The first e-mail
Dear
Mr Jose Cortes
Namaste
!
Thank
you for visiting www.sitaindia.com & sending your query to E-Holidays-a business unit of SITA World
Travel.
We
have gone through your request & based on your guidelines we are forwarding
an attachment containing a detailed day to day programme along with our net
rates for your perusal. We have taken the liberty of envisaging one change in
the programme here in we have envisaged a train travel (by Shatabdi Express)
on Gwalior to Agra sector as drive from Orchha to Agra visiting Datia
& Gwalior would be too hectic for the clients.
Please
go through the same and let us have your acceptance of the same enable initiate
reservations. Meanwhile should you have any clarification, please feel free to
contact us.
Look
forward to hearing from you.
With
best regards
Amit
Agarwal
Operation
Supervisor
Meet, assist on arrival in Delhi and transfer to
Hotel. Check in followed by transfer of
baggage to the rooms.
Overnight at the hotel.
July 31 T Day 1: Arrive Delhi
from Madrid
Meet, assist on arrival in Delhi and transfer to
Hotel. Check in followed by transfer of
baggage to the rooms.
Overnight at the hotel.
This morning you will take a tour of the capital city
of New Delhi where you will make an all day tour
of Delhi beginning early in the morning visiting a) the Lotus Temple, b)
the Qutab Minar complex, c) the Humayun's Tomb, d) the India
Gate and the President's Palace, e) the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib Sikh's
Temple, and f) the Laksmi Narayan Temple. After lunch we like to go down
to Old Delhi to visit g) the Red Fort, h) the Jama Masjid, i) the
Raj Ghat, j) the Shanti Vana, and k) the Firoz Shah Kotla. Return to
the hotel late in the afternoon. Rest
of the day is free to relax.
Overnight at the hotel.
In time transfer to airport to connect flight 9W 723
(1030/1140hrs) for Varanasi.
On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath- It was here that Buddha preached his
message of the ‘middle way’ in order to achieve nirvana.
Overnight at the hotel.
Rise before dawn for a boat ride on the River Ganges, see devout
Hindus performing their early morning rituals on the steps (Ghats) of the
sacred river. Throngs of people decent
the steps in solemn silence and immerse themselves in the holy stream as the
sun rises. Watch the devotees from your boat and sail past the Bathing
Ghats. Also visit Bharat mata temple,
Durga temple, Vishvanath temple and Alamgir mosque. Afternoon is free to walk around this holy city to feel its way
of life.
Overnight at the hotel.
In time transfer to airport to connect flight 9W
724 (1210/1250hrs) for Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour. Khajuraho combines history,
architecture, culture and environment with delectable charm. It is a town that
takes you away from the noise and pollution of the city, with its fresh air and
scenic countryside. For convenience, the temples of Khajuraho are divided into
the Western, Eastern, and Southern groups. The Western Group, situated
opposite the Government of India Tourist Office, has 14 temples. The Chaunsath
Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara, Lakshmana, Vishvanath
and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamba and Kandariya Mahadeo temples belong to
this group. The Eastern Group, 2.4 km from the Tourist Office, consists
of seven temples (four Jain and three Hindu). The Parsvanath, Adinath,
Shantinath, and Ghantai temples belong to the Jains while the Vamana, Javari
and Brahma are Hindu temples.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning drive to Orcha. On arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit the township.
Most of the attractions in Orchha are situated in the
fort complex consisting of palaces, temples, cenotaphs, and memorials. The
complex can be reached by a multi-arched bridge where you would find three
palaces in a quadrangle. Raj Mahal or King’s Palace was built by King
Madhukar Shah, a contemporary of Emperor Akbar. Jahangir Mahal was built
by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in 1606 to commemorate the visit of Mughal Emperor
Jahangir. Legends say that Rai Parveen Mahal was built by King Indramani
for his favourite concubine Rai Parveen. Like Raj Mahal, Ram Raja Temple
is also a contribution of King Madhukar Shah with a very unusual story behind
it. The Chaturbhuj Temple and Laxmi Narayan Temple are two other
important religious attractions in Orchha.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning drive to Gwalior enroute visiting Datia-
is famous for its Bundela palaces and paintings. The fortress palace of Datia
is considered as one of the finest of its type in India. Constructed by Raja
Bir Singh Deo, a Bundela chieftain, the palace is influenced by the
architectural styles of Rajputs as well as Mughals.
Continue your drive to Gwalior & upon
arrival proceed to visit the Fort- The
foundation of the Gwalior Fort was laid by Raja Suraj Sen on the advise of Sage
Gwalipa some 1,000 years ago on a hill where he was supposedly cured of his
leprosy. The Gwalior Fort occupies the whole of the enormous rock it sits on.
Some estimates claim that it is the largest structure of its kind in the world.
The outer wall of the fort stands 3.2 km (2 miles) in length and 35 m in
height. A steep road winds upwards to the fort. On both sides of the road, cut
deep into the rock and towering over the proceedings, are scores of Jain
statues. Some of these are two or three storeys high and carved, in some cases,
more than 2 m into the rock surface.
Evening transfer to railway station to board Shatabdi
Express (1900/2010hrs) for Agra. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
August 7 Th Day 08 : Agra-Mathura-Agra
Morning visit the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) built in 1630 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. The monument has been described as the most extravagant ever built for love, for the emperor was heart-broken when Mumtaz, to whom he had been married for 17 years, and who died in 1629 in childbirth soon after delivering her 14th child. Later visit Agra Fort –really a city within a city which embraces the Moti Masjid, the Diwan-i-Amor the Hall of Public Audiences, the Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of Private Audiences,the Octagonal Tower, Jehangir’s Palace and many more monuments. Afternoon we take a half day excursion to Mathura. Located about 47 km from Agra, Mathura is famous as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Besides being an important pilgrim place of the Hindus, it is one of the seven most sacred cities in India. Mathura is also an important crafts centre. Visiting Mathura gives one a chance to trace the early years of the life of Lord Krishna. Among the foundations of the Kesava Deo Temple, one comes across a small room designed as a prison cell. In the cell is a stone slab on which, it is believed, Lord Krishna was born some 3,500 years ago. Adjacent to the temple stands the mosque built by Aurangzeb. We will see the Arati celebration at the sunset over Jamuna river. Come back Agra,
Overnight at the hotel.
This morning you will drive to JAIPUR- the pink city
and the capital of India’s most colourful state, Rajasthan. En route stop at FATEHPUR SIKRI,
which is only 38kms (45 min. drive) from Agra.
Spend an hour in this deserted capital which
was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and
abandoned 15 years later due to a severe scarcity of water. You will visit the
graceful buildings within such as the Jami Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti,
the Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival check-in at hotel. After
check in and relaxing for a while, visit the old (pink) city for its colourful
and crowded bazaars. Spend time walking around in the by lanes, souvenir
hunting and haggling. After, we will visit in the
evening the Laksmi Narayan Temple and after crossing the road to have
dinner in Rambagh Palace hotel (the supplement for having dinner at Ram
Bagh Palace instead of Mansingh Palace is USD 10 per person).
Overnight at the hotel.
A late breakfast followed by excursion to AMBER
FORT, 11kms from city. This fort-palace was begun by Raja Man Singh and
used by the Rajputs as their stronghold until Sawai Jai Singh II moved to the
newly created Jaipur. You will visit the palace and its many intricate chambers
and hallways, which has breathtaking views of the Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
below. Elephant taxis will be reserved for you for a memorable ride up
to the fort. Afternoon enjoy a tour of the city visiting the Maharaja’s City
Palace, the Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Palace of Winds.
Also, drive past the rose-pink residential
and business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning drive to Pushkar en route visiting Ajmer. - It houses the Dargah or tomb of the popular 13th-century
Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti, the Ana Sagar Lake, the
Nasiyan Temple and the Arhai Din ka Jhonpra. On arrival in Pushkar check in at
hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Pushkar-
is a large accumulation of attractions. Besides some picturesque sites,
there are more than 400 temples here that attract tourists towards this place
every year. The Brahma Temple (the only temple where Lord Brahma is
worshipped) and the picturesque Pushkar Lake are the major attractions
of the town. Besides, the Pushkar Bazaar (famous for shopping options),
the Savitri Temple (dedicated to Goddess Savitri, the wife of Lord
Brahma), the Mahadeva Temple (built of white marble depicting Mahadeva
with five faces), Rangji Temple (dedicated to Vishnu), Varaha Temple
(dedicated to Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu), and Man Mahal
(built by Raja Man Singh of Amber) are other notable attractions of Pushkar.
Overnight at the hotel.
August 11 M Day 12 :
Pushkar-Deogarh-Eklingji-Nagda-UDAIPUR
Morning drive to Udaipur. About 135
kilometres north-east of Udaipur, in the NH8, we will find the thikana of
Deogarh, it lies on the border of Mewar, Marwar and Merwara, The town of
Deogarh, its only attractions being the Deogarh Fort and Palace and the Anjaneshwar
Mahadev temple. The ruined Anjaneshwar Mahadev temple is supposed to be
more than 2,000 years old, and we will see them. To 22 Km. Of Udaipur
in NH8 we visit Eklingji set in a deep ravine containing the Lake and Ekalinga
temple made of white marble with a two-storey mandapa to Shiva. Also visit Nagda for three temples
dating back to the 11th century. On arrival check in at
hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning city tour. Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights,
sound and experiences. The City Palace
and Museum is considered as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan and its
museum has stunning collection of objects collected by different Maharanas of
Udaipur over the centuries. Drive
around Fatehsagar Lake & visit the Jagdish Temple and Sahelion Ki Bari. We will make buffet lunch and visit at the Lake
Palace hotel.
Afternoon
we are going to rent bykes or rickshaws (lazys) to make a tour around Fateh
Sagar to go to the Shilpgram spending time there talking to hijras and
artisans and afterwards seeing singers, dancers and so on. After we will come
back to hotel in bikes and rickshaws.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning drive to Jodhpur en route visiting
beautiful Jain Temples at Ranakpur which boasts of some of the most
exquisite Jain temples in the country. The town is named after Rana Kumbha, the
legendary warrior king of Udaipur. The Ranakpur Jain Temple complex was built
during his rule. The main temple is known as Chaumukh or four-faced temple
dedicated to Adinath. The complex also houses three other temples including the
temple dedicated to Sun God (Surya Narayan), Parsvanatha, and Neminath, which
are worth a visit. Afterwards we pass Pali we will make an incursion to a
bishnoi village.
On
arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight
at the hotel.
August 15 F Day 16 : In Jodhpur (INDEPENDENCE DAY) Everything closed?
Morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur including The Mehrangarh Fort situated at an altitude
of about 125 metres is spread over an area of 5 sq. km and has seven gates. The Jaswant Thada is a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899.
Afternoon
is at leisure.
Overnight
at the hotel.
August 16 Sa Day 17 :
Jodhpur-Osiyan-Jaisalmer
Morning
drive to Jaisalmer: Optionally we shall provide a visit to Osiyan though it does not
fall on the way from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer (Osiyan, Phalodi, Pokharan, Jaisalmer).
However you will pay for the Camel ride (if availed) direct. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight
at the hotel.
August 17 Su Day 18 : In Jaisalmer
Morning city tour. The golden rays of the setting sun,
the colorfully adorned locals, the massive forts and mansions, the extremely
fascinating craftsmanship, Rajput havelis, all these make Jaisalmer a place of
must visit in Rajasthan. Moreover, a visit to the Jaisalmer Fort (the second
oldest fort in Rajasthan after Chittaur), Patwon ki Haveli, (the grandest
haveli of Jaisalmer), The Jain Temples meet your religious taste while the
Salim Singh ki haveli and Nathmal-ki-haveli give you some more idea of
the haveli architecture of the town.
Located
at a distance of 42 kilometers from Jaisalmer, Sam Sand Dunes is the
closest point to witness the total sandy desert. You can also see the patterns
and motifs created by the shifting sands and air. Moreover, Sam Sand Dunes also
provide you with an unforgettable experience of camel rides and the sunset.
Overnight at the hotel.
August 18 M Day 19 : Jaisalmer-Deshnok-Bikaner
Morning drive to Deshnok to
visit Karni Mata Temple. Later drive to Bikaner & check in at hotel. If
time permits take an afternoon tour of Bikaner. Afternoon sightseeing tour visiting
the Junagarh Fort-The Junagarh Fort, built by Rai Singh between 1588 and 1593,
has a 986-metre-long wall with 37 bastions, a moat and two entrances. Situated
at a height of above seven hundred feet above sea level, it towers over the
city and can be seen from a distance. The fort and its palaces are profusely
decorated with magnificent stone carvings. Overnight at the hotel.
August 19 T Day 20 : Bikaner-Mandawa
Morning
sightseeing of Bikaner (if not done the previous day) followed by drive to
Mandawa. and check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit the Havelis. The place is known not only for its havelis
but also for its Fort Palace. The structure of the palace reminds of the
cultural and social importance of this region in the past. Of the havelis,
the most important are the Chokhani, Ladia, Binsidhar Newatia, and Gulab Rai
Ladia Haveli. Another haveli, the Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, is known for
its curious paintings. There is a painting of a boy holding a telephone and a
European woman in a car driven by a chauffeur. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli is
famous for its erotic images, now mostly defaced. We have to prepare the diner of
tomorrow. Contract a group of Indian musics and singers and. Overnight at the hotel.
Morning more
sightseeing of other villages of Shekhawati (Nawalgarh, Sikar, Jhunjhunu etc).
Afternoon for leisure and then the mother of all the celebrations. Special
dinner cake with candles, songs and after an Indian group
August 21 Th Day 22: Mandawa-Delhi---leave Delhi
Morning drive
to Delhi, take lunch at Delhi, to take 2 rooms in a hotel where we may put
the luggage take a shower and have dinner also. We can make the last walk
for Chadni Chowk and afterwards transfer straight to airport to connect flight
for onward destination.
August 22 F Day 23: at 00.35-leave
Delhi
Our net rates based on the
above program would be as follows :
|
Minimum persons paying |
Land Arrangements |
|
15-19 + 01 free |
USD819 per person |
|
20-24 + 01 free |
USD 775 per person |
|
25-29 + 01 free |
USD 747 per single |
|
30 + 02 free |
USD 735 per person |
|
Single room Supplement |
USD 278 per single |
|
Entrance fee to monuments |
USD 49 per person |
|
Airfares
Delhi-Varanasi-Khajuraho |
USD 218 per person |
03 persons
sharing 01 triple room : USD 775 - USD 45 = USD 730 per person.
Entrance fee to
monuments = USD 49 per person
For one day
less: the net discount works out to USD 25 per person sharing twin room &
Single room reduction is USD 15 per single + one (the
only we booked) single room free on plan for the entire tour + 50% discount on
the airfare for 01 person.
The net reduction for guests sharing
triple room will be USD 45 per person for the entire stay.
On domestic sectors, all Airlines allow 25% Youth Fare
discount for persons of 12yrs till 29yrs. Hence the fare for persons between
this age will be USD 170 per person on Delhi-Varanasi-Khajuraho sectors as
against USD 218 per adult (30yrs & above). Similarly for children
02-11years, the airlines will allow 50% discount and the fares would work out
to USD 120 per person.
EXTRA NIGHT IN DELHI
Our net rates for 01 night accommodation
at hotel Park is USD 35 per person on full board basis. Please advise if these
08 pax would require a separate transfer from airport to hotel ?? If so our net
rates for an arrival transfer from airport to hotel by using an air-conditioned
minicoach is USD 25 (TOTAL) which is inclusive of representative's assistance
& porterage at the airport & hotel. Please confirm if same required.
01 NIGHT AT SAND DUNES
Noted your wish. Checking with our
Jaisalmer office if staying in Tents in the month of August is possible. Will
get back to you on this in a day or so.
|
CITY |
HOTEL |
|
Delhi |
The Park (5*) |
|
Varanasi |
Hindustan International (4*) |
|
Khajuraho |
Usha Bundela (5*) |
|
Orcha |
Orcha Resort-best available |
|
Agra |
Clarks Shiraz (4*) |
|
Jaipur |
Mansingh Palace (4*)
|
|
Pushkar |
Pushkar Palace – best available |
|
Udaipur |
Grand Laxmi Vilas Palace-Heritage |
|
Mount Abu |
The Connauht-Heritage |
|
Jodhpur |
Ajit Bhawan Palace-Heritage |
|
Jaisalmer |
Fort Rajwada (4*)-best available |
|
Bikaner |
Laxmi Niwas Palace-Heritage |
|
Mandawa |
Desert Resort Mandawa |
|
|
|
|
CITY |
HOTEL |
STATUS |
|
Delhi |
The Park (5*) |
Confirmed |
|
Varanasi |
Hindustan International (4*) |
Confirmed |
|
Khajuraho |
Usha Bundela (5*) |
Confirmed |
|
Orcha |
Orcha Resort-best available |
Confirmed |
|
Agra |
Clarks Shiraz (4*) |
Confirmed |
|
Jaipur |
Mansingh Palace (4*)
|
Confirmed |
|
Pushkar |
Pushkar Palace – best available |
Confirmed |
|
Udaipur |
Grand Laxmi Vilas Palace-Heritage |
Confirmed |
|
Mount Abu |
The Connaugt-Heritage |
Confirmed |
|
Jodhpur |
Ajit Bhawan Palace-Heritage |
Confirmed |
|
Jaisalmer |
Fort Rajwada (4*)-best available |
Confirmed |
|
Bikaner |
Laxmi Niwas Palace-Heritage |
Confirmed |
|
Mandawa |
Desert Resort Mandawa |
Confirmed |
|
|
|
|
- Noted there will be young participants too who will
qualify for Youth Fare on internal sectors.
Rates include
following specific services:
- Accommodation on twin
sharing basis in all the hotels as listed above or similar
- All transfers, city tour,
sightseeing’s, excursions and drives using an air-conditioned coach (35 seater)
with interstate toll tax, driver's allowance etc.
- Services of a Spanish speaking local guide in Delhi, Varanasi & Khajuraho and a Spanish speaking escort cum guide for rest of the tour.
- 22 nights Hotel
accommodation on full board basis (all 03 meals) at all places. (Day 0 in Delhi
for Barcelona People and 21 for the rest of the tour.
- All presently applicable
taxes
- Air conditioned chair
car train fare on Gwalior-Agra sector
- We have noted your areas of interest and shall
provide services by a knowledgeable guide well versed in Indian culture,
history & tradition.
- With regard to Indian cuisine, you will get to
taste the same during your stay in hotels/local restaurants.
- We shall arrange to keep ice cold beer/cold
drinks, mineral water on board the coach which you can buy the same from the
helper.
- Please note we have envisaged air conditioned rooms at the hotels as
envisaged on the tour.
- A boat ride on the River Ganges, see devout
Hindus performing their early morning rituals on the steps (Ghats) of the
sacred river. Throngs of people decent
the steps in solemn silence and immerse themselves in the holy stream as the
sun rises. Watch the devotees from your boat and sail past the Bathing Ghats.
- Elephant taxis will be reserved for you for a memorable ride up to
the Amber fort.
- Sam Sand Dunes also
provide you with an unforgettable experience of camel rides at the sunset
(If we went Osiyan we have to pay directly).
- Please note we have envisaged air conditioned rooms at the hotels as
envisaged on the tour.
- All our hotels have
swimming pool (including Pushkar Palace Hotel).
Rates do NOT
include:
- Any air fares or airport
tax on departure
- Sancks, Mineral
Water
- Entrance fee (mentioned
separately) or camera fee at the monuments
- Telephone charges, tips,
gratuities, laundry, table drinks,
- Any other expenses of
personal nature.
PAYMENT
Once you confirm the tour with us all we
need is a token advance payment (USD 500) and rest can be paid to us on
arrival in Delhi by credit card, travellers Cheques or US Dollars cash.
Yes
you have understood correct...we have allowed one single room free on plan for the
entire tour + 50% discount on the airfare for 01 person + USD 25 per person
reduction over all. Hope you are happy with it now.
Noted and shall provide lunch at hotel Lake
Palace-Udaipur.
Hope in order
With best regards
Amit Agarwal
Operation Supervisor
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 1:27 PM
While we shall get back to you with the revised hotel's status, we are
forwarding below our proforma invoice (based on 21 + 01 free pax) for your
ready reference :
- Cost of land arrangements sharing twin room @ USD 775 per person x 18
pax = USD 13950
- Cost of triple sharing accommodation @ USD 730 per person x 03 persons
= USD 2190
- Entrance fee to monuments @ USD 49 per person x 22 pax (no free)
= USD 1078
- Supplement for meal at Rambagh Palace-Jaipur @ USD 10 per person x 21
= USD 210
- Supplement for dinner at Lake Palace in Udaipur @ USD 15 per person x
21 = USD 315
- Cost of the airfares @ USD 218 per adult x 14 adults = USD 3052
- 50% discount to the Tour Leader on airfare = USD 109 **
- Cost of the airfares for youth @ USD 174 per person x 07 pax = USD
1218
- Supplement for extra night accommodation in Delhi @ USD 35 per person
x 08 = USD 280
- Cost of an extra transfer in Delhi = USD 25
** In order to get one free tour leader on internal fare, minimum
15 full adult paying tickets are required. The 07 Youth fare tickets are
already discounted tickets and airlines do not give tour leader discount on a
already discounted tickets.
Sub Total = USD 22,427
Less reduction for 01 night in Udaipur = USD 25 per person x 21 pax =
USD 525
Less advance paid to E-Holiday = USD 500
Nett payable to E-Holidays = USD 21,402
Please go through the above and advise the mode of the payment you
prefer. We can accept the above payment by Banker's Cheque (DRAFT) to be drawn
in favour of SITA World Travel or by Bank Transfer as per the following method
:
PLEASE REMIT THE PAYMENT TO SITA WORLD TRAVEL A/C NO. 52205317991 WITH
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, H-BLOCK CONNAUGHT CIRCUS/SANSAD MARG, NEW DELHI
THROUGH THEIR U.S.A. CORRESPONDENT STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
(SCBLUS33) 1, MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK -10010-3603. STANDARD
CHARTERED BANK A/C NO. WITH THEM IS 3582-088635-001 swift code
SCBLINBBDEL' Please do fax us a copy of the bank activity report (MT 100 form)
enable locate payment with our bank.
- In order to issue the youth fare tickets, would request you to
please fax us a copy of the children's passport certifying their date of birth
as same is required by the airlines. Alternatively you can forward us a scanned
copy of their first page of their passport. Our fax # s are 0091 11 2611
3572 or 0091 11 2687 0123
De: Amit Aggarwal
[mailto:amit@sitaindia.com]
Enviado el: jueves, 05 de junio de 2003 8:09
Amit Agarwal
Operation Supervisor
Interesting
statements:
We do not suggest camp stay at Manwar as
Rajasthan in the month of August would be too hot to stay in the camps. Further
the camps at Manwar are pitched from October till April.
Here's wishing you & your family a
Merry X-mas and a very Happy New Year 2003 from all of us at E-Holid@ys !
We are glad to learn of your acceptance
(in principle) and are ready to pay us an advance deposit of USD 500. You can
pay us the same through our payment gateway facility on our site www.sitaindia.com. Once through with it,
please advise us the transaction number enable follow up with our bank
accordingly.
We shall provide a visit to Osiyan though it does
not fall on the way from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer. However you will pay for the
Camel ride (if availed) direct. Similarly Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok does not
fall on the way from Bikaner to Mandawa. However you can take a detour to visit
Deshnok.
We have noted your areas of interest and shall provide
services by a knowledgeable guide well versed in Indian culture, history &
tradition.
With regard to Indian cuisine, you will get to taste
the same during your stay in hotels/local restaurants.
We shall arrange to keep ice cold beer/cold
drinks, mineral water on board the coach which you can buy the same from the
helper.
On domestic sectors, all Airlines allow 25% Youth Fare
discount for persons of 12yrs till 29yrs. Hence the fare for persons between
this age will be USD 170 per person on Delhi-Varanasi-Khajuraho sectors as
against USD 218 per adult (30yrs & above). Similarly for children 02-11years,
the airlines will allow 50% discount and the fares would work out to USD 120
per person.
Namaste & Happy New Year 2003 !
Thank you for your mail of date. Please note the
cottages at Desert Resort-Mandawa are air conditioned. With regard to your
suggestion for hotel Jamuna Resort- the same appears to be a budget property
and are not sure about the up keeping & maintenance. Where as Desert
Mandawa is a tried & tested property offers air conditioned accommodation
(instead of air cooled rooms at Jamuna Resort) and is definitely a better
option in Shekhavati region.
When we believe we have 22 days instead 21 days, this
was the tentative journey’s table:
|
NUMBER |
NIGHT |
HOTEL |
DRIVE |
FREE |
DISTANCE |
|
1 |
Delhi |
THE PARK 5* |
(MAD-BCN)-CDG-DELHI+ |
|
|
|
2 |
Delhi |
THE PARK 5* |
Delhi |
|
|
|
3 |
Varanasi |
HINDUSTAN INT4* |
Delhi-Varanasi-Sarnath |
|
AVIÓN |
|
4 |
Varanasi |
HINDUSTAN INT4* |
Varanasi |
AFTERNOON |
|
|
5 |
Khajuraho |
USHA BUNDELA5* |
Varanasi-Khajuraho |
|
AVION |
|
6 |
Orchha |
ORCHA RESORT |
Khajuraho-Orchha |
AFTERNOON |
157 |
|
7 |
|
|
Orchha-Datia-Gwalior |
|
118 |
|
7 |
Agra |
CLARKS SHIRAZ4* |
Gwalior-Agra Shatabdi Express |
119 |
|
|
8 |
Agra |
CLARKS SHIRAZ4* |
Agra-Mathura-Agra-Taj Mahal |
|
94 |
|
9 |
Jaipur |
MANSINGH PLC4* |
Agra-F.Sikri-Jaipur |
|
237 |
|
10 |
Jaipur |
MANSINGH PLC4* |
Jaipur |
|
|
|
11 |
Pushkar |
PUSHKAR PLC |
Jaipur-Ajmer-Pushkar |
|
149 |
|
12 |
Udaipur |
GRAND LAXMI VILAS H* |
Pushkar-Udaipur |
|
269 |
|
13 |
Udaipur |
GRAND LAXMI VILAS H* |
Udaipur |
AFTERNOON |
|
|
14 |
Udaipur |
GRAND LAXMI VILAS H* |
Udaipur |
|
|
|
15 |
Mount Abu |
THE CONNAUTH H* |
Udaipur-Mount Abu |
|
185 |
|
16 |
Jodhpur |
ALIT BHAWAN PLC H* |
Mount Abu-Ranakpur-Jodhpur |
264 |
|
|
17 |
Jodhpur |
ALIT BHAWAN PLC H* |
Jodhpur |
AFTERNOON |
|
|
18 |
Jaisalmer |
FORT RAJWADA4* |
Jodhpur-Jaisalmer |
|
295 |
|
19 |
Jaisalmer |
FORT RAJWADA4* |
Jaisalmer |
AFTERNOON |
|
|
20 |
Bikaner |
LAXMINIWAS PLC H* |
Jaisalmer-Deshnok-Bikaner |
|
333 |
|
21 |
Mandawa |
DESERT MANDAWA |
Bikaner-Mandawa |
AFTERNOON |
170 |
|
22 |
Mandawa |
DESERT MANDAWA |
Mandawa-Shekhawati |
AFTERNOON |
|
|
23 |
|
|
Mandawa-Delhi |
|
266 |
|
24 |
MADRUGADA |
DEL-CDG-(MAD-BCN) |
Madrid-Barcelona |
|
|
Thank
you for your mail about hotels and domestic flights confirmation. This mail is
for presenting for your approval several minor changes that we suggest in our
itinerary:
1.
Day 2 (Friday the 1st of August: In Delhi). We like to take an all day tour of
Delhi beginning early in the morning visiting a) the Lotus Temple, b) the Qutab
Minar complex, c) the Humayun's Tomb, d) the India Gate and the President's
Palace, e) the Sikh's Gold Temple, and f) the Laksmi Narayan Temple. After
lunch we like to go down to Old Delhi to visit g) the Red Fort, h) the Jama
Masjid, i) the Raj Ghat, j) the Shanti Vana, and k) the Firoz Shah Kotla......perfectly fine with us
2.
Day 8 (Thursday the 7th of August: In Agra). We must visit Taj Mahal and Red
Fort instead to go Mathura because Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays)...thanks for your observation........perectly fine with us
3.
Day 9 Friday the 8th: In Agra. We must visit Mathura and Vrindavan...OK with us
4.
Day 10 Saturday the 9th: In Jaipur after spending time walking around the
downtown, hunting and haggling souvenirs, we like visit in the evening the
Laksmi Narayan Temple and after crossing the road to have dinner in Rambagh
Palace hotel....fine with us..the supplement for
having dinner at Ram Bagh Palace instead of Mansingh Palace is USD 10 per
person.
5.
Day 13 (Tuesday the 12th). We wanted suppress Chittorgarh with object to have
one day more in Shekhawati for celebrating our last days in India. Then we will
drive from Pushkar to Udaipur directly. Days 13 and 14 we will stay in Udaipur.
Day 15 in Mount Abu. Days 16 and 17 in Jodhpur. Days 18 and 19 in Jaisalmer.
And day 20 visits Deshnok (Karni Mata) and stay in Bikaner....noted you wish to forego your visit & stay at Chittorgarh and would
instead pre-pone your rest of the tour till Bikaner by one day which is fine
with us. Please advise if in order to amend the hotel reservations to as
per your suggestion.
6.
Days 21 and 22 we like to change the Castle hotel of Mandawa by Mukundgarh Fort
hotel because we like to have in the last day one good hotel with swimming pool
for relaxing and making our last dinner with a sweet celebration. What do you
think about this change? Is it correct? What is your opinion about
this hotel? What is your opinion about all these changes?....Mukundgarh as an alternate to Castle Mandawa is not suggested as the
former hotel is in bad condition due to poor maintenance. We have in fact stopped using this hotel to avoid
any complaints from our guests. If you are looking at a hotel with pool we
suggest you to then stay at Desert Mandawa in Mandawa which has a swimming
pool.
7.
Still we have a very strong doubt: I have a very good remember of the
friendly people of Jaipur, but it isn't the same with Agra, and we have the day
8 from the afternoon to the night at leisure in Agra. What do you think about
to visit half-day Mathura this morning and visit Taj Mahal and Red Fort in the
afternoon and to spend the day 9 in Jaipur?.....well
you have too many sightseeings to cover in Agra which although is
possible in one day should you wish to stay an extra night in Jaipur instead of
Agra. Therefore
do advise us of your preference enable amend the accommodation accordingly.
THE LAST JOURNEY’S TABLE:
|
miercoles,30 |
0 |
Delhi |
THE PARK 5* |
BCN-ZUR-DELHI |
|
|
|
jueves,31 |
1 |
Delhi |
THE PARK 5* |
MAD-CDG-DELHI |
|
|
|
viernes,01 |
2 |
Delhi |
THE PARK 5* |
Delhi |
|
|
|
sábado,02 |
3 |
Varanasi |
HINDUSTAN INT4* |
Delhi-Varanasi-Sarnath |
|
AVIÓN |
|
domingo,03 |
4 |
Varanasi |
HINDUSTAN INT4* |
Varanasi |
AFTERNOON |
|
|
lunes,04 |
5 |
Khajuraho |
USHA BUNDELA5* |
Varanasi-Khajuraho |
|
AVION |
|
martes,05 |
6 |
Orchha |
ORCHA RESORT |
Khajuraho-Orchha |
AFTERNOON |
157 |
|
miércoles,06 |
7 |
|
|
Orchha-Datia-Gwalior |
|
118 |
|
miércoles,06 |
7 |
Agra |
CLARKS SHIRAZ4* |
Gwalior-Agra Shatabdi Express |
119 |
|
|
jueves,07 |
8 |
Agra |
CLARKS SHIRAZ4* |
Agra-Mathura-Agra-Taj Mahal |
|
94 |
|
viernes,08 |
9 |
Jaipur |
MANSINGH PLC4* |
Agra-F.Sikri-Jaipur |
|
237 |
|
sábado,09 |
10 |
Jaipur |
MANSINGH PLC4* |
Jaipur |
|
|
|
domingo,10 |
11 |
Pushkar |
PUSHKAR PLC |
Jaipur-Ajmer-Pushkar |
|
149 |
|
lunes,11 |
12 |
Udaipur |
GRAND LAXMI VILAS H* |
Pushkar-Udaipur |
|
269 |
|
martes,12 |
13 |
Udaipur |
GRAND LAXMI VILAS H* |
Udaipur |
|
|
|
miércoles,13 |
14 |
Mount Abu |
THE CONNAUTH H* |
Udaipur-Mount Abu |
|
185 |
|
jueves,14 |
15 |
Jodhpur |
AJIT BHAWAN PLC H* |
Mount Abu-Ranakpur-Bishnoi-Jodhpur |
|
264 |
|
viernes,15 |
16 |
Jodhpur |
AJIT BHAWAN PLC H* |
Jodhpur |
AFTERNOON |
|
|
sábado,16 |
17 |
Jaisalmer |
FORT RAJWADA4* |
Jodhpur-Osiyan?-Jaisalmer |
|
295 |
|
domingo,17 |
18 |
Jaisalmer Sam? |
FORT RAJWADA4* |
Jaisalmer-Sam sand dunes |
AFTERNOON |
|
|
lunes,18 |
19 |
Bikaner |
LAXMI NIWAS PLC H* |
Jaisalmer-Deshnok-Bikaner |
|
333 |
|
martes,19 |
20 |
Mandawa |
DESERT MANDAWA |
Bikaner-Mandawa |
AFTERNOON |
170 |
|
miércoles,20 |
21 |
Mandawa |
DESERT MANDAWA |
Mandawa-Shekhawati |
AFTERNOON |
|
|
jueves,21 |
22 |
AirFrance/Swiss |
|
Mandawa-Delhi |
|
266 |
|
viernes,22 |
23 |
MADRUGADA |
DEL-CDG-(MAD-BCN) |
Madrid-Barcelona |
|
|