, Cardmon County, Periyar spectacular sunset view from Kanyakumari Abad Green Forest, Abad Green Forest beach. Overnight in Kanyakumari. (B) Windermere, Fragrant Nature, Munnar Abad Copper Castle, Clouds Valley KERALA DAY 4: TRIVANDRUM-ALLEPPEY BY Vivanta by Taj Malabar,Crown Plaza, Cochin ROAD (160KMS/4HRS) Holiday Inn, Abad Fort

Kochi Munnar Today you will depart for Alleppey to *Chronological order as per package chosen board the Rice Houseboat. You will sail through the beautiful backwaters of *All costs are based on minimum 2 people travelling together Periyar Kerala. In the afternoon you will be Alleppey *Supplement applicable for sailing in the canals of the massive lake Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 Trivandrum where you can see people doing their *Single room supplement and cost for solo daily ritual. You will explore the riverside traveller on request villages while enjoying the panoramic PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS scenery. (B,L,D) 40 DAY 5: OOTY In the morning you will visit Botanical Garden- the picturesque gardens with over 650 species of plants and trees, including a fossil of a tree, which is believed to be more than 20 million years old. Also you will visit the Ooty Lake. Afternoon enjoy the famous Toy train ride from Connor to Ooty on historical Nilgiri Mountain railway established in 1899. Overnight in Ooty (B)

DAY 6: OOTY-COCHIN BY ROAD (300KMS/7HRS) You will be driven to Cochin and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Cochin. (B)

DAY 7: COCHIN After breakfast, tour Cochin visiting the Enchanting South Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing nets This tour will take you the marvelous places in Karnataka & Kerala. There is a wide and St. Francis Church. Overnight in range of experiences, which include living temples, beaches, the famous backwa- Cochin. In the late evening you will ters of Kerala and national parks and wildlife. With a delightful mix of history, witness the Kathakali dance drama. culture, pure Indian colour and relaxation. Overnight in Kochi. (B)

17 Days / 16 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE BANGALORE BY FLIGHT DAY8: COCHIN-ALLEPPEY BY ROAD On arrival you will meet our Travel Execu- (60KMS/1.5HRS) tive after collecting your luggage & pass- Today you will depart for Alleppey to PRICE PER PERSON: ing customs at arrival hall. Further he will board the Rice Houseboat. You will sail (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) assist you your transfer to hotel. Overnight through the beautiful backwaters of 5 Star + $4,960 in Bangalore. (B) Kerala. In the afternoon you will be 5 Star $4,029 sailing in the canals of the massive lake 4 Star $3,513 DAY 2: BANGALORE where you can see people doing their 3 Star $3,010 In the morning you will visit Vidhan Soudha - daily ritual. You will explore the riverside (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) The legislative House of the State of Karnataka, villages while enjoying the panoramic 5 Star + $ 4,492 Bull Temple, carved out of a single granite rock. scenery. (B/L/D) 5 Star $3,774 You will conclude the day by visit to Visves- 4 Star $3,387 varaya Memorial Museum. Afternoon will be 3 Star $2,828 free to relax. Overnight in Bangalore. (B)

*All costs are based on minimum 2 people travelling together DAY 3: BANGALORE-MYSORE BY ROAD *Supplement applicable for Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 (140KMS/3-4HRS) *Single room supplement and cost for solo After breakfast depart for Mysore en traveller on request route visiting Tipu Sultan’s second Palace at Srirangapatna. Arrive Mysore PRICE INCLUDES: and visit Mysore Palace, built in Indo – Saracenic Style. Visit Chamundi Hill to Share twin accommodation with breakfast Transfers & sightseeing by see the panaromic views of the city and Air Conditioned vehicle in the evening visit Brindavan Gardens, Services of English speaking local guides famous for their spectacular musical Meals as per itinerary fountains. Overnight in Mysore. (B) Toy Train in Ooty Safari in Madumalai Park DAY 4: MYSORE-OOTY BY ROAD Boat in Periyar (Seat in a boat basis) (155KMS/4HRS) Tea Plantation, Ooty Kathakali dance drama ticket in Cochin Depart for Ooty, enroute visiting Madum- Entrance tickets to the monuments alai Wildlife Sanctuary and spot many DAY 9: ALLEPPEY-MUNNAR BY ROAD Present applicable taxes as on species of birds and reptiles while enjoy- (165KMS/4-5HRS) 01st May, 2019 ing a safari. Continue to Ooty & rest of Today you will disembark the houseboat the day is free to relax. Overnight in and drive to Munnar. Rest of the day is Ooty. (B) free to relax. Overnight in Munnar. (B)

41 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 10: MUNNAR In the morning sightseeing tour of Munnar. An ideal break to enjoy nature at its best. Endless tea plantations, lush green valleys, beautiful mountains, intriguing ﬂora and fauna, evergreen forests, aroma of spices in the air- all these make Munnar a traveler’s heaven of peace. Here, you will experience ultimate tranquility in God's Own Country. Overnight in Munnar. (B)

DAY 11: MUNNAR-PERIYAR BY ROAD (100KMS/3HRS) You will depart for Periyar National Park and check in at hotel. In the afternoon you will be taken to the park for game viewing. Overnight in Periyar.(B)

DAY 11: PERIYAR-MADURAI BY ROAD (150KMS/4HRS) After breakfast, depart for Madurai and check in at hotel. In the evening, you will witness closing DAY 17: DEPART CHENNAI BY FLIGHT ceremony at the famous Meenkashi Temple. You will be transferred to Chennai Inter- Overnight in Madurai. (B) national airport in time to connect your onward ﬂight to next destination DAY 12: MADURAI In the morning half day tour of Madurai, you will visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and also visit the bustling market of Madurai outside the Meenakshi Temple. In the afternoon you will visit Vilacheri – Potters’ village in Madurai, where mud becomes God. Overnight in Madurai. (B) Making of Banana Chips, Chennai

DAY 13: MADURAI-TRICHY BY ROAD HOTELS (250KMS/5-6HRS) After breakfast, depart for Trichy and check in ITC Windsor, The Lalit, at hotel. Afternoon tour of Trichy, which will Bangalore St. Marks, Monarch Luxur include your visit to Ranganathaswamy Temple and Tiruchirapalli rockfort. (B) Mysore Sandesh The Prince, Akshaya Mahal Inn DAY 14: TRICHY-TANJORE-PONDICHER- Ooty Savoy, Savoy, Fortune Sullivan, RY (220KMS/5-6HRS) Trend Yantra Leisures After breakfast, depart for Pondicherry en route visiting Tanjore and check in at Vivanta by Taj, Crown Plaza, Cochin Backwater, Alleppey hotel. Overnight in Pondicherry. (B) Holiday Inn, Abad Fort Premium Houseboat, Alleppey Premium Houseboat, DAY 15: PONDICHERRY-CHENNAI KARNATKA Premium Houseboat, VIA MAHABALLIPURAM & KANCHIPUR- Deluxe houseboat Windermere, Frangnat Nature, AM Munnar Abad Copper Castle, Bengaluru Clouds Valley Morning tour of Pondicherry visiting The Chennai Mysore Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Light house, Glass Mahabalipuram Spice Village, Cardamom County, Periyar Puducherry Abad Green Forest house & French Institute. Later depart for Ooty Chennai en route visiting Mahaballipuram Courtyard by Marriott, Heritage, Trichy Madurai Fortune Pandiyan, TAMIL NADU The Royal Court & Kanchipuram - chosen as one of the KERALA heritage cities. Overnight in Chennai. (B) Trichy Sangam, Srm Trichy Munnar Kochi Palis de Mahe, Mainson Permual DAY 16: CHENNAI Pondicherry The Promenade, Madurai Hotel Annamalai International Today you will be taken on a city tour of Periyar ITC Grand Chola, Raintree, Chennai, visiting Fort St. George, San Allepey Chennai Radha Regent, Madras Inn Thome Church and Kapaleeswarar Temple, the biggest temple in Chennai. Afterwards, *Chronological order as per package chosen you will be driven past Marina Beach, the second longest urban beach in the World. Overnight in Chennai. (B)

42 DAY 4: – KUMBAKORAM BY ROAD (130KMS/4HRS) Drive to Kumbakoram and check in at hotel. Afternoon mystical temple of Kum- bakoram. (B)

DAY 5: KUMBAKONAM-MADURAI BY ROAD (220KMS/4HRS) After breakfast, depart for Kumbakonam and check in at hotel. In the evening, you will witness closing ceremony at the famous Meenkashi Temple. Overnight in Madurai.(B)

DAY 6: MADURAI In the morning half day tour of Madurai, you will visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirum- alai Nayak Palace and also visit the bustling market of Madurai outside the Meenakshi Temple. In the afternoon you Essence of South India will visit Vilacheri – Potters’ village in Madurai, where mud becomes God.(B)

18 Days / 17 Nights DAY 1:ARRIVE CHENNAI BY FLIGHT DAY 7: MADURAI-MUNNAR BY ROAD On arrival you will meet our Travel Exec- (160KMS/4HRS) PRICE PER PERSON: utive after collecting your luggage & Drive to Munnar and check in at hotel. (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) passing customs at arrival hall. Further Rest of the day is free to relax. (B) 5 Star + $5,193 he will assist you your transfer to hotel. 5 Star $4,303 (B) DAY 8: MUNNAR 4 Star $3,792 In the morning sightseeing tour of 3 Star $3,212 DAY 2: CHENNAI Munnar. An ideal break to enjoy nature at (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) Today you will be taken on a city tour of its best. Endless tea plantations, lush 5 Star + $4,743 Chennai, visiting Fort St. George, San green valleys, beautiful mountains,

5 Star $3,966 Thome Church and Kapaleeswarar intriguing ﬂora and fauna, evergreen

4 Star $3,608 Temple, the biggest temple in Chennai. forests, aroma of spices in the air- all $3,02 3 3 Star Afterwards, you will be driven past these make Munnar a traveler’s heaven of *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Marina Beach, the second longest urban peace. Here, you will experience ultimate travelling together Supplement applicable for beach in the World. Overnight in Chen- tranquility in God's Own Country.(B,L,D) * Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 nai. (B) *Single room supplement and cost for solo DAY 9: MUNNAR-ALLEPPEY BY ROAD traveller on request DAY 3:CHENNAI-PONDICHERRY VIA (165KMS/4-5HRS) MAHABALLIPURAM BY ROAD Today you will depart for Alleppey to PRICE INCLUDES: (140KMS/4HRS) board the Rice Houseboat. You will sail Drive to Pondicherry en route visitinig through the beautiful backwaters of Share twin accommodation with breakfast Kerala. In the afternoon you will be Transfers & sightseeing by Mahaballipuram. Continue your drive to sailing in the canals of the massive lake Air Conditioned vehicle Pondicherry and check in at hotel. Services of English speaking local guides where you can see people doing their Kathakali dance drama ticket in Cochin daily ritual. You will explore the riverside One jeep safari in Bandipur villages while enjoying the panoramic Lunch and dinner in Bandipur scenery. (B) Toy Train ride in Ooty Entrance tickets to the monuments DAY 10:ALLEPPEY-COCHIN BY ROAD Present applicable taxes as on (60KMS/1.5HRS) 01st May 2019 Disembark the houseboat at drive to Cochin. Afternoon is free to relax. In the For those who wish to late evening you will witness the Katha- sample the marvels of the kali dance drama. Overnight in Kochi.(B) Chettinad cuisine, can opt for cooking class in Chettiand. DAY 11: COCHIN After breakfast, tour Cochin visiting the Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing nets and St. Francis Church. (B) Tea Gardens, Munnar

43 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 12 : COCHIN -OOTY BY ROAD (300KMS/7HRS) Drive to Ooty and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. (B)

DAY 13: OOTY In the morning you will visit Botanical Garden- the picturesque gardens with over 650 species of plants and trees, including a fossil of a tree, which is believed to be more than 20 million years old. Later you will visit the Ooty Lake. In the afternoon enjoy the famous Toy train ride. (B)

DAY 14: OOTY-BANDIPUR BY ROAD (60KMS/1.5HRS) Drive to Bandipur and check in at hotel. In the late afternoon you will be taken into the park for jungle safari. (B)

DAY 15: BANDIPUR-MSYORE BY ROAD DAY 18: DEPART BANGALORE BY (90KMS/2HRS) INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT Drive to Mysore and check in at hotel. You will be transferred to Chennai Inter- Afternoon tour of Mysore and visit national airport in time to connect your Mysore Palace – the Maharaja’s Palace onward ﬂight to next destination.(B) with its works of art from the world over, see the magniﬁcent crouching Nandi Bull & the Rajendra Art Gallery. (B)

DAY 16: MYSORE-BANGALORE VIA SRIRANGAPATNAM BY ROAD (140KMS/3HRS) Drive to Bangalore en route visiting Tipu Sultan’s second Palace at Srirangapatna. Continue your drive to Bangalore and check in at hotel.(B) Fort Area, Cochin

DAY 17: BANGALORE HOTELS In the morning you will visit Vidhan ITC Grand Chola, Raintree, Soudha - The legislative House of the Chennai Radha Regent, Madras Inn State of Karnataka, Bull Temple, carved Palsis De Mahe, Mainsion out of a single granite rock. You will Pondicherry Perumal, The Promenade, Pondicherry Hotel Annamalai International conclude the day by visit to Visvesvaraya Kumbakonam Mantra Koodam, Memorial Museum. Afternoon will be free Quality Inn Viha White Town, Pondicherry to relax. Overnight in Bangalore.(B) Courtyard by Marriott, Madurai He ri tage , Fortune Pandiyan, The Royal Court KARNATKA Windermere, Frangnat Nature, Munnar Abad Copper Castle, Clouds Valley Bengaluru Chennai Premium Houseboat, Alleyppey Mysore Deluxe Houseboat Mahabalipuram Pondicherry Cochin Vivanta by Taj, Crown Plaza, Bandipur Holiday Inn, Abad Fort Ooty

Savoy, Savoy, Fortune Sullivan, TAMIL NADU Ooty KERALA Trend Yatra Leisures Kumbakoram Bandipur Jungle Safari Lodge Munnar Kochi Mysore Sandesh the Prince, Madurai Akash Mahal Inn

Allepey Banglore ITC Windsor, The Lalit, ST.Marks, Monarch Luxur

*Chronological order as per package chosen

Valluvar Kottam, Chennai

44 DAY 5: COONOOR-WAYANAD BY ROAD (140KMS/4HRS) Drive to Wayanad and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. (B)

DAY 6: WAYANAD Depart for tour of Wayanad visiting Chembra Peak, Kottamuda, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi tomb an other places of Interest. (B)

DAY 7: WAYANAD–KABINI BY ROAD (60KMS/1.5HRS) Depart for Kabini - the hunting retreat of the Mysore Maharajas and check in at hotel. Afternoon you will be taken into the park for game viewing. (B)

DAY 8: KABINI–COORG BY ROAD BEST OF KERALA & KARNATAKA (135KMS/3HRS) Depart for Coorg and check in at hotel. South India is a beautiful destintion in its own because of it's nature, culture, The evening is free for leisure walks mysterious and historical caves, architectural temples and many more reasons are along the beach promenade. (B) available. This 16 day tour will take you to the best of Kerala & Karnataka. Enjoy the Toy Train in Ooty, visit the Hampi Ruins & relax at beautiful beaches of Goa in DAY 9: COORG–HASSAN BY ROAD the end. (105KMS/3HRS) Drive to Hassan and check in at hotel. DAY 1:ARRIVE COCHIN BY FLIGHT Afternoon you will be taken to visit the 16 Days / 15 Nights On arrival you will meet our Travel Exec- ancient temples Belur and Halebid. Once utive after collecting your luggage & the capital of Hoysala Kings. (B) PRICE PER PERSON: passing customs at arrival hall. Further (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) he will assist you your transfer to hotel. DAY 10: HASSAN–HOSPET BY 5 Star+ $4,529 Overnight in Bangalore. (B) ROAD(310KMS/7HRS) 5 Star $3,634 Drive to Hospet - the base for visiting 4 Star $3,314 DAY 2: COCHIN Hampi ruins and check in at hotel. (B) 3 Star $2,868 After breakfast, tour Cochin visiting the (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing nets DAY 11: HOSPET 5 Star+ $4,063 and St. Francis Church. Overnight in Depart for tour of Hampi, as it is popular- 5 Star $3,553 Cochin. In the late evening you will ly known today was the medieval capital 4 Star $3,203 witness the Kathakali dance drama. of the Hindu empire Vijayanagara (the 3 Star $2,768 Overnight in Kochi. (B) City of Victory). Hampi in the Karnataka state of India is listed as one of the *All costs are based on minimum 2 people travelling together DAY 3: COCHIN-COONOOR BY ROAD UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hampi is *Supplement applicable for (285KMS/6-7HRS) charismatic even in its ruined state. It Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 Drive to Coonoor and check in at hotel . attracts thousands of tourists and *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request Rest of the day is free to relax. (B) pilgrims every year. Vast stretches of boulder-strewn hills make the backdrop DAY 4: COONOOR of Hampi unique. (B, L,D) PRICE INCLUDES: In the morning you will visit tour of Ooty Share twin accommodation with breakfast visiting Botanical Garden- the pictur- Transfers & sightseeing by esque gardens with over 650 species of Air Conditioned vehicle Services of English speaking local guides plants and trees, including a fossil of a Kathakali dance drama ticket in Cochin tree, which is believed to be more than Lunch and dinner during stay in Kabini 20 million years old. Also you will visit One Jeep in Kabini the Ooty Lake. Afternoon enjoy the Entrance ticket to the monuments famous Toy train ride from Connor to Present applicable taxes as on Ooty on historical Nilgiri Mountain 01st May, 2019 railway established in 1899. (B)

Chinese ﬁshing net, Cochin

45 target-tours.com DAY 5: COONOOR-WAYANAD BY ROAD DAY 12: HOSPET-HUBLI BY ROAD (140KMS/4HRS) (150KMS/3HRS) Drive to Wayanad and check in at hotel. Drive to Hubli and check in at hotel. In Rest of the day is free to relax. (B) the afternoon visit tour of Chan- dramouleshwara Temple, Unkal Lake, DAY 6: WAYANAD Siddharoodha Math and other places of Depart for tour of Wayanad visiting Interest. (B) Chembra Peak, Kottamuda, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi tomb an other places of DAY 13: HUBLI-GOA BY ROAD Interest. (B) (210KMS/4HRS) Depart for Goa and check in at hotel. DAY 7: WAYANAD–KABINI BY ROAD Rest of the day is free to relax. (B) (60KMS/1.5HRS) Depart for Kabini - the hunting retreat of DAY 14: GOA the Mysore Maharajas and check in at After breakfast, yoiu will depart for your hotel. Afternoon you will be taken into Morning half day tour of Old Goa visiting the park for game viewing. (B) Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and Panjim City. Afternoon is free to relax. DAY 8: KABINI–COORG BY ROAD (B) (135KMS/3HRS) Depart for Coorg and check in at hotel. DAY 15: GOA The evening is free for leisure walks Today you are free to relax in your hotel along the beach promenade. (B) or explore the city on your own. (B)

DAY 9: COORG–HASSAN BY ROAD DAY 16: GOA-MUMBAI BY FLIGHT (105KMS/3HRS) Depart – Mumbai by International ﬂight Drive to Hassan and check in at hotel. 13 Days / 12 Nights DAY 1:ARRIVE COCHIN BY FLIGHT Afternoon you will be taken to visit the On arrival you will meet our Travel Exec- ancient temples Belur and Halebid. Once utive after collecting your luggage & the capital of Hoysala Kings. (B) passing customs at arrival hall. Further he will assist you your transfer to hotel. DAY 10: HASSAN–HOSPET BY Overnight in Bangalore. (B) ROAD(310KMS/7HRS) Drive to Hospet - the base for visiting Church, Goa DAY 2: COCHIN Hampi ruins and check in at hotel. (B) After breakfast, tour Cochin visiting the HOTELS Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing nets DAY 11: HOSPET and St. Francis Church. Overnight in Depart for tour of Hampi, as it is popular- Taj Malabar, Crown Plaza, Cochin Cochin. In the late evening you will ly known today was the medieval capital Holiday Inn, Abad Fort witness the Kathakali dance drama. of the Hindu empire Vijayanagara (the The Gateway Hotel, The Gateway hotel, MGM hill Coonoor Overnight in Kochi. (B) City of Victory). Hampi in the Karnataka Worth Resort, MGM hill state of India is listed as one of the Worth Resort The windfower Resort & Spa, DAY 3: COCHIN-COONOOR BY ROAD UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hampi is The windfower Resort & Spa, Wayanad The windfower Resort & Spa, charismatic even in its ruined state. It Tea Estate, Coonoor (285KMS/6-7HRS) Leopard, Kabini Wild Life Sanctuary Abad Brookside Drive to Coonoor and check in at hotel . attracts thousands of tourists and Kabini Kaav Safari Lodge Rest of the day is free to relax. (B) pilgrims every year. Vast stretches of boulder-strewn hills make the backdrop The Windfower Resort & Spa, Coorg PaddingtonResort & Spa, DAY 4: COONOOR of Hampi unique. (B, L,D) Goa Hubli Hampi Trend Vrindavan Coorg In the morning you will visit tour of Ooty Hoysala Village Resort, Hoysala visiting Botanical Garden- the pictur- Hasan Village Resort, The Ashok Hassan, Southern Star esque gardens with over 650 species of Hassan Hampi Boulder, Royal Orchid, plants and trees, including a fossil of a Hampi Hotel Millegi, Clarks Hampi tree, which is believed to be more than Coorg Naveen Lakeside Hotel, Naveen Lakeside Hotel, 20 million years old. Also you will visit Kabini Hubli Naveen Lakeside Hotel, the Ooty Lake. Afternoon enjoy the Clarks Inn Coonoor famous Toy train ride from Connor to Wayanad Goa Taj Aguada, Novotel Shrem, Pride, Ooty on historical Nilgiri Mountain Resort De Alturas railway established in 1899. (B) Kochi *Chronological order as per package chosen

Waterfall at Wayanad

PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 46 Trichy, which will include your visit to Ranganathaswamy Temple and Tiruchira- palli rockfort. (B)

DAY 06: TRICHY/PONDICHERRY VIA TANJORE BY ROAD (220KMS/5-6HRS) After breakfast, depart for Pondicherry en route visiting Tanjore and check in at hotel. Overnight in Pondicherry. (B)

DAY 7: PONDICHERRY Morning tour of Pondicherry visiting The Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Light house, Glass house & French Institute. Rest of the day is free to relax. (B)

DAY 8: PONDICHERRY-CHENNAI VIA MAHABALLIPURAM Drive to Chennai en route visiting Maha- Gems of South India ballipuram - one of the heritage cities. Continue your drive to Chennai and This 11 day tour ofers an in depth exploration of south India’s most interesting check in at hotel.(B) cities like Hyderabad, Madurai, Trichy, Pondicherry & Chennai. Experience diversed cultures inspired by Hindu, Islamic and Christian faiths, and influenced DAY 9: CHENNAI by colonial powers. Today you will be taken on a city tour of Chennai, visiting Fort St. George, San Thome Church and Kapaleeswarar 10 Days / 9 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE HYDERABAD BY FLIGHT On arrival you will meet our Travel Exec- Temple, the biggest temple in Chennai. PRICE PER PERSON: utive after collecting your luggage & Afterwards, you will be driven past (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) passing customs at arrival hall. Further Marina Beach, the second longest urban 5 Star+ $2,892 5 Star $2,249 he will assist you your transfer to hotel. beach in the World. Overnight in Chen- 4 Star $1,977 nai. (B) 3 Star $1,629 DAY 2 :HYDERABAD (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) Morning half day tour of Hyderabad 5 Star+ $2,645 DAY 10: DEPART-CHENNAI BY FLIGHT Drive through Char Minar, Salar Jung 5 Star $2,042 You will be transferred to Chennai Inter- 4 Star $1,876 Museum and other places of Interest. national airport in time to connect your 3 Star $1,553 Afternoon tour of Golconda Fort. Over- onward flight to next destination. (B) *All costs are based on minimum 2 people night in Hyderabad. (B) travelling together *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request DAY 3: HYDERABAD–MADURAI SG 1042 *Supplement applicable for AT 1005/1150HRS Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 PRICE INCLUDES: Transfer to Hyderabad airport in time to Share twin accommodation as specifed connect flight to Madurai. Meet/Assist on Transfers & sightseeing by arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the Air Conditioned vehicle day is free to relax. In the evening visit Services of English speaking local guides. Entrance ticket to the monuments the closing ceremony of Meenakshi Present applicable taxes as on 01st May, 2019 Temple.(B)

HOTELS DAY 4: MADURAI Matrimandir-At-Auroville, Pondicherry In the morning half day tour of Madurai, Hyderabad ITC Hyderabad, Trident, Justa you will visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirum- Treebo Aamantra alai Nayak Palace and also visit the Madurai Courtyard By Marriott, Heritage, Hyderabad Fortune Pandiyan, The Royal Court bustling market of Madurai outside the Meenakshi Temple. In the afternoon you Trichy Sangam, Sangam, Sangam, Srm Trichy will visit Vilacheri–Potters’ village in Palis De Mahe, MainsonPerumal, KARNATKA Pondicherry Madurai, where mud becomes God. (B) The Promenade, Hotel Annamalai Chennai International Pondicherry Chennai ITC Grand Chola, Raintree, DAY 5:MADURAI-TRICHY BY ROAD Radha Regent, Madras Inn Trichy TAMIL NADU *Chronological order as per package chosen (250KMS/5-6HRS) After breakfast, depart for Trichy and check in at hotel. Afternoon tour of Madurai

47 target-tours.com intriguing ﬂora and fauna, evergreen forests, aroma of spices in the air- all these make Munnar a traveler’s heaven of peace. Here, you will experience ultimate tranquility in God's Own Country. (B)

DAY 5:MUNNAR-PERIYAR BY ROAD (100KMS/3HRS) Today you will disembark the houseboat and drive to Periyar- known for the famous tiger reserve. Next, you will check in at hotel. In the afternoon you will be taken to the park by a motor launch. Overnight in Periyar. (B)

DAY 6:PERIYAR-ALLEPPEY BY ROAD (130KMS/4HRS) Today you will depart for Alleppey to board the Rice Houseboat. You will sail through the beautiful backwaters of Short Kerala Kerala. In the afternoon you will be Kerala, popularly known as 'God's Own Country', is dotted with several sailing in the canals of the massive lake enchanting destinations to admire the beauty of nature. The splendid beauty where you can see people doing their of the place takes you to a world of rich greenery and tranquil backwaters. daily ritual. You will explore the riverside From Cochin to Munnar, to Periyar the mere image of these places present the villages while enjoying the panoramic picture of swinging palm trees, crystal-clear lakes, beautiful beaches along with scenery.(B,L,D) a ride in majestic houseboats. DAY 7: ALLEPPEY-COCHIN BY ROAD DAY 1: ARRIVE COCHIN BY FLIGHT 7 Days / 6 Nights (60KMS/1.5HRS) You will meet our travel executive after DEPART COCHIN BY INTERNATIONAL PRICE PER PERSON: collecting your luggage & passing (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) FLIGHT customs at arrival hall, our travel execu- 5 Star+ $2,135 Breakfast on the houseboat, Disembark 5 Star $1,672 tive will assist you with your transfer to the houseboat at Alleppey boat Jetty 4 Star $1,464 hotel. (B) and transfer to Cochin airport in time to 3 Star $1,256 (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) connect your onward ﬂight to next desti- DAY 2: COCHIN 5 Star+ $1,758 nation. (B) 5 Star $1,468 After breakfast, tour Cochin visiting the 4 Star $1,335 Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing nets 3 Star $1,128 and St. Francis Church. Overnight in *All costs are based on minimum 2 people travelling together Cochin. (B) *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request *Supplement applicable for: DAY 3: COCHIN-MUNNAR BY ROAD Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 160KMS/4HRS PRICE INCLUDES: Drive to Munnar and check in at hotel. Share twin accommodation with breakfast Transfers & sightseeing by Rest of the day is free to relax. (B) Air Conditioned vehicle Services of local English speaking local guide DAY 4: MUNNAR Kathakali dance drama ticket in Cochin Lunch and Dinner during stay on houseboat In the morning sightseeing tour of Boat in Periyar (Seat in a boat basis) Munnar. An ideal break to enjoy nature at Entrance tickets to the monuments its best. Endless tea plantations, lush Present applicable taxes as green valleys, beautiful mountains, on 01st May, 2019 Houseboat backwaters, Kerala

HOTELS

KERALA Taj Malabar, Crown Palza, Cochin Holiday inn, Abad Fort

Kochi Munnar Munnar Windermere, Frangnat Nature, Abad copper castle, Clouds Valley

Periyar Spice Village, Cardamom county, Periyar Abad Green Forest, Abad Green Forest Alleppey Alleppey Premium Hoseboat, Deluxe Houseboat

*Chronological order as per package chosen PASSPORT & TOURISTSt Francis Church, VISAS Cochin 48 DAY 4: GULBARGA-BIJAPUR BY ROAD (165KMS/4HRS) After breakfast, enjoy the city tour of Gulbarga visiting Gulbarga Fort and the the tomb of the great suﬁ saint for suﬁ experience. After the tour depart for Bijapur. Overnight in Bijapur. (B)

DAY 5: BIJAPUR-BADAMI BY ROAD (120KMS/3-4HRS) Morning tour of Bijapur covering Gol Gumbaz – known to be the second largest tomb in the world and Jama Masjid. Contin- ue your drive to Badami enroute visiting Pattadakal and Aihole “cradle of Indian architecture”, housing over 100 temples scattered around the village. Overnight in Badami. (B)

DAY 6: BADAMI-HOSPET BY ROAD Deccan Pearl (140KMS/4HRS) India has many world heritage sites and some important ones are in the Southern Visit Badami’s rock cut shrines which parts of India. This tour would give you an opportunity to see these world originate from the 6th Century before heritage sites at Hampi, Aihole and Pattadikal along with other major continuing to Hospet. Overnight in attractions of North Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Hospet (B)

14 Days / 13 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE HYDERABAD BY FLIGHT DAY 7 & 8: HAMPI You will meet our travel executive after Visit the ruins of the Vijayanagar empire collecting your luggage & passing customs at Hampi. The surreal boulder-strewn PRICE PER PERSON: at arrival hall, he will further assist you landscape, on the southern banks of the (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in Tungabhadra river, is dotted with the 5 Star $3,087 Hyderabad. (B) impressive ruins of more than 500 monu- 4 Star $2,710 ments, including beautiful temples. The 3 Star $2,355 (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) DAY 2: HYDERABAD forti cation’s walls enclose magni cent Morning half day tour of Hyderabad palaces, royal apartments and treasury 5 Star $2,883 Drive through Char Minar, Salar Jung buildings. Enjoy walks amid the palace 4 Star $2,575 3 Star $2,264 Museum and other places of Interest. complexes and breath-taking views from *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Afternoon tour of Golconda Fort. Over- the hilltop shrines. Overnight in Hampi. travelling together night in Hyderabad. (B) (B) *Supplement applicable for Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 *Single room supplement and cost for solo DAY 3: HYDERABAD-BIDAR-GULBARGA traveller on request (260KMS/6HRS) Depart for Gulbarga en-route visiting PRICE INCLUDES: Bidar to visit the 15th century Bidar Fort Share twin accommodation with breakfast and the Bahmani tombs. Rest of the day Transfers & sightseeing by is free to relax. Overnight in Gulbarga. Air Conditioned vehicle (B) Meals as per itinerary Services of English speaking local guides Entrance tickets to the monuments Present applicable taxes as on 01st May 2019

“The more you wander the more you Dance form in South India wonder.” DAY 9: HAMPI-CHIKMANGALUR BY ROAD (295KMS/6-7HRS)

Stone chariot, Hampi After breakfast, drive to Chikmangalur and check in at hotel. Overnight in Chik- mangalur. (B)

49 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 10: CHIKMANGALUR-MYSORE BY ROAD VIA BELUR AND HALEBID (180KMS/4-5HRS) In the morning post breakfast, take a leisurely walk to explore Chikmagalur city. It was in

India. Enjoy the breathtaking views and unpol- luted ambiance of the town which makes it haven for the travelers. Visit the lush green

Baha Budan Giri the major tourist attractions of Chikmagalur. Later drive to Mysore en-route visiting Belur and Halebid. Overnight in Mysore. (B)

DAY 11: MYSORE After breakfast visit Mysore Palace – the Maharaja’s Palace with its works of art from the world over, See the magnicent crouching Nandi Bull & the Rajendra Art Gallery. Also visit Chamundi Hill to see the panaromic views of the city and in the evening visit Brindavan Gardens, famous for their spectacular musical fountains. Overnight in Mysore. (B)

DAY 12: MYSORE-BANGALORE VIA SRIRAN- GAPATNAM (150KMS/3.5HRS) Drive to Bangalore en route visiting Tipu Sultan’s second Palace at Srirangapatna. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Banga- lore. (B)

DAY 13: BANGALORE Morning half day tour of Bangalore visiting Vidhan Soudha - The legislative House of the State of Karnataka, Bull temple & Visvesvaraya Memorial Museum. Afternoon is free to relax. Chenna Kesava Temple, Belur Overnight in Bangalore. (B)

DAY 14: DEPART BANGALORE BY HOTELS FLIGHT Transfer to Bangalore International Trident, Justa, Ibrahim Rouza, Bijapur Hyderabad airport in time to connect your ﬂight to Treebo Aamantran next destination.(B) INDIA Mumbai ODISHA Gulbarga Gulbarga Residency

Bijapur Shashangir Residency

Gulbarga Badami Badami Palace Bijapur Hyderabad

Hampi Hampi Boulder, Royal Orchid, Clarks Hampi Badami Chik- The Gateway Hotel, Hampi mangalur Genx Crystal Inn

KARNATAKA Mysore Sandesh The Prince, Akshaya Mahal Inn Bengaluru Chickmangaluru The Lalit, St. Marks, Bangalore Monarch Luxur

Mysore *Chronological order as per package chosen

Bidar Fort

50 South India - Stopover Options

ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVE COCHIN Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 02: COCHIN After breakfast, you will enjoy a half day tour of Cochin visiting Jewish Synagoague (Closed on Friday and Saturday) - built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth stands, Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday), Chinese ﬁshing nets & St. Francis Church - it is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. Rest of the day is at leisure. In the late evening enjoy Kathkali dance performance. Overnight in Kochi.(B)

DAY 03: DEPART – COCHIN COCHIN- 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Transfer to airport/train station. (B) Taj Malabar Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as . 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $557 ing & local english speaking guides. With entrance tickets (B) Winters - $613 to monuments.

ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVE TRIVANDRUM Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 02: TRIVANDRUM (KOVALAM) After breakfast enjoy guided tour visiting Trivandrum’s Napier Museum, Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Shri Chitra Art Gallery. In the afternoon you will be free to relax on the Kovalam beach. You can also opt for water sports performance. Overnight in Kovalam.(B)

DAY 03: DEPART – TRIVANDRUM Transfer to airport/train station. (B)

TRIVANDRUM - 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS The Lella Raaviz Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star + indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $699 ing & local english speaking guides. With entrance tickets Winters - $819 The Lodhi to the monuments. 5 Star+

ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVE BANGALORE Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 02: BANGALORE In the morning you will visit Vidhan Soudha - The legislative House of the State of Karnataka, Bull Temple, carved out of a single granite rock. You will conclude the day by visit to Visvesvaraya Memorial Museum. Afternoon will be free to relax. Overnight in Bangalore.(B)

DAY 03: DEPART – BANGALORE Transfer to airport/train station. (B)

. BANGALORE- 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Taj Westend Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $809 ing & local english speaking guidesWith entrance tickets to Winters - $857 the monuments..

51 sri-lanka-tours.com.au Brunton Boatyard Fragnant Nature Trident Fort Cochin 5 Star Heritage 5 Star 5 Star 4 Star Summers - $580 Summers - $463 Summers - $506 Summers - $416 Winters - $622 Winters - $603 Winters - $554 Winters - $463

Taj Green Cove Uday Samudra Travancore Heritage Turtle the Beach 5 Star 4 Star 4 Star 4 Star Summers - $661 Summers - $430 Summers - $391 Summers - $453 Winters - $897 Winters - $453 Winters - $484 Winters - $547

ITC Windsor The Lalit St Mark Monarch Luxur 5 Star 5 Star 4 Stars 4 star Summers - $732 Summers - $469 Summers - $422 Summers - $406 Winters - $810 Winters - $517 Winters - $469 Winters - $438

52 South India - Stopover Options

ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVE CHENNAI Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 02: CHENNAI Today you will be taken on a city tour of Chennai, visiting Fort St. George, San Thome Church and Kapaleeswarar Temple, the biggest temple in Chennai. Afterwards, you will be driven past Marina Beach, the second longest urban beach in the World. Overnight in Chennai. (B)

DAY 03: DEPART – CHENNAI Transfer to airport/train station. (B)

CHENNAI- 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS ITC Grand Chola Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $658 ing & local english speaking guides. With entrance tickets Winters - $758 to monuments.

ITINEITINERAARRYY DAY 01: ARRIVE HYDERABAD Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 02: HYDERABAD Depart for Half day tour of Hyderbada visiting Charminar, Salar Jung Museum & Qutab Shahi Tomb. Afternoon excursion to Golconda Fort. (B)

DAY 03: DEPART – HYDERABAD Transfer to airport/train station. (B)

HYDERABAD- 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Falaknuma Palace Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as 5 Star_ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $1,471 ing & local english speaking guides. With entrance tickets Winters - $2,051 to the monuments.

ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVE KOLKATA Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.(B)

DAY 02: KOLKATA This morning you will enjoy a walking tour of Kolkata visiting the St. John’s Church, Victoria memorial- one of the India’s largest and oldest museum libraries and Colonial Buildings. Conclude your day with the famous Jain Temple and Kali Temple, build on a small canal- Adi Ganga. Afternoon is free to relax. Overnight stay in Kolkata.(B)

DAY 03: DEPART – KOLKATA Transfer to airport/train station.(B)

KOLKATA- 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS The Oberoi Two nights accommodation at selected hotel, meals as . 5 Star+ indicated, services of a private car for transfers & sightsee- Summers - $566 ing & local english speaking guidesWith entrance tickets to Winters - $618 the monuments.

53 sri-lanka-tours.com.au Taj Coromandel Trident Raintree Savera 5 Star 5 Star 4.5 Star 4 star Summers - $698 Summers - $425 Summers - $472 Summers - $394 Winters - $738 Winters - $551 Winters - $409 Winters - $448

ITC Kohenpur Trident Lemon Tree Aditya Park Inn 5 Star 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star Summers - $761 Summers - $631 Summers - $503 Summers - $469 Winters - $841 Winters - $691 Winters - $521 Winters - $500

Summers - $1111 Winters - $1111

ITC Sonar Taj Bengal HHI Calcutta Bunglow 5 Star 5 Star 4 Star 4 Star Heritage Summers - $515 Summers - $613 Summers - $425 Summers - $441 Winters - $578 Winters - $713 Winters - $472 Winters - $459

54 Welcome to India’s Wildlife FIND ASIATIC LION IN GIR

DAY 1: ARRIVE/MUMBAI BY FLIGHT - famous for crocodile breeding farm and Transfer to Hotel in Mumbai & check in at in the evening bird watching near the hotel. Overnight at Hotel. resort. (B, D)

DAY 2: MUMBAI – DIU BY FLIGHT DAY 4: GIR DIU – GIR BY ROAD (70KMS/1.5HRS) Morning and late afternoon jungle safari Transfer to Mumbai airport in time to into the park. (B, D) connect flight to Diu. Meet/Assist on arrival and drive to Gir. Check-in at hotel. DAY 5:GIR – DIU BY ROAD Rest of the day is free to relax. (B,D) (70KMS/1.5HRS) DIU – MUMBAI BY FLIGHT DAY 3: GIR Depart – Mumbai by Int’l flight Early morning you will be taken into the Transfer to Diu airport in time to connect park for Jungle safari to spot the Asiatic flight to Mumbai. Change of terminals lion. Afternoon visit the Kamleshwar dam upon arrival. (B)

COST INCLUDES: Share twin accommodation, Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle, Services of English speaking Naturalist, 04 Breakfast + 03 Winter $1,091 Lunch + 03 Dinner, 03 Jeep Safari to Gir National Park, Entrance ticket to nation- *Park Open from Oct to May al park

KAZIRANGA - FIND ONE HORNED RHINO

DAY 1: ARRIVE KOLKATA BY FLIGHT DAY 3 & 4: KAZIRANGA On your arrival at the airport you will Morning Elephant safari into the park. meet your Tour Executive who will assist Afternoon Jeep safari into the you with transfer to the hotel in Kolkata. park.(B,L,D)

DAY 2: KOLKATA - JORHAT DAY 5: GUWAHATI - KOLKATA DEPART – JORHATI - KAZIRANGA BY ROAD KOLKATA BY FLIGHT (100KMS/3HRS) Transfer to Guwahati airport in time to Transfer to Kolkata airport to connect connect flight to Kolkata. Upon arrival flight to Jorhat. Meet/Assist on arrival change of terminal from domestic to and drive to Kaziranga and check in at International to connect your onward hotel. Kaziranga is hosts two-thirds of flight to next destination. (B) the world’s great one horned rhinoceros, is a world heritage site. (B,D)

COST INCLUDES: Share twin accommodation; Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle; Services of English speaking Naturalist; 04 Breakfast + 03 Winter $1,350 Lunch + 03 Dinner; Jeep Safari & Elephant Safari in Kaziranga National Park; *Park Open from Nov to Apr Entrance ticket to National park.

SUNDERBANS NATIONAL PARK - CITE A ROYAL BENGAL TIGER

DAY 1: ARRIVE KOLKATA BY FLIGHT might be lucky to spot the Royal Bengal On your arrival at the airport you will meet Tiger, Indian Grey Mongoose, Herons, Leop- your Tour Executive who will assist you with ard cats etc. transfer to the hotel in Kolkata. Overnight at Also visit local villages. your hotel. DAY 6: SUNDERBANS-KOLKATA BY DAY 2: KOLKATA BOAT & ROAD Morning Sightseeing tour of Kolkata. Morning cruise into the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve once again to spot the Tiger. Early DAY 3: KOLKATA - SUNDERBANS BY lunch and transfer to Jetty by Boat. Over- ROAD & BOAT night in Kolkata. Drive to Basanti Port to catch a boat for PRICING Sunderbans. DAY 7: DEPART KOLKATA BY INTERNA- TIONAL FLIGHT DAY 4 & 5: SUNDERBANS Today transfer to Kolkata International The cruise helps you explore the mangroves airport in time to connect your onward ﬂight of Sunderbans over 2 days. On the way, you to next destination.

COST INCLUDES: Share twin accommodation at Lytton Hotel, Kolkata & Sunderban Tiger Camp; Private Transfers & sightseeing ; Services of English speaking local guides in Kolkata Winter $1,005 and Naturalist in Sundarbans; 05 Breakfast + 04 Lunch + 03 Evening Snacks + 3 Dinner; Cruise in private motorboat in the creeks & forest; Adibasi Dance show, Visit to Watchtow- *Park Open from Sep to Mar ers; Entance ticket to monuments/national park

56 DAY 3: DELHI-RANTHAMBHORE BY TRAIN JAN SHATABADI EXP AT (1315-1802HRS) Morning is at leisure after breakfast, transfer to Delhi train station in time to board train to Ranthambhore (Travel in AC Chair Car). Upon arrival assisted transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Ranthambhore. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: RANTHAMBHORE As dawn breaks, enjoy game drive in Ranthmabhore National Park with chance to see tigers, leopards, sloth bears and a myriad of other wildlife. Afternoon enjoy another game drive in the Park that

observe these animals in their natural habitat. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Ranthambhore.(B,L,D)

Tiger Trails DAY 5: RANTHAMBHORE-AGRA India has some of the richest natural heritage in the World. Our Ultimate India VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI (265KMS/7-8HRS) Wildlife Safari has been designed for those wanting to see some of the best After breakfast, depart for Agra enroute wildlife in India including the opportunity to see the most famous animal in India, the Tiger, in its natural habitat – an experience of a lifetime! This tour is a must for visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight in those interested in seeing the wild side of India. Agra. (B)

14 Days / 13 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT DAY 6: AGRA You will meet our travel executive after Early in the morning you will be taken for collecting your luggage & passing customs sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel for PRICE PER PERSON: at arrival hall who will assist you with your breakfast. In the afternoon visit the impres- (1 Oct 2019-30 Apr 2020) transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi. (B) sive 16th century Agra Fort. Later evening 5 Star $4,892 visit the local market. Overnight in Agra. (B) 4 Star $4,196 DAY 2: DELHI 3 Star $3,724 After breakfast you will be taken on a full (16 Apr 2020-30 Jun 2020) DAY 7: AGRA-JHANSI BY TRAIN day sightseeing tour of Old and New SHATABDI EXPRESS AT 0811-1015HRS 5 Star $4,586 Delhi. Drive Past Red Fort, Jama Masjid – 4 Star $4,149 JHANSI-KHAJUHRAO VIA ORCHHA BY the largest mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle 3 Star $3,637 ROAD (180KMS/4HRS) Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. Visit Raj *All costs are based on minimum 2 people After breakfast, transfer to Agra in time Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and travelling together to board train to Jhansi. Meet/Assist on Supplement applicable for drive through the Lutyens Delhi, India * arrival and drive to Khajuhrao en route Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2019 Gate (The war memorial), President’s Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 visiting Orchha. Overnight in Khajura- Palace & Parliament House. Evening is *Single room supplement and cost for solo ho.(B) traveller on request free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Delhi. (B) PRICE INCLUDES:

Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle Services of English speaking local guides Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi AC Chair Car train ticket for travel Delhi/Sawaimadhopur Meals as per itinerary 2 Jeep Safari in Ranthambhore, Bandhavgarh and Kanha (Seat in a Jeep basis) Entrance ticket to the monuments; Present applicable taxes as on 01st May, 2019

Ranthambhore Fort Khajuraho Temple

57 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 8: KHAJUHRAO Today you would visit the Eastern & Western group of temples at Khajuraho. (B)

DAY 9: KHAJURAHO-BANDHAVGARH BY ROAD (263KMS/6-7KMS) After breakfast, depart for Bandhvgarh and check in to your lodge. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Bandhavgarh. (B,L,D)

DAY 10: BANDHAVGARH Early this morning, you will enjoy a jungle safari in Bandhavgarh National Park. Bandhavgarh hosts an abundance of wildlife including tiger, leopard, gaur, sloth bear, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer and chowsingha (four horned antelope). Afterwards, return to your lodge for breakfast. You will have time to relax before you depart on an afternoon safari in the park. JAMMU & KASHMIR Overnight in Bandhavgarh. (B,L,D) Sumoor Srinagar Leh DAY 11: BANDHAVGARH-KANHA BY ROAD DAY 12: KANHA (275KMS/6-7HRS) Enjoy morning and evening game drives in the After breakfast depart for Kanha National Park Park, travelling by jeep. Kanha National Park and check in to your lodge. Overnight in Kanha. and the Tiger SarchuReserve is one of Asia’s ﬁnest Jispa (B,L,D) protected areas and one of the best places to Manali Amritsarsee tigers in the wild, as well as Indian Bison, HIMACHAL PRADESH IndiPUNJABan wild dog and swamp deer. Overnight in Kanha. (B,L,NalagarhD) Shimla Chandigarh Dehra Dun

Delhi Pokhara Kathmandu Deer Cath Bitandhwan avgarh National Park RAJASTHAN Agra

UTTAR HOTELS Ranthambhore PRADESH BIHARThe Lalit, Suryaa Hotel, Delhi PSunstaratna Residnecy Khajuraho Rantham- Nahargarh, bhore Treehouse Anuranga, Ankur Resort Relaxing Tiger, Kanha National Park Bandhavgarh Agra Trident, Crystal Sarovar, RanchiTaj Vilas MADHYA PRADESH Radisson, Ramda Plaza, Kanha Khajuraho Ramada

Gir Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge, Infnity Resort Diu Nagpur AuDrAangabadY 13: KANHA-JABALPUR BY ROAD(130KMS)JABALPUR-DELHI BY INDIA Kanha BhubaneswarJungle Lodge, Infnity Resort Mumbai FLIGHT ODISHA Morning drive to Jabalpur airport in time to Delhi The Lalit, Suryaa Hotel, catch you ﬂight to Delhi. (B) Sunstar Residency MAHARASHTRA *Chronological order as per package chosen DAY 14: DEPART TELANGANADELHI BY FLIGHT Transfer to Delhi InternHyadetionalrabad airport in time to connect your ﬂight to next destination. (B)

Kanha and Bandhavgarh national park are closed on wednesday afternoon. Panaji In lieu of this village nature walk, cookery classes & bicycle trips would be provided Bandhavgarh National Park

58 Depart for B R Hills from Nagarhole National Park. In afternoon enjoy a trekking tour at B R Hills for wildlife viewing. Overnight inBR Hills. (B)

DAY 7: BR HILLS Morning and evening wildlife viewing and bird watching. Overnight in BR Hills. (B)

DAY 8: BR HILLS-BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK BY ROAD (60KMS/02HRS) Drive to Bandipur and check in at hotel . Arrive for lunch at the resort. In afternoon, enjoy jeep safari inside the wildlife sanctuary. Overnight in Banndipur. (B,L,D)

DAY 9: BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK Morning & evening wildlife viewing and South India Wildlife bird watching.Overnight in Bandipur. Southern region of India is home to various wildlife reserves of the country with (B,L,D) a variety of wildlife species. This 12 days itinerary helps you explorethe wildlife of this region and treat your eyes to the surrounding lush greenery. DAY 10: BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK-OOTY(50KMS/01HRS) DAY 1: ARRIVE BENGALURU BY FLIGHT Depart for Ooty. Afternoon visit the 16 Days / 15 Nights You will meet our travel executive after Botanical garden and the Ooty lake. collecting your luggage & passing PRICE PER PERSON: customs at arrival hall who will assist you Overnight in Ooty(B) (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in Bangalore. 4 Star $4,643 DAY 11: OOTY-ERAVIKULAM NATIONAL

3 Star $4,538 PARK BY ROAD (251KMS/7-8HRS) DAY 2: BENGALURU Drive to Eravikulam National park (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) Morning sightseeing tour of Bengaluru enroute visiting Munnar. Overnight in 4 Star $4,656 visiting the Lal Bagh, Nandi Temple and Munnar. (B) 3 Star $4,418 the Museum. Afternoon is free to relax. *All costs are based on minimum 2 people travelling together Overnight in Bangalore. (B) DAY 12: ERAVIKULAM NATIONAL *Supplement applicable for PARK-PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 DAY 3: BENGALURU-MYSORE BY ROAD BY ROAD (120KMS/03HRS) *Single room supplement and cost for solo (140KMS/3.5HRS) traveller on request In morning visit the park for wildlife and Drive to Mysore en route visiting Sriran- bird watching. Afternoon drive to Periyar PRICE INCLUDES: gapatnam. In afternoon, visit Mysore and check in at hotel. (B) Palace and Bull Temple. Overnight in Share twin accommodation with breakfast Mysore. (B) Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle Meals as specifed DAY 4: MYSORE-NAGARHOLE NATION- Services of English speaking local guides AL PARK BY ROAD (75KMS/1.5HRS) Dinner in Nagarhole Depart for Nagarhole National Park. Lunch and Dinner in Bandipur National Park Enjoy a wildlife viewing on the afternoon Jeep in Nagarhole, BR Hills & Bandipur jeep safari trip. Overnight in Nagarhole. Boat ride in Periyar (B,D) Entrance ticket to the monuments Present applicable taxes as on DAY 5: NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK 01st May, 2019 Early morning wildlife viewing and bird watching in the park or a Coracle ride on the Kabini River. Enjoy an evening jeep ride or an Elephant ride into the Nagar- Look Deep into hole jungle. Overnight stay in tents. (B,D) nature and then you will understand DAY 06: NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK-BR HILLS BY ROAD everything better!! Indian Deer, Nagarahole national park (150KMS/03HRS)

59 target-tours.com DAY 13: PERIYAR NATIONAL SANCTU- ARY Enjoy a morning and evening boat cruise and witness the wild elephants frolicking in the lake or go bird watching. (B)

DAY 14: PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTU- ARY-KUMARAKOM BY ROAD (122KMS/03HRS) Drive to Kumarakom early in the morning. Arrive at Kumarakom in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B)

DAY 15: KUMARAKOM BIRD SANCTUARY Enjoy the morning backwater cruise and in the evening visit to the Kperiya. (B)

DAY 16: KUMARAKOM-COCHIN BY ROAD (62KMS/1.5HRS) Depart Cochin by international ﬂight. (B)

13 Days / 12 Nights

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Periyar River HOTELS

Bangalore St. Marks, Monarch Luxury

Snadesh The Prince, Mysore Akshay Mahal Inn

Indian Peacock Nagarhole Kabini River Lodge

KARNATKA BR Hills Wilderness Camp

Mysore Palace, Mysore Bengaluru Bandipur Jungle Safari Lodge

Mysore BR Hills Nagarhole Nationlal park Bandipur Ooty Fortune Sullivan, Nationlal park Trend Yantra Leisures Ooty Abad Copper Castle, TAMIL NADU Eravikulam Clouds Valley

Kumarakom Periyar Abad Green Forest Bird Sanctuary

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Kumarakom Abad Whispering Palm

*Chronological order as per package chosen Nagarahole national park

PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 60 Afternoon visit the weaving center of “Chicken Kari” – the famous textile of Lucknow embroidery mostly local design using white thread upon very ﬁne cotton. Also visit the self-employed women’s center – famous for its hand embroidery. You will of course get a chance to buy some of this great embroidery. (B)

DAY 5:LUCKNOW This morning you shall visit the city of Lucknow – the Imam Bara, La Martiniere School and other places of tourist importance. In afternoon we shall take you to the bustling market of Lucknow where you can enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride. (B)

DAY 6:LUCKNOW-VARANASI BY ROAD Today you will travel by coach to Varana- si. Arrive Varanasi and check in at the hotel. in afternoon walk through the bazaar of Varanasi a heaven for the rich Textile & Lifestyle North India merchant wholesale markets for brocade The textile pattern and design of India are famous around the world. Take a tour and Banarasi Sari. (B) to trace these authentic and traditional culture and crafts of North India. We shall DAY 7: VARANASI take you to Brocade and Chiken Kari weaving centers. The tour would also give Early morning enjoy the boat cruise on you a chance to explore India through its unique lifestyles. River Ganga to see the cremation ghats & witness the daily routine of Sadhu’s. DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT 12 Days / 11 Nights While walking down visit the Vishwanath You will meet our travel executive after Temple, Durga Temple & Monkey temple. collecting your luggage & passing Later you can visit Sarnath – the PRICE PER PERSON: customs at arrival hall who will assist you Buddhist City. In afternoon visit the (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in brocade center where you can see the Delhi. 5 Star $3,180 weavers at work, weaving pure Gold and Silver thread knit silk textiles. (B) 4 Star $2,550 DAY 2: DELHI 3 Star $2,089 After breakfast, you will be taken on a DAY 08 :VARANASI-AGRA BY FLIGHT (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Transfer to Varanasi airport in time to India Gate – 42 meters high, built as a connect ﬂight to Agra. Rest of the day is 5 Star $2,665 memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in free to relax. In the afternoon visit the 4 Star $2 ,326 World War-I, Parliament House – This impressive 16th century Agra Fort. Later 3 Star $1,987 building houses the two Houses of Parlia- in evening visit the local market. (B) ment, The Lok Sabha and the Rajya *All costs are based on minimum 2 people travelling together DAY9: AGRA-JAIPUR VIA FATEHPUR residence of President of India. Formally *Supplement applicable for SIKRI (260KMS/6-7HRS) the Residence of Viceroy of India, Huma- Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2019 Early in the morning you will be taken for Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 yun’s Tomb & Qutub Minar – The 72.5 sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. After breakfast *Single room supplement and cost for solo meters- High tower dates back to the depart for Jaipur en route visiting Fateh- traveller on request 13th century built by Qutub-u-din-Eabak. pur Sikri. Continue your drive to Jaipur A famous Iron Pillar of the 5 th century PRICE INCLUDES: and check in at hotel. (B) stands before it; it has remained rust free Share twin accommodation with breakfast for 1500 years.(B) Transfers & sightseeing by

Air Conditioned vehicle DAY 3: DELHI Services of English speaking local guides After breakfast, visit the Craft Museum, Elephant ride at Jaipur Dilli Haat. In afternoon visit the textile First class train tickets for travel Delhi - market of Chandni Chowk – famous for Lucknow its Zari and Zardosi work, Kinari Bazar – Textile workshop0 in Jaipur the ultimate stop for an Indian bride, Entrance ticket to the monuments Chhatta Chowl Bazar – the collection of artiﬁcial and semi-precious jewellery. Present applicable taxes as on Embrodidered bag, hand painted wall 01st May, 2019 hanging etc.(B)

DAY 4: DELHI-LUCKNOW BY TRAIN Today early morning, you will be transferred to Delhi train station to board Shatabdi express to Lucknow. Meet/As- sist on arrival and transfer to hotel. Choto Imambara, Lucknow

61 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 10: JAIPUR Depart for amber fort - situated atop the aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Ijaipur and a magniﬁcent example of rajput architecture. We ascend to the fort on elephant's back and come down in jeep. In the afternoon you will visit city palace, hawa mahal also knows as palace on winds & jantar mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. After sightseeing you will be taken to visit saganer - where you will see the village at work, fascinating art of tie and dye, bandhani, block printing with wooden blocks and the art of hand-made paper. (B)

DAY 11: JAIPUR Today you will be taken for a textile workshop at Bagru. The workshop will include visit to the block carving workshop, dye and printing workshop and fabric washing area. Create your own block printed product. (B)

DAY 12: JAIPUR-DELHI BY ROAD (275KMS/5HRS) Depart – Delhi by International ﬂight. Drive to Delhi International airport in time to connect your onward ﬂight to next destination. (B) 13 Days / 12 Nights

block carving workshop

Block Carving Workshop

Abhaneri Village

Rumi darwaza, Lucknow

HOTELS

The Lalit, Suryaa, Delhi Sunstar Residency Traditional hand block printing textile

Lucknow Radisson Hotel, La Palace Sarovar Treebo Trend Resto

Delhi Radisson Hotel , Varanasi Hindustan International, Buddha Hotel RAJASTHAN Agra Lucknow Agra Trident, Cryatal Sarovar, Taj Vilas Jaipur

Varanasi Jaipur Trident, Holiday Inn, Park Inn

*Chronological order as per package chosen Hand-embroidery in a fair-trade workshop, Agra

PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 62 traditional weaving and dokra tribal crafts village at Nuapatna and Sadeiba- rani and Joranda Mahima Cult. (B,L,D)

DAY 6: DHENKANAL-SAMBALPUR (260 KMS/ 5.5 HRS) Drive to Sambalpur en route visiting Sonepur Ikat Weaving village. Famous for Bomkai Saree or Sonepuri Saree. (B,D)

DAY 7: SAMBALPUR-BARGARH- BARPALI-SAMBALPUR (150 KMS / 3.5 HRS) After breakfast at Hotel we leave for an excursion to Bargarh to explore the weaving legacy of this place and its famous Sambalpuri Saree. After Bargarh visit Barpali n Barpali, there are more than 1,000 handlooms spread across Orissa Textile & Tribal several pockets of clusters, each at a The tour is a combination of beautiful textiles of odisha with visit to the tribal distance of ﬁve kilometres from the destinations of odisha. You will visit some of the famous workshops and under- other. Weavers in this part of Odisha are stand the techniques of weaving, natural printing and dyeing. Then we will move known for their original double ikat towards south of odisha to see the beautiful tribes of odisha. We shall visit the prints on cotton and Tasar silk. (B,D) villages , see the daily life, learn about various handicrafts and also get to see authentic textile used by the tribes. DAY 8: SAMBALPUR – SIRPUR - RAIPUR DAY 1: ARRIVE KOLKATA BY FLIGHT (310 KMS / 5.5 HRS) 16 Days / 15 Nights On your arrival at the airport you will Drive to Raipur en route visiting Sirpur meet your Tour Executive who will assist and check in at hotel. (B,D) PRICE PER PERSON: you with transfer to the hotel in Kolkata. (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) Overnight at your hotel. DAY 9: RAIPUR – RAJIM - KANKER 5 Star $4,184 (220 KMS / 4.5 HRS) DAY 2: KOLKATA-BHUBANESHWAR BY Drive to Kanker en route visiting Rajim *All costs are based on minimum 2 people FLIGHT (70MINS) and traditional local villages and interac- travelling together *Supplement applicable for Transfer to Kolkata airport to connect tion with the local community. Drive to Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 ﬂight Bhubhaneshwar. Meet/Assist on Wayanad and check in at hotel. Rest of *Single room supplement and cost for solo arrival and transfer ho hotel. Evening the day is free to relax. (B,L,D) traveller on request visit the temples of Bhubhaneshwar. (B) PRICE INCLUDES: DAY 10: KANKER-KONDAGAON-JAGDA-

Share twin accommodation with breakfast DAY 3: BHUBANESWAR – PIPLI - LPUR (165 KM / 3 HRS) Transfers & sightseeing by KONARK-PURI (115 KMS/2.5 HRS) Drive to Jagdalpur enroute visiting local Air Conditioned vehicle After breakfast at Hotel we leave for Puri villages and tribal crafts at Kondagaon Services of English speaking local guides enroute visiting Pipli, a unique village village. (B,D) Lunch and Dinner during stay in Dhenkal & where the entire community is involved Kanker in appliqué work and continue your drive DAY 11: JAGDALPUR - MUST BE A Tribal village expnse to Puri. Evening visit the temple. (B) MONDAY Trribal village permission Depart for weekley traibal market at Visit to weekely market DAY 4: PURI-RAGHURAJPUR-DHENK- Tokapal. Also visit the Bison Horn Marias Entrance ticket to the monuments ANAL 140 KMS/ 3 HRS - primilary found in Baster region. The Present applicable taxes as on After breakfast leave for Dhenkanal Bison Horn Maria s tribes are another 01st May, 2019 enroute visit Raghurajpur crafts village. major sub-castes of the Gonds. (B,D) Continue your drive to Dhenkanal and check in at hotel. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: DHENKANAL-NUAPAT NA-SADEIBARANI-JORANDA-DHENK- ANAL 150 KMS / 3 HRS After breakfast at Palace full day excur- Handloom and textile shop sion to explore and interact with the

The Chitrakote Waterfall

63 target-tours.com traditional weaving and dokra tribal DAY 12: JAGDALPUR crafts village at Nuapatna and Sadeiba- After breakfast visit the Chitrakote Falls, rani and Joranda Mahima Cult. (B,L,D) local town and Bastar Museum. The waterfalls are on the Indravati River, are DAY 6: DHENKANAL-SAMBALPUR the widest in India and are truly (260 KMS/ 5.5 HRS) spectacular during and after the mon- Drive to Sambalpur en route visiting soon. 96ft high, they are often compared Sonepur Ikat Weaving village. Famous by locals, with Niagara Falls but this for Bomkai Saree or Sonepuri Saree. should not be used as a comparison. (B,D) (B,D)

DAY 7: SAMBALPUR-BARGARH- DAY 13: JAGDALPUR–KOTPAD-JEPORE BARPALI-SAMBALPUR (150 KMS / 3.5 110 KMS/2 HRS HRS) Depart for Jeypore en route visiting After breakfast at Hotel we leave for an Kotpad weaving village. The Kotpad excursion to Bargarh to explore the weavers, also called ‘Mirgan,’ make saris, weaving legacy of this place and its gamchas and tuvals. Kotpad Handloom is famous Sambalpuri Saree. After Bargarh a vegetable Dyed Fabric woven by the visit Barpali n Barpali, there are more tribal weavers of Kotapad The character- than 1,000 handlooms spread across istics of natural dye colouring is derived several pockets of clusters, each at a from the AUL or madder dye extracted distance of ﬁve kilometres from the from the root of the Indian Madder tree. other. Weavers in this part of Odisha are (B,D) known for their original double ikat prints on cotton and Tasar silk. (B,D) DAY 14: JEYPORE- ONUKUDELLI – JEYPORE - MUST BE A THURSDAY- 185 DAY 8: SAMBALPUR – SIRPUR - RAIPUR KMS/3.513 HRSDays / 12 Nights (310 KMS / 5.5 HRS) Depart for weekly thursday market of the Drive to Raipur en route visiting Sirpur Bondas at Onukudelli and also spend and check in at hotel. (B,D) some time at the nearby Duduma waterfall and enjoy the spectacular view of DAY 9: RAIPUR – RAJIM - KANKER the mountains and valleys close to the (220 KMS / 4.5 HRS) nature. Vist another ethnic tribal group Drive to Kanker en route visiting Rajim of the Gadabbas. (B,D) and traditional local villages and interac- Local Tribe of Odisha tion with the local community. Drive to DAY 15: JEYPORE-KUNDULI HOTELS Wayanad and check in at hotel. Rest of -VISHAKHAPATNAM 240 KMS/5HRS the day is free to relax. (B,L,D) Drive to Vishakhapatnam en route visiting an interesting Paraja tribe assembles Kolkata Lytton Hotel DAY 10: KANKER-KONDAGAON-JAGDA- at Kunduli every friday. Continue your Bhubhan- drive to Vishakhapatnam and check in at New Marrion Hotel LPUR (165 KM / 3 HRS) eshwar Drive to Jagdalpur enroute visiting local hotel.(B,D) villages and tribal crafts at Kondagaon Toshali Sand Weaving Center, Bargarh Puri village. (B,D) DAY 16: DEPART-VISHAKHAPATNAM Transfer to airport in time to connect Dhenkanal Dhenkal Palace DAY 11: JAGDALPUR - MUST BE A your onward ﬂight to next destination. MONDAY (B)- Sambhal- Hotel Seeba Depart for weekley traibal market at pur Tokapal. Also visit the Bison Horn Marias Sambalpur Kolkata

- primilary found in Baster region. The Raipur Raipur Hotel Babylon Bison Horn Maria s tribes are another Dhenkanal Bhubaneshwar major sub-castes of the Gonds. (B,D) Kaner Kaner Palce Puri Jagdalpur Jagdalpur Baster Jungle Resort Jeypore Vishakhapatnam Jeypore Jeypore Hotel

Vishakha- Quality Inn Bez Krishnaa patnam *Chronological order as per package chosen

Arts & Craft Village, Raipur

PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 64 DAY 4 :DELHI-JAIPUR BY ROAD (275KMS/5HRS) Drive to Jaipur and check in at hotel. In the evening enjoy the walled city authentic Rajasthani food. One of the more famous dishes of Jaipur is Kota Kachori which is served with mint sauce. Another famous snack is the Khasta Urad Dal Kachori. Eating the Kachori accompanied with a glass hot tea (chai) will give you an exact idea about taste of the Jaipur street food. (B)

DAY 5: JAIPUR Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Jaipur and a magniﬁcent example of Rajput architecture. We ascend to the fort on Elephant's back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit Culinary Tour Of India City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a Indian food is not about a few culinary delights but about a vast assortment of stone astronomical observatory. Evening dishes that makes it truly amazing, and the cooking style varies from region to is free to explore the city on your own. region. This tour will make you taste authentic rajasthani Kachori, mouth watering Overnight in Jaipur. (B,D) kababs and delicious hyderabadi biryani. You will be attending some cooking classes held by the experts themselves. DAY 6: JAIPUR–AGRA VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI BY ROAD (260KMS/6-7HRS) DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT Drive to Agra en route visiting Fatehpur 12 Days / 11 Nights On arrival you will meet our Travel Exec- Sikri and check in at hotel. (B) PRICE PER PERSON: utive after collecting your luggage & passing customs at arrival hall. Further DAY 7: AGRA (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) Early in the morning you will be taken for 5 Star $3,971 he will assist you your transfer to hotel. sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. In afternoon (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) DAY 02: DELHI visit the impressive 16th century Agra 5 Star $3,043 Morning half day tour of Old Delhi drive Fort. In the evening you will be taken on *All costs are based on minimum 2 people past Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the Great a Food tour of Agra. It is a walking tour travelling together *Supplement applicable for Mughal Mosque, Enjoy Cycle rickshaw at in which you will visit some of the Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2019 Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon enjoy non-tourist markeson Agra city and taste Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 food walk in Old Delhi, this walk will help some of the best local food dishes. We *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request you to taste street food of Delhi. We will visit 8-9 food joints each which is in the taste the authentic local street food. PRICE INCLUDES: business for decades, some being as old (B,D) Share twin accommodation with breakfast as 120 years. (B,L) Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle DAY 3: DELHI Services of English speaking local guides Morning tour of New Delhi visiting Huma- Food walking tour in Delhi, Agra, Lucknow and Hyderabad yun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and drive Cooking Cl;asses in Delhi, Agra, Lucknow and through the Lutyens Delhi, India Gate Hyderabad (The war memorial), President's Palace & Entrance ticket to the monuments Parliament House. Enjoy a cooking class Present applicable taxes as on along with a sumptuous meal with local 01st May, 2019 family at their home in Delhi. A delicious home cooked meal prepared by you and our chef together during the class. Chat with her and get a glimpse of contemporary India in urban cities. (B,D)

Awadhi Cuisine, Lucknow

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(275KMS/5HRS) DAY 8: AGRA-LUCKNOW BY TRAIN Drive to Jaipur and check in at hotel. In Transfer to Agra train station in time to the evening enjoy the walled city authen- board train to Lucknow (Travel in tic Rajasthani food. One of the more ACChair Car). Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel. In the evening you will famous dishes of Jaipur is Kota Kachori which is served with mint sauce. Another be taken on a walk and allow you to hip famous snack is the Khasta Urad Dal in, hop out of the traditional roadside Kachori. Eating the Kachori accompanied eateries making you try the best that is with a glass hot tea (chai) will give you on the menu. (B) an exact idea about taste of the Jaipur street food. (B) DAY 9: LUCKNOW Depart for sightseeing tour of Lucknow DAY 5: JAIPUR Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the visiting Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Lucknow residency. In the late afternoon Jaipur and a magniﬁcent example of you will be taken on a cooking class Rajput architecture. We ascend to the where you will learn authentic Awadhi fort on Elephant's back and come down Cuisine. (B,D) in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as DAY 10: LUCKNOW–HYDERABAD BY Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a FLIGHT stone astronomical observatory. Evening Morning is free to relax. Transfer to is free to explore the city on your own. Lucknow airport in time to connect your onward ﬂight to Hyderabad. Meet/Assist Overnight in Jaipur. (B,D) on arrival and transfer to hotel. (B)

DAY 6: JAIPUR–AGRA VIA FATEHPUR 13 Days / 12 Nights SIKRI BY ROAD (260KMS/6-7HRS) DAY 11: HYDERABAD Drive to Agra en route visiting Fatehpur Depart for half day tour our Hyderabad visiting Char Minar, Salar Jung Musuem Sikri and check in at hotel. (B) and other places of Interest. In the evening you will be taken on a walking DAY 7: AGRA Rajasthani Thali Early in the morning you will be taken for food tour of Hyderabadi food. We will sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. In afternoon visit 5-6 eating and drinking uniquely visit the impressive 16th century Agra Hyderabadi food. (B,D) Fort. In the evening you will be taken on a Food tour of Agra. It is a walking tour DAY 12: DEPART – HYDERABAD BY in which you will visit some of the INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT non-tourist markeson Agra city and taste Transfer to Hyderabad airport in time to some of the best local food dishes. We connect your onward ﬂight to next desti- will visit 7-8 diferent food places and nation. (B) City Palace, Jaipur taste the authentic local street food. (B,D) HOTELS Street Food, Chandni Chowk, Delhi

Claridges Delhi

Delhi Itc Rajputana Jaipur

Agra Lucknow Jaipur ITC Mughal, Agra

Lucknow Radisson City Center

Hyderabad Trident

*Chronological order as per package chosen

Hyderabad

Spice Market, Delhi

PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 66 DAY 4: THALASSERY In morning you will visit the local ﬁsh market. In the late afternoon your host Mrs Moosa will take you to Spice Market in Thalassery, it has great historical signiﬁcance as it was the spice trade that created lure for the English to come to Kerala. You can buy Ingredients for your evening cooking class. Later in evening there is a special cooking class arranged for you with the experts themselves. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: THALASSERY-ALLEPPEY BY ALLEPPEY EXPRESS AT 0520/1100HRS Morning transfer to Thalassery train station to board train to Alleppey. Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to boat Jetty to board the Rice houseboat. Taste of South India Evening Cooking demo by your Chef. This 12 day itinerary is specially designed for the food lovers who want to fully (B,L,D) immerse themselves into the culture and history of exotic faraway lands. This culinary tour is led by expert chefs and local bazar exposing us to tantalizing DAY 6: ALLEPPEY-PERIYAR BY ROAD smell and sights. (130KMS/4HRS) Disembark the houseboat at Alleppey DAY 1: ARRIVE-COCHIN BY FLIGHT 10 Days / 9 Nights On arrival you will meet our Travel Exec- boat Jetty and drive to Periyar utive after collecting your luggage & Evening cooking demonstration at the PRICE PER PERSON: passing customs at arrival hall. Further hotel. (B) (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) he will assist you your transfer to hotel. 5 Star $3,770 (B) DAY 07:PERIYAR-CHETTINAD BY ROAD (280KMS/6HRS) (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) Drive to Chettinad and check in at hotel. 5 Star $3,322 DAY 2: COCHIN This evening you will learn art of cooking *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Morning is free to relax. In the afternoon travelling together take a cooking lesson at Nimmy Paul’s with the experts. Chettinad cuisine is *Supplement applicable for residence, followed by lunch. Afternoon typically spicy and pungent, It consists Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2019 of mainly non-vegetarian food. The Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 tour of Cochin visiting Jewish Syna- *Single room supplement and cost for solo gogue, Chinese Fishing nets and St. dishes contain freshly ground masalas, traveller on request Francis Church. Dinner at Sea Food and often topped with a boiled egg, restaurant. (B,D) which is usually considered an essential PRICE INCLUDES: part of a meal. They also use a variety of Share twin accommodation with breakfast sun-dried meats and salted vegetables, DAY 3: COCHIN-THALASSERY BY ROAD Transfers & sightseeing by reﬂecting the dry environment of the Air Conditioned vehicle (260KMS/7-8HRS) region. Non Vegetarian dishes are Services of English speaking local guides Drive to Tellicherry and check in at restricted to ﬁsh, prawn, lobster, crab, Food walk tour in Chennai Ayisha Manzil. It is a beautiful bunglow chicken and lamb. People from this Cooking class in Thalassery & Chettinad converted to a homestay that still region do not eat beef and pork. (B) followed by dinner preserves the untouched antique charm Tour of Spice Plantation of an authentic ancestral house. It is Visit to Spice Market almost 150 years old and sits on the Kathakali dance drama ticket in Cochin coastal lane of Malabar in Thalassery. The Entrance ticket to the monuments home faces the calm shimmering Arabian Present applicable taxes as on Sea. The busily occupied coastal road 01st May, 2019 cleverly cuts to a steep road canopied with the majestic trees, winding up to the beautiful heritage home preserved passionately by Mr. & Mrs. Moosa. “Food is our common Ground In evening cooking class is arranged with A universal experience” the experts. (B,D)

Ayisha Manzil, Thalassery

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DAY 8: CHETTINAD DAY 4: THALASSERY Depart for visiting some of the ancient In morning you will visit the local ﬁsh temples unique in this area. Tamil Nadu market. In the late afternoon your host was once ruled by the Chola Dynasty Mrs Moosa will take you to Spice Market (9-13th centuries), who constructed in Thalassery, it has great historical some of the most ornate temples in signiﬁcance as it was the spice trade that South India. Dedicated to various Hindu created lure for the English to come to gods, these temples contain intricate Kerala. You can buy Ingredients for your life-size carvings, beautiful murals and evening cooking class. Later in evening are a display of master craftsmanship. there is a special cooking class arranged Rest of the day is free to relax. (B,D) for you with the experts themselves.

(B,L,D) DAY 9: CHETTINAD-TRICHY BY

(75KMS/2HRS) DAY 5: THALASSERY-ALLEPPEY BY TRICHY-CHENNAI BY FLIGHT ALLEPPEY EXPRESS AT 0520/1100HRS (70 MINS) Morning transfer to Thalassery train Transfer to Trichy airport to connect station to board train to Alleppey. ﬂight to Chennai. Meet/Assist on arrival Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to and transfer to hotel. In evening visit the boat Jetty to board the Rice houseboat. local market. (B,D) Evening Cooking demo by your Chef. (B,L,D) DAY 10: DEPART CHENNAI BY FLIGHT Transfer Chennai airport in time to DAY 6: ALLEPPEY-PERIYAR BY ROAD connect your onward ﬂight to next desti- (130KMS/4HRS) nation. Disembark the houseboat at Alleppey DAY 1: ARRIVE-COCHIN BY FLIGHT On arrival you will meet our Travel Exec- boat Jetty and drive to Periyar utive after collecting your luggage & Evening cooking demonstration at the passing customs at arrival hall. Further hotel. (B) he will assist you your transfer to hotel. (B) DAY 07:PERIYAR-CHETTINAD BY ROAD (280KMS/6HRS)

DAY 2: COCHIN Drive to Chettinad and check in at hotel. Morning is free to relax. In the afternoon This evening you will learn art of cooking take a cooking lesson at Nimmy Paul’s with the experts. Chettinad cuisine is residence, followed by lunch. Afternoon typically spicy and pungent, It consists tour of Cochin visiting Jewish Syna- of mainly non-vegetarian food. The gogue, Chinese Fishing nets and St. dishes contain freshly ground masalas, and often topped with a boiled egg, Francis Church. Dinner at Sea Food Nimmy paul’s cooking Demo restaurant. (B,D) which is usually considered an essential part of a meal. They also use a variety of

DAY 3: COCHIN-THALASSERY BY ROAD sun-dried meats and salted vegetables, HOTELS reﬂecting the dry environment of the Cooking Demo by Chefs (260KMS/7-8HRS) Variety of Spice , Thallasery Drive to Tellicherry and check in at region. Non Vegetarian dishes are Cochin Malabar House Ayisha Manzil. It is a beautiful bunglow restricted to ﬁsh, prawn, lobster, crab, chicken and lamb. People from this converted to a homestay that still Thalassery Aiysha Manzil preserves the untouched antique charm region do not eat beef and pork. (B) of an authentic ancestral house. It is Alleppey Premium Houseboat almost 150 years old and sits on the coastal lane of Malabar in Thalassery. The Thalassery Chennai Periyar Spice Village home faces the calm shimmering Arabian

Sea. The busily occupied coastal road Trichy TAMIL NADU Chettinad CGH Vislam cleverly cuts to a steep road canopied with the majestic trees, winding up to the Kochi Chettinad beautiful heritage home preserved Chennai Raintree passionately by Mr. & Mrs. Moosa. Periyar Allepey *Chronological order as per package chosen In evening cooking class is arranged with the experts. (B,D) Meenakshi Temple

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Welcome to the land of Yoga DAY 5: JAIPUR Depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Jaipur and a magniﬁcent example of Rajput architecture. We ascend to the fort on Elephant's back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you will visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace on Winds & Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Over- night in Jaipur. (B)

DAY 6: JAIPUR-DELHI BY FLIGHT DELHI-DEHRADUN BY FLIGHT DEHRADUN–RISHIKESH BY ROAD (45KMS/1.5HRS) Transfer to Jaipur airport in time to connect flight to Dehraudn via Delhi. Golden Triangle with Rishikesh Meet/Assist on arrival and drive to Experience the best of India by visiting bustling capital of India, home of Taj Dehradun and drive to Rishikesh. Check Mahal & Pink City of Rajasthan. Also visit the Yoga Capital of India - Rishikesh, in at Ananda Resort in the Himalayas. where you will get a great insight into basic Yoga. Ananda is famous all over as a world class spa resort. The resort ofers you DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT 10 Days / 9 Nights serenity and peace amidst the beauty of You will meet our travel executive after nature. It ranks as the World’s Number collecting your luggage & passing PRICE PER PERSON: One Spa and is the proud receiver of a customs at arrival hall who will assist you (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) number of awards for its excellent with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in 5 Star+ $5,351 surroundings and treatments.(B) Delhi. 5 Star $3,799 (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) DAY 7-9 : RISHIKESH DAY 2: DELHI Early morning a special yoga and medi- 5 Star+ $3,725 After breakfast you will be taken on a full tation classes. REst of the day is free to 5 Star $3,675 day sightseeing tour of Old and New do the Spa therapy. Some of the Spa *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the travelling together therapies that you will get at the resort largest mosque in India. Enjoy Cycle *Supplement applicable for are like de-stress, detoxification and Pushkar Period 15th Nov 2019-23Nov 2019 Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. Visit Raj cleansing, relaxation, weight loss, Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and *Single room supplement and cost for solo anti-ageing and many more. drive through the Lutyens Delhi, India traveller on request Stay at Ananda Resort. (B) Gate (The war memorial), President's PRICE INCLUDES: Palace & Parliament House. Overnight in DAY 10: RISHIKESH-DEHRADUN BY Share twin accommodation with breakfast Delhi. (B) Transfers & sightseeing by ROAD, DEHRADUN-DELHI BY FLIGHT Air Conditioned vehicle DEPART-DELHI BY INTERNATIONAL DAY 3: DELHI TO AGRA BY ROAD Services of English speaking local guides FLIGHT (215KMS/4HRS) Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi Transfer to Dehradun airport in time to After an early breakfast you will depart Elephant ride at Jaipur connect flight to Delhi. Upon arrival for Agra and check in at hotel. In after- Morning and Evening Yoga session at hotel change terminal from domestic to Inter- noon visit the impressive 16th century Entrance ticket to the monuments national in time to board flight to your Agra Fort. In the evening visit the local Present applicable taxes as on onward flight to next destination. (B) market. Overnight in Agra. (B) 01st May, 2019

DAY 4: AGRA-JAIPUR VIA FATEHPUR HOTELS SIKRI (260KMS/6-7HRS) Dehradun PUNJAB Early in the morning you will be taken for Delhi Oberoi Delhi, Taj Mahal Rishikesh sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Return to hotel Agra Oberoi Amarvilas, ITC Mughal for breakfast & depart for Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Continue tour Delhi Jaipur Oberoi Rajvilas, Taj Rambagh Palace drive to the Jaipur – the pink city and RAJASTHAN check in at hotel. Overnight in Jaipur. (B) UTTAR PRADESH Rishikesh Ananda, Dewa Retreat Jaipur Agra

*Chronological order as per package chosen

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1130 to 1230 Hrs - Interactive cooking class, visit to near by village, karma yoga Ayurveda treatment 1230 to 1530 Hrs - Lunch & free time 1530 to 1830 Hrs - Group Session for Pranaya- ma & Yoga Asanas 1830 to 1930 Hrs - Group session for mediation 1930 to 2130 Hrs - Dinner, Enjoy the cultural performance by traditional south Indian dance forms/music. (B/L/D)

DAY 8: GOKARNA-GOA BY ROAD (150KMS/3.5-4HRS) Drive to Goa and check in at hotel. (B)

DAY 9: GOA Morning half day tour of Old Goa. After- noon is free to relax on the beach. (B)

Yoga And Wellness I DAY 10: GOA Full day free to relax on the beach. (B) Yoga & Ayurveda have become synonymous with India. Every year millions of tourists visit India to learn more about this holistic science of healing. India, the DAY 11: GOA-MUMBAI BY FLIGHT land of beauty, has combined health and beauty. "Become enlightened in India, DEPART MUMBAI BY INTERNATIONAL the birthplace of yoga & Ayurveda." FLIGHT Transfer to Goa airport in time to connect your DAY 1: ARRIVE MUMBAI BY FLIGHT 11 Days / 10 Nights onward ﬂight to Home via Mumbai. (B) You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs PRICE PER PERSON: at arrival hall, he will assist you with your (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) transfer to hotel. Overnight in Mumbai. 5 Star $4,908

(16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) DAY 2: MUMBAI On Request After breakfast full day guided sightsee- *All costs are based on minimum 2 people ing tour of Mumbai. (B) travelling together *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request DAY 3: MUMBAI-GOA BY FLIGHT GOA-GOKARANA BY ROAD PRICE INCLUDES: (150KMS/3.5-4HRS) Share twin accommodation with breakfast Catch a short ﬂight to Goa. Upon arrival Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle you will be transferred to SwaSwara in Services of English speaking local guides Gokarna. Overnight in Gokarna. (B) Entrance tickets to the monuments Yoga Sessions Consulations Charges, treatment, massage, DAY 4 TO DAY 7: GOKARNA Aerial View of SwaSwara Resort oils, herbs, Yoga & meditation; Embark on the Swa Wellbeing programme. Cotton Yoga Wear to use during your stay Starting at 5 nights, it helps you implement Lunch and Dinner during stay in Gokarana various mind and body techniques – not just to Present applicable taxes as on 01st May, 2019 reduce and manage stress but also to create Mumbai positive change within you. MAHARASHTRA This programme includes consultations with HOTELS doctors and yoga instructors, therapeutic massages, group and private yoga sessions, Mumbai ITC Grand Maratha meditation, art therapy, nature trails, interactive cooking classes and healthy gourmet cuisine. Gokarna SwaSwara Resort DAY ROUTINE AT SWASWARA:- KARNATAKA Goa The Lalit 0630Hrs - Meditation session, Guide nature walk Goa *Chronological order as per package chosen 0715 to 0830 Hrs - Group Session for Pranayama & Yoga Asanas Gokarna 0845 to 1130 Hrs - Breakfast & free time

71 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 4: MYSORE-BANGALORE BY ROAD (170KMS/4HRS) Drive to Bangalore and check in at Shreyas Yoga Retreat. (B)

DAY 5 TO DAY 8: BANGALORE DAILY ACTIVITY AT SHREYAS YOGA RETREAT 0630-0800 Hrs - Group Yogasan & Kriya 0930-1000 Hrs - Sound Meditation 1100-1200 Hrs - Wellness Consultation/Per- sonalized Yoga Session/Massage 1200-1300 Hrs - Personalized Yoga Session 1300-1600 Hrs - Free time 1600-1700 Hrs - Group Yogasan 1700-1800 Hrs - Massage/Pranayama/Yog- nindra/Meditation. (B/L/D)

Yoga And Wellness II DAY 9: DEPART BANGALORE BY FLIGHT Learn the art of Yoga at it’s Birthplace in Inida. This tour will make you visit Transfer to Bangalore International Bangalore, also know as The Silicon Valley of India and Mysore knows for it’s airport in time to connect your onward Palace. Rejuvenate at one of the best luxury yoga retreats in India located in ﬂight to next destination. (B)

9 Days / 8 Nights DAY 1: ARRIVE BANGALORE BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs PRICE PER PERSON: at arrival hall, he will assist you with your (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) transfer to hotel. Overnight in Bangalore. 5 Star $5,453

(16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) DAY 2: BANGALORE On Request Morning half day tour of Bangalore visit- *All costs are based on minimum 2 people ing Vidhan Soudha - The legislative travelling together House of the State of Karnataka, Bull *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request temple & Visvesvaraya Memorial Museum. Afternoon is free to relax. Over- PRICE INCLUDES: night in Bangalore. (B) Share twin accommodation with breakfast Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle DAY 3: BANGALORE-MYSORE Services of English speaking local guides VIA SRIRANGAPATNAM BY ROAD Entrance tickets to the monuments Shreyas Yoga Retreat (160KMS/4HRS) Yoga Sessions Wellness Consultation, treatment, massage, Drive to Mysore en route visiting Sriranga- oils, herbs, Yoga & meditation; patnam – the summer capital of Tipu Daily once group Chanting / Sound Sultan . Afternoon half day tour of Mysore. Meditation Session Lunch and Dinner (Vegetarian) Overnight in Mysore. (B) Present applicable taxes as on 01st May, 2019 KARNATKA Bengaluru HOTELS Srirangapatnam Bangalore ITC Windsor Mysore Mysore and Spa Mysore

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*Chronological order as per package chosen

Ayurvedic Massage

72 DAY 1: ARRIVE DEHRADUN - ANANDA Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to Ananda in the himalyas. It is a superb hill location with breath taking view of the Himalyas and river Ganga. Relax in this blissful envoirment for a week of wellness.

DAY 2 – DAY 7: ANANDA Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Programme: 7 day program contains a series of detoxifying, de-stress- ing and revitalizing experiences. Key treatments include Shirodhara (to revitalize e mind), cleansing experiences like Nasyam Sneha Vasti and Hatha Yoga techniques.

The programme aims at improving vitality of one’s body through Panchakarma treatments along with complement- ing Ayurvedic treatments, controlled diet and yoga. The programme results in improved immunity and energy, better metabolism and healthy, glowing refreshed skin

Anandas, Rishikesh DAY 08: DEPART RISHIKESH Transfer to Dehradun airport in time to connect your Ananda is an award-winning luxury destination spa resort in India situated at the onward ﬂight to next destination Himalayan foothills in Northern India - overlooking the spiritual town of Rishikesh COST (PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN SHARING) experiences and also Yoga & meditation. WINTER: $ 4976 SUMMER: On Request

INCLUDES: Individual Wellness Consultation; Ayurvedic Consultation, Personal Fitness Consultation, Fitness Test and Body composition analysis where required, Scheduled wellness activities: Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Vedanta talks, Fitness, Cooking demonstrations, and weekly trek and use of the Hydrotherapy facilities: Steam, Sauna, Chill Plunge Pool, and Kneipp Hydrotherapy Foot Bath, All meals, transfers to & from Dehrad- hun Airport.

DAY 1: ARRIVE TRIVANDARUM - SOMATHEERAM Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to Somatherem - world’s ﬁrst Ayurveda hospital set in a resort ambiance to provide Ayurveda treatments / programmes for persons/patients from all over the world. Relax in this blissful envoirment for a week of wellness.

DAY 2 – DAY 7: SOMATHEERAM Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Programme: 7 day program contains a series of detoxifying, de-stress- ing and revitalizing experiences.

The programme aims at rejuvenating the mind , body and soul, to tone up skin, to strengthen all systems so as to achieve ideal health and longevity.

DAY 08: DEPART TRIVANDARUM Transfer to Dehradun airport in time to connect your onward ﬂight to next destination

Somatheeram Ayurvedic Village Somatheeram, welcomes you to the world of Authentic & Traditional Ayurveda. This award winning Ayurveda Hospital set on a tropical gardens and prime beach- COST (PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN SHARING) $ 2648 front location in South India. Here you can beneﬁt from traditional Ayurvedic WINTER: On Request therapy as well as Yoga in a blissfully peaceful environment. SUMMER:

INCLUDES: Accommodation as per the category of booking; Daily Ayurveda Rejuvenation treatments; Ayurveda vegetarian full board meal; Initial, daily and ﬁnal consultation by the doctor; Free medicines during the treatment period; Composition of an individual Ayurveda diet menu; Daily one session of Yoga and Mediation, Airport transfer from Thiruvananthapuram, Weekly one session of Ayurveda Lecture class.

73 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 01: ARRIVE – TRIVANDRUM Arrive Trivandrum airport and transfer to Niramaya Retreats.

DAY 2 – DAY 7 NIRMAYA RETREAT Accommodation with daily 90 minutes Ayurve- da therapy’ by a single therapist. There will be a 60 minutes yoga session daily. You can also have a one-to-one consultation with the Ayurveda Physician. You will be provided with internal herbal medicines during the period of treatment. All the meals are precribed by the doctor in consultaion with the chef. The wellness programmes are created using all the 5 pillars of wellness which are Rest & Rejuvenate, Nutrition, Movement, Yoga, and Mindfulness.

DAY 08: DEPART – TRIVANDRUM Nirmaya Retreat, Kovalam Transfer to Trivandrum airport in time to connect your onward ﬂight to next destination. The Niraamaya is your window to a world of pampering and well-being.

Blending a range of traditional and contemporary therapies, Niraamaya COST (PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARE) curates and ofers personalized health & wellness experiences that navigate WINTER: $ 3798 the sensory and spiritual dimensions. SUMMER: On Request

INCLUDES: Shiromardhanam, Abhyangasnana, Gharshanam, Paada Mardhanam, Jeevaniya, Sushumna, Udwarthanam, Aavikkizhy, Pathrapinda Swedanam, Shirodhara, Nasyam, Pizhichil, Daily Yoga 60 minutes (per room), All meals, Transfer to and from Airport.

DAY 01: ARRIVE COCHIN Meet/Assist on arrival and drive to Marari and check in at Carnoustie Ayruveda and Welness Resort.

DAY 02 – DAY 07 : CARNOUSTIE Rejuvenation Package includes the following:

You will have a daily consultation with the doctor- about the routine of daily yoga and meditation, Ayurveda Treatment of 60 – 90 minutes depending on the Doctor’s advice and daily 45 to 60 minutes therapeutic treatment, Naturopathy treatment and Acupuncture. You will be provided with free medicinesduring the Treatment as perthe Doctor’s advice. The doctors will provide you with individual Ayurveda diet plan. You can even go for a cruise in Alappuzha Backwaters

DAY 08 : Depart Cochin Transfer to Cochin airport in time to connect your Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort onward ﬂight to next desination.

The resort ofers you authentic ayurveda treatment naturopathy, marma, COST (PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARE) pranic healing and yoga classes. A complete treatment for your mind, WINTER: $ 3494 body and soul under expert guidance. SUMMER: On Request

INCLUDES: Accommodation in Selected villa • Airport Transfers from cochin International Airport ( to & fro) • Daily Ayurveda Treatment 60 – 90 minutes depending on the Doctor’s advice. • Daily 45 to 60 minutes therapeutic treatment / Naturopathy treatment/ Acupuncture • Daily Doctor’s Consultation • Free Medicines during the Treatment as per the Doctor’s advice. • Individual Ayurveda Diet plan as per the Doctor’s advice (all meals). • Daily Yoga& Meditation as per the Doctor’s advice ( hatha yoga , Kundalini yoga& Asthanga yoga) • Daily use of Detox tea, gut cleansing gel, Himalyana tea and white tea • One Boat cruise in Alappuzha Backwaters

74 LUXURY TRAINS of INDIA

Get on board our luxury trains where a fascinating journey awaits you through India - The country of contrasts. You will take part in the pulsating life of the metropolitan cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kochi, or Chennai. Our trains take you to the most extraordinary touristic places of the country, such as Jaipur, the Capital of Rajasthan, Udaipur the city of lakes, the colorful Madurai in Tamil Nadu and the lively port city of Kochi on the Arabian sea. Come and experience the

and you may even get a glimpse of the majestic tigers roam- ing the wild. We bring you in comfort to the world heritage sites of Ellora and Ajanta in Central India's State Maharash- tra. Further we take you to the historical city of Fatehpur Sikri, once capital of the great Moguls and naturally to the 7th new wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal. On board our Luxury Trains, your rolling hotel there is no daily packing and unpacking of bags, changing hotels, or driving endless hours on bumpy roads. On board our Luxury hotel train you will be {spoiled culturally, gastronomically and with the best hospi-

75 sri-lanka-tours.com.au MAHARAJA EXPRESS A train that never falls short of promising you a Royal experience, the Maharajas' Express features five carriages for Deluxe Cabins, six for Junior Suites, two for Suites and one for grand Presidential Suite. Every cabin has large panoramic windows - a design marvel developed by the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. Just so, that you can savour every bit of magnificent India. All passenger Cabins come with individual temperature controls, the first of its kind in India and have state-of-the-art facilities. LCD televisions, DVD players, direct dial telephone andr internet, to name a few. In-house movies and live television also keep you entertained through the Royal journey. Just a small reminder for those who THE INDIAN SPLENDOUR THE HERITAGE OF INDIA are used to a diferent power supply, the Maharajas' Express is equipped with Day 1: Board the Train Day 1: Board the Train 110/230V sockets. Every cabin also has its at Delhi onto Agra at Mumbai onto Ajanta own electronic safe deposit box. Day 2: Agra Day 2: Ajanta Caves See the majestic Taj Mahal Day 3: Udaipur Day 3: Ranthambore-Jaipur Day 4: Jodhpur Day 4: Bikaner Day 5: Bikaner Day 5: Jodhpur Day 6: Jaipur Day 6: Udaipur Day 7: Ranthambore to Day 7: Balasinor Fatehpur Sikri Day 8: Mumbai Day 8: Agra

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PRICE FROM: $9,813

*Surcharge applies for Christmas and New Year departures. *No service 1 May 2020 – 30 Sep 2020 Exteriors, Maharaja Express (rainy season) INCLUSIONS An enchanting combination of Accommodation in double / twin bedded cabins with en suite bathrooms. old world charm and All meals, soft beverages, house brands of understated luxury. Indian wines, beer and spirits India's famous luxury train will see Butler service. Guided off train excursions as illustrated in the journeys you experience the best of India. inclusive of entrance fees, still camera fee, transport and services of a guide. Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board. Porterage at stations. Rang Mahal, Maharaja Express Maharaja Mahal, Rang

76 PALACE ON WHEELS Palace on Wheels takes you on a seven day journey through the desert state of Rajas- than, covering the Pink City Jaipur, the Golden City Jaisalmer, the Blue City Jodh- pur, the City of Lakes Udaipur, the National Tiger Reserve of Ranthambore, continuing on to the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri and ﬁnaly the World famous Taj Mahal which is located in Agra. The coaches of Palace on Wheels get their names from the former princely states of Rajputana. There are 4 twin bedded chambers in each coach soaked in the ethnic Rajasthani decor. Each guest cabin is equipped with channel music, running hot & cold water, shower, attached toilets, intercom, and wall to wall carpeting DAY 3: Ranthambore National Tiger Resreve and Chittorgarh. 8 Days / 7 Nights There also is a personal attendant 'Khidmat- DAY 4: Udaipur, The City of Lakes and Water Palaces. $5,925* gar' in each saloon catering to the needs of DAY 5: Jaisalmer, In the heart of the Desert Fortress. PRICE FROM the guests round the clock DAY 6: Jodhpur, The Blue City and Gateway to the PRICE INCLUDES: • Twin share accommodation Great Indian Desert. in a deluxe cabin DAY 1: Departure from New Delhi. DAY 7: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Agra - Taj Mahal and • All meals • Entrance fees to monuments DAY 2: Jaipur, The Pink Capital City of Fatehpur Sikri. • Camel ride at Jaisalmer Rajasthan. DAY 8: Arrival at New Delhi. • Boat ride at Udaipur • All taxes *Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

DECCAN ODYSSEY Deccan Odyssey comprises of 21 luxuriously appointed coaches. Out of these 21 coaches, 11 are to accommodate guests and the rest dining, lounge, conference car and health spa. Inspired by the imperial carriages used by the Maharajas of the yore for traveling, each of the coaches of this luxury train is - rashtra ruled by diverse dynasties. All the cabins of Deccan Odyssey are fully equipped with facilities like air-condition- ing, internet connectivity and personalized guest amenities that make sure that your journey would be a comfortable and memorable one. Moreover, the multi-cuisine restaurant, well stocked bar, high-tech conference cart and a spa & massage cabin TOUR 02: JEWELS OF THE DECCAN 8 Days / 7 Nights onboard add on the colors of merriment to Mumbai-Bijapur-Aihole-Pattadakal-Badami-Hampi- Hyderabad-Mumbai Tour your entire jaunt. PRICE FROM $8,109 TOUR 03: INDIAN ODYSSEY Delhi-Sawai Madhopur-Agra–Jaipur–Jodhpur-Udaipur *Surcharge applies for Christmas and New Year departures. TOUR 1: MAHARASHTRA SPLENDOR –Vadodara–Mumbai Tour *No service Mumbai–Aurangabad–Ellora Caves- TOUR 04: INDIAN SOJOURN 1 Sep 2019 – 30 Sep 2020 (rainy season) Tadoba –Ajanta Caves-Nashik–Kolha- Delhi-Sawai Madhopur–Jaipur–Agra-Sanchi– PRICE INCLUDES: pur–Goa–Mumbai Aurangabad-Mumbai • Twin share accommodation TOUR 05: HIDDEN TREASURED OF GUJARAT in a deluxe cabin • All meals Mumbai-Vadodara-Bhavnagar-Sasan Gir- Little Rann • Entrance fees to monuments of Kutch-Modhera-Ahmedabad-Delhi • Wildlife Safari at Sasan Gir • All Taxes 77 sri-lanka-tours.com.au THE GOLDEN CHARIOT The Golden Chariot train journey is the best way to experience the important toursit spots in Southern India, depending on the selected Itinerary. It ofers a mix of heritage, culture, eco-tourism and beach life. Recline & relax as the magniﬁcent scenery unfolds outside your window with luxury on the inside, thus far reserved for royalty. It is named after the Stone Chariot in the Vittha- la Temple at Hampi. The train has 13 passenger cars accommodating with either king-size or twin bed cabins. Each compart- ment has its own shower and lavatory. The train is air conditioned and each room has a TV, Wardrobe and writing desk. Each coach has its own Butler who looks after the wellbeing of the guest. Each passenger PRIDE OF SOUTH SPLENDOR OF SOUTH coach sports a cozy corner to chat, play cards, read and relax. There is also a DAY 1: Departure from Bangalore. DAY 1: Departure from Bangalore. business centre with Internet, PC, printer, DAY 2: A visit to Nagarhole DAY 2: Visit the Monuments fax and telephone. The meals are served in (Kabini) National Park an of Mamallapuram and Chennai. the two restaurant cars. The cozy bar invite untouched nature reserve. DAY 3: The former French Colony people for a nightcap and a glass of best DAY 3: Guided tour of Mysore at Puducherry awaits your arrival. Indian wine. The train even sports a spa, Palace, and Srirangapatna. DAY 4: The Temple Towns of where you can enjoy a steam bath, an DAY 4: Visit the exquisite sites Tiruchirapalli and Thanjavur. ayurvedic massage or a workout in the well of Belur, Halebid and DAY 5: Madurai, City of Colours. equipped gym. Sravanbelagola. DAY 6: Kanyakumari and DAY 5: Highlight of your visit is Thiruvananthapuram: Visit Kanya-k a trip to the World Heritage Site umari, Palace of Thiruvananthpuram of Vijayanagar(Hampi). and stroll through Kovalam Beach. DAY 6: Badami and Pattadakal, In the evening there will be a Gala Cave Temples and Ancient History. Dinner and Cultural Show at DAY 7: Traditional Welcome in Goa, The Leela Kovalam. trip to the famous Churches, DAY 7: Alleppey, glide on the Chapels and beaches. Backwaters of Kerala and visit to Kochi. DAY 8: Arrival Bangalore DAY 8: Arrival Bangalore.

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*Surcharge applies for *Surcharge applies for Christmas and New Year departures. Christmas and New Year departures. *No service *No service Double occupency bedroom of a train 1 May 2020– 30 Sep 2020 1 May 2020 – 30 Sep 2020 (rainy season) (rainy season)

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: • Twin share accommodation • Twin share accommodation in a deluxe cabin in a deluxe cabin • All meals • All meals • Entrance fees to monuments • Entrance fees to monuments • Sightseeing tours as specifed • Sightseeing tours as specifed • All taxes $• All taxes

Rates Valid from: Rates Valid fr: 1st October 2019 to 31st March 2020 1st October 2019 to 31st March 2020

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78 by a local ruler; and the village of Baranagar with its beautiful terracotta temples, built by a rich woman who made her wealth in the colonial trade. Take a walk through local villages and sail to Murshidabad. We walk to the vast Neo-Classical Hazarduari Palace built in the 19th century by a British architect. (B, L, D)

DAY 6 – MURSHIDABAD-MAYAPUR After sailing in the morning, we stop in the village of Mayapur, the headquarters of the ISKCON movement with a new temple comparable in size to the Vatican and largely funded by Alfred B. Ford, the great grandson of car maker Henry Ford. Meet Krishna followers and walk through the pilgrims’ bazaar. Ganges Voyager (B, L, D) River cruising in Ind ia d oesn’t get much more memorable than the Ganges Voyag- DAY 7 – MAYAPUR-CHANDERNAGORE- er. In this week long itinerary you will explore the hidd en corners of West Bengal KOLKATA to historical palaces and temples. Day seven starts with a visit to Chander- DAY 1 - KOLKATA EMBARKATION nagore, once a French colony, and 8 Days / 7 Nights On the ﬁrst day we arrive on-board. In explore the French colonial buildings the afternoon we visit Mother Teresa’s along the promenade. After that, we PRICE PER PERSON: home, memorial and the Missionaries of return to the ship and continue our (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) Charity orphanage that she founded. journey downstream to Kolkata.(B, L, D) 5 Star $6,446 This is followed by a cultural performance in the evening. (L,D) DAY 8 - KOLKATA DISEMBARKATION *All costs are based on minimum 2 people On the last day, following breakfast, we travelling together *Supplement applicable for DAY 2 - KOLKATA-BANDEL-KALNA disembark and transfer to the Kolkata Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 The second day starts with an early airport or hotel.(B, L, D) *Single room supplement and cost for solo morning city-tour of the well-preserved traveller on request British colonial buildings in Kolkata, PRICE INCLUDES: including Victoria Memorial Museum. Seven nights cruise accommodation Then, we sail upstream through Europe- Transfer to/from Jetty an East India companies of the 17th & Shore Excursion Program series 19th Centuries accompanied by a visit to Services of local English speaking Welcome Drink and Cold towel service the Bandel’s Imambara, a colonial era CHINA All entrance tickets Islamic school and pilgrim rest house on Srinagar Private motor coach on all excursions where Leh the riverbank. (B, L, D) om/share/AF1QipapMplicwBEGPUXtx7bEable LeKu2XYdf85tsZWuTWENB0q-yrbcXMPq5p7EoS1ZEENLNKKKg9g/photo/AF1QipO_8nJUYbYo8Xpo00ZEO1 Srinagar Onboard meals and entertaintment Leh Present applicable taxes as DAY 3 - KALNA-MATIARI on 01st May, 2019 On the third day, enjoy a cycle rickshaw Manali ride to the Rajbari temples in Kalna, built Dharamsala in the 19th century that are adorned with intricate terracotta reliefs of the gods and humans.(B, L, D)

DELHI MO UN T DAY 4 - MATIARI-KHUSHBAGH EVEREST The fourth day starts with an early morning walk on the shore side village of DELHI Devigarh Jaipur Matiari, which is faDeogarhmous for its hand- Bikaner Chanoud Murshidabad Agra crafted brass and copperware.(B, L, D) Matiari Udaipur Mayapur Jaipur DAY 5 - KHUSHBAGH-BARANAGAR JodhpurKalna -MURSHIDABAD Chandannagar On the ﬁfth day, we visit Khushbagh, a Kolkata tomb complex set in scenic ﬁelds, built Udaipur

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Hyderabad DAY 3: CRUISE TO DANSIRI MUKH The day is spent on the river, and we have a good chance of spotting dolphins, as well as creating a sensation in bankside villages as we pass. Arrive in the evening at lonely Dhansiri Mukh.(B,L,D)

DAY 4: KAZIRANGA EASTERN RANGE This morning, we land and take a jeep safari to Kaziranga’s little-visited Eastern Range, with grasslands much favoured by rhinos where you might also spot the rare Bengal Florican. Return to the boat and continue our cruise upstream.(B,L,D)

DAY 5: CRUISE UPSTREAM TO JAMUGU- RI Another day spent cruising upstream. We Assam Bengal Navigations shall take time to pause and walk Assam Bengal Navigations creates unique, authentic communityengaged expedi- through a bankside village, getting an ations experience in relative luxury on India’s greatest yet remote rivers. insight into the life of rural India.(B,L,D) Experience the best of East India on this 10 days itinerary.

DAY 6: MAJULI ISLAND. MISING TRIBAL DAY 1: ARRIVE AIRPORT. TRANSFER TO LUNCH & EVENING DANCE 8 Days / 7 Nights RIVERBOAT Around the time of breakfast, we should Arrive at Jorhat airport and drive 2 ½ hrs reach Majuli Island, one of the world’s PRICE PER PERSON: to Steemer Ghat, a lovely beach below largest river islands. We visit a monas- (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) jungle-covered hills and close to Kaziran- tery at Auniati with an eclectic museum, 5 Star $6,364 ga National Park. Alternatively, arrive at then attend a dance performance at Kamalabari monastery, before cruising PRICE INCLUDES: Guwahati airport and drive 4 ½ hrs to across to Neamati Ghat on the opposite *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Steemer Ghat.(D) travelling together BEIJING bank. In the afternoon, visit a nearby *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request DAY 2: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK village.(B,L,D) *Supplement applicable for: AND VISHNATH Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 Today after an early breakfast, drive to DAY 7: VISIT TEA ESTATE AND SIBSA- Seven nights cruise accommodation KazPingyaoiranga’s Central Range for a morning GAR Transfer to/from Jetty Shore Excursion Program series jeep safari. Covering an area of approxi- We visit Horu Charai tea estate this Services of local English speaking mately 430 sq kms, the UNESCO World morning and witness all the processes oXianf Welcome Drink and Cold towel service Heritage Site of Kaziranga National Park tea production. (Note: the factory is CHINA All entrance tickets Zhengzhou inoperative between December and Private motor coach on all excursions where is home to the world’s largest population applicable Xian of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros as mid-March.) Later, drive for about an https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMwBEGPUXtx7bELeKu2XYdf85tsZWuTWENB0q-yrbcXMPq5p7EoS1ZEENLNKKKg9g/photo/AF1QipO_8nJUYbYo8Xpo00ZEO1Onboard meKalsi6nch and entertaIixk94gW7qp4u?key=ZFNOOHdld1ntment YxRmtxZGNQSG1zZl9DhcHourR vZkV5to SibsbagaTBBr, the one-time capital of Present applicable taxes as has also earned the distinction of having the Ahom kings of Assam.(B,L,D) on 01st May, 2019 Nanjing the higheYichangst density of Royal Bengal Chengdu Chengdu Tigers (one every ﬁve sq. km.) making DAY 8: TOUR ENDS. TRANSFER TO this park an incredibly rich biodiversity AIRPORT. Chongqing Chongqing hotspot (B.L,D) Shanghai This morning, drive for 2 ½ hours to Dibrugarh airport, passing through this typical colonial town and major base for American ﬂights over 'The Hump' to China in WWII. Alternatively, drive for around 1 ½ hours to Jorhat airport.(B)

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PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS INDIA 80 Kolkata VIETNAM Add Ons: Add more to your experience!

DELHI BANGALORE MUMBAI Full day Sightseeing Tours Full day Tour of Bangalore: $93 of Old & New Delhi: $77 Excursion to Mysore: $179 Salam Balak Tour: $29 Cooking Demo Short Tours from Bangalore: with Lunch/Dinner: $197 Mysore: 2 Days/1 Night - $276 Kingdom of Dreams Show: $127 Coorg: 3 Days/2 Nights - 649 Akshardham Temple Tour: $45 Bandipur: 3 Days/2 Nights - 673 Visit to Taj Mahal from Delhi: $191 Same Day Mathura/ Vrindavan excursion: $143 Delhi Food Walk: $121

Short Tours from Delhi: Agra: 2 Days/1 Night - $321 Jaipur: 3 Days/2 Nights - $510 Mathura: 2 Days/1 Night - $221 Rishikesh: 3 Days/2 nights -$425 Amritsar: 3 Days/2 nights - $377 Shimla: 4 Days/3 nights - $723 COCHIN MUMBAI Half day tour of Cochin: $93 Excursion to Allppey: $82

Short Tours from Cochin: Alleppey: 2 Days/1 Night - $391 Munnar: 3 Days/2 Nights - 490

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Half day tour of Mumbai: $93 Half day Elephanta Excursion: $100 Full day Excursion to Kanheri Cave: $132 Full day Excursion to Kalra Caves: $168 Bollywood Tour: $270 Dharvi Slum Tour: $110 KOLKATA MUMBAI Short Tours from Mumbai: Half day tour of Kolkata: $86 Shirdi: 3 Days/2 Nights - $410 Tram Ride with Mathern: 3 Days/2 Nights - $491 transport & Guide: $80 Nashik Wine Tour: Colonial Kolkata Walk: $106 3 Days/2 Nights - $591 Bazar Tours: $111 Short Tours from Kolkata: Sunderbans: 3 Days/2 Nights - $591 81 sri-lanka-tours.com.au AGRA MUMBAIMUMBAI Agra Cultur Walking Tour: $53 Agra Food Trails: $53 JODHPUR $53 Yoga facing the Taj Mahal: Excursion to Bishnoi Village Cooking Demo at by Jeep: $90 $41 an Indian Home: Excursion to Osian: $117 Local School Visit: $29 Flying Fox: $45 ANDAMAN ISLANDS Blue City Walking Experience: $65 Walking Tour of Bustling The Group of islands covering a Bazar of Old Jodhpur: $60 total area of 8,073 sq kilometers, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rajathani Cooking Class: $45 are a union territory of the republic of India. The islands are famous for its serene, white sandy beaches characterized by sparkling blue waters. Board the ﬂight from Kolkata or Chennai to Port Blair. 3 Nights/4 Days PRICE PER PERSON JAIPUR Premier: $959 MUMBAIMUMBAI City Tour with Photographer: $124 Luxury: $579 Golf in Jaipur: $128 Jeep Safari around Jaipur: $ 95 Excursion to Bhangarh: $123 Excursion to Abhaneri: $123 Block Printing workshop in Jaipur: $74 Movie at Raj Mandir: $37 Visit to Dera Amer: $105 Cooking Demo: $90 GOA GOA

Heritage Trail: $109 Island Fantacy: $101 Crocodile Dundee: $104 Visit to Dudhsagar Water Falls: $123 Diving in Goa: $170

GOA GETAWAY 3 Nights/4 Days PRICE PER PERSON UDAIPUR Premier I: $ 734 ` Premier II: $658 Excursion to Ranakpur: $164 Luxury: $512 Cooking Demo at Comfort: $423 Royal Repast: $61

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{SRI LANKA ITINERARY 2-BEST OF NEPAL DAY 1: ARRIVE KATHMANDU BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs at arrival hall, who will assist you with your transfer to hotel

DAY 2: KATHMANDU-CHITWAN BY ROAD (175KMS/5-6HRS) Depart for Chitwan National Park and check in at hotel. After lunch, enjoy elephant ride in the jungle to witness wild animals like rhinoceros, sloth bear, spotted deers, if lucky perhaps leopard, elusive West Bengal tiger in their natural habitat.(B)

DAY 3: CHITWAN

proceed for jungle walk for bird watching and return to the lodge for breakfast. Again leave for canoe ride on the river to witness croco- diles (Gharial fish esater) and flesh eater marsh mugger, animals and birds. Return to the lodge for lunch. In evening, visit Tharu Beauty of Nepal ethnic village to observe the village life. Overnight in Chitwan. (B) GLIMPSE OF NEPAL ITINERARY 1-GLIMPSE OF NEPAL DAY 3: CHITWAN-POKHARA BY ROAD DAY 1: ARRIVE KATHMANDU BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after (180KMS/4HRS) 4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS Depart for Pokhra and check in at hotel. collecting your luggage & passing PRICE PER PERSON: Rest of the is free to relax. Overnight in customs at arrival hall, who will assist Pokhara. (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) you with your transfer to hotel (B) 5 Star $834 DAY 4: POKHARA DAY 2: KATHMANDU 4 Star $765 This morning you will be transferred to This morning you will be taken on a city tour Sarangkot to see the sunrise over the PRICE INCLUDES: of Kathmandu, including the Durbar Square, Western Himalayas. Mid-morning you will Accommodation on twin/double room the Hanuman Dhoka, and Swayambhunath. In sharing with breakfast return to Pokhara and take a guided tour the afternoon you will visit the city of Patan. Airport transfers of the city. In the evening you will be Sightseeing tours of Kathmandu city and Overnight in Kathmandu (B) Patan city - Bhadgaon + Pasupati and taken on a boat trip on Lake Phewa. Bauddha. Overnight in Pokhra. (B) DAY 3: KATHMANDU Today you will Visit Pauspatinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva , a very important DAY 6: POKHARA-KATHMANDU BY ROAD temple for the Hindus of the world. Then (190KMS/4HRS) BEST OF NEPAL Depart for Kathmandu and check in at hotel. proceed to Bauddhanath, a largest stupa in the world ringed by Buddhist monaster- (B) 8 DAYS & 7 NIGHTS ies and Tibetan/Nepalese Lamas. After- PRICE PER PERSON: noon excursion to mediaeval city of DAY 7: KATHMANDU This morning you will be taken on a city tour (1 Oct 2019-31 Mar 2020) Bhakatapur . Overnight in Kathmandu. (B) of Kathmandu, including the Durbar Square, the Hanuman Dhoka, and Swayambhunath. 5 Star $1679 DAY 4: DEPART KATHMANDU BY FLIGHT In the afternoon you will visit the city of 4 Star $1539 Transfer to Kathmandu airport in time to Patan. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B) connect your flight to next destination. (B) PRICE INCLUDES: Airport transfers DAY 8: DEPART-KATHMANDU BY FLIGHT Accommodation on twin/double room Transfer to Kathmandu airport in time to All meals in Chitwan connect your flight to next destination. (B) All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary. Boat ride on Lake Phewa

HOTELS Pokhara NEPAL kathmandu

Kathmandu Yak & Yeti, Himalaya Chitwan

Tigerland Safari Resort, Chitwan Rhinioland Safari Resort *All costs are based on minimum 2 people travelling together *Single room supplement and cost for solo Pokhra Fsihtail Lodge, traveller on request Aithi Spa & Resort

Phewa Lake, Pokhara

84 DAY 3: THIMPU-PUNAKHA BY ROAD (90KMS/3-3.5HRS) Depart Thimpu valley and travel to Doch- ula Pass at an altitude of 3140m, stop- ping en-route to visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Bhutan. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Puna- kha. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: PUNAKHA Depart for tour of Punakha visiting Puna- kha Dzong, which formerly served as the seat of government and is still the winter residence of the Dratsheng (Central Monk Body). Afternoon is free to relax. Overnight in Punakha. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: PUNAKHA-PARO BY ROAD (130KMS/5HRS) Drive to Paro and check in at hotel. In the afternoon orientation tour of Paro town including Paro Dzong with its cantilever bridge and the National Museum, to view the ﬁne collection of ancient Thangkha Glorious Bhutan paintings, textiles, weapons and other Bhutan is small country nestled in the lap of the Himalayas is a visual treat. Also artefacts. Finally take a wander along the known as “the last Shangri-La” due to it’s remoteness. Since the nation is largely Buddhist there are stunning monasteries all over Bhutan. In addition, enjoy the jewellery and handicrafts. (B,L,D) breathtaking scenery of Great Himalayan Range that runs along Bhutan. So do the Shivalik hills and many other prominent peaks and mountains. DAY 6: PARO After breakfast visit Taktsang Monastery DAY 1: ARRIVE PARO BY FLIGHT (aka as Tigers Nest) one of the most scared 8 Days / 7 Nights PARO-THIMPU BY ROAD and revered monasteries in the Kingdom (50KMS/1.5HRS) and all Bhutanese Buddhists desire to make PRICE PER PERSON: You will meet our travel executive after a pilgrimage visit to Taktsang at least once (1 Mar 2020- 31 May 2020) collecting your luggage & passing in their lives. Each step taken towards the customs at arrival hall. Drive to Thimpu, monastery gains merit points towards their (1 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2019) the capital city of Bhutan and check in at future. Afternoon visit nearby Kyichu 5 Star $3,361 hotel. Overnight in Thimpu. Lhakhang – one of Bhutan’s oldest and most 4 Star $3,044 beautiful temples boasting an orange tree (1 Dec 2019- 28 Feb 2020) DAY 2: THIMPU that perpetually bears fruit. (B,L,D) (1 June 2020- 31 Aug 2020) Today you will visit the National Library in the Thimphu Valley, which houses an DAY 7: DEPART PARO BY FLIGHT 5 Star $2,854 extensive collection of priceless Transfer to Paro airport in time to connect 4 Star $2,536 Buddhist manuscripts. Continue on to your onward ﬂight to next destination. *All costs are based on minimum 2 people the Institute for Zorig Chusum, the travelling together *Single room supplement and cost for solo Textile and Folk Heritage Museum and traveller on request Thimpu the King’s Memorial Chorten, Trashich- SIKKIM hoedzong and Buddha Point. Overnight Punakha PRICE INCLUDES: in Thimpu. (B,L,D) Accommodation on twin sharing basis BHUTAN All transfer & sightseeing within Bhutan. NEPAL Paro Trained guide All meals ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Entry fees to temples, monasteries and institutions as extra service) Government taxes & royalty All required permits ASSAM Evening tea & snacks BIHAR Bottled water while traveling as an extra service

HOTELS

Thimpu Hotel Ariya, Hotel Taraphendeyling

Punakha Green Resort, Drubchu

Tashi Namgay Resort, Paro Bhutan Mandala Resort

*Chronological order as per package chosen

Tiger’s Nest, Paro Masked Dancer, Bhutan

85 sri-lanka-tours.com.au Followed by lunch at Empire Café head out on a guided walk through the streets of Kandy. Later enjoy a guided tour of the Temple of the Tooth - known for telling story of Buddhism. Overnight in Kandy. (B)

DAY 06: KANDY-TEA COUNTY BY 3HRS After breakfast, transfer to Kandy train station in time to board train to Tea County - This is one of the most scenic train ride in Asia. Upon arrival, transfer and check in at hotel followed by lunch. Rest of the day is free to enjoy hiking and trekking around the Tea Trails Bungalows, or take a boat ride in the reservoir. Overnight in Tea Country. (B)

DAY 07: TEA COUNTRY After breakfast, you will head out on a visit to Dunkeld tea factory to learn about the art of making tea. Afternoon is free to relax. Overnight in Tea Sri Lanka In Style Country. (B) With ancient Buddhist temples, the impressive Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a scenic rail journey through Sri Lanka’s hill country, tea plantation stay, leopards and wildlife DAY 08: TEA COUNTRY-YALA at Yala National Park and the historic walled city of Galle. This journey ofers Drive to Yala National Park - famed for having the incredible variety. Sri Lanka is truly a traveller’s paradise. highest leopard density in the world. Evening Yala DAY 01: ARRIVE COLOMBO BY FLIGHT Safari with Chena huts – where you’ll come into rich, 12 Days / 11 Nights You will meet our travel executive after collect- expansive vegetation teeming with wildlife ranging PRICE PER PERSON: ing your luggage & passing customs at arrival from sloth bears to elephants and peacocks. (1 Nov 2019-14 May 2020) hall, who will assist you with your transfer to Overnight in Yala. (B) 5Star $3,524 hotel. Overnight in Colombo. $3,110 4Star DAY 09: YALA 3Star $2,496 DAY 02: KOTUGODA-DAMBULLA Morning and evening Game drive into the Park. (15 May 2020-31 Oct 2020) Overnight in Yala. (B) 5Star $2,643 Drive to Dambulla and check in at hotel. This 4Star $2,508 morning you will visit the famous UNESCO 3Star $2,301 Sigriya rock Fortress - also known as Lion Rock, DAY 10: YALA-GALLE *All costs are based on minimum 2 people built on top of a huge boulder in the 5th centu- Morning Game drive into the Park. Later drive to travelling together Galle and check in at hotel. This evening you will *Single room supplement and cost for solo ry. Overnight in Dambulla. (B) traveller on request head out on a tour of the Galle Fort explaining it’s *Supplement applicable for DAY 03: DAMBULLA history & architecture. Overnight in Galle. (B) Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 After breakfast you will head out on a visit to PRICE INCLUDES: 11 Nights accomodation in Hotels specifed the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa. DAY 11: GALLE or similar including breakfast This evening you will stop by Minneriya National After breakfast learn the story of Cinnamon. A Transportation in Air Conditioned vehicle Park which is known for it's elephant gather- cinnamon infused lunch will follow your experience. Services of English speaking local guides. Overnight in Galle. (B) Scenic train journey from Peradeniya to Nanu ings. Overnight in Dambulla.(B) Oya Cinnamon Experience with lunch DAY 04: DAMBULLA-KANDY BY ROAD DAY 12: GALLE-COLOMBO Minnieriya, Yala National Park Jeep hire After breakfast you will be transferred to Kandy After breakfast transfer to Colombo airport in time Entrance ticket to the monuments and temples en route visiting a working spice garden. On to connect your onward ﬁght to next destination. arrival have a quick overview of the city. At (B) TAMIL NADU HOTELS sundown meet one of the country’s most eminent and reclusive artists, who has been

Colombo Colombo Seven, ME Colombo living and working in Kandy for the last three decades. Overnight in Kandy.(B) Heritance Kandalama, Jetwing Dambulla Dambulla Lake, Tropical Life Resort SRI LANKA DAY 05: KANDY Kandy Earls Regency, Ozo Kandy, Kandy Oak Ray Regency This morning you will visit the Botanical Gardens. The Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya Araliya Green City, St Andrews, headquarters of the allied command for the paciﬁc Green Fall Reach Hotel Colombo during WWII. Yala Jetwing Yala, Grand Tamarind Lake,

Galle Heritance Ahungalla, Yala Amari Galle, Lady Hill Galle *Chronological order as per package chosen

86 garden. On arrival have a quick overview of the city.(B)

DAY 5: KANDY Today, you will visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. The rest of the day will be spent taking a city tour of Kandy. You will be driven around Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala King, visiting the town of Kandy, the bazaar, an arts and crafts centre and a gem museum. You will also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. (B)

DAY 6: KANDY-NUWARA ELIYA After breakfast, you will be driven through the misty mountains up to Nuwara Eliya. The evening will be yours to explore the town. (B)

DAY 7: NUWARA ELIYA-YALA Essence Of Sri Lanka After breakfast you will be taken to Yala This 14 Day tour will take you to Sri Lanka’s most interesting and famous places of interest. Visit Sri National Park. The afternoon will be yours Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Explore the Tea Farms. Visit Yala Natonal Park to to enjoy at leisure. (B) experience widlife. Explore the Heritage beauty in Galle & relax on beaches in Bentota.

DAY 8: YALA NATIONAL PARK DAY 1: ARRIVE COLOMBO 13 Days / 12 Nights Today, you will enjoy a safari in Yala You will meet our travel executive after National Park, famous for its herds of collecting your luggage and passing PRICE PER PERSON: elephants, as well as leopard, sloth bear, customs at arrival hall, who will assist (1 Nov 2019-14 May 2020) crocodile and spotted deer. (B) 5Star: $2,830 you with your transfer to hotel. 4Star: $2,725 3Star: $2,456 DAY 8: YALA NATIONAL PARK DAY 2: COLOMBO-HABARANA (15 May 2020-31 Oct 2020) Today, you will enjoy a safari in Yala Today, you will be driven to Habarana, 5Star: $3,970 National Park, famous for its herds of the hub of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, 4Star: $3,421 elephants, as well as leopard, sloth bear, 3Star: $2,695 where en route you will visit the Elephant crocodile and spotted deer. (B) *All costs are based on minimum 2 people Orphanage in Pinnawala. Evening you travelling together *Single room supplement and cost for solo will visit the famous UNESCO Sigiriya DAY 9: YALA-GALLE traveller on request rock Fortress - also known as Lion Rock, *Supplement applicable for: This morning you will head to Galle, where built on top of a huge boulder in the 5 th Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 on arrival you will enjoy a city tour includ- century. (B) PRICE INCLUDES: ing Galle Fort. (B)

or similar including breakfast DAY 3: HABARANA Transportation in Air Conditioned vehicle DAY 10: GALLE After breakfast you will head out on a Services of English speaking local guides. Today is a day at leisure to enjoy Galle. (B) visit to the ancient kingdom of Polon- Entrance ticket to the monuments and temples Scenic train journey from Peradeniya to Nanu naruwa. This evening you will stop by DAY 11: GALLE-BENTOTA Oya Minneriya National Park. Elephant gath- Cinnamon Experience with lunch After breakfast you will travel to Bentota erings, Dear and Leopard. (B) with a stop at the turtle hatchery in HOTELS Kosgoda. On arrival at Bentota check in DAY 4: HABARANA-KANDY at your HOTEL. (B) After breakfast you will be transferred to Colombo Colombo Seven, ME Colombo Kandy en route visiting a working spice Heritance Kandalama, Jetwing DAY 12: BENTOTA Dambulla Lake, Tropical Life Resort TAMIL NADU A day free to enjoy the beach or the other

Kandy Earls Regency, Ozo Kandy, highlights of Bentota. (B) Oak Ray Regency

Nuwara Eliya Araliya Green City, St Andrews, Habarna DAY 13: BENTOTA-COLOMBO Green Fall Reach Hotel SRI LANKA Today you will head back to Colombo with Yala Jetwing Yala, Grand Tamarind Lake Kandy a tour of the city on arrival, including Galle Heritance Ahungalla, Nuwara Eliya Pettah Bazaar. (B) Amari Galle, Lady Hill Colombo

Bentota Cinnamon Bay, The Palms DAY 14: DEPART COLOMBO *Chronological order as per package chosen Bentota Yala Galle After breakfast your tour will end in Colombo. (B) PASSPORT & TOURIST VISAS 87 sri-lanka-tours.com.au DAY 8: YALA After breakfast enjoy jeep safari in Yala National Park where you’ll come into rich, expansive vegetation teeming with wildlife ranging from sloth bears to elephants and peacocks. Overnight in Yala. (B)

DAY 09: YALA-GALLE After breakfast depart for Galle and check in at hotel. This evening you will head out on a tour of the Galle Fort explaining it’s history & architecture. Overnight in Galle. (B)

DAY 10: GALLE After breakfast you are free to relax or (optional) learn the story of Cinnamon. A cinnamon infused lunch will follow your experience. Overnight in Galle. (B)

DAY 11: GALLE–BENTOTA After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Bentota via Turtle Hatchery Kosgoda. Overnight at Bentota. (B) Best of Sri Lanka DAY 12: BENTOTA DAY 1: ARRIVE COLOMBO BY FLIGHT 14 Days / 13 Nights After breakfast at the hotel stay at You will meet our travel executive after leisure or ask for optional tours. (B) collecting your luggage & passing PRICE PER PERSON: customs at arrival hall, who will assist DAY 13: BENTOTA-COLOMBO (1 May 2019-31 Oct 2019) you with your transfer to hotel. Over- After breakfast at the hotel proceed to 5 Star $4,170 night in Negombo. Colombo and commence a city tour. 4 Star $3,358 Overnight in Colombo. (B) 3 Star $2,959 DAY 2: NEGOMBO-DAMBULLA

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to (1 Nov 2019-30 Apr 2020) DAY 14: COLOMBO – AIRPORT Dambulla en-route visit the Pinnawala 5 Star $4,779 After Breakfast transfer to the Airport to Elephant Orphanage. Overnight in Dam- 4 Star $3,995 connect with the departure ﬂight to your bulla. (B) 3 Star $2,959 next destination. (B) *All costs are based on minimum 2 people TAMIL NADU travelling together DAY 3: DAMBULLA *Please note that the above rates are not valid for Peak Period & a supplement charge After breakfast, you will head out on a would be applicable. visit to the ancient kingdom of Polon- naruwa. This evening you will stop by Dambulla PRICE INCLUDES: SRI LANKA Minneriya National Park which is known 13 Nights accommodation in specifed hotels Meals as per the above program on for it's elephant gatherings, sambar Dear Kandy Bed and breakfast basis & Leopard. Overnight in Dambulla. (B) Transportation in A/C Vehicle Nuwara Eliya throughout the tour Colombo Entrance fees to all sites specifed DAY 4: DAMBULLA – KANDY in the Itinerary After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Sigiriya Service of English Speaking chaufeur and climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress thereafter Bentota Yala guide throughout the tour All taxes proceed to Kandy via Matale and en-route visit Galle 2 Bottles of Water daily Dambulla Cave Temple. Overnight in Kandy. (B) Complementary WIFI during Transfers DAY 5: KANDY 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS HOTELS After breakfast at the hotel visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden and commence a city tour in Glimpse of Sri Lanka Negombo Jetwing Blue, Jetwing Sea, Kandy visiting Temple of Tooth Relic. Overnight Paradise Beach in Kandy. (B) Negombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Colombo Dambulla/ Heritance Kandalama, Jetwing Lake, PRICE PER PERSON: Sigiriya Pelwehera Village DAY 6: KANDY–NUWARA ELIYA (1 May 2019-31 Oct 2019) After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Nuwara 5 Star $2,280 Kandy Earls Regency, OZO Kandy, 4 Star $1,844 Oak Ray Heritage Eliya and en-route visit a Tea Factory where you $1,630 will observe the process of manufacturing tea. Nuwara Heritance Tea Factory, Eliya Jetwing St Andrews, You will also learn about how tea is graded and (1 Nov 2019-30 Apr 2020) Summer Hill Breeze taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. Premium $2,529 Cinnamon Wild, Jetwing Yala, Luxury $2,012 Yala Overnight in Nuwara Eliya. (B) Kithala Resort Comfort $ 1,570

*Please ask for Peak Period charges Avani Bentota, Centara Ceysands, DAY 07: NUWARA ELIYA-YALA Bentota Pandanus Beach Drive to Yala National Park - famed for PRICE INCLUDES: 7 Nights accommodation in specifed hotels Colombo Jetwing Colombo 7, Ozo Colombo having the highest leopard density in the Meals as per the above program on Bed and breakfast basis Stuart By Citrus world. Rest of the day is free to relax. Transportation in A/C Vehicle throughout the tour Overnight in Yala. (B) Entrance fees to all sites specifed in the Itinerary Service of English Speaking chaufeur guide *Chronological order as per package chosen All taxes

88 DAY 06: YALA-WELIGAMA (3.5 HOURS) After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Weligama and en-route visit Weligama Stilt Fishermen. Weligama Stilt Fishermen: Enjoy the sites of local ﬁshermen going about their daily routines. In chest-deep water just few meters

into the sea-bed. This a common method of ﬁshing amongst the locals in the Southern part of Sri Lanka. Transfer to the hotel. (B)

DAY 07: WELIGAMA-GALLE-WELIGAMA After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Galle and commence a city tour in Galle. Tour of Galle: Galle, recognised as the Sothern Capital (116 km from Colombo) and is home to the popular Fort called “Santa Cruz”, which is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The TEA OCEAN AND SAFARI Fort which was initially built by the Portuguese in 1619 has been expanded and further devel- DAY 01: AIRPORT – HATTON (4.5 HOURS) oped by the Dutch and the British. Galle was 10 Days / 9 Nights Arrival on flight. You will be paged and met by the main seaport of Sri Lanka before Colombo the Target Tours Airport Representative who and still handles shipping and cruising yachts to PRICE PER PERSON: will assist you to your vehicle After the arrival present. During the tour of Galle, you will have (1 Nov 2019-14 May 2020) you will be transferred to Hatton and check-in the opportunity to visit Galle Fort, Old Dutch 5Star $1,866 at the hotel. (B) Church and Walk along the Rampart. Transfer 4Star $1,362 to the hotel. (B) 3Star $1,219 DAY 02: HATTON (15 May 2020-31 Oct 2020) After breakfast at the hotel stay at leisure. (B) DAY 08: WELIGAMA 5Star $1,342 After breakfast at the hotel, stat at leisure OR 4Star $1,212 3Star $1,199 DAY 03: HATTON make your own arrangements. (B) *All costs are based on minimum 2 people After breakfast at the hotel stay at leisure. (B) travelling together DAY 09: WELIGAMA *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller on request DAY 04: HATTON-UDAWALAWE-YALA (5.5 After breakfast at the hotel, stat at leisure OR *Supplement applicable for: HOURS) make your own arrangements. (B) Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to PRICE INCLUDES: Udawalawe and enjoy an afternoon game drive DAY 10: WELIGAMA-AIRPORT (2.5 HOURS) at Udawalawe National Park. Afterwards After breakfast at the hotel, depart to airport to connect with the departure flight. Have an or similar including breakfast proceed to Yala. Udawalawe National Park Transportation in Air Conditioned vehicle Wildlife Safari: Spanning over 30,821 hectares, enjoyable & safe flight back home. (B) Services of English speaking local guides. the national park is located in the centre of Entrance ticket to the monuments and temples Udawalawe reservoir fed by the Walawe river. Scenic train journey from Peradeniya to Nanu Oya The Park is known as one of the ideal spots to Cinnamon Experience with lunch view elephants at close range. You will also Minneriya, Yala National Park Jeep Hire have the opportunity to witness other wildlife

Bandicoots, Fox, water Monitor Lizards, Croco- Santa Cruz Fort, Galle diles, Sloth bears and the occasional leopard. TAMIL NADU HOTELS There are also around 30 varieties of snakes

Twenty Two Weligambay, and an abundance of birdlife. Transfer to the Hatton The Argyle hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.(B) SRI LANKA Yala Jetwing Yala, Grand Tamarind Lake DAY 05: YALA Weligama Elephant Stables Weligama bay, Early start to enjoy a morning game drive at Mandara Resort, Twenty Two Hatton Weligamby Yala National Park with packed breakfast from *Chronological order as per package chosen the hotel. Transfer to the hotel.(B) Udawalawe

Yala Galle Weligama

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