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1 16 DAYS RAJASTHAN AND NORTH INDIA SPECIAL PRICE 2 987$ CAD for a limited time (REG. 3287$ CAD) Price per person in double occupancy. All inclusive (except drinks). DELHI-CHOMU-DEOGARH-UDAIPUR-NARLAI-LUNI-JODHPUR DECHU-PUSHKAR-JAIPUR-FATEHPUR SIKRI-AGRA-DELHI Day Departure from Canada Flight Canada / Europe Your Québec escort will meet you at the airline counter for your check-in. Day 02 Arrival in India Flight Europe / Delhi arrived at Delhi International Airport. Assistance by our representative in India and transfer to the hotel during the night. Day 03 Delhi Delhi, 14 million people, clearly divided between the old and the new city. NEW DELHI with its big spaces, fresh and clean, OLD DELHI with its little teeming streets.

2 In the morning, visit the OLD DELHI, passage to the RED FORT which was built by Shah Jahan. Go around the wall that surrounds it, you will see the historical gate of Lahore. In 1950, Pandit Nehru proclaimed this place Independence of India. In front of Red Fort, opens the main shopping street Chandni Chowk, is silver jewelry shops, crafts and sweets. This place is teeming with people day and night. Visit the JAMIA MASJID mosque. It was built by Shah JAHAN between 1651 and This impressive building is the largest mosque of all the Indian subcontinent. There are three large gates, four towers and two minarets 40 meters high, with vertical stripes of red sandstone alternating with white marble. Then, direction Raj Ghat, the memorial of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Dinner at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit NEW DELHI Connaught Place; the business and tourism district, then the India Gate; the 42-meter-high triumphal arch and finally Parliament. These three important poles designed by British architects and of course, the Rashrapati Bhawan or Palace of the President where lives Lord Mountbatten, the viceroy of India. Day 04 Delhi Chomu Departure for the city of Chomu. Upon arrival, register and dine at the hotel. This is where your fairytale tour of Rajasthan begins, a land steeped in tradition and culture, royal and modest, you feel like kings. After a long flight from Canada and the busy schedule of Delhi with its overwhelming crowd coming Chomu, Palace, a serene place located 200 km from Delhi takes about 4 hours to reach. Chomu Palace, an elegantly fortified palace of 300 years. Surrounded by 6 sprawling acres, it has a wall of 5 meters thick fort and is surrounded by a deep moat. The Chomu Palace Hotel is your ideal retreat for exploring your wonderland.

3 Day 05 Chomu Deogarh Departure for Deogarh. Built in 1670 AD stands majestically on top of a hill at an altitude of 2100 feet above sea level. Impressive and beautiful, Deogarh Mahal is a grand palace built at the time of Royal Mewar (also known as the Kingdom of Udaipur). A 17th century palace with glittering mirrors and murals, paired with a romantic lake, encircled the fort. Having a glass of wine in an open courtyard sitting in front of a bonfire in an open starry sky, you would want to stay here forever Enjoy a beautiful train journey through picturesque hills of arravli offering splendid views. Day 06 Deogarh Udaipur Udaipur, one of the most romantic cities in India, Udaipur has been dubbed the City of Dreams and the City of the Rising Sun. Maharaja Udai Singh built the blue lakes (which reflect the hills of the Aravalli Mountains) for the needs of his new capital. The old town was surrounded by a wall with 11 entrance gates, of which you can still see the ruins. There are several magnificent palaces to visit in this fascinating city, including the Lake Palace Hotel, an elegant white marble fantasy. After breakfast, visit the local village to see every day the inhabitants of the region. Dinner at a local restaurant en route or at the hotel when you leave Deogarh. Coach to Udaipur. In the evening, at sunset, a romantic boat ride in Lake Pichola which has an 18th century palace in the middle of the lake and which is now converted into a luxury Palace hotel. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

4 Day 07 Udaipur Visit the Royal Gardens of Saheliyon ki Bari with musical fountains, marble elephants and lotus ponds, then visit the Jagdish temple dedicated to Vishnu, with an image of Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the Universe. In the afternoon, the visit includes the City Palace, the largest in Rajasthan, flanked by octagonal towers surmounted by domes, and surrounded by terraces and gardens of different eras, but relatively harmonious. Today, the main part of the palace has been transformed into a museum. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. Day 08 Udaipur Narlai Coach to Narlai. Dinner at the hotel in a local restaurant en route. Continuing to Narlai, between Udaipur and Jodhpur which was a meticulously restored 17th century royal retreat, is one of the most beautiful rural places in Rajasthan. This region has a varied landscape especially after a good monsoon. Part of the journey will take you through some of the highest hills in the Aravalli range. On this part of the route, you ll see some of the most fascinating costumes worn by the Rajasthan ladies and the most colorful turbans worn by men, so have your camera at your fingertips! On arrival, check in at your hotel. A walk through the village or a jeep safari lets you mingle with locals to witness the warmth and friendly nature of its people. Narlai is a tiny and typically Rajasthani village where you will experience the authentic hospitality of Rajasthan.

5 During the evening walk through the village filled with temples, you will see a huge rock that encloses a shiva sanctuary and an elephant carved at the top right in front of your hotel. You can also take a walk to the summit if you feel energetic. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. Day 09 Narlai Luni On the way to Luni. Dinner on arrival and check-in at hotel Fort Chanwa. Heritage Hotel Fort Chanwa Luni is an outstanding example of elegance and symmetry in Indian architecture whose foundation was laid over a hundred years ago during the reign of Maharaja Dalip Singh. The entire fortress is carved in the famous red sandstone of Jodhpur and friezes carved lattice complex Jharokas (or balconies), it captures the exquisite romance and grace of a bygone age. The fort is composed of a lyrical set of towers of course, water, wheels, stables, passages and unexpected stairways to secret pavilions and panoramic roofs covering the village at the bottom and the horizon of Thar beyond. The traditional paintings on the walls harmoniously reflect the capacity of master craftsmen and days gone by. Day 10 Luni Jodhpur Dechu After breakfast, the exploration of the blue city of Jodhpur begins. We begin with the visit of the mighty Mehrangarh (Mehran Fort), one of the largest forts in India. Built around 1460 by Rao Jodha, the fort is located 410 feet (125 m) above the city and is surrounded by

6 imposing thick walls. Within its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. Later visit the local market and some shopping before dinner. Dinner at the hotel or in a local restaurant. Departure for Dechu. On arrival, install in your tents. Camel ride. Discover an exciting and unforgettable night of camp, here you will learn a few steps of folkloric Rajasthani dance from local traditional artists, dine and dance under the starry sky and sleep under a tent. Day 11 Dechu Pushkar Departure for Pushkar. Pushkar is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage town and Hindu devotees should visit at least once in their life. The city wraps around a sacred lake, which would have appeared when Brahma dropped a lotus flower. It also has one of the few Brahma temples in the world. With 52 ghats (stairs) and 400 milky blue temples, the city often buzzes with puja (prayers), generating an episodic soundtrack of songs, drums and gongs, and songs of devotion. The main street is a long bazaar, selling anything to tickle a traveler s fancy, from hippy-chic tie-dye to didgeridoos. Despite the commercialism, the city remains charming and mystical.

7 Day 12 Pushkar Jaipur Visit the famous Brahma Temple and a walk to Pushkar Lake and the opportunity to make a puja with the presence of local Brahmin. Lunch at the hotel or in a local restaurant then continue towards Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur Station and transfer to the hotel. Day 13 Jaipur Visit the splendid Amber Fortress overlooking a lake and its surroundings. Climb to the top of the ramparts on the back of an elephant driven by a mahout. Inside the palace, religious ceremonies take place every morning in the Kal Temple. Dinner at the local restaurant. In the afternoon, walk in the pink city so full of life in the streets, cows, elephants; Bicycles and taxis meet in a loud sound of horns, live this great crowd bath! You will go through the famous PALAIS DES VENTS. Visit the CITY PALACE and also the observatory JANTAR MANTAR. Later, a Bollywood night out at RAJ MANDIR, the largest movie theater with a capacity of 2,500 seats, with small waiting rooms, a bar and a very kitsch decor. Even if one does not understand Hindi, staying

8 in nature is an experience of seeing India through India. This will leave with some surprise that Bollywood is a part of the Indian lifestyle and the only entertainment for the major population of India. Day 14 Jaipur Fatehpur Sikri Agra Agra is a city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, chief town of one of the 18 territorial divisions of this state and the District of Agra. Among its many monuments, it includes the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort and, nearby, Fatehpur-Sikri, all on the list of World Heritage of Unesco. In the morning, depart for Agra and en route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the magnificent walled ghost town. Capital of the Mughal Empire at the time of its splendor between 1571 and 1585, the city was quickly abandoned and remained as is, without being looted or destroyed. It is a very interesting testimony, both historically and architecturally, of a brilliant Mughal city. You will admire the Great Mosque with the tomb of Salim Chishti Skeikh and its magnificent marble trellis, the house of the jewels also called Diwan-I-Khas (audience hall) with the pillar of Akbar and the giant chessboard of the court the Pachhis. Dinner at the local restaurant. After the meal, drive to Agra and visit the Red Fort whose military power can not be doubted. It was the residence of the Mughal emperors. Everyone has left its mark, the red sandstone of Akbar and Jahangir, the white marble of Shah Jahan. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna, surrounded by a wall 20 to 33 meters high and 2500 m perimeter. Day 15 Agra Delhi

9 Early morning, visit the famous Taj Mahal (closed on Friday). It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631, the year of the death of Mumtaz Mahal, will be completed in Back to the hotel for breakfast. Departure towards Delhi. Dinner in a local restaurant. Free evening for individual activities. Day 16 Departure from Delhi Night aboard the return flight. We undertake to respect the itinerary above, but it can be modified without notice depending on traffic, temperature or other factors beyond our control. HÔTELS (Can be substituted by similar or superior hotels) CITIES HOTELS NIGHTS Delhi Chomu Deogarh Udaipur Narlai Luni Dechu Pushkar Jaipur Agra Delhi Pride Hôtel Chomu Palace Deogarh Mahal Fateh Niwas Rawla Narlai Fort Chanwa Haryali Dhani Camps and Resorts Pushkar Resort ou similaire Shahpura House Ramada Pride Hôtel Courtesy room

10 Special price $ 2987 per person, double occupancy (limited time offer) Single occupancy supplement $ 950. Prices shown are in Canadian dollars all taxes included. Our price includes: International and domestic flights Accommodation in double room with full board from day 2 to day 15, including breakfasts, dinners and dinners in the hotels mentioned in the program or similar and including some dinners organized on road. Ground transportation by air-conditioned coach. Entrance fees for visits and excursions as mentioned in the program. (It may happen that some visit is changed or canceled depending on the temperature, traffic, other things beyond our control). A subway ride to Delhi. A ride in rickshaw in old Delhi. Camel ride and jeep ride to Dechu. Visit of Jaisalmer. Walk in the village of Nimaj. Cooking demonstration. Boat trip to Udaipur (Lake Pichola) at sunset. A rickshaw ride to Jaipur. A Bollywood movie in Jaipur. An elephant ride or jeep to Jaipur for the ascent of Amber Fort. Carriage rides at Taj Mahal. French speaking guide during your stay. An escort from Montreal if a minimum of 20 passengers Government taxes currently applicable. The assistance of our offices 24 hours a day. Our price does not include: Drinks. Travel insurance. Personal expenses. Tips for the guide, driver, assistant driver and guide. Baggage handling. Fees for use of cameras, videos, etc. required on some sites. Indian visa online 45 days before departure price of US $ 52. Entrance fee of US $ 25 in Nepal payable in cash on site. The rate does not include the contribution to the Québec Compensation Fund (CIU) $ 1 per $ 1,000. Holder of a Québec permit IATA plus Quebec travel agency license #