Spirit of the Himalayas &
Diwali Festival of Lights
Delhi - Rishikesh - Vrindavan
- Taj Mahal - Jaipur
5 November - 16 November, 2020
Highlights
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Visit 4 amazing towns/cities
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Tasty vegetarian and vegan cuisine
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Diwali Festival of Lights in Jaipur
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Practice yoga overlooking the Ganges River
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Hike to a waterfall in the Himalayan foothills
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Experience Taj Mahal and other amazing monuments/palaces
Guide Pricing
From
$1,350 USD
PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDING ALL TWIN SHARE ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, PRIVATE TRANSFERS, UNIQUE EXPERIENCES.
Detailed Itinerary
November 5 Delhi - Hotel Surya International or similar
Airport pickup and check in to hotel in Delhi (Rest or shop) Meet in lobby at 6:30 pm for orientation and dinner
November 6 4:45 am load bus and depart for Rishikesh (approx. 6.5 – 7.5 hours of driving). Breakast break on the way (B, D) Accommodation: Holy River or similar
November 7 7:15 Yoga 10am breakfast 4pm Yoga/meditation 6pm dinner
November 8 7:15 Yoga 10am breakfast 12pm Bathe in Himalayan Ganges 4pm Yoga/meditation 6pm dinner (B,D)
November 9 7:15 Yoga 10am breakfast 4:45 pm departure from hotel for Ganga Puja ceremony 7 pm dinner (B,D)
November 10 Rishikesh
Free day for shopping or exploring the town
November 11 Rishikesh Morning yoga and free day. Option to do river rafting for extra cost (about $10 depending on group size)
November 12 Drive to Vrindavan and check in to MVT guesthouse or similar . (B,D) Visit local temple
November 13 Visit Sandipani Muni Charity School in the morning and Kusum Sarovar / Radha Kunda in the afternoon (B,D)
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November 14 Drive to Agra for sunrise viewing of Taj Mahal and on to Jaipur for Diwali festival of lights: Hotel Mahal Khandela or Hotel Vimal Heritage (B,D)
November 15 Visit pink city, Amber Fort, City Palace museum, observatory & Visit Amber Fort (B,D)
November 16 Drive to Delhi airport (note: Please book your departing flight for after 7 pm.
Tour Includes
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Airport transfers
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Twin share accommodation ($500AUD extra for private accommodation) Note: Single supplement payment is required if it's not possible to arrange a roommate.
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Transportation w/in India (AC trains, taxis, buses)
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2 Vegetarian meals daily (breakfast and dinner for the entire tour) (with Vegan options)
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Experienced and friendly English speaking tour guide for the entire tour
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Himalayan Foothill trek
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Yoga/meditation classes as per the itinerary
Tour Excludes
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Your international airfare
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Visa for India
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Tips for Indian guides, drivers
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Entry fees for tourist attractions / monuments. (total about $85AUD)
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Laundry services
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Snacks and bottled water
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Transportation costs which are outside of the tour activities
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Any activities or items not mentioned in the itinerary
