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Northern India Tour Extensions
VALID FOR FORTS & PALACES OF RAJASTHAN + GRAND TOUR OF NORTHERN INDIA
Tour + Amritsar
18 Days / 16 Nights Amritsar is the holy city of the Sikhs and the location of their most sacred shrine - the Darbar Sahib, or Golden Temple. This extraordinary building, fashioned from marble, mirror work and gold, is beautifully reflected in the surrounding expanse of water, and appears at its best in the early morning light. Day 15 To Amritsar: Fly from Udaipur / Jaipur to Amritsar via Delhi. Transfer to Ranjit's Svaasa /
Golden Temple, Amritsar
Ritz Plaza for 2 nights. (B) Day 16 Amritsar: Morning visit to the famed Golden Temple, Jallianwallah Memorial and the Ram Bagh Gardens with the summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. This afternoon, transfer to Wagah on the India-Pakistan border to see the spectacular Sunset Retreat Ceremony. (B) Day 17 To Delhi: Fly to Delhi for an overnight stay at the Intercontinental The Grand or similar. (B) Day 18 To London: Transfer to the airport and fly to London with Jet Airways. (B)
Tour + Kathmandu Valley
19 Days / 17 Nights This extension offers an introduction to the ancient mountain kingdom of Nepal, focussing on the capital of Kathmandu with its maze of narrow streets, wooden temples and beautifully decorated palaces. During the extension there will be a visit to Bhaktapur, one of the old cities of the Kathmandu Valley, which has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century. Day 15 To Kathmandu: Fly from Udaipur / Jaipur to Kathmandu, via Delhi. Transfer to the Soaltee Crowne Plaza / Dwarikas Hotel* for 2 nights. (B) Day 16 Kathmandu: Option to take a spectacular early morning mountain flight to see Mount Everest (weather permitting). Morning tour of Kathmandu including Durbar Square and Swayambunath. Afternoon visit to Bodhnath. Continue to the
Bodhnath Stupa, Kathmandu
eastern bank of the Bagmati River for a view of Pashupatinath Temple. (B) Day 17 To Dhulikhel: Transfer to Bhaktapur, Nepal's most traditional medieval city. Continue to Dhulikhel and stay overnight at Dhulikhel Mountain Resort. Afternoon at leisure. (B) Day 18 To Kathmandu: Early morning view of sunrise over the Himalaya (weather permitting). Transfer to Kathmandu. Afternoon at leisure to relax or explore Kathmandu in more depth. Overnight at Soaltee Crowne Plaza / Dwarikas Hotel*. (B) Day 19 To London: Fly from Kathmandu to London, via Doha, with Qatar. (B) * The characterful Dwarikas Hotel may be booked, subject to availability, for a supplement from £45 per person per night (twin) and £80 per person per night (single).
Tour + Goa
19 Days / 17 Nights The former Portuguese colony of Goa on the southwest coast is a perfect location for relaxing in idyllic surroundings. There are miles of beautiful beaches, striking Portuguese architecture, superb hotels, and delightful cuisine that is quite distinct from the rest of Indian cookery. This extension is based at the 5-star Taj Holiday Village. Recent landscaping and renovation of its charming terracotta cottages have freshened-up this relaxing resort. The Goan-Portuguese architecture creates the look of a hamlet beside the beach, whilst the six restaurants cater to all tastes. Please see page 73 for details of alternative Goa hotels.
Taj Holiday Village, Goa
Day 15 To Goa: Leave the group this morning and fly from Jaipur / Udaipur to Goa*. Transfer to Taj Holiday Village for 4 nights. (B) Day 16 Goa: At leisure. (B) Day 17 Goa: At leisure. (B) Day 18 Goa: At leisure. (B) Day 19 To London: Fly to Mumbai and connect with your flight to London with Jet Airways. (B) * The Kingfisher flight from Jaipur to Goa is nonstop; the Jet Airways flight from Udaipur to Goa is via Mumbai.
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