BEST EXOTIC INDIA 19 DAYS February 12 - March

AUSTRALIAN WOMENS TRAVEL BEST EXOTIC INDIA 19 DAYS February 12 - March 2 2018 DELHI: AGRA (TAJ MAHAL) : VARANASI (GANGES) : JAIPUR : RAMGARH : JODHPHUR : PUSHKAR : UDAIPUR P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm www.australianwmenstravel.cm 1

ITINERARY DAY 1: MONDAY - FEBRUARY 12 AUSTRALIA TO DELHI NIGHT: DELHI Welcme t India ut tur begins in Delhi. Explre the Main Bazaar in Paharganj. Enjy sme free time t rest and ready fr ur adventure f the stunning tapestry f Nrth India, that will enthrall and delight even the mst experienced f travellers. DAY 2: TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 13 DELHI TO VARANASI NIGHT: VARANASI Tday we will fly t intriguing Varanasi, India's hliest Hindu city and the ldest inhabited city in the wrld. There is s much life and clur here; it is hard t knw where t lk first. This evening enjy a sunset bat ride n the mythical Ganges River. Release sacred fferings int the river. Enjy the ancient ritual f 'Aarti' n the banks f the River Ganges. DAY 3: Wednesday - February 14 varanasi NIGHT: varanasi As the sun begins t rise, drift slwly dwn the Ganges River and watch the many famus Ghats cme t life, an unfrgettable experience. Jin me n a walking tur f the Old City as we explre the lane ways and wander alng the Ghats. Enjy a thrilling tuk- tuk ride. Fantastic pht pprtunities. DAY 4: Thursday - February 15 VARANASI TO AGRA NIGHT: AGRA Tday we travel t Agra and the hme f the famus Taj Mahal. We will enjy dinner n a rf tp cafe with views f the Taj Mahal at Sunset. Enjy a tuk tuk ride thrugh the streets f Agra. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm www.australianwmenstravel.cm 2

DAY 5: FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 16 AGRA NIGHT: AGRA Tday we visit ne f the wnders f the wrld. Marvel at the Taj Mahal at sunrise, a memrable experience. Enjy breakfast with a fantastic view f the Taj Mahal. Later discver the Wrld Heritage listed Agra Frt. We will als be visiting the perfect little Mini Taj. We will enjy anther delicius dinner verlking the Taj Mahal! DAY 6: SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 17 AGRA TO JAIPUR NIGHT: JAIPUR Tday we will be travelling int the depths f Rajasthan, with ur private vehicle and driver, stpping at places f interest alng the way. As we apprach Jaipur we will visit the village f Albineri and the famus step well f Chand Bari. Jaipur is the clurful capital f Rajasthan, featured in bth Extic Marigld Htel mvies. Marvel at the crwded streets packed with cars, camels, elephants, rickshaws and tuk tuks. DAY 7: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18 JAIPUR NIGHT: JAIPUR Tday we are explring the magical city f Jaipur. Our tur takes us fr a mrning visit t the Old Pink City. A great pht pprtunity f Hawa Mahal, the Palace f the Wind. A chance t taste the best Lassi in India, at the famus Lassi shp. A memrable visit t the stunning medieval Amber Frt. Try the best Kashu Curry in Jaipur. A visit t the famus Blue Pttery f Jaipur shp is a must. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm www.australianwmenstravel.cm 3

DAY 8: MONDAY FEBRUARY 19 JAIPUR TO RAMGARH NIGHT: RAMGARH This mrning we travel t Ramgarh,lcated in the Shekhawati regin, in the nrthern part f Rajasthan. Ramgarh is a treasure trve f painted havelis, temples, chhatris (centaphs) and jhras (water tanks). A regin knwn as an Open Air Gallery', with frts, palaces and rnate traditinal merchant huses knwn as Havelis whish are ften decrated with clurful fresces. DAY 9: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20 RAMGARH NIGHT: RAMGARH This mrning we will take a walking tur f the stunning twnship f Ramgarh. Marvel at the twn knwn as an 'pen air art gallery.' Explre tiny backstreets and ancient painted havelis. Time t explre. DAY 10: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21 RAMGARH TO PUSHKAR NIGHT: PUSHKAR This mrning we will drive nce mre thrugh beautiful Rajasthan t Pushkar, a hly twn in the state f Rajasthan. The markets in Pushkar are literally dripping with grgeus things, this is a terrific place t buy gifts r purchase smething unique and special fr yurself as a memry f India. DAY 11: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22 PUSHKAR NIGHT: PUSHKAR The lcals and pilgrims here are extremely friendly and happy t see yu. The wrd 'Pushkar' means ltus flwer, which is said t be the seat f Brahma, it is ften called "Tirth Raj" - the king f pilgrimage sites. We will visit ne f the best markets in India, s many treasures everywhere! P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm www.australianwmenstravel.cm 4

DAY 12: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23 PUSHKAR TO JODHPUR NIGHT: JODHPUR This mrning we travel thrugh Rajasthan in ur private vehicle, stpping alng the way at pints f interest t Jdhpur, which is knwn as the Blue city. We will explre the intricate neighburhd, with its stunning silver shps and twisting lane ways. Eat dinner in the shadw f the magnificently illuminated Mehrangarh Frt, which stands in a perpendicular cliff, 400 ft. abve us. DAY 13: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24 JODHPUR NIGHT: JODHPUR This mrning a visit f the extrardinary Mehrangarh Frt and marvel at the lives f the Maharajahs. Als visit the Jaswant Thada, which was built by Maharajah Sardar Singh in 1899. Markets, bazaars, alleyways, explratin and mre. DAY 14: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25 JODHPUR TO UDAIPUR NIGHT: UDAIPUR Tday we travel t Udaipur, referred t as the "Venice f the East" and als knwn as the White City. We will stp n rute t visit the 'Om Banna' temple, ne f the mst fascinating and unusual temples in India. Travel thrugh the heart f the remte and enchanting valley f the Arvallis, with its tiny villages and beautiful scenery. En-rute we will visit Ravla Khempur hme f the riginal Best Extic Marigld htel and where many scenes fr the mvie were sht. Dinner verlking the mesmerising Lake Picla, with the Lake Palace in full view. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm www.australianwmenstravel.cm 5

DAY 15: MONDAY FEBRUARY 26 UDAIPUR NIGHT: UDAIPUR Enjy anther wnderful day in beautiful Udaipur. This mrning we will visit the beautiful City Palace, with magnificent aerial views f the surrunding area. We will als take a bat ride n beautiful Lake Pichla. DAY 16: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27 UDAIPUR NIGHT: UDAIPUR Free day in Udaipur Perhaps enjy an Ayurvedic Massage! Rest, relax, recup and enjy. Enjy the fantastic shpping and ambience f Udaipur. This evening we will enjy the cultural dance shw at Bagre Ki Haveli. DAY 17: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28 UDAIPUR TO DELHI NIGHT: DELHI Tday we return t Delhi. We will have an pprtunity t visit the lcal Bazaar again fr sme last-minute gdies befre we return t Australia tmrrw. Enjy ur last dinner tgether n the rftp f the htel enjying the sights, sunds and smells f India, which we have becme s familiar with. Time t prepare fr ur flight back hme in the mrning. DAY 18: THURSDAY MARCH 1 DEPART DELHI FOR AUSTRALIA NIGHT: FLYING Our tur has cme t an end, this mrning transfer t Delhi Internatinal Airprt where we will depart India and make ur way hme t Australia, with wnderful memries f India. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm www.australianwmenstravel.cm 6

DAY 19: FRIDAY MARCH 2 ARRIVE AUSTRALIA Arrive back hme after yur amazing jurney! INCLUSIONS AIRFARES Departure frm Australian capital city Return flight t Australian capital city Delhi t Varanasi AIRLINES Singapre Airlines. Singapre Airlines Air India / Spice Jet / Jet Airways Varanasi t Agra Air India / Spice Jet / Jet Airways *Please nte yu may be required t fly t anther Capital city in Australia t cnnect with the flight t Delhi, if this is necessary then yu will be respnsible fr the extra cst f getting t this city. This all depends n flight schedules that are always changing. PRIVATE TRANSFERS T and frm Airprts in India. T and frm highlights at destinatins. Delhi t Agra Jdhpur t Udaipur. Jaipur t Ramgarh Ramgarh t Pushkar. Pushkar t Jdhpur. Agra t Jaipur *All private transfers are with an air-cnditined vehicle driven by knwledgeable lcal drivers. ACCOMMODATION A ttal f 17 nights accmmdatin in mid-range htels, guesthuses and Havelis. Our htels are chsen because f their character, relevance t where we are & psitin. On this tur, ur gal is t be as much a part f India as we can whilst there. All rms will be air-cnditined and have yur wn bathrm and tilet. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm www.australianwmenstravel.cm 7

ENTRANCE / TICKETS / EVENTS The Taj Mahal The Red Frt, Agra The Mini Taj Mahal Painted Haveli walking tur The Amber Frt, Jaipur City Palace, Udaipur Jaswant Thada, Jdhpur Merangarh Frt, Jdhpur Bagre Ki Haveli Bat trip n Lake Pichla Best Extic Marigld Htel, Revla Kemphur PRICE Twin share: $7,000.00 Private rm: $7,800.00 PAYMENT 25% Depsit within 7 days f bking 50% f remaining amunt due 120 days frm departure Final balance due 90 days befre departure Pay by direct depsit, cheque and credit card TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE Lunch, Dinner, refreshments, snacks and drinks. - At yur wn cst during the tur. Entrance fees t anything nt mentined in the fficial itinerary r inclusins lists. Occasinal ptinal evening theatre / festival visits and entrances nt detailed in the inclusins list. Incidental Expenses Rm service, mini bar expenses, bar tab. All these expenses must be settled prir t leaving the accmmdatin. Passprt - At yur wn cst befre departure. Travel Insurance. - Yur chice, hwever, we can arrange it fr yu thrugh FASTCOVER. Visas fees - At yur wn cst befre departure. Laundry Csts. Laundry facilities may be available and will be used at yur wn cst. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm www.australianwmenstravel.cm 8

Shipping charges - Fr the return f purchases made during the tur, r the return f prperty lst n tur. Pre and pst tur accmmdatin and transfers - Only accmmdatin and transfers during the tur are included and d nt include thse befre r after the tur within Australia. In the case that the internatinal flight des nt leave frm yur twn r clsest Capital city. Yu will be respnsible fr the cst f the dmestic flight t the nearest Capital city that des. Please nte yu may be required t fly t anther Australian capital city t cnnect. If this is necessary, then yu will be respnsible fr the extra cst. Shuld there be any reasn that any f yur flights r train travel be cancelled r delayed whilst n tur (e.g. strikes, weather etc.). Yu are respnsible fr the payment f any accmmdatin, transfers and miscellaneus csts, relating t this situatin and it is recmmended that yu claim any ut f pckets expenses as a result f this with yur Travel Insurance agent. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm www.australianwmenstravel.cm 9