Spirit of India - Worldwide - Just You Europe & Worldwide 2012

india | wORldwidE My JUst yoU EXPERiENCE "India is a destination on every traveller's list. If you are seeking the excitement of this fascinating country then this is the holiday to go on - not only will you see the three great cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra but you might also get to see a tiger at Ranthambore and finally the sacred River Ganges." PIOTR ADAMSKI, PRODUCT MANAGER Ranthambore Game Reserve Varanasi Amber Fort, Jaipur the Jan Shatabdi Express for the journey to Bharatpur. From here, we drive to Agra for a two night stay, visiting the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri en route. Meals: B/D day 8 agra A highlight of your tour will, of course, be this morning's visit to the world-famous Taj Mahal. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, this magnificent mausoleum was built by Emperor Shan Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Our journey then takes us to Agra Fort, where we will see the beautiful Jasmine Tower. In the evening Mohabbat the Taj show - a saga of love. Meals: B/D cleansing themselves of sin. Hundreds of thousands of Pilgrims make a long journey to this vibrant city where you can find the richest of the rich living side by side by the poorest of the poor. Enter Varanasi with an open mind, look beyond the poverty into the eyes of the people and you will see a sense of enlightenment and peace. Aarti ceremony in the evening. We stay in Varanasi for two nights. Meals: B/D yoUR HotEls You will stay at the Vasant Continental in Delhi, the Ramada in Jaipur, the Tiger Moon Resort in Ranthambore, the Trident Hotel in Agra, the Taj Chandela in Khajuraho and the Ramada in Varanasi. All hotels have restaurants, most have swimming pools and bars. yoUR Holiday Holiday dEtails 11 nights' accommodation in your own room. Please see itinerary for included meals. day 11 Varanasi Today we include a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges. You'll sail past devout Hindus bathing and praying, women pounding their laundry and perhaps witness an elaborate funeral ceremony. After breakfast, you'll enjoy a short tour of Varanasi, driving through the Benaras Hindu University and visiting the Bharat Mata (Mother India) Temple. This afternoon, enjoy a half day visit to Sarnath. This ruined city is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists, as it was here that Buddha gave his first sermon. Meals: B/D 2012 datEs & PRiCEs Holiday REF: SLIND 19 Feb 11 Mar 28 Apr 30 Sep sold oUt £2749 sold oUt £2749 HEATHROW 14 Oct 18 Nov 2 Dec £2849 £2849 £2849 iNClUdEd EXCURsioNs · Tours of Old and New Delhi · Amber Fort & Jaipur city tour · Two game drives in Ranthambore · Visit to Fatehpur Sikri · Taj Mahal & Agra Fort · Khajuraho Temples · Aarti ceremony on banks of the River Ganges · Boat ride on the River Ganges · Tour of Varanasi · Sarnath also iNClUdEd The services of an experienced Just You Tour Manager Welcome drink Farewell get-together Transfers & transportation as detailed day 9 Khajuraho This morning, we board a train for the scenic journey between Agra and Jhansi. In Jhansi you will rejoin your coach and continue south to Khajuraho for an overnight stay. Meals: B/D £2599 £2849 day 10 Varanasi This morning we have included a tour of Khajuraho, visiting the world famous Khajuraho Temples. This afternoon, we fly to the sacred city aof Varanasi. Known until recently as Benares, this `eternal city' is the most important pilgrimage site in India. Situated on the banks of the sacred River Ganges, Varanasi has been a centre of learning and civilisation for over 2,000 years. Its principal attraction is the long string of bathing ghats paved steps or landings which line the west bank of the Ganges. It is here that the Hindus come to bathe, thereby day 12 delhi Your morning is free to explore before an early afternoon flight back to Delhi for a final overnight stay. Meals: B/D FLIGHTS Jet Airways between Heathrow and Delhi; departs 2045h / returns from Delhi 1830h. Visa is required for India £99. See page 120. Holiday Insurance please see page 123. Additional supplements may be applicable and you will be informed of these at the time of booking. Speak to a Holiday Advisor for flight upgrade options. also Fly FRoM Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see page 12 for details. day 13 delhi/UK Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK, arriving later the same day. Meals: B Your included meal guide B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Visit justyou.co.uk 95