Incredible Northern India 2012

March 14th – March 26th, 2012

This tour has reached the minimum required for the tour to go, and those who have registered are now booking air, so don’t delay as I only have 2 spaces left on this most wonderful incredible tour to India. India really is incredible and of course I think the highlight for all will be the Taj Mahal. It is a once in a lifetime treasure to see in person. Go through the long day by day and see what this tour includes.

India, most incredible India … the national fruit is the mango, the national tree is the Ficus bengalensis or the banyan tree and the national flower is the Lotus. Just like the Lotuses, prized for their serene beauty, the Taj Mahal is also prized for its beauty, beauty made as a result of a grief stricken Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. This is a very special one of a kind garden tour as it will focus on some incredible gardens and sights.

India 2010 group photo

  I have been to India before and was amazed. True, it is a country where there is poverty, but this is also a country that has magic, that I hope you will discover along with me.

To make your tour even more memorable, we are using 5 Star Deluxe Hotels & Heritage Hotels, all with beautiful serene gardens themselves.

‘I thought it was well thought out. The travel days when we flew, we had lots of time, but we were in interesting locations. I never felt rushed. I thought we had plenty of time at each spot except at the places where we were not allowed to stop because of traffic. My only expectation was about the Taj Mahal. It was much more than I expected. The others were always a pleasant surprise. Hemesh went way out of his way to make sure that we all found the things we wanted shopping. The hotels were great, very interesting. They all were clean, comfortable and had plenty of bottled water. The freedom to pick our own time and just have a light dinner or an "international dinner" was always appreciated when we had our free evenings. Having the luggage sent on ahead was a great convenience. Hemesh was a gem. He was easy to understand and had a delightful perspective on Indian life. This tour was beyond my expectations. India is a place I don't plan on going back to soon, so it was great doing it right the first time.’ Steve, India tour 2010

Please click on the ‘See Details’ button below for our very inclusive day by day itinerary. Below are the hotels you will be staying at while on this tour that promises experiences that will provide you with memories for a lifetime!


The Claridges, Luxury Heritage Hotel, Delhi

Today’s Traveller has awarded The Claridges, New Delhi as the Best Heritage Hotel, North India 2011. Today’s Traveller awards are one of India's most respected and premium travel and tourism industry awards, being organized by Gill India Communications Pvt. Ltd., publishers of 4 times PATA Gold Award winning magazine Today’s Traveller. The flagship hotel of The Claridges Hotels & Resorts, The Claridges, New Delhi, with its classic ambience and contemporary facilities, recreates the magic of old world charm coupled with gracious Indian hospitality. The architecture of the hotel the guest rooms & suites with their classic, understated décor the expansive garden with swinging palm trees and personalized service transports one to a haven of tranquility right in the middle of the bustling city.

Jaypee Palace Hotel, Agra

Jaypee Palace Hotel is a perfect tribute to the finest in Mughal architecture. The regal hotel is a glorious structural blend of red sandstone and marble and is spread over an unbounded 25 acres of elegantly landscaped luxuriant greenery, water bodies and pergolas. This magnificent hotel blends five star luxury with Mughal opulence to give guests an experience of a lifetime. Located just 2.5 Kms away from the Taj Mahal, in the main tourist district of the city, Fatehabad Road, this hotel is the first preference amongst Indian and foreign guests alike.

Laxmi Vilas Palace, a Heritage Hotel, Bharatpur

This classic heritage hotel of Bharatpur portrays charm in the fusion décor of the Rajput and Mughal architecture. The hotel has been structured with rich carved sandstone with an archway in the single entrance with bougainvillea and roses lining the pathways to the entrance. . All the deluxe suites are luxuriously decorated with enchanting interior décor and open inner courtyard. The antique traditional furniture & portraits of fearless Rajput warriors enhance the beauty of the rooms. A true ‘haveli’.

Jai Mahal Palace, A Taj Hotel, Jaipur

Set amidst 18 acres of beautifully landscaped Moghul gardens, this incomparable Palace dates back to 1745 A.D. A masterpiece in the Indo Saracenic style of architecture, it blends spotlight-grabbing opulence with tantalizing comforts that transport guests to a world of Rajasthan magnificence.

Taj Hari Mahal, A Taj Hotel, Jodhpur

The lobby is a unique mix of chic and classic. With its Latitude style architecture and Moghul-inspired domes, enameled murals, slender columns, and grand interiors. Sheer fantasy comes alive. This arrival zone sets the tone for guestrooms that deliver the ultimate in a luxury experience. Stroll across 6 acres of the hotel including garden. Soak in this 21st century fantasy palace which stylishly resembles 14th century forts. Feel like you're in an oasis in the middle of the desert.

Shiv Niwas Palace, a Grand Heritage Hotel, Udaipur

Where royalty has always felt at home, today you are invited to an experience of a lifetime. The crescent-shaped palace was built in the early 20th century, in the reign of Maharana Fateh Singh (period of reign: 1884-1930), and has been meticulously maintained and preserved for guests like you. The palace was reserved exclusively for visiting dignitaries and guests of the House of Mewar. Today it is a Grand Heritage Palace for guests, combining the elegance of the last century with modern 21st century amenities.

Let India ‘flow within you…and without you’….George Harrison
 

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Dates - March 14th - March 26th, 2012


LAND only $5,245 Cdn p/p sharing
SINGLE Supplement $2,010 Cdn
 
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Note – Minimum of 10 tour registrants required for this tour to run, so do not book your air until you have heard from us that the tour is confirmed. If Carlson Wagonlit Travel is booking you as an air/land package then they will look after this for you.


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