Eva Luther Director of Operations Hart Travel Partners 508 653 2405 http://www.harttravelpartners.com info@harttravelpartners.com India with Lynchburg College DEC 27, 2017 - JAN 12, 2018 Delhi (5), Rishikesh (2), Haridwar (2), Vrindavan (2), Agra (2), Jaipur (2)
Page 2 of 19 TRIP SUMMARY Wednesday - December 27 10:55 AM Depart Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 12:42 PM Arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 4:02 PM Depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Thursday - December 28 5:40 AM Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 12:45 PM Depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Friday - December 29 1:00 AM Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) - Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) Arrival in Delhi Sightseeing of Delhi Orientation Lunch Overnight in Delhi - Home @37 Saturday - December 30 New Delhi Sightseeing (incl. lunch) Overnight in Delhi - Home @37 Sunday - December 31 Bollywood Movie New Year's Eve Dinner Overnight in Delhi - Home @37 Monday - January 1 Transfer to Rishikesh Overnight in Rishikesh - The Grand Shiva Resort & Spa Tuesday - January 2 Rishikesh Sightseeing Overnight in Rishikesh - The Grand Shiva Resort & Spa
Page 3 of 19 Wednesday - January 3 Transfer to Dehradun Overnight on Navdanya Biodiversity Farm - Navdanya Biodiversity Farm Lunch and Dinner at Navdanya Thursday - January 4 Transfer to Hardiwar Dinner in Hardiwar Overnight in Hardiwar - Hotel Royal Orchid Friday - January 5 Return to Delhi Overnight in Delhi Saturday - January 6 Transfer to Vrindavan Overnight in Vrindavan - Ashram - MVT Guesthouse & Restaurant Sunday - January 7 Overnight in Vrindavan - MVT Guesthouse & Restaurant Monday - January 8 Transfer to Agra Overnight in Agra - Howard Plaza Tuesday - January 9 Visit the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort Overnight in Agra - Howard Plaza Wednesday - January 10 Transfer to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri Overnight in Jaipur - Vimal Heritage Hotel Thursday - January 11 Jaipur Sightseeing Overnight in Jaipur - Vimal Heritage Hotel
Page 4 of 19 Friday - January 12 Dinner in Delhi 3:15 AM Depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) - Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) 7:25 AM Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 1:15 PM Depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 3:50 PM Arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Page 5 of 19 WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 27 10:55 AM Eastern Departure Depart Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Delta Air Lines DL 3387 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, VA, US, 20166 (703) 572-2700 12:42 PM Eastern Arrival Arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Delta Air Lines DL 3387 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 1 Detroit Metro Airport, Detroit, MI, US, 48242 (734) 247-7678 4:02 PM Eastern Departure Depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Delta Air Lines DL 132 TERMINAL EM Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 1 Detroit Metro Airport, Detroit, MI, US, 48242 (734) 247-7678 THURSDAY - DECEMBER 28 Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Page 6 of 19 5:40 AM W. Europe Arrival Delta Air Lines DL 132 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Aankomstpassage, Schiphol, NOORD-HOLLAND, NEDERLAND, 1118 CP +31 20 794 0800 12:45 PM W. Europe Departure Depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) KLM KL 871 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Aankomstpassage, Schiphol, NOORD-HOLLAND, NEDERLAND, 1118 CP +31 20 794 0800 FRIDAY - DECEMBER 29 1:00 AM India Arrival Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) KLM KL 871 TERMINAL 3 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) Airport Rd., Delhi, DELHI, IN, 110037 +91 11 2566 1000 Arrival in Delhi Arrive in Delhi. After collecting your luggage and clearing customs, meet your Travel Director and board you private motor coach to transfer to your hotel. Rooms will be ready for check-in upon arrival. You will have a chance to catch up on a little sleep before breakfast.
Page 7 of 19 Sightseeing of Delhi Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by sightseeing of Old Delhi to see Jain Temple, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Red Fort and Raj Ghat. Later visit the Akshardham Temple complex and see the Sahaj Anand Water Show. http://akshardham.com/explore/water-show/
Page 8 of 19 Orientation Lunch Overnight in Delhi - Home @37 https://www.f37.in SATURDAY - DECEMBER 30 New Delhi Sightseeing (incl. lunch) Today's sightseeing of New Delhi includes Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun, and Birla Temple. At Bangla Saheb Gurudwara you will have Langar (the term used in Sikhism for the community kitchen in a Gurdwara where a free meal is served to all the visitors, without distinction of religion, caste, gender, economic status or ethnicity.) Then continue your sightseeing at the India Gate-war memorial, a photo stop at the Presidential Palace & Parliament House and the Budhhist Temple at Mandir Marg. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/delhi Overnight in Delhi - Home @37
Page 9 of 19 https://www.f37.in SUNDAY - DECEMBER 31 Bollywood Movie Enjoy a leisurely day today. Start with a viewing of a Bollywood movie. After free time for lunch enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sarojini Nagar Market and perhaps buy a few souvenirs. New Year's Eve Dinner This evening enjoy a New Year's Eve dinner (pizza party or similar). Overnight in Delhi - Home @37 https://www.f37.in MONDAY - JANUARY 1 Transfer to Rishikesh After breakfast transfer to Rishikesh. After checking in to your hotel, visit Ram Jhula
Page 10 of 19 (string bridge), Parmarth Niketan Ashram / Temple and witness an evening prayer ceremony on the Ganges. Overnight in Rishikesh The Grand Shiva Resort & Spa Bawani, Uttarakhand, IN, 249192 TUESDAY - JANUARY 2 Rishikesh Sightseeing After breakfast visit Bharat Mandir, Swarg Ashram, Kali Kumbliwale, Lakshmanjhula and other temples.
Page 11 of 19 Check-out Overnight in Rishikesh The Grand Shiva Resort & Spa Bawani, Uttarakhand, IN, 249192 WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 3 Transfer to Dehradun Today you will transfer to Dehradun where you will visit and overnight at Navdanya Biodiversity Farm. http://www.navdanya.org/site/ Overnight on Navdanya Biodiversity Farm Navdanya Biodiversity Farm Shisham Bara, Uttarakhand, IN, 248007
Page 12 of 19 Lunch and Dinner at Navdanya THURSDAY - JANUARY 4 Transfer to Hardiwar After breakfast depart by coach for Haridwar. Arrive and check-in at hotel. This afternoon visit Mansa Devi Temple. In the evening visit Har ki Pauri to witness an Arti Ceremony on Ganges. If time permits visit a few other Temples. Dinner in Hardiwar Overnight in Hardiwar Hotel Royal Orchid FRIDAY - JANUARY 5 Return to Delhi Depart by coach for Delhi. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Free time. THE GROUP WILL MEET WITH MIRANDA HOUSE IN DELHI UPON ARRIVAL. DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED. Overnight in Delhi https://www.f37.in SATURDAY - JANUARY 6
Page 13 of 19 Transfer to Vrindavan After breakfast depart by coach for Vrindavan. Arrive and check-in at Ashram. This afternoon visit the birthplace of Lord Krishna and the temples in Mathura. Overnight in Vrindavan - Ashram MVT Guesthouse & Restaurant Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, IN, 281121 SUNDAY - JANUARY 7 Visit the temples in Vrindavan. Free time.
Page 14 of 19 Check-out Overnight in Vrindavan MVT Guesthouse & Restaurant Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, IN, 281121 MONDAY - JANUARY 8 Transfer to Agra This morning after breakfast depart by coach for Agra. En route visit Sikandra - Mausoleum of Akbar andit-maddu-daula (Baby Taj Mahal). Arrive and check-in at hotel. In the afternoon visit Dayal Bagh Temple and few old temples.
Page 15 of 19 Overnight in Agra Howard Plaza 61 Fatehabad Road, Agra, UTTAR PRADESH, IN, 282001 0562 404 8600 TUESDAY - JANUARY 9 Visit the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort Today you will visit the iconic Taj Mahal and Red Fort. In the afternoon there is time free to explore. http://www.history.com/topics/taj-mahal
Page 16 of 19 Overnight in Agra Howard Plaza 61 Fatehabad Road, Agra, UTTAR PRADESH, IN, 282001 0562 404 8600 WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 10 Transfer to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri After breakfast depart by coach for Jaipur. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, second only in architectural beauty to the Taj Mahal, marvel at the red stone turrets and domes. https://www.fatehpursikri.gov.in/home.html Later, arrive in Jaipur and check-in at your hotel.
Page 17 of 19 This evening enjoy a traditional Rajasthani Theme dinner and show at the beautiful Chowki Dhani resort. for dinner. http://www.chokhidhani.com/hotel-resorts/ethnic-resort-jaipur/dining Overnight in Jaipur Vimal Heritage Hotel D148, A/2 Durga Marg, Bani Park THURSDAY - JANUARY 11 Jaipur Sightseeing Today you will visit Amber Fort (climb up to the fort on an elephant's back in royal style). Later visit City Palace, Museum, Observatory, Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Birla Temple and a local market. https://www.jaipur.org.uk/forts-monuments/amber.html
Page 18 of 19 Overnight in Jaipur Vimal Heritage Hotel D148, A/2 Durga Marg, Bani Park FRIDAY - JANUARY 12 Enjoy a leisurely morning before returning to Delhi this afternoon. Later transfer to the airport for your return flight home THE GROUP MIGHT ARRANGE ANOTHER VISIT TO MIRANDA HOUSE THIS DAY. Dinner in Delhi Dinner will be at a local restaurant. TBA- Dinner may be with local students. Depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) KLM KL 872 TERMINAL 3
Page 19 of 19 3:15 AM India Departure Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) Airport Rd., Delhi, DELHI, IN, 110037 +91 11 2566 1000 7:25 AM India Arrival Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) KLM KL 872 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Aankomstpassage, Schiphol, NOORD-HOLLAND, NEDERLAND, 1118 CP +31 20 794 0800 1:15 PM India Departure Depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) KLM KL 651 3:50 PM Eastern Arrival Arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) KLM KL 651 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, VA, US, 20166 (703) 572-2700