Spirit of the Himalayas & Holi Colorfest
Delhi - Vrindavan - Taj Mahal Jaipur - Rishikesh
13 March - 24 March, 2019
Highlights
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Visit 4 amazing towns/cities
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Tasty vegetarian and vegan cuisine
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Celebrate world famous Holi Colorfest
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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
Was
$1,597USD
Now
$877USD
PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDING ALL TWIN SHARE ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, PRIVATE TRANSFERS, UNIQUE EXPERIENCES.
Detailed Itinerary
March 13 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
March 14 Vrindavan - MVT guesthouse or similar
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4 hour drive to Agra for Taj Mahal viewing and on to Vrindavan for overnight stay
March 15 Vrindavan - MVT guesthouse or similar
Visit Sandipani Muni Girls Charity School in morning and Kusum Sarovar/Radha Kunda in the afternoon
March 16 Jaipur - Amber hotel or similar
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Drive from Vrindavan to Jaipur (4.5 hours) and check in to hotel
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March 17 Jaipur
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Visit pink city, Amber Fort, City Palace museum, observatory & Enjoy elephant ride at Amber
March 18 Jaipur
Free day for shopping or exploring the city - Evening departure on AC overnight train (13 hours) to Rishikesh
March 19 Rishikesh - Holy River Hotel
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Afternoon Yoga 6 pm dinner
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March 20 Rishikesh
Morning Yoga 10 am breakfast 12 pm Bathe in Himalayan Ganges 4 pm Yoga/meditation 6 pm dinner
March 21 Rishikesh
Celebrate world famous Holi Colorfest Festival
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March 22 Rishikesh
9:00 am breakfast 10 am departure for Himalayan foothill trek to a waterfall (trek is approximately 3 hours round trip
4:45 Yoga 6 pm dinner
March 23 Rishikesh
Morning yoga 10am breakfast 4:45 pm departure for Ganga Puja ceremony 7 pm dinner
March 24 Drive to Delhi (about 7 hours) for airport drop.
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Important: Schedule your departing flight for after 7 pm.
Tour Includes
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Airport transfers
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Twin share accommodation ($395USD 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 $60USD)
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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
India Information & Commonly asked Questions
