A Journey Through North India: Sacred Sites Tour Itinerary (Delhi Agra Jaipur Varanasi Delhi Sacred Sites)

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1 A Journey Through North India: Sacred Sites Tour Itinerary (Delhi Agra Jaipur Varanasi Delhi Sacred Sites) Join us for an unforgettable trip to India! We ll tour four northern cities, ending our time together in Varanasi for Diwali, India s spectacular festival of lights. In addition to seeing some incredible sights, our tour will be sprinkled with philosophy and stories from texts such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Philosophy expert and master storyteller Scott Lewicki will share his knowledge and wisdom along the way and Julie Smerdon will lead daily meditation, as well as asana whenever our location allows. Saturday 2 November You re on your way - check in from 6.10am BRISBANE TO SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines flight SQ 256 Departs 9.10am Arrive 3.30pm Non-stop 8hrs 20mins Economy Class seat SINGAPORE TO DELHI Singapore Airlines flight SQ 406 Departs 5.10pm Arrive 8.10pm Non-stop 5hrs 30mins Economy Class seat Arrive in Delhi and take your private transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the PARK HOTEL. Sun 3 Nov: DELHI Post breakfast city tour of Old Delhi including Red Fort (Drive Past), The Jama Masjid, India`s largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk. Afternoon sightseeing of New Delhi to include Birla Mandir, Gurudwara bangla sahib, Qutab Minar, drive past India gate and Government buildings. Overnight at the 4* PARK HOTEL. Mon 4 Nov: DELHI AGRA by surface (220 kms/03 hrs) Breakfast at the hotel. Later Leave for Agra by private bus. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Evening free for leisure activities. Overnight at the 4* DOUBLETREE hotel. Tues 5 Nov: AGRA Early morning start for our highlight yoga class at dawn in View of the sunrise over the Taj Mahal. Return to the hotel for breakfast and retun later in the morning to the magnificent Taj Mahal, undoubtedly one of the most romantic buildings in the world. Renowned for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, it counts among mans proudest creations in celebration of love. Also a visit to the historical Agra Fort. The fort is a city within a City, it embraces the Moti Masjid, the Hall of Public Audiences, the Hall of Private Audiences, the Octagonal Tower, Jahangir s Palace and many more monuments and gardens. Return to our hotel via stop for the famous Agra marble if you wish.

2 Page 2 Shri Yoga Journey to Northern India Wed 06 Nov: AGRA / FATEHPUR SIKRI / JAIPUR by surface (260 kms/05 hrs) Breakfast at the hotel. Later leave for Jaipur by surface, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri the imperial city of the Mughal dynasty built by Akbar. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the beautiful & historical SHAPHURA HOUSE Boutique Hotel. Thu 07 Nov: JAIPUR In the morning visit Amber Fort, riding in an army jeep. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. En route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds. Evening free for leisure activities. Overnight at SHAPHURA HOUSE. Fri 08 Nov: JAIPUR After breakfast city tour of Jaipur which begins with a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace. Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. Highlight dinner at the delightful BAR PALLADIO in the Bhaj Niwan Palace. Overnight at SHAPHURA HOUSE. Sat 09 Nov: JAIPUR Breakfast at the hotel. Full day free for leisure activities. Shopping and market tours can be arranged or an optional high tea at the majestic RAMBAGH PALACE. Overnight at SHAPHURA HOUSE.

3 Page 3 Shri Yoga Journey to Northern India Sun 10 Nov: JAIPUR VARANASI by FLIGHT SG /0815 HRS. In the morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for spirtual Varanasi. After arrival at Varanasi transfer to the hotel. (Check-in: 1400 hrs.) Evening enjoy the Festival Dev Deepawali at the bank of the Ganges river. Dev Deepawali is a famous Utsav celebrated every year at the holy city Varanasi. Dev Deepawali, which is also spelled Dev Diwali, is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over demon Tripurasur. Hence Dev Deepawali Utsav is also known as Tripurotsav which is observed on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima. On Dev Deepawali, devotees take a holy dip in Ganges on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima and light earthen lamps or Diya(s) in the evening. When the dusk sets, the steps of all the Ghats on the riverfront of the Ganges are lit with millions of earthen lamps. Not only the Ghats of Ganges but also all temples of Benares are lit with millions of Diya(s). Overnight at the 4 * RADISSON BLU Hotel. Mon 11 Nov: VARANASI Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free for leisure activities. Evening Enjoy the Festival Dev Deepawali at the Bank of river Ganges magic! Overnight at the hotel. Tue 12 Nov: VARANASI This morning an early start for a dawn boat ride on the Ganges River. Ritual is a very important aspect of Hinduism and there is no better place to observe it than at the Ganges. You will view the thread ceremony, head shaving and food being offered to the departing souls. A walk through narrow twisting lanes will give you a chance to witness the various rituals of the pilgrims and followed by city tour including Bharat Mata Temple, Shanta Durga Temple and Banaras Hindu University. Drive back to the hotel for breakfast. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath (9 kms). This is where the Buddha preached his first sermon after getting enlightenment. Overnight at the RADISON BLU hotel. Wed 13 Nov: VARANASI Breakfast at the hotel. Full day free for leisure activities. Overnight at the RADISON BLU HOTEL.

4 Page 4 Shri Yoga Journey to Northern India Thu 14 Nov: VARANASI DELHI by FLIGHT 6E /1625 HRS Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free for leisure activities. After lunch transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi, transfer to the International Airport to board the flight for home. DELHI TO SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines Flight SQ 403 Departs 9.55PM Economy Class seats Non-stop 5hrs 45mins Fri 15 Nov: Arrive Singapore 6.10am Transfer flights at Changi Airport SINGAPORE TO BRISBANE Singapore Airlines flight SQ 245 Departs 9.40am Arrives 7.30pm Economy Class seats Non-stop 7hrs 50mins END OF AN AMAZING INDIAN EXPERIENCE Issued 29 January 2019

5 Page 5 Shri Yoga Journey to Northern India INVESTMENT PRICES IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS No. of Pax Twin share tour price For single room supplement add Total price WITH airfare (twin share) Rate AUD $4690 per person AUD $1550 per person AUD $5890 per person If booking your own airfare, allow AUD $1200 pp for Singapore PRICES BASED ON 12 PAYING GUESTS Above rates include: Airfare for transfers within India Extra 5kg baggage for flights Meeting and assistance on arrival/departure at airports Arrival/departure transfers and surface travel via air-conditioned coach as per itinerary Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur and boat ride on River Ganga in Varanasi Accommodation for total 12 nights sharing twin room in quality & historic accommodation Breakfast and dinner daily included English speaking guide from arrival till departure Monument entrance fees All presently applicable taxes Above rates DO NOT include: Expenses of personal nature like telephone calls, laundry, shopping, table drinks, fee for the still cameras/video camera at the monuments, etc. Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip due to circumstances beyond our control such as airline delays, road-blocks, vehicle malfunctions and other conditions like sickness, natural disasters, wars, riots or any other unforeseen circumstances. Liability for or travel insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, damage or loss of goods. Tips and porter charges allow approx. $120 Any other personal services not specified above FORMS OF PAYMENT & PAYMENT SCEDULE A $680AUD deposit is required to secure your space on the trip and to cover Travel Insurance Airfares are then due for payment 7 days after confirmation Progress payment will begin 1 March 2019 Final payments will be due by 3 September 2019 Payment can be made by bank deposit, B-Pay or credit card. Credit card payments incur a processing fee of 1.65% for Visa and Mastercard, 2.3% for American Express.

6 Page 6 Shri Yoga Journey to Northern India BY DIRECT DEPOSIT BSB: Account Number: Bank: Commonwealth Bank Account Name: itravel **Please ensure your quote NICOLE B and YOUR surname as a reference on your payment. PAY BY B-PAY ADD YOUR UNIQUE CODE **Please ensure your quote NICOLE B and YOUR surname as a reference on your payment. PLEASE NOTE: i) Airfares quoted above are subject to change (as per availability of seats in flight) by respective airlines without any prior notice. ii) Airfare shall be charged as per the fare offered by the airline at the time of booking/ticketing. iii) Airfares are inclusive of all taxes. iv) Tentative reservation is not allowed, and reservations can be made only once tickets are issued. v) Cancellation/Refund terms are different from airline to airline. Once tickets are issued, any change/cancellation thereafter will attract cancelation / amendment charges as per the policy of respective airlines TRAVEL INSURANCE It is a requirement that you have travel insurance cover for this trip. This will insure yourself against loss of travel and accommodation expenses that may be incurred due to involuntary cancellation and against injury, medical, hospital and unforeseen occurrences or expenses. We recommend taking out your travel insurance at the time of deposit payment. We have included cover through SureSave as part of your deposit of $680. Policy cost under 50 years is $180. Policy cost of years is $199. Additional costs may apply for pre-existing medical conditions. If you organise your own cover, please us a copy to keep on file.

7 Page 7 Shri Yoga Journey to Northern India HOTELS CONFIRMED CITY Option - B NIGHTS Delhi The Park 02 Agra Double tree by Hilton 02 Jaipur Shahpura House 04 Varanasi Radisson Blu 04 Base category rooms at all hotels. Names of hotels mentioned on the itinerary only indicate that our rates are based on usage of these hotels. It is not to be constructed that accommodation is confirmation at these hotels until and unless we convey to you the confirmation of accommodation. IMPORTANT NOTES On domestic sectors all airlines except Air India offer baggage allowance of 15kg (1 piece). On Air India this allowance is 20kg (1 piece) It is important to carry printed copies of air and train tickets, as proof of booking and proof of identity are required to go inside the airport and during the train journey Normally check in time is 1400 hrs and check out is 1100 hrs. early check in/late check out is strictly at the discretion of the hotels In case of any revision in the government tax structure, air fare or fuel prices, we reserve the right to revise the tour price Keeping in view high tourist demand to India though our priority is to provide the hotels mentioned in the package, however, we retain the right to provide a similar category hotel to any customer, in case of non-availability of the quoted hotel LIABILITIES We are not liable to pay any compensation for termination of tour or deviation of itinerary in case of force major factors where things are beyond our control such as natural calamities, riots, political strikes, flight/train delay etc. Any extra cost incurred for revising itineraries in such situation/s would be debited to clients. In case of termination of tour mid-way due to any of the above factors retentions or penalties charged for unutilized services would be borne by the clients. TOUR OPERATOR Your Indian travel arrangements are made by Mr Nitin Shorawal, Director of ART OF TRAVEL INDIA, based in Delhi. I travelled personally with Nitin and his operations Manager Kapil when escorting my groups to India, I hold them in the highest regard and know you will be in good hands during your travels. I-TRAVEL ADDITIONAL BOOKING INFORMATION Wastreck Pty Ltd t/as i-travel is the agent only of the respective airlines and ART OF TRAVEL INDIA (the Operator ) they represent. Nicole Beasley operates under a contracted agreement with i-travel. All payments are processed via the audited Client account of the Agency.

8 Page 8 Shri Yoga Journey to Northern India IDENTIFICATION All travellers must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from date of departure from Australia for entry to India. A Visa MUST be obtained on-line at least 3 days prior to departure. We will require a copy of your passport and visa approval for our records. CONDITIONS OF COSTS All prices given to you and any travel arrangements set forth in the booking requests are: a) Subject to confirmation by the Operator and; b) Subject to the terms set forth by the Operator c) Subject to availability d) Prices subject to change until paid in full CANCELLATION/ AMENDMENT FEES Please note all deposits are non-refundable and cancellation fees of up to 100% of your pre-payment may apply. We ask you purchase your travel insurance at the time of deposit Amendment fees of a minimum $150 apply to bookings once confirmed. Whilst all care is taken in providing accurate prices and information, fluctuations can occur which are beyond our control. The services set out in this itinerary are subject to operational change at any time by the providers of the services. The carriage of passengers and baggage by operators is performed, subject to the conditions of carriage endorsed on the relevant tickets or related documents issued by the operator.