limited places, register today! exclusive escorted india group tour

Your tour itineraryDay 1 / Thursday 8 April 2010DelhiWelcome to India! Today at 11am we meet our tour directorand travelling companions for an overview of the tour. Wethen embark on our city sightseeing tour of Delhi, taking inThe India Gate war memorial, Bangl Sahib Guru DwaraSihk Temple and the world famous Qutub Minar.Day 2 & 3/ Friday 9 & Saturday 10 AprilPachewarToday we drive via Jaipur Pechewar where we spend the nexttwo nights at our heritage hotel, a converted 300 year oldfort! Our activities here are varied (a few surprises thrownin) and focus on life in India in this beautiful village. It isour first opportunity to get an insight into rural Indianlifestyle, with a visit to a local home for an authentic cookingdemonstration, a guided walk through the local village andmingling with the villagers. Amazing photo opportunities await! BDay 4 / Sunday 11 April 2010KotaToday we drive to Kota. Our traveling distance today is fairlyextensive and we will take a picnic lunch to enjoy along theway. The highlight on route is the captivating town of Bundiwhere we visit the incredible and imposing 16th centuryRajput palace for a sightseeing tour and the 16th centurystep well. After our day of traveling and sightseeing we arriveat our heritage hotel for a quiet evening of relaxation. BDay 5 / Monday 12 April 2010BijaipurTonight we have a real highlight as we stay in a 275 year oldcastle as guests of our host who is the 13th ruler of thedynasty. After time to relax by the pool, we embark on ourafternoon tribal jeep safari which will give us insight intothe tribal belt of south eastern Rajasthan known as MEWAR.BDay 6 / Tuesday 13 April 2010UdaipurOn route to the ‘Venice of the East’, Udaipur, we stop for avisit at the sprawling hilltop fort of Chittorgarh, one ofthe finest medieval forts ever built. After lunch we proceedto Udaipur, the romantic city of lakes and gardens and toour hotel, the Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel overlooking LakePichola – this is one of the most sought after properties intown. This afternoon we visit the west zone cultural centrefor a cultural program. BDay 7 / Wednesday 14 April 2010UdaipurThis morning we visit the imposing City Palace toweringover the lake and then on to the 400 year old JagdishTemple. We have the afternoon to explore at leisure until alate afternoon boat ride on Lake Pichola. BDay 8 / Thursday 15 April 2010Rawla JojawarAn early departure this morning will take us to Kumbalgarhwhich boasts a 15th century fort – the largest in Asia andone of the finest examples of defence fortification in theworld. After lunch we carry on to Ranakpur to visit theastonishing 15th century Adinath Temple built in whitemarble and supported by 1444 pillars. Continuing ourdrive, we arrive at our 250 year old heritage property for atwo night stay. This afternoon we relax and enjoy theproperty and the pool which is the centre point of the hotel.BDay 9 / Friday 16 April 2010Rawla JojawarThis morning we enjoy a 2½ hour jeep safari around theregion before a little more time to relax as we prepare for anamazing afternoon train journey winding through thebeautiful Aravali mountains (be prepared to meet somemonkeys!) BDay 10 / Saturday 17 April 2010ChandelaoClose to the city of Jodhpur, we find Chandelao. Here wewill be lucky to see any other tourists as we explore thevillage, interact with the local villagers and learn about theart, heritage and culture of Rajasthan. Our accommodationwill be the heritage property the Chandelao Garh. BDay 11 / Sunday 18 April 2010JodhpurOne of the highlights of any visit to Rajasthan is the ‘bluecity’ of Jodhpur. The indigo colour houses of the old towncan best be seen as we explore the mighty MeherangarhFort which looms high above the buzzing city. We also visitthe Jaswant Thada, a beautiful 19th century white marblememorial and the royal crematorium. We have time in theafternoon to explore the narrow bazaar filled alleys of theold city. BDay 12 / Monday 19 April 2010OsianToday is a real highlight of a different kind. We are set tosample desert life in the great Thar Desert with a camelsafari and a stay at the Osian Camel Camp. We see thesunset over the dunes in the desert after our afternoon camelride and enjoy the luxurious tents (with private facilities) atthe camp. In the evening we are treated to a musicalextravaganza by local musicians from western Rajasthan. B,DDay 13 / Tuesday 20 April 2010BikanerToday we drive to the distinctive desert town of Bikaner. Onthe way we stop at the beautiful 15th century Nagaur Fortfor a sightseeing tour and lunch. We carry on to Deshnokto visit the fascinating Karni Mata Temple – the rat temple.Thousands of holy rodents inhabit this temple – keep youreyes peeled for a white rat and you will be blessed by goodfortune if you spot one! We arrive at the Lalgarh PalaceHotel, one of the finest examples of colonial, Islamic andHindu architectural styles and which is part of theMaharaja’s modern palace, for our two night stay. BDay 14 / Wednesday 21 April 2010BikanerMorning sightseeing tour of the old palace with an optionalafternoon tour of the old city. You may just wish to enjoythe grand hotel and relax by the indoor pool before a lateafternoon trip to the camel breeding farm. BDay 15 / Thursday 22 April 2010MandawaAnother highlight of a different kind... today we arrive atthe fort town of Mandawa where we spend the night inmud huts. We relax and enjoy our unusual accommodationbefore a late afternoon tour to explore the abandoned butlavishly painted havalis (mansions) of the affluent merchantsthat once thrived in this trade route town. BDay 16 / Friday 23 April 2010JaipurToday we arrive at the royal capital of Rajasthan, the pinkcity of Jaipur. Subject to weather we may be able to take anincredible elephant safari and dinner. B,DDay 17 / Saturday 24 April 2010JaipurToday’s city sightseeing tour takes in the second mostphotographed monument in India, the beautiful HawaMahal, the Palace of the Winds. After a photo stop here weproceed to the fascinating city observatory, Jantar Mantar,the second largest stone observatory in the world. Wethen visit the exquisite City Palace which is still home tothe former Maharaja of Jaipur. We have the afternoon atleisure perhaps to explore the lively markets and bazaars ofJaipur. BDay 18 / Sunday 25 April 2010AgraThis morning we drive to the world heritage site, FatehpurSikri, the abandoned city. The city numbers among thefinest specimens of Mughal architecture, built by the Mughalemperor Akbar in the second half of the 16th century.Following a sightseeing tour of the city we carry on to Agrafor the night. BDay 19 / Monday 26 April 2010DelhiNo trip to India could be complete without a visit to themajestic and universally admired Taj Mahal! We spend themorning visiting this amazing monument before continuingto Delhi for our last evening together and to reflect on allthe great memories we will take home. BDay 20 / Tuesday 27 April 2010DepartureThe tour concludes after breakfast where you will betransferred to the airport for your flight home. B* Conditions and cancellation fees apply. Price is per person, twin share. Price is correctat time of publication (November 2009) but may fluctuate due to changes in taxes,charges, surcharges and currency. Price is land only. Tour is subject to availabilty andterms and conditions as listed. The tour itinerary is subject to change at any time due tounforseen circumstances. The inclusion of a Harvey World Travel escort is subject tominimum tour numbers. A service fee and credit card surcharge will apply. Images usedare representative of the destination but may not reflect your specific tour itinerary. ®Registered trade mark of Harvey World Travel Group Pty Limited. Lic No: 9TA 1440. DMK.Harvey World Travel MorleyShop 48 Centro Galleria Shopping CentreRussell Street, Morley WA 6062Phone (08) 9275 5755 • Fax (08) 9275 5798Email: morley@harveyworld.com.auTour Price$2,700* per person, twin share for landpackage, including breakfast daily &return airport transfers. Plus USD$100per person prepaid Tipping Kitty.Included* in the tour price...• All accommodation throughout the tour• All transportation on an air-conditioned mini bus• Return airport transfers• Breakfast daily• 2 dinners - included as indicated on the itinerary• All sightseeing and entrances as included on theitinerary in bold• Includes tipping kitty (US $100 pre-collected) forall tipping on the journeyNot included* in the tour price...• International airfares and taxes from Australia• Travel insurance • Meals other than specified initinerary • Drinks • Items of a personal natureTERMS AND CONDITIONS:Tour Payments: A deposit of $500 per person due within 7days of booking confirmation. Final payment is due 55 days priorto travel (date will be advised by your consultant). Deposit arenon-refundable and non-transferable.Flights: Airfares not included in the tour price. Please see oneof our consultants for the best available airfare. Airline terms andconditions apply.Transfers: Arrival and departure airport transfers are includedon the first and last day. Transfers are available on alternativedates for passengers staying at the tour hotel.Tipping: A compulsory tipping kitty of USD $100 per person ispre-collected as per the tour pricing details.Tour Director: An experienced English speaking guide willaccompany you throughout the tour.Accommodation: Based on twin share. Single supplementavailable on request. Alternatively those willing to share can bematched up at a twin rate.Young Travellers: Travellers less than 18 years of age on thedeparture, must be accompanied by and share a room with anadult. This tour is not recommended for passengers under 15years.Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory for allpassengers on this escorted tour. Your insurance must includeadequate cover for medical expenses and the cost of repatriationshould you become too ill to continue with the tour, includinghelicopter rescue and air ambulance. If you join the holidaywithout adequate insurance, you may not be allowed to continueon the trip, with no right to refund.Passports and visa: All passengers must have a valid passportwith at least 6 months validity from the date of return to Australia.It is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure any applicablevisas for all countries visited have been obtained prior todeparture. Meeting necessary passport and visa entryrequirements and costs is the sole responsibility of the passenger.Harvey World Travel tour escort: The inclusion of a HarveyWorld Travel tour escort is subject to minimum passengernumbers. A substitute tour escort may be used without notice ifunforeseen circumstances arise.Meal Key: B Breakfast, D Dinner