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INDIA NePAL
16 nights from £1979
Flight - 1 night Kathmandu - 3 nights Nagarkot - 2 nights Varanasi - 2 nights Khajuraho - 1 night Orchha - 1 night Agra - 2 nights Jaipur - 2 nights Delhi - 2 nights
key vjv features · VJV Special Event · VJV Sightseeing Programme · no Single Supplement · Extension Options · Upgraded Flight Option · Walking Content: 2 (see page 145) · Group Size: 4 28
per person in a twin room Jet Airways from Heathrow
pAtAn squAre, nepAl
ClassIC IndIa & nePal
From the Himalayas of Nepal to the Taj Mahal, Varanasi and Rajasthan
ome itineraries so obviously Day 5 Sightseeing of Bhadgaon, represent the best way timeless and almost medieval, to cover a particular a 9th-century Newari city. NEPAL area that they are honed Continue to Nagarkot nagarkot to perfection over time (2,100 m) for two nights at kAtHmAndu · · and replicated by delHi · Hotel Bhangeri Durbar. many operators. One Day 6 Early morning INDIA such arrangement is start to view the sunrise ·Agra the `classic' itinerary over the mountains, on · covering the highlights a clear day Mt. Everest Jaipur of India and Nepal. The can be seen. Afternoon Jhansi · orchha ·Varanasi walk around the hillsides of major sights visited include · ·khajuraho imperial Delhi, the Rajasthani Nagarkot. `pink city' of Jaipur, Agra and the Taj Day 7 Fly to Varanasi for two nights Mahal, the uniquely magnificent temples at Hotel Ramada. Evening visit to the and carvings at Khajuraho, spiritually uplifting Varanasi Ghats to see the Ganga Aarti and Pooja ceremony on the and the Ganges. En route visit the Amber Fort and Akbar's banks of the River Ganges. abandoned sandstone capital, Fatehpur Sikri and the Day 8 An early morning boat ride on the Ganges to watch enchanting temples of Orchha. However, the arrangement the morning prayer ceremonies. Tour of Varanasi. Visit begins in the former kingdom of Nepal where pressures for Sarnath, one of the major Buddhist centres in India dating social change have resulted in this tiny country becoming the back to the 4th century BC. world's newest republic. The friendliness, cheerfulness and Day 9 Fly to Khajuraho for overnight at the Ramada Plaza Hotel. welcoming nature of the Nepalis is legendary and lends an Day 10 Visit the elaborately carved western temple air of enchantment to the country's bewitching scenery and complexes, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Drive astounding historical sites. The architectural heritage of to Orchha (5 hrs) for overnight at Hotel Amar Mahal. its principal cities and former capitals is wonderfully well Day 11 Visit Orchha Fort. Shatabdi Express from Jhansi preserved and, whilst synthesising Chinese and Indian to Agra (air-conditioned Chair Class). Two nights at Hotel influence, undoubtedly embodies a spirit of its own. A stay Clarks Shiraz. in Nepal allows for this spirit to be fully explored with Day 12 Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal followed by a the opportunity to view Mount Everest from the air. tour of Agra Fort. Optional visit to Itmad-Daula (the `Baby Taj') and the Mughal garden with views ItInerary across the river to the Taj Mahal. VJV Special Event Day 1 Fly overnight from London Day 13 Drive to Jaipur (6 hrs), the VISIT TO A STEPWELL Heathrow to Kathmandu via Delhi. capital of the desert state of Rajasthan, Day 2 On arrival transfer to visiting en route a stepwell and the Hotel Shangri-La for three nights. abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Afternoon sightseeing of Boudhnath. Sikri. Two nights at Hotel Diggi Palace. Day 3 Optional morning flight over Day 14 Optional early morning the Himalayas and Mount Everest Balloon ride in the area of Amber (weather permitting). Approx. Fort. Visit Amber Fort, the City Palace cost US$170 bookable locally. A with its fine Rajasthani and Mughal sightseeing of Patan, Kathmandu architecture, the Observatory and including Durbar Square, the view the Palace of the Winds. Optional ancient Royal residential quarter Sound & Light at Amber Fort. and local bazaars, followed by a Day 15 Drive to Delhi (6 hrs) for a twovisit to Swayambunath. night stay at the Hilton Janakpuri Hotel. Day 4 A morning excursion to Day 16 A full-day tour of Old and New Visit a baoli (stepwell) to learn about Pashupatinath followed by Dhulikhel Delhi including Humayun's Tomb. their historical and social significance, with its prime views of the their role in water conservation and rain Day 17 Early afternoon flight to Himalayas. water harvesting. London arriving later the same day.
2012 Saturdays
Jan 21 .........£2078 Feb 18, 25...£2098 Mar 10 ........£2108 Mar 17 ........£2108 Mar 31 ........£2108 Apr 21 .........£1979
Aug 18*....... £1999 Aug 25*....... £1999 Sep 1*, 29... £2019 Oct 13, 20 ... £2219 Oct 27 ......... £2249 Nov 17......... £2219
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2013 Saturdays
Jan 19 ......£2199 Mar 9, 23 ..£2249 Feb 9, 23 ..£2299 Apr 20.......£2199
Supplements per person
*NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited dates/availability) Single supplement .....................£495 Jet Airways Première Class.....£1795 Jet Airways Première Class one way ..£905
Optional excursion programme
`Baby Taj' (bookable locally) ........£12 Sound & Light (bookable locally) ...£10 Jaipur Balloon (pre-bookable) ...£125 PRIVatE JOURnEy this tour may be taken as a Private Journey (see page 144) based on 2 persons on the above dates. add £495 per person
Price includes
Air travel, UK departure taxes, transfers, 15 nights' accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels, breakfast daily, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives.
Not included
Travel insurance, visa procurement fee, optional excursions, overseas airport taxes, tipping (see page 145), any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Independent Arrival (see page 144) Notes
Price reduction .............. deduct £500 On occasion hotels of a similar standard may be substituted. On departures Jan-Apr 2012 the itinerary and some hotels vary. See www.vjv.com for details.
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