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Delhi Stopover, Modified North India (Jaipur, Agra & Varanasi), Kipling Country for tigers plus Goa (21 nts): From £ 596 (Prices are valid for conclusion by 29 Sep 2008).


India's Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra & Jaipur) really requires no introduction. Some of the sights within are listed below:-
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.
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).
Kanha Wildlife Reserve: This is one of the best wildlife parks in India. Excellent for spotting the elusive tiger.
Goa: Notable for its' beaches, mapusa market and easy going life-style.

Detailed itinerary is given below:


Day Itinerary
01 DELHI. Arrival transfer from airport to hotel in Delhi for 2 night's stay.
02 DELHI.Full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi.
03 DELHI - JAIPUR. Conducted portion of the trip concludes. Independent travel commences. Catch morning train from Delhi - Jaipur: 0610 - 1040.Two night's stay at hotel.
05 JAIPUR - AGRA. Catch train from Jaipur to Agra: 0600 - 1020. Overnight stay at hotel.
06 AGRA - VARANASI. Overnight train from Agra - Varanasi: 2110 - 0930*.
07 VARANASI. Arr Varanasi 0930. Stay for 2 nights at hotel.
09 VARANASI - JABALPUR. Catch overnight train from Varanasi - Jabapur: 2330 - 0945*.
10 JABALPUR . Arr Jabalpur 0945 hrs. JABALPUR - KANHA. Arrival transfer from Jabalpur to Kanha wildlife reserve for 3 night's stay. Ist night on a room only basis. Next 2 nights on a jungle plan basis inclusive of meals and rides. Check in at hotel.
11 KANHA. Early morning jeep ride to the watering holes in the reserve for trying to sight the tiger. Carry a packed breakfast for the journey. Return to hotel for afternoon lunch. Then afternoon relaxation. Return to the jungle for jeep ride into the sal forest.
12 KANHA. Early morning jeep ride to the watering holes in the reserve for trying to sight the tiger. Carry a packed breakfast for the journey. Return to hotel for afternoon lunch. Then afternoon relaxation. Return to the jungle for jeep ride into the sal forest.
13 KANHA - JABALPUR. . Early morning jeep ride to the watering holes in the reserve for trying to sight the tiger. Carry a packed breakfast for the journey. Return to hotel for afternoon lunch. Departure transfer from from Kanha - Jabalpur. JABALPUR - BOMBAY. Catch overnight train from Jabalpur - Bombay: 1725 - 1145. .
14 BOMBAY. Arr Bombay 1145 hrs. Overnight stay at hotel.
15 BOMBAY - GOA. Catch daytime train from Bombay - Goa: 0705 - 1840.Check in at hotel for 7 night's stay. (Note: Transfer from railway station to hotel not included).
22 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.

Cost per person in £'s on a twin share basis.


  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements £ 596 £ 1203


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: Welcome Palace/ Garden View, Delhi; Shahpura House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Howard Park Plaza, Agra; Pallavi International, Varanasi; Krishna jungle Resort, Kanha; D'Silva Residence, Goa.
Note: Hotels in Delhi are now very expensive as Delhi is enjoying a corporate boom. Welcome Palace is a simple basic hotel but with AC rooms & attached shower/toilet facilities and well located (close to New Delhi Railway station). If you are looking for superior standard, please contact us but it would be considerably more.
Superior hotels: Connaught/ Silver Ferns, Delhi; Park Plaza/ Holiday Inn, Jaipur; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Clarks, Varanasi; Krishna jungle Resort, Kanha; 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 in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, Bombay & Goa; stay at hotel in Kanha for the 1st night on a twin share room only basis and then for the next 2 nights on a twin share jungle plan basis inclusive of meals, 2 jeep rides, guides, park entry fees & guided nature walks; train travel if applicable in AC 2 Tier or AC 3 Tier.
Cost Excludes:    meals & guides except at Kanha for 2 nights; entrance & camera fees to monuments; elephant rides on tiger sightings in Kanha; personal drinks & mineral water in Kanha.
Note: There is likely to be a peak season supplement for travel dates which fall between 20 Dec 2007 - 10 Jan 2008.

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, Goa - Bombay, Bombay - London).

You can tailor-make a trip that suits your individual requirements.
For rates pertaining to the season specific to your trip, please email us.



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