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www.indiatravel.net.au 1 INDIA TOURS & TRAVEL WELCOMESPECIALISTS TO OUR 2019 BROCHURE. Swagatam! – Hindi for Welcome. This one word evokes all that is India and India Tours and Travel Specialists, and I would like to welcome you to our new 2019 brochure. India Tours and Travel Specialists is one of the divisions of the Travel Specialists (African Travel Specialists, Croatia Travel Specialists, South American Travel Specialists and Antarctica Travel Specialists) and has built up a reputation for offering the best in India and the Indian subcontinent with all its colour, culture, history and diversity. From its humble beginnings as a suburban travel agency we have now grown to a group of specialist businesses offering tours and packages to clients all over Australia and the World, to the most India Tours and Travel Specialists exciting places on the Earth, including the Indian ...We're ahead of the crowd... subcontinent. In this brochure there are a range of tours and journeys that show the best that India has to offer. hotels, lodges, transport, cultural highlights, food, The tours include the culturally diverse Rajasthan, and shopping give them the ability to offer the the beautiful beaches of Goa, the wonderful right advice to tailor make your trip at the most wildlife experiences in our Ultimate Wildlife Tour, competitive and value for money rates in Australia. and a choice of luxury train journeys. We have also highlighted other areas in the subcontinent I am proud to offer you the tours, wildlife – Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. But experiences, and individual arrangements in this these are only a representation of what India Tours brochure to assist you in opening your eyes to what and Travel Specialists has available and all our trips India has to offer. I am sure it will inspire you to visit are totally flexible to suit your requirements, time one of my special places on Earth – India. But don’t frame and budget. take my word for it, see it for yourself! What sets India Tours and Travel Specialists apart is our friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable RICHARD RUSKIN staff with unparalleled on–ground experience Managing Director, in travelling in India. Their knowledge of the India Tours & Travel Specialists 2 India Tours & Travel Specialists CONTENTS 4 Why India Tours and Travel Specialists? 5 Map of Indian Subcontinent 6 Best Time to Travel 6 Special Events & Calendars 7 India 8 Ultimate India 10 Escorted Tour including Holi Festival 12 Ultimate Rajasthan 14 Best of Rajasthan 15 Heritage India 16 Taste of the Golden Triangle 17 Golden Triangle Extensions 18 Best of Amritsar & Himachal Pradesh 19 Best of North East India 20 Best of Leh and Ladakh 21 Classic Southern India Wellness & Beaches 22 Ultimate South India 24 Best of Kerala 25 Houseboats of Kerala 26 Goa Getaways 28 Ultimate India Wildlife Safari 30 Luxury Trains 34 River Cruises 35 India Golf Tour 36 Wellness Packages 37 Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka 38 Best of Nepal 38 Trekking in Nepal 39 Best of Bhutan 40 Ultimate Sri Lanka 41 Best of Sri Lanka 42 Ultimate Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari 43 Taste of Sri Lanka 44 Sri Lankan Escape 45 Maldives 46 Maldives Map 46 Best Time to Travel 47 Maldives Resorts www.indiatravel.net.au 3 WHY INDIA TOURS & TRAVEL SPECIALISTS? We are a passionate team of travel specialists with a reputation for delivering premium travel experiences to India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan & the Maldives. India Tours and Travel Specialists, a division of The Travel Specialists, is not only there to advise you of the best accommodation, most interesting tour, most ideal time of the year to travel, and the best place to see the sights and sounds but also where to eat the most delicious food and where you have the best chance of seeing the elusive tiger. Our staff are there to ensure you get the trip you have always dreamed of, at the best value for money price. We know every individual is unique which is why we take time to understand what you are looking for and to ensure we deliver you a trip of a lifetime. We craft your itinerary ensuring attention to detail utilising our wealth of experience and our extensive knowledge bank. Explore India with us and you will soon see why India Tours & Travel Specialists is a part of one of the longest established and reputable travel businesses in Australia. We love what we do and we're confident you will too. And remember our other divisions offer the same expertise, level of service and attention to detail with separate specialists in Africa, South America & Central America, Croatia and Antarctica. 4 India Tours & Travel Specialists INDIAN SUBCONTINENT MAP JAMMU & KASHMIR • Leh Ladakh CHINA Amritsar • HIMACHAL PRADESH PUNJAB • Shimla Chandigarh • • Rishikesh UTTARAKHAND PAKISTAN HARYANA • Corbett BHUTAN ARUNACHAL DELHI PRADESH • Bikaner NEPAL • Pokhara SIKKIM • Thimpu • Kathmandu • Itanagar • Gangtok • Punakha RAJASTHAN • Chitwan • Nagarkot • Jaisalmer UTTAR PRADESH • Paro • Darjeeling • Pushkar • Agra Dhulikel • Kaziranga • Jodhpur• ASSAM NAGALAND • Jaipur • Lucknow • Kohima Ranthambore • BIHAR • Shillong Sawai Madhopur • • Panta MEGHALAYA • Imphal Chittorgarh • MANIPUR BANGLADESH • Udaipur Varanasi • Agartala • JHARKHAND • Aizawl WEST TRIPURA GUJARAT MIZORAM MADHYA PRADESH • Ranchi BENGAL • Kolkata CHHATTISGARH MYANMAR Gir • • Diu • Nagpur • Raipur ODISHA • Aurangabad • Bhubaneswar MAHARASHTRA Mumbai • TELANGANA • Hyperabad Panaji • GOA ANDHRA PRADESH Indian Ocean KARNATAKA • Chennai (Madras) Bengaluru • • Mamallapuram • Mysore • Puducherry TAMIL NADU Airline Partners: KERALA • Tiruchirapalli Munnar • • Madurai SRI LANKA Kochi • • Kuramarakom Alleppey • • Thekkady • Sigirya Thiruvananthapuram • • Polonnaruwa • Kovalam Kandy • • Kanyakumari • Nuwara Eilya Colombo • • Yala Benota • • Galle MALDIVES www.indiatravel.net.au 5 TRAVEL TO INDIA SPECIAL EVENTS 2019 India is a land of colourful contrasts, and home to some of 12th - 13th January Camel Festival, Bikaner the most breathtaking scenery and architecture in the World. It is a land full of surprises, from magnificent palaces and 14th January International Kite Flying Festival, Jaipur luxury trains to beautiful beaches and amazing game parks. Its 14th January Pongal, Tamil Nadu culture, colour, cuisine and diverse attractions make it one of the most rewarding places on Earth to visit. India is renowned 26th January Republic Day, All of India for its friendliness and charm; its vibrancy and spirituality; its 17th – 19th January Desert Festival, Jaisalmer luxury and its hospitality; its excitement and tranquility. It is a land waiting to welcome you. 10 – 13th February Nagaur Cattle Festival, Nagaur, Rajasthan 22nd – 23rd February Sufi Festival, Nagaur, Rajasthan BEST TIME TO TRAVEL 25th February – 2nd March Khajuraho Dance Festival, Khajuraho Due to the size of the country, India’s climate varies greatly 1st March International Yoga Festival, Rishikesh from North to South. Generally, October to March is the most 2nd March – 5 March Goa Carnival pleasant time to visit, when the weather is dry and not too hot. The monsoon season usually starts at the beginning of 21st March Elephant Festival, Jaipur June in the south, reaching the north by about July, and is usually over by late September. 21st March Holi Festival, All over India 26th March Peruvanam Pooram Festival, Kerala India 14th April Baisakhi, Punjab Apr – Sep 13th May Thrissur Pooram, Kerala Himalayas sightseeing & trekking 18th May Buddha Purnima, All of India Apr – Jun & Oct 11th – 12th July Hemis Festival, Ladakh Tiger spotting 3rd – 4th August Teej Fair, Jaipur Jun – Aug Leh & Ladakh (Little Tibet) 10th August Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Kerala 15th August Independence Day, All over India Nepal 11th September Onam, Kerala Late Sep – end April Lower level trekking & wildlife safaris 29th September – 7th October Navaratri, Sangeetholsavam, Kerala 8th October Dussehra, Rajasthan Early Oct – early Dec Trekking 12th – 13th October Marwar Festival, Jodhpur Bhutan 19th October Diwali, All over India 4th – 12th November Pushkar Fair, Pushkar, Rajasthan March – May / Sep – Nov All sightseeing 1st–10th December Hornbill Festival, Nagaland 25th December Christmas, All over India Maldives Dec – Apr (July – Aug SW monsoon / Nov – Mar NE monsoon) INDIA TOUR & TRAVEL SPECIALISTS Sri Lanka DRIVER / GUIDES Year round (dry months Dec–April) What sets India Tours & Travel Specialists apart are our branded vehicles and our contracted drivers and guides. The drivers and guides are selected for their friendliness, knowledge, punctuality and reliability. They are all English speaking and are proud to wear the India Tours & Travel Specialists uniform. They are keen to share their passion for the magical wonders that India has to offer, and this enthusiasm starts from the moment you arrive and are met by the meet & greet staff holding an India Tours & Travel Specialist sign board with your name(s ) clearly shown on it. 6 India Tours & Travel Specialists INDIA www.indiatravel.net.au 7 Taj Mahal, Agra Mahal, Taj ULTIMATE INDIA As the name suggests – this is truly the “ultimate” experience, offering you the best of the Indian subcontinent with all its diversity. Vibrant Indian cultures, breathtaking scenery, ancient historic ruins and living treasures, amazing wildlife, a huge variety of people and a choice of food and flavours make this one of the most rewarding holidays on offer. The accommodation, with a choice of superior and luxury hotels have been carefully selected for this tour. Day 1: Arrive Delhi Day 9: Jaipur 21 Days / 20 Nights On arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met and transferred After breakfast, you will be taken to the ancient capital to your hotel. Three nights at your HOTEL in Delhi. of Amber to visit the Amber Fort. The Amber Fort is one INDIA Day 2: Delhi of the principal tourist attractions of the area. In the After breakfast, tour Old Delhi visiting the Red Fort and afternoon, you will be taken on a tour of the city. You PRICE PER PERSON FROM: Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India.