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Indias Golden Triangle 2009

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Tour Code:IP2009
Length: 13 Days
Tour Quality: Deluxe
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Single Supp.: $1,584
Triple Room Disc.: $66

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Start Date	End Date	Brochure Land & Air	Brochure Land Only	Our Price (Land & Air)	Our Price (Land Only)	Quote
Fri, Nov 06, 2009	Wed, Nov 18, 2009	Call Us	$6,695	Call Us	Call Us	Quote
Fri, Dec 04, 2009	Wed, Dec 16, 2009	Call Us	$6,695	Call Us	Call Us	Quote
Fri, Dec 18, 2009	Wed, Dec 30, 2009	Call Us	$6,695	Call Us	Call Us	Quote

*PLEASE NOTE: This vacation includes an internal air component which will not be discounted from the listed price above

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: India

City Highlights: Agra, Jaipur, Khajuraho, New Delhi, Old Delhi, Udaipur, Varanasi

Tour Itinerary

From vibrant Delhi to mystical Varanasi to the "Pink City" of Jaipur, to the "City of Lakes," Udaipur, India waits to share her treasures and her secrets with you. When the dream of India travel calls to you, come with Tauck on an unforgettable 13-day adventure in India's spectacular north. Tauck artfully blends India's fascinating history, breathtaking architecture, priceless artist treasures, varied cultures and beloved traditions in an unforgettable way. Throughout, you'll enjoy accommodations fit for a maharaja, dine on the finest in Indian cuisine and discover India in a way you never dreamed possible. India travel with Tauck is the experience of a lifetime!

Fight Jet Lag with a Pre-Stay in Delhi

Flying time to Delhi averages about 18 hours from U.S. gateway cities, and most international flights arrive early AM local time. To ease jet lag, we strongly recommend traveling to India a day early and arranging a pre-stay at The Oberoi, New Delhi, giving you time to rest and relax before sightseeing starts on Day 2. Ask at booking.

1. Arrive Delhi
Tour begins: The Oberoi, New Delhi. A transfer is included from Indira Gandhi International Airport to The Oberoi, New Delhi in the heart of the city. Unless you have arranged for a pre-stay, you will most likely arrive at the hotel well after midnight local time.

2. Delhi / Gandhi Smriti Museum
Discover Delhi’s blend of old and new with your local guide. See the Secretariat, the Presidential Palace and India Gate, and the Qutb Minar Victory Tower, a 12th-century Islamic minaret. Get an in-depth view of Indian history as you visit Humayun’s Tomb and the Gandhi Smriti Museum, on the site of Mahatma Gandhi’s last home. Join us for a welcome dinner tonight. Meals BLD

3. Discovering Old Delhi
A trishaw carries you past colorful bazaars, monuments and sacred temples along the labyrinthine streets of Old Delhi, India’s Muslim capital from the 12th to the 20th centuries. Visits to the iconic 17th-century Red Fort and the white-marbled Jama Masjid, the country’s largest mosque, conjure up images of the Mughal emperors. View Rajghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Meals BD

4. Fly to Varanasi / Ceremonial Rituals
A morning flight takes you to the spiritual city of Varanasi on the sacred River Ganges, where pilgrims have come to be purified since the 6th century BC. Visit Sarnath, site of Buddha’s first sermon. Tonight, take a boat ride to observe the transformational sight of pilgrims and holy men “putting the river to sleep” – and enjoy an extraordinary experience and dinner at the Peshwa Haveli, as the palace and ghat are lit up with tiny lamps and adorned with flowers. Meals BLD

5. Ganges River Cruise / Khajuraho
The day begins early with a memorable sunrise cruise on the Ganges, prior to a flight from Varanasi to Khajuraho. A millennium ago, Khajuraho boasted 85 temples dedicated to Hindu deities. Take a look at some of the 22 surviving temples that comprise this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for their richly detailed sculptures. Meals BLD

6. Ruins of Orchha / Train to Agra
The 17th-century palaces, cenotaphs and mausolea of Orchha were once home to royalty; explore their ruins, eerily silent but for the chattering parakeets and langurs who inhabit them today. Travel by rail to Agra this evening for a two-night stay at The Oberoi Amarvilas. Meals BLD

7. The Taj Mahal / Agra Fort
Words just might fail you as you spend the morning exploring the Taj Mahal, the white-domed marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. Visit 16th-century Agra Fort, and join us if you wish for an excursion to the red sandstone Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. Meals BLD

8. City Palace Museum in Jaipur
Travel from Agra to Jaipur for a two-night stay; view fine costumes, weaponry and royal artifacts at the City Palace Museum, and visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory. Immerse yourself in authentic Indian culture during a special Tauck evening featuring dinner and entertainment. Meals BLD

9. The Gems of Jaipur
Explore Jaipur’s massive Amber Fort complex, sheltering Amber Palace and its magnificent towers, domes and hall of mirrors. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Meals BLD

10. Fly to Udaipur / Lake Cruise
Fly to Udaipur early this morning. Cruise on the golden waters of Lake Pichola to your opulent marble palace hotel, set on an island in the middle of the lake. Meals BLD

11. Explore Udaipur, “Venice of the East”
A day of discovery in Udaipur, Rajasthan’s city of lakes, includes the gardens of Saheliyon Ki Bari and Jagdish Mandir Temple. A demonstration reveals the secrets of the sari and the turban; join us for a farewell dinner. Meals BLD

12. Temple Excursion / Fly to Delhi
Embark on an excursion to the temple complexes at Nagda and Eklingji. Fly to Delhi; your hotel is close to the airport for tomorrow’s flight home. Meals BL

13. Journey Home
Tour ends: Delhi. A transfer is included from the Trident, Gurgaon, to Indira Gandhi International Airport for your flight home. Most international flights depart in the early morning. Meals B

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What's Included

Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, motor coach, sightseeing, luggage handling, admissions, the services of Tauck Directors, local guides and drivers are included. Airport arrival transfers are also included from the airport to The Oberoi New Delhi Hotel for all guests who provide Tauck with their flight arrival information at least two weeks prior to the start of the tour. All airport departure transfers from the Taj Mahal Palace and Towers to the airport in Mumbai are included regardless of the day or time of flight.

Hotel Accommodations – Tauck’s price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may differ slightly from place to place, Tauck's commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort. At the Oberoi Amarvilas, the Oberoi Rajvilas, the Oberoi Udaivilas and the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, a triple request will be accommodated in one double and one single room.

Tauck Director – Each tour is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration of the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck World Discovery.

Meals – Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.

Gratuities Included – All appropriate gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff, local guides and driver are included.

No Options Sold – Tauck’s price includes special dinners, entertainment, sightseeing and most activities. Tauck Directors sometimes assist with information on free-time activities, based on honest opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.

PLEASE NOTE -NOT INCLUDED

On-Tour Flights
Airfare While on Tour – Six on-tour flights must be purchased through Tauck as part of your tour package.

Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States.

Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours – To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, many quests prefer to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following their tour. Most international flights arrive in Delhi between 11 PM (day 1) and 3 AM (day 2). We have rooms reserved for all guests beginning at 12 PM on day 1 so they can immediately check-in and get some rest. As a service, Tauck will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through Tauck. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult the Extend This Journey section on this website and discuss it with the reservations agent when you book your tour.

Luggage Responsibility – Although every effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. Therefore, it is important for your own protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to Tauck Travel Protection on this website for more information.

Personal Expenses - Phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees (if applicable), import duties on high value items (see Customs and Tax Free Shopping below) and other optional incidental extras are not included and may be significant.

Tauck Director Gratuities – The customary gratuity to the Tauck Director and local drivers are not included. Gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group. We will be using multiple coaches and drivers during the course of the journey, so any driver gratuities should be provided at the end of each segment.

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Accommodations

NEW DELHI - The Oberoi
VARANASI - Taj Ganges
KHAJURAHO - The Grand Temple View
AGRA - The Oberoi Amarvilas
JAIPUR - The Oberoi Rajvilas
UDAIPUR - Taj Lake Palace
GURGAON - Trident

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