Hortulus Foundaon’s Exclusive Tour to INDIA February 17-March 4, 2018 Delhi Udaipur Jaipur Jodhpur Agra (Varanasi and Kathmandu extensions) India is a cultural tapestry that has evolved over 5,000 years into a populaon of more than one billion people speaking 23 official languages and living throughout one million square miles of land. The sights and sounds of Northern In- dia’s Rajasthan province include fine Mughal gardens along with the fascinang cies of Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur and Agra. For those with more me, extensions to Varanasi and Katmandu allow for a fuller experience in this fascinang part of the world. On this exoc tour, you will experience some of the world's best hotels and most majesc and historical sights. Our hotels include the Rambagh Palace, the former residence of the Maharajah of Jaipur, and Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan Pal- ace, voted World’s Best Hotel of 2016 by Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards. We will be escorted throughout by one of India’s best, most knowledgeable and personable naonal guides, Karni Singh. I had the pleasure of traveling with Karni two years ago. He is wiy, intelligent, speaks the King’s English and has extensive insight to both Indian and Ameri- can cultures. Along with touring through palaces, monuments and gardens, we’ll have a special opportunity at the Holi Fesval of Col- ors in Jodhpur. During this ritual, men, women and children carry powders and liquid colors to toss and color their faces and the clothes of neighbors and relaves. The result is every person, street and home are doused in every color imagi- nable. This unforgeable experience might indeed be the "trip of a lifeme". We hope you will join us on this colorful adventure to Rajasthan and onward into Nepal! Sincerely, Renny
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Hortulus Foundation’s
Exclusive Tour to
INDIA
February 17-March 4, 2018
Delhi Udaipur Jaipur
Jodhpur Agra
(Varanasi and Kathmandu extensions)
India is a cultural tapestry that has evolved over 5,000 years into a population of more than one billion people speaking 23 official languages and living throughout one million square miles of land. The sights and sounds of Northern In-dia’s Rajasthan province include fine Mughal gardens along with the fascinating cities of Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur and Agra. For those with more time, extensions to Varanasi and Katmandu allow for a fuller experience in this fascinating part of the world. On this exotic tour, you will experience some of the world's best hotels and most majestic and historical sights. Our hotels include the Rambagh Palace, the former residence of the Maharajah of Jaipur, and Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan Pal-ace, voted World’s Best Hotel of 2016 by Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards. We will be escorted throughout by one of India’s best, most knowledgeable and personable national guides, Karni Singh. I had the pleasure of traveling with Karni two years ago. He is witty, intelligent, speaks the King’s English and has extensive insight to both Indian and Ameri-can cultures. Along with touring through palaces, monuments and gardens, we’ll have a special opportunity at the Holi Festival of Col-ors in Jodhpur. During this ritual, men, women and children carry powders and liquid colors to toss and color their faces and the clothes of neighbors and relatives. The result is every person, street and home are doused in every color imagi-nable.
This unforgettable experience might indeed be the "trip of a lifetime". We hope you will join us on this colorful adventure to Rajasthan and onward into Nepal!
Sincerely, Renny
February 17 – March 4, 2018 Delhi * Agra * Jaipur * Udaipur * Jodhpur
(Optional Varanasi & Kathmandu Extensions)
Depart from your home cities for the overnight flights to Delhi. Most major carriers (or with alliance partners) serve India directly into Delhi or Mumbai. Early arrivals are welcome; see Reservation Form.
▪▪ Delhi represents three thousand years of civilizations, dynasties and rulers that blossomed and flourished within its boundaries. The legacy of that past survives in the many monuments left behind by the regents, each chronicles the glory of it’s time and the imprint of the ruler. Today, the city is a blend of modern and traditional, beautiful gardens and wide tree-lined ave-nues that perpetuate the Mughal passion of landscaping and architectural excellence. ▪ We’ll take it easy tonight and enjoy cocktails & hors d’oeuvres in the Club Lounge. https://taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-palace-new-delhi/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Local&utm_campaign=Taj-Palace-New-Delhi ▪ Our rooms https://taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-palace-new-delhi/rooms-and-suites/taj-club-rooms
B,L,D
This afternoon’s visit is Jama Masjid, India’s most important mosque that features two minarets made from sandstone and white mar-ble. We’ll visit Khari Baoli Spice Market and see the Red Fort’s massive walls and three large gateways. Our tour also includes two con-trasting rides; one on Delhi’s new Metro system, the second a rickshaw along Chandni Chowak, an ancient shopping street. ▪ Dinner tonight at Bukhara, one of the best restaurants in India, great atmosphere and Indian food.
here the Viceroy once lived and now the official residence of India’s President. The gardens were d
New Delhi’s ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, from where we’ll view the Diplomatic enclave with a stop at India Gate, a war memorial arch built in honor of 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War 1.
From the terraces of Humayun’s Tomb (an architectural precursor of the Taj Mahal), we’ll have wonderful views of the city along with visiting it’s gardens, which have been recently restored by the Aga Khan Foundation for Islamic Architecture. ▪ The evening is open. One of India’s very best restaurants is the Spice Route; we’ll see who want to go and make reservations (early reservations are advised). Note: Restaurants in India don’t open before 12:30pm for lunch and 7:30pm for dinner.
▪ This morning we travel by coach to Agra. Our hotel is the ITC Mughal, where the rooms were recently renovated. ▪ We’ll visit the Taj Mahal at sunset before dinner at the hotel’s signature Peshwari Restaurant. ▪▪ Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire and always home to the Taj Mahal.
▪ Sunrise finds us again at the Taj Mahal. Carved from white marble, Shah Jehan’s monument of eternal love to his bride Mumtaz Mahal sits like a jewel on the sea. After breakfast back at the hotel, we’ll visit the massive complex of Agra Fort with its many palaces.
▪ Then departing by coach for Jaipur, we stop at Deeg to visit the palace whose exceptional 18th century garden was laid out by the Maharaja of Bharatpur. Lunch on our own at The Bagh’s Café enroute.▪ In Jaipur, our hotel is the legendary and recently renovated Rambaugh Palace. The Palace was home to Jaipur’s Royal Family in the early 20th century and features impeccably landscaped grounds. https://taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-rambagh-palace-jaipur/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwhMjKBRDjxb31j-aesI4BEiQA7ivN-LBWwV3nMpKw-6nDwOI6jmueZvwsx41Nw5Ippm2NsmgaAtmR8P8HAQ ▪ Our Rooms https://taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-rambagh-palace-jaipur/rooms-and-suites/palace-rooms/
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▪ This morning is devoted to the City Palace and still residence of the former ruling family and
▪ At sunset we’ll experience an elephant safari before dinner at Dera Amer.
Stephanie Odegard, world- famous rug and furniture designer. She is an American living in Udaipur & New York, who will give a short talk on her life in Udaipur and working with Indian artists.
Included Features ▪ Thirteen nights deluxe hotel accommodations:
3 nights Club Floor Taj Palace Hotel, Delhi
1 night ITC Mughal, Agra
3 nights Taj Rambaugh Palace, Jaipur
3 nights Fateh Garh Hotel, Udaipur
3 nights Taj Umaid Bhwan Palace, Jodhpur ▪ Hotel taxes, service charges and porterage ▪ Arrival transfer in Delhi to the Taj Palace
▪ Private guided tours of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur , Jaipur and Jodhpur per itinerary ▪ Private garden visits in Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur ▪ Entrance Fees
▪ Bottled water during coach rides & sightseeing activities ▪ Full buffet breakfast daily
▪ Three lunches per itinerary
▪ Six dinners per itinerary
▪ Bilingual Indian National Guide throughout
▪ American Travel Association escort throughout
▪ Gratuities except for the Indian National Tour Guide
▪ Fodor’s Guide of India plus a tour manual with information on clothing, currencies and airport procedures
Holi Festival of Colors
Features not included: International airfare; Intra-India airfare, excess baggage charges, visa, items of a personal nature, such as laundry, telephone calls, meals and beverages not specified.
$12, 848 single occupancy
Editor’s Note: The trip is expensive due to February’s highly desirable weather (the hoteliers know this). Plus, we chose good
5-star hotels and added an extra night in Jodhpur to enable attending Festival of Colors Holi. We’re going to have long days of traveling and sightseeing. Returning to a 5-star hotel at day’s end is indeed welcome.
(B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner - included in the tours)
Varanasi Extension
March 3, Saturday Jodhpur/Delhi/Varanasi B,D ▪ Morning flight to Varanasi (via Delhi) and check-in to our Jr. Suites at the newly opened Tree of Life Hotel. A stroke of luck as the other decent hotel is under renovation, and we caught the “Tree” just opening. ▪ Late afternoon arrival; check-in and dinner at our hotel. ▪▪ Since 6 BC, Varanasi has been a magnet for pilgrims who seek blessing and purification in the river’s holy waters. Varanasi is
a center of Sanskrit art and cultural studies.
March 4, Sunday Varanasi B ▪ We’ll see the pilgrims at sunrise while touring the Ganges by boat. ▪ This afternoon we visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon and the archeological Museum. ▪ This evening we return to the Ganges to experience the ghats (hundreds of stone steps flanking the riverbank) to witness a spe-cial Hindu prayer ceremony and hear the rhythmic drumming of lantern-bearing priests. A local specialist will give a short discourse on Hindu Religion and the significance of the Ganges. This is one of India’s most dramatic experiences. ▪ Dinner is open, which enables us to spend time on the Ganges as desired.
March 4, Sunday Varanasi/Delhi or Mumbai to Home or Katmandu B ▪ Morning open to shop & explore. Both those continuing to Katmandu or flying home from Delhi will fly out this afternoon. Package Cost & Inclusions $989 per person double occupancy $1,339 single occupancy
B▪ We’ll fly Varanasi/Delhi/Katmandu arriving late tonight. ▪ Our hotel is the newly refurbished Yak & Yeti; we’re staying on their ShangriLa Club floor. ▪▪ The history of the city of Kathmandu dates back to ancient times. Archaeolog-ical explorations indicate that Kathmandu and the two other sister towns in the valley were the oldest and traced to the period between 167 BC and 1 AD.
▪ Monday we’ll see Durbar Square, Teleju Temple and Swayambhunath, one of the world’s oldest Buddhist shrines. ▪ Tonight we’ll relax and enjoy cocktails & hors d's on the ShangriLa Floor.
▪ This morning finds us at Pashupatinath Temple, the most sacred Hindu temple in Nepal. Perhaps we’ll see Tibetan Pilgrims at Boundhanath stupa. ** One reason to spend 2 full days here is the weather dependent opportunity for a spectacular view of Mt. Everest by air. The process takes ½ day; we fly from Katmandu to Everest and back. The cost is approximately $200. ▪ Farewell dinner tonight. Following cocktails in the ShangriLa’s lounge.
▪ Afternoon flight to Delhi to fly out tonight for home. Most international flights depart late tonight.
Package Cost & Inclusions $1,059 per person double occupancy $1,446 single occupancy See Intra-India Airfare below for airfare information!