Kathmandu Stopover, Varanasi, Delhi Stopover, India's Golden Triangle
plus Goa (19 nts).
Some of the sights within the destinations are listed below:-
Kathmandu: a number of temples: Baudnath, Swayambunath & Pashupatinath
to name just a few. Durbar Square, excellent base for visiting Baktapur
& Patan. The Kathmandu valley is short distance away for Himalayan hikes
and treks.
Varanasi: Bathing ghats of Varanasi are one of greatest images
of India. Taking a boat ride along the Ganges in the morning is an experience
not to be missed. Other sights include: Kashi Vishwanath temple, Benares
Hindu University and a visit to Sarnath (the buddhist pilgrimage point).
Delhi: India Gate, Houses of Parliament, Humayun's tomb, Red Fort,
Jama Masjid and many more sights.
Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itamadh-Udh-Dhaula, Fatehpur sikri.
Jaipur: The Palace of Winds, City Palace, Observatory, Amber Palace,
Jaigarh fort and many more.
Goa: Notable for its' beaches, mapusa market and easy going life-style.
Detailed itinerary is given below:
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| Day |
Skeleton Itinerary |
| 01 |
DELHI - KATHMANDU by air.
KATHMANDU. Arrival transfer from
airport to hotel in Kathmandu for 3 night's stay. |
| 02 |
KATHMANDU.
Day at leisure to explore Kathmandu. |
| 03 |
KATHMANDU.
Day at leisure to explore Kathmandu. |
| 04 |
KATHMANDU.
Fly from Kathmandu - Varanasi:
1355 - 1435. Two night's stay in Varanasi. |
| 05 |
VARANASI. |
| 06 |
VARANASI
- DELHI. Overnight train
from Varanasi - Delhi: 1900 - 0735*. |
| 07 |
Arr Delhi 0735 hrs.
DELHI. Arrival transfer
from railway station to hotel for 2 night's stay. |
| 08 |
DELHI.Full day sightseeing
of Old & New Delhi. |
| 09 |
DELHI - JAIPUR. Proceed to
Jaipur for 2 night's stay. |
| 10 |
JAIPUR. Full day sightseeing
of Jaipur and Amber. Return to hotel for overnight stay. |
| 11 |
JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA.
Early departure from Jaipur to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri
en-route. Check in at hotel for overnight stay. Afternoon
sightseeing of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. |
| 12 |
AGRA.
. Morning sightseeing of Agra. Then depart to Agra Cantonment
railway station to catch onward train to Goa.
Agra - Goa: 1230 - 2045*. |
| 13 |
Arr Goa 2045 hrs.
Check in at hotel for 7 night's stay. (Note: Transfer
from railway station to hotel not included). |
| 20 |
Goa. Check out of hotel. Trip concludes. |
KEY TO AID UNDERSTANDING OF TABULAR ITINERARY ABOVE.
Alphabets in red represent car + driver
itineraries for individuals for that section.
Alphabets in green means train travel for
that section (generally in AC 2 Tier or AC 3 Tier unless stated
otherwise).
Alphabets in blue indicate flights between
sections.
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Rates given above are based on standard rooms on a twin share basis.
If you require costing based on
single rooms or triple rooms or superior rooms at the properties, please
email us and we shall get back to you with a costing.
Standard hotels: Manang or Marsyangdi, Kathmandu; Grand Park Inn,
Delhi; Raj Mahal/ Residency Royale, Agra; Umaidh Bhawan/ Bharat Mahal
Palace, Jaipur; Alka/ Pradeep, Varanasi; D'Silva Residence, Goa.
Note: Hotels in Delhi are now very expensive as Delhi is enjoying a
corporate boom. Grand Park Inn is a simple basic hotel but with AC rooms
& attached shower/toilet facilities. If you are looking for superior standard,
please contact us but it would be considerably more.
Recommended upgrade on standard grade hotels are: Suite rooms at Shahpura
House in Jaipur; Palace on Ganges in Varanasi.
Superior hotels: Sherpa/Del'Annapurna, Kathmandu; Parkland/ Royal
Plaza, Delhi; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Samode Haveli, Jaipur; Radisson/ Clarks,
Varanasi; Siolim House/ Cidade De Goa, Goa.
Cost Includes: transfers & sightseeing as mentioned
in the itinerary in red using a non Ac car with driver; stay at hotels
mentioned on a twin share room only basis inclusive of local taxes; train
travel if applicable in AC 2 Tier or AC 3 Tier.
Cost Excludes: transfers in Varanasi & Goa; meals; guides;
entrance & camera fees to monuments; any international or internal flights
in India.
Note: Price are valid for trip conclusion by 29 Sep 2013. There is
likely to be a peak season supplement for travel dates which fall between
20 Dec 2012 - 10 Jan 2013.
Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could
procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers".
(London - Delhi, Delhi - Kathmandu - Varanasi, Goa - Bombay, Bombay -
London).
Rates given above are based on standard rooms on a twin share basis.
If you require
costing based on single rooms or triple rooms or superior rooms at the
properties, please email us and we shall get back to you with a costing.
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