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The Essence of India

16 Days South India

A leisurely tour starting with the zestful city of Delhi, visit of the Taj Mahal and Red Fort; Sun drenched South India lines with beach resorts of Goa and the temple cities of Chennai, garden city of Bangalore, exotic palaces of Mysore, Fascinating Kerela India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 450 miles of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals and bustling Mumbai a city that never sleeps, India's gateway to the world, with a population of 13 million, Mumbai is India's largest city and it’s most diverse, cosmopolitan and westernized.



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Day 1 USA/DELHI:
Welcome aboard your flight to Delhi.

Day 2 DELHI:
Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be received by our staff and escorted to the Hotel Park.

Day 3 DELHI:
Morning at leisure with an afternoon sightseeing tour of Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar, Parliament  house and Presidential Palace.

Day 4 DELHI/AGRA:
A full day visit of Fateh-pur-Sikri, built by Akbar the Great and the world famous Taj Mahal and  the Agra Fort, with history from Moguls  to the Raj.

Day 5 DELHI/CHENNAI:
After breakfast visit the historic section of old & Delhi, visit the imposing Red Fort, a  powerful testament of the Moghul dynasty, followed by Birla Mandir, Chandni Chowk, a bustling trade market and  Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi,This evening fly to Chennai. Welcome to South India. Transfer to Hotel Park/Trident.

Day 6 CHENNAI:
Our day begins with a delightful tour of Chennai, among the famous attractions are The National  art Gallery, which houses the 10th.C. Bronze dancing Shiva from the Chola Dynasty, St. Mary's Church located at the Fort St. George, the Clive House and  the House of Duke of the Wellington.

Day 7 MAHABALIPURAM:
The City of Seven Pagodas or Rathas, the site of the breath taking monument of 6th C. cut from  rock with monolithic temples with finely carved figures and sculptures. The most famous of the Rathas consists of five chariots of 5 princes.

Day 8 Chennai/BANGALORE/MYSORE:
Among its fine buildings is the Palace of the Maharaja, where decorative  imagination runs wild. Hotel Mahal Palace/Lokmanjan Palace.

Day 9 MYSORE/BANGALORE:
This morning after breakfast visit Chamundi Hill, the site of the summer palaces, ancient temple  and the huge Nandi bull. The view from  the top of the hill is superb, Mysore hills, lakes and the turrets of temples and churches, Later on drive back Bangalore, this city's charm peeks through tree shaded gardens, the manicured lawns and blooming flowers.  The famous attractions are Lal-Bagh Gardens, Tipu Sultan summer palace and Cubbon Park. Hotel Taj Residency.

Day 10  BANGALORE/COCHIN:
Fly to Cochin, one of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast, which has been a port  of call for foreign traders from early  times. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the many structures representing different regions of the world. This afternoon cruise the backwaters and this evening optional classical dance. Hotel Casino/Taj hotel.

Day 11 COCHIN:
Our sightseeing today includes the Dutch Palace built by Portuguese and presented to Raja in 1555, Jewish Synagogue built in 1556, which contains Scrolls of the Old Testament and a number of copper plates inscribed in the Hebrew script are preserved  here, St. Frances Church, the oldest church constructed by the Europeans in India and Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese fishing nets at the Kochi harbor are a fascinating sight.

12 COCHIN/GOA:
Today fly to Goa, land of romantic beaches and palm bordered rivers, former Portuguese colony, and sun drenched coast line State with miles of beaches against a back drop of coconut palms, and green rice fields, interlaced with water-ways and the rivers.Enjoy the peace and quiet, good food, lilting music and endlessb aches. Ft. Aguada Beach Resort/Taj Holiday Village.

Day 13 GOA:
We start our half-day sightseeing tour from the slopes of Hill for a breathtaking view of Panjim and river Mandovi.Then to Dona-Paula for a view of India's largest natural harbor. Afterwards visit old Goa and see the Basillica of Jesus which contains the tomb and mortal remains of St. Francis  Xavier housed in a silver ornate  casket, built like St. Peter (Rome), Church of Our Lady Rosary and St. Monica. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 14 GOA/Mumbai:
This morning fly to Bombay, transfer to Hotel Trident. Sightseeing Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum and the famous hanging gardens.

Day 15 Mumbai:
Morning cruise across the Arabian Sea to Elephanta Island to see the Shiva temples carved out of  solid rock. Afternoon is free for shopping etc. This evening we have a late night transfer to the airport for our flight home.

Day 16 Mumbai/USA:
Fly back to New York.



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St. Patrick's Church in Mysore





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Departure Dates:
 





2025
Feb 12 26
Mar 11 25
Apr 8 22
May 6
Sep 16 30
Oct 7 21
Nov 4 18
Dec 6 27



2026
Jan 10 24
Feb 11 25
Mar 10 24
Apr 7 21


Tour Cost:
$7769.00 per person twin sharing
Single supplement. $3483.00

 
Business Class and First Class Upgrades
avaialble at extra cost




High season air surcharge additional
$550.00 Jun 1-Aug 31& Dec 1-24






Tour Cost Includes:


+Round trip coach airfare from New York

+Airfares within India Nepal

+5-star 1st. class hotels

+Daily American breakfast

+Airports meet and greet assistance

+Private transfers to and from-
+ airports to hotels

+Baggage handling

+All sightseeing tours as per
+ daily itinerary

+Back waters Boat tour in Kerala


+English speaking guide

+ Monument entry fees

+ All VAT Taxes

+ Airlines Taxes & Fees
+Services of our tour managers

Other Gateway departure and flight connections.

(++CHI/LAX/SFO Extra++)

++Connecting flights from your nearest airport are at extra cost++
We'll book as a single connection, so that you only checkin your luggage once for the entire trip.

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Highlights &
Cultural Experiences

+ Qutab Minar Tower

+ Mahatma Gandhi Museum

+ Old Delhi back roads by Rickshaw

+ Delhi Jama Masjid

+ Behold the Taj Mahal at sunrise

+ Rock Cut Rathas at Mamalapuram
also known as City of Seven Pagodas

+ Mysore Palace|

+ St. Patrick's Cathedral in Mysore

+ Jewish Town in Kerala,
1st. ever Jewish settlement in South Asia

+ Opportunities for great Spa treatment (payable)

+ Portuguese influenced culture of Goa

+ Great maiden beaches

+ St. Francis Xavier Church

 



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