EJT - DD - 5 / DELHI / JAIPUR / AGRA - 5 Days

DAY 1 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and transfer to hotel.
Accommodation will be available for occupancy by 12 noon.
Day at leisure.

DAY 2 - Delhi
Full day city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Mosque), local bazaars,
Presidential Palace, Parliament House, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Qutub Minar,
India Gate and Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru & Indira Gandhi memorials.

DAY 3 - Jaipur
Travel to Jaipur by train or car in the morning. Afternoon city tour of 'Pink City' visiting the City Palace, Palace of Winds, local colorful bazaars and Jantar Mantar Observatory.

DAY 4 - Agra
Excursion to Amber Fort with elephant ride.
Transfer to Fatehpur Sikri and visit the deserted city of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Transfer to Agra.
(Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays)

DAY 5 - Delhi
City Tour visiting Agra Fort, local bazaars and Taj Mahal.
Return to Delhi by train or car in the evening.
Depart on your onward journey.

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EJT - BB - 4 / BANGALORE / MYSORE / HALEBID and BELURE TEMPLES - 4 Day

DAY 1 - Bangalore
Arrive Bangalore. Meeting & transfer to hotel.
Accommodation will be available for occupancy by 12 noon
City tour visiting Bull temple, Lal Bagh (gardens), local bazaars & the legislature building.

DAY 2 - Mysore
Transfer to Mysore by car en route visiting Srirangapatnam and Tipu Sultan's summer palace.
City tour of Mysore visiting Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill and Brindaban Gardens.

DAY 3 - Hasan
Transfer to Hasan and visit Halebid and Belure temples.

DAY 4 - Bangalore
Transfer to Bangalore airport.
Depart on your onward journey.

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EJT - CC - 6 / CHENNAI (MADRAS) / MADURAI / COCHIN - 6 Days

DAY 1 - Chennai
Arrive Chennai. Meeting & transfer to hotel.
Accommodation will be available for occupancy by 12 noon
City tour visiting Fort George, St. Thomas Cathedral, local bazaars and Art Museum.

DAY 2 - Chennai
Excursion to Mamallaapuram and visit the Shore Temples.

DAY 3 - Madurai
Fly to Madurai. Meeting & transfer to hotel.
City tour visiting Meenakshi temple, Thirumalai Palace and local bazaars.

DAY 4 - Kumarakom / Backwaters
Transfer to Kumarakom. Board a houseboat and cruise the backwaters of Kerala.

DAY 5 - Cochin
Arrive Allepey and transfer to Cochin.
City tour visiting Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church and local bazaars.

DAY 6 - Cochin
Check out from the hotel by 12 00 noon.
Transfer to airport.
Depart on your onward journey.

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EJT - BP - 4 / BHUBANESWAR / PURI / KONARK SUN TEMPLE - 4 Days

DAY 1 - Bhubaneswar
Arrive Bhubaneswar. Meeting & transfer to hotel.
Accommodation will be available for occupancy by 12 noon.
Hotel: Trident Hilton***** / Swosti Hotel****

DAY 2 - Puri
City tour visiting Mukhteshwar, Lingaraj and Rajarani temples. Transfer to Puri.
Overnight at the beach resort.
Hotel: Mayfair Resort*****

DAY 3 - Konark Sun Temple/ Puri
Visit Konark Sun Temple and city tour of Puri.
Hotel: Mayfair Resort*****

DAY 4 - Puri / Bhubaneswar
Check out from the hotel by 12 00 noon.
Transfer Bhubaneswar Airport.
Depart on your onward journey.

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EJT - DM - 12 / DELHI / AGRA / JAIPUR / JODHPUR / UDAIPUR / AURANGABAD / BOMBAY - 12 Days

DAY 1 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meeting & transfer to hotel.
Accommodation will be available for occupancy by 12 noon

DAY 2 - Delhi
Full day city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Mosque), local bazaars,
Presidential Palace, Parliament House, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Manta Observatory, Qutub Minar,
India Gate and Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru & Indira Gandhi memorials. .

DAY 3 - Agra
Transfer to Agra by train or car.
City tour visiting Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and local bazaar.

DAY 4 - Jaipur
Transfer to Fatehpur Sikri and visit the deserted city of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Transfer to Jaipur by car / coach.

DAY 5 - Jaipur
City tour of 'Pink City' visiting the City Palace, Palace of Winds, local colorful bazaars and Jantar Mantar Observatory, excursion to Amber Fort with elephant ride.

DAY 6 - Jodhpur
Travel to Jodhpur.
City tour visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jaswant Thada and local bazaars.

DAY 7 - Udaipur
Travel to Udaipur.
City tour visiting City Palace, Sahelion ki Bari (Royal Gardens) and local bazaars.

DAY 8 - Udaipur
Excursion to Chittaurgarh.

DAY 9 - Ellora Caves / Aurangabad
Fly to Aurangabad via Mumbai (Bombay)

DAY 10 - Ajanta Caves / Aurangabad
Full day excursion to Ajanta and Ellora Caves.

DAY 11 - Mumbai (Bombay)
Fly to Mumbai (Bombay).
City tour visiting Kamla Nehru Park, Tower of Silence and local bazaars.

DAY 12 - Mumbai (Bombay)
Check out from the hotel by 12 00 noon.
Transfer to airport.
Depart on your onward journey.

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EJT - PP - 5 / ANDMAN ISLANDS - 5 days

DAY 1 - Port Blair
Fly to Port Blair from Kolkata (Calcutta) or Chennai (Madras).
Meeting and transfer to Bay Island Resort.
Accommodation will be available for occupancy by 12 noon
Sound and light show in the evening.

DAY 2 - Port Blair
Boat excursion to Jolly Buoy and Redskin islands. Observe fascinating corals and marine life from the glass bottom boat.

DAY 3 - Port Blair
Visit National Biological Park, Marine Treasure, Ross Island and Madhuban to watch Elephant lumbering.

DAY 4 - Port Blair
Day at leisure for water sports, snorkeling or swimming.

DAY 5 - Departure
Check out from the hotel by 12 00 noon.
Transfer to airport.
Fly to Calcutta or Chennai

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EJT - DD - 9 / PALACE ON WHEELS - 9 Days

A luxury train journey through Delhi, Rajasthan, Agra and Taj Mahal.

Operates weekly from September through April.
All meals are included while aboard the train.

DAY 1 - Tue - Delhi - Taj Palace / Oberoi
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting colorful bazaar “Chandini Chowk”, Memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and Jama Masjid followed by sound and light show at the Red Fort.

DAY 2 - Wed - Delhi - Palace On Wheel
The morning sightseeing tour includes Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. Later in the afternoon, travel to Jaipur.

DAY 3 - Thu - Jaipur - Palace On Wheels
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with elephant rides. Afternoon city tour visiting City Palace, Observatory, Palace of Winds and local bazaars.

DAY 4 - Fri - Jaisalmer - Palace On Wheels
One of the last bastions of princely India, Jaisalmer is famous for the Fort and colorful mansions known as Havelis. The stone carvers created some masterpieces with delicate pavilions, screen windows and beautiful balconies. After city tour you will take a camel safari to golden sand dunes. In the evening attend a cultural show with dinner. Depart for Jodhpur aboard Palace On Wheels at 11.00 PM.

DAY 5 - Sat - Jodhpur - Palace On Wheels
Jodhpur's attractions include Mehrangarh Fort, luxurious palaces, Jaswant Thada – a collection of royal white marble cenotaphs and Umaid Bhavan Palace. After city tour and lunch depart for Sawai Madhopur at 3.30 PM.

DAY 6 - Sun - Ranthambhore National Park - Chittaurgarh - Palace On Wheels
Ranthambhore National Park – a Tiger Project Reserve is considered the best in India for observing and photographing the tiger. The park is located amidst the imposing 10th century fort with lush vegetation and waterfalls. After wildlife viewing depart for Chittaurgarh.

Visit the massive Chittaurgarh Fort, Queen Padmini’s Palace and Meera temple.

DAY 7 - Mon - Udaipur - Palace On Wheels
City tour visiting City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari, Lake Pichola, lake Palace hotel and Jagdish Temple.

DAY 8 - Tue - Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Agra and Taj Mahal - Palace On Wheels
Arrive Bharatpur early in the morning and visit Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, the largest concentration of exotic birds in Asia and nesting ground of thousands of egrets, Siberian cranes, waterfowls and other rare species. Proceed to Fatehpur Sikri – the now deserted capital built by emperor Akbar. You will visit some fabulous palaces and a mosque dedicated to Muslim saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar with his only son, Salim.
Transfer to Agra.
Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Agra Fort, Taj Mahal and local bazaars.

DAY 9 - Wed - Delhi
Arrive Delhi in the morning. Meeting and transfer to airport.

Suggested advance booking: At least 180 days or earlier prior to departure with $ 500.00 per person deposit. Final payment required: 120 days prior to departure

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The luxury train, Palace On Wheels, departs Delhi at 5.45 PM every Wednesday
and returns to Delhi the following Wednesday at 6.00 AM. It is a 7 nights / 8 day program.
(Does not include any services in Delhi)
The Palace on Wheels tariff is as follows.

October to March: Weekly Package
Single Occupancy:  $ 585.00 Per Person / Per Night x 7 =      $ 4095.00
Double Occupancy: $ 435.00 Per Person / Per Night x 7 =      $ 3045.00
Triple Occupancy:   $ 365.00 Per Person / Per Night x 7 =      $ 2555.00

April and September: Weekly Package<
Single Occupancy:  $ 450.00 Per Person / Per Night x 7 = $ 3150.00
Double Occupancy: $ 350.00 Per Person / Per Night x 7 = $ 2450.00
Triple Occupancy:   $ 285.00 Per Person / Per Night x 7 = $ 1995.00

Government Tourist Service Taxes extra.

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EJT - DD - 7/ SIKKIM - 7 Days

Sikkim is a perfect destination for those seeking adventure and enchantment. It is nestled between Nepal, Bhutan & Tibet. Amidst the grandeur of the Himalayan mountain peaks, lush green valleys, powerful rivers, terraced hills and warmth of its people, this primeval land offers the visitors a truly unique and delightful experience. It is captivating and offbeat. Although nearly 7,300 square kilometers in area, Sikkim nevertheless has a dramatic terrain with elevation ranging from of 244 meters to as high as 8586 meters Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. It's charm lies in its isolated interiors, serene villages, hidden valleys and ancient monasteries.

DAY 1 - Delhi / Bagdogra / Darjeeling
Transfer to airport and leave by air for Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling. Remainder of the day at rest and acclimatise to the change in altitude. Darjeeling is dramatic with it's dark hillsides and abundance of flowers. It has a stunning view of the Kanchanjungha, the third highest peak in the world.

DAY 2 - Darjeeling
Before sunrise drive to Tiger Hill to view the memorable sunrise over Kanchanjungha and catch a glimpse of Mount Everest. Return to Darjeeling via the Ghoom Buddhist Monastery. Established in 1850, this is the oldest monastery in Darjeeling. Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 3 - Darjeeling
Full day city tour visiting the Botanical Gardens, the Victoria Falls, Tenzing's House and Bazars. Return to your hotel.

DAY 4- Darjeeling - Kalimpong
After breakfast, drive to Kalimpong and transfer to hotel. Half day tour of Kalimpong covering a cactus nursery and the famous Zang Dog Palri monastery. Later proceed for a visit to Dzong Do Palri Fo-Brang Gompa, Flower Nurseries and Sericulture Research institute.

DAY 5 – Kalimpong-Gangtok
After breakfast, drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim ,driving along the side of the famous Teesta River. Afternoon arrive Gangtok and transfer to hotel.
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DAY 6 - Gangtok
This morning. visit city tour covering Rumtek Monastery, Dorchul Chortan Stupa, Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday) and Government Handicrafts and handlooms Center and Enchey Monastery.
Evening free for shopping at the Gangtok market

DAY 7 –Gangtok- Delhi
Transfer to Bagdogra.
Fly to Delhi.
Depart on your onward journey.

EJT - JIM - 4 / JIM CORBETT PARK - 4 Days
Operates between November and May.
Three meals daily are included at the Jungle lodge.

DAY 1 - Delhi / Jim Corbett National Parkbr> Transfer to Jim Corbett Park in the morning by car / coach. It is an 8-hour drive from Delhi.
Over 50 species of mammal including tiger, leopard, wild elephant,
Himalayan and sloth bears, spotted deer and about 580 species of birds are found here.
Orientation by resident naturalist.

DAY 2 - Jim Corbett National Park
Nature walk and wildlife viewing.

DAY 3 - Jim Corbett National Park
Boat ride and wildlife viewing.

DAY 4 - Jim Corbett National Park / Delhi
After breakfast transfer back to Delhi by car / coach.

EJT - KNP - 4 / KANHA NATIONAL PARK - 4 Days
Operates from mid-September to June

DAY 1 - Kanha National Park
Arrive at Nagpur airport. Meeting and transfer
to Kanha National Wildlife Park.

DAY 2 - Kanha National Park
Wildlife Safari

DAY 3 - Kanha National Park
Wildlife Safari.

DAY 4 - Kanha National Park
Transfer to Nagpur airport.
Depart on your onward journey.

EJT - WS - 12 / WILDLIFE SAFARI - 12 Days
Delhi, Sariska, Ranthambhore, Bharatpur Bird sanctuary,
Agra, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Delhi.

Operates from October to June

DAY 1 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel.
Accommodation will be available for occupancy by 12 noon.

DAY 2 - Sariska National Park
Transfer to Sariska. Wildlife here includes tigers, leopards and the four-horned antelopes only found in India.
Afternoon game viewing.

DAY 3 - Ranthambhore National Park / Tiger Preserve
Bird watching and game viewing. Transfer to Ranthambhore.
Ranthambhore is one of the first Project Tiger reserves and exceptionally congenial habitat for tigers, leopards,
Asiatic deer and blue bull.

DAY 4 - Ranthambhore National Park / Tiger Preserve
Wildlife viewing

DAY 5 - Ghana Bird Sanctuary
Transfer to Ghana Bird Sanctuary, one of the worlds finest water bird preserves.
Bird watching and nature walk.

DAY 6 - Agra
Morning boat rides and bird watching. Transfer to Agra.

DAY 7 - Bandhavgarh National Park
Travel to Khajuraho and drive to Bandhavgarh.
First White tiger was found here.
Other larger mammals include panther, Indian bison, blue bull,
sloth bear and samber. Jungle safari.

DAY 8 - Bandhavgarh National Park
Wildlife viewing and nature walk.

DAY 9 - Kanha National Park
Transfer to Kanha. Jungle safari.

DAY 10 - Kanha National Park
Wildlife viewing.

DAY 11 - Delhi
Transfer to Nagpur. Fly to Delhi.

DAY 12 - Delhi
Checkout from the hotel by 12 noon.
Depart on your onward journey.

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Itineraries are designed with current flight schedules and remain subject to adjustment / change.