Our Credentials
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A team of 30 experienced Indian, Sri-Lankan and Nepalese professionals at your service to assist you in planning the holiday of your dream. |
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Our offices were established: in India in 1988, in Nepal and Sri Lanka in 1993. Each office has its own infrastructure and all are coordinated for seamless services. |
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More than 25 years of combined experience in leisure, business and incentive travel. |
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Our own fleet of private cars and coaches to transport you in your discovery of the Indian Sub-continent |
Our Ambitions
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To share with you our passion for the Indian sub-continent destinations. |
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To prioritise tailor-made tours rather than ready-made itineraries. |
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To always travel the extra mile to give you satisfaction and earn your loyalty. |
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Our mantra is to always abide by our commitments. |
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North India & Nepal
Shifting landscapes
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Day 1Europe / Delhi
Departure for Delhi by a regular flight. Overnight
in Flight.
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Day 2Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit 1. JAMA MASJID – Completed in 1658 this is one of the largest Mosques in India, 2. CHANDNI CHOWK – One of the main markets of Delhi, this ancient market which was the pride of the Mughals, still fascinates the visitors with its colourful crowds and varied shops, 3. RAJ GHAT – A serene and touching tribute to the Father of the Nation – Mahatma Gandhi. P.M Visit of NEW DELHI - Visiting 1. QUTAB MINAR – In 1199, Qutbuddin raised the Qutab Minar either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque. At 72.5 m , it is the highest stone tower in India and one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised in India. 2. HUMAYUN’S TOMB – Built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum, in the middle of 16th century, this Red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. The structure is one of the best examples of Mughal Architecture. 3. INDIA GATE – India Gate is a 42m high stone arch of triumph. It bears the name of the 85,000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the campaigns of World War One, the North – West frontier operations and the 1919 Afghan Fiasco. Below the arch is the memorial to the Unknown Soldier. Drive around the Presidential Palace. Overnight. |
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Day 3Delhi - Jaipur After
breakfast at hotel, leave for Jaipur by
air-conditioned car. (Journey time approx
4hrs & 30 mn) On arrival, proceed to
your hotel. P.M. Visit of Jaipur: Also called
Pink City. Jaipur has always played a prominent
role in the quest for power between the
Mughals and the Rajputs. Today it is the
capital of Rajasthan. A bustling city full
of colour and movement it is today knows
for its handicrafts and manual printing
on cotton fabrics, which is exported the
world over. Visit of JANTAR MANTAR, an observatory,
constructed in the 18th century and the
City Palace, which now houses a Museum.
Overnight. |
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Day 4Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
 A.M. –
Visit of Amber Fort. by air-conditioned
car. (12 Kms from Jaipur)Fort Amber which
was constructed between the 10th and 11th
century by a tribe called Minas fell into
the hands of the Rajputs in 1037 and remained
the capital of the Rajputs till 1728 when
the capital was shifted to the newly founded
city of Jaipur. It is perhaps one of the
most imperial and dominating forts in India.
You will be climbing up to the Fort on the
back of an elephant, which in itself is
a unique experience! P.M. Visit of Sanganer –
a little village in the immediate vicinity
of Jaipur it is known for its handicrafts –
especially blue pottery. Overnight. |
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Day 5Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra After
breakfast at hotel, leave for Fatehpur Sikri
by air-conditioned car. Journey time approx
4 Hrs. On arrival, visit of Fatehpur Sikri
perched atop a rocky ridge 37 km west of
Agra, Fatehpur Sikri came into being four
centuries ago when the Emperor Akbar, created
the first planned city in Indo – Islamic
style. The city was actualised with great
energy, but was completely abandoned a little
more than a decade later. Fatehpur Sikri
is built in red sandstone, and is a beautiful
blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural
element. The sandstone is richly ornamented
with carving and fretwork. After visit continue
by air-conditioned car for Agra. Journey
time approx 1 h 15 mn. On arrival, proceed
to your hotel. Overnight |
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Day 6Agra
Breakfast at hotel. Visit of Taj Mahal at
sunrise. Taj Mahal, the monumental labour
of love of a great ruler for his beloved
queen is sheer poetry in marble. One of
the wonders of the world this 17th century
monument took 22 years in the making. An
estimated 20,000 people worked to complete
this enchanting mausoleum. Breakfast at
hotel. A.M.: Visit of Fort (Emperor Akbar
commissioned the construction of this fort
in 1565, although additions were continued
to be made till the time of his grandson
Shah Jahan. The Fort houses some exquisite
buildings within like the Moti Masjid, Diwan –
e- Am, Diwan – e – Khas, and
Sheesh Mahal.) P.M. Visit of Itmad-ud-Daulah’s
mausoleum (Itmad-ul-Daulah, Situated 4 km
North of the Taj, on the left bank of the
Yamuna, is the perfectly proportioned marble
mausoleum of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Noor Jehan
constructed this splendid marble monument
in her father’s memory. This double
storied marble tomb is replete with mosaic,
inlaid with semi-precious stones.) Continue
with visit of the markets in Agra.
Overnight. |
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Day 7Agra - Delhi - Kathmandu
After Breakfast at hotel leave for Delhi
by air-conditioned car. Journey time approx
4 Hrs. En route visit of Sikandra (Sikandra
was built in 1492 by Sikander Lodhi, a ruler
of one of the last dynasties of the Delhi
Sultanate. Akbar, in his time, ordered the
re - construction of Sikandra, this time
as a site for his mausoleum but he died
before it could be completed. The work was
completed by his son Jehangir in 1613. The
tomb is a combination of Muslim and Hindu
architectural styles. The building of red
sandstone is four storeys tall, approximately
31 metres in height. The first three storeys
are of red sandstone, while the fourth is
entirely of marble.) On arrival in Delhi
proceed to airport to for connecting flight
to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu assistance
at airport & transfer to your hotel
by car.
Overnight. |
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Day 8Kathmandu Breakfast
at hotel. A.M. Visit of Kathmandu by car.
Situated at an altitude of 1 300 meters
, at the confluence of two rivers, the Bagmati
and the Bishnumati, and encircled by mountains
of medium height, KATHMANDU, with its population
of 390.000 , gives the impression of a small
city barely out of the medieval period...
and this is the charm of this city. Visit
of the old city: the Durbar Square, central
monument of Kathmandu where we find temples,
palaces, pagodas, statues & Kumari Bahal’s
palace or the House of the Living Goddess.
Later, climb to Swayambunath situated 3
kms from the city. It is not only one of
the most beautiful stupa of Nepal but also
one of the most popular centres of pilgrimage.
On the top there is an enormous stupa .
The building contains ancient relics and
documents and has prayer mills which the
faithful turn on their pivoting axe. You
get a magnificent view of the city and the
surrounding villages. P.M.: Visit of PATAN
or LALITPUR, city of golden roofs of the
Malla dynasty. On return, stopover at a
Tibetan camp.Overnight. |
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Day 9Kathmandu
Breakfast at hotel. A.M.: Visit of Bodhnath,
a Buddhist sanctuary.. The stupa is composed
of five terraces. It is one of the most
beautiful monuments in Nepal. Visit of Pashupatinath,
one of the most sacred places in the country,
centre of pilgrimage bathed by the river
Bagmati. We can see the Golden Temple forbidden
to non hindus, and also the cremation fires
burning all along the river. P.M. Visit
of Bhadgaon or Bhaktapur, the most beautiful
city in the valley which has conserved a
medieval aspect .Marvellous little city
of Palaces, temples and superb houses. Visit
of the Durbar Square, the palace with 55
windows, finely sculpted lintels and embedded
in the brick, the Temple of Dhattatreya
at the square having the same name, the
peacock house (ancient monastery), the Potters
quarters. Visit of Natyapole temple with
five roofs.
Overnight. |
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Day 10Kathmandu-Europe
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning free for optional excursions to Nagarkot or Dhulikhel to see the Himalayas,or mountain flights over the Himalayas Free time for last minute shopping. According to flight timings transfer to airport for flight to Europe. |
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