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List of Bespoke, Private Escorted Tour (DEPARTS DAILY)

NORTH INDIA

Golden Triangle: 6 Days / 5 Nights

Golden Triangle, Varanasi & Lucknow: 11 Days / 10 Nights

Land of Maharajas: 16 Days / 15 Nights

Forts & Palaces: 12 Days / 11 Nights

Himalayan Valley: 11 Days / 10 Nights

Classic India: 16 Days / 15 Nights

Family Fun in India: 13 Days / 12 Nights

Golden Triangle & Wellness Tour of India: 14 Days / 13 Nights

Honeymoon in India: 13 Days / 12 Nights

Wildlife of India: 10 Days / 9 Nights

The Big 5 & Tigers: 11 Days / 10 Nights

India by Rail: 14 Days / 13 Nights

Tiger & Taj by Rail: 9 Days / 8 Nights

SOUTH INDIA

Essence of Kerela: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Spice of Kerela: 12 Days / 11 Days

Scenic South: 16 Days / 15 Nights

Enchanting South: 17 Days / 16 Nights

Kerela Blackwater & Wellness Tour: 11 Days / 10 Nights

Honeymoon Tour of Kerela: 10 Days / 9 Nights

Bespoke, Private Escorted Tours

DEPARTS DAILY

Our Bespoke, Private Escorted Tours are designed to let you see India’s iconic sites and beautiful landscapes in pleasure and comfort, at your pace. Each tour can be customised to your own requirements, and your schedule. Choose from our Deluxe 4*, Luxury 5* and Premium 5*+ packages as per your clients request.

NORTH INDIA

Golden Triangle

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS EASY PACED DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $1,404 PP LUXURY FROM NZ $1,539 PP

PREMIUM FROM NZ $2,176 PP

It might not be justifiable to say that Delhi, Agra and Jaipur can in anyway be a showpiece of what India truly is. However this combination of three enchanting destinations beautifully displays the richness of India’s history, heritage and culture in the shortest possible time.

What’s included: 5 Nights accommodation Private air - conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Private English speaking guide Entry fees and monument charges Jeep ride in Jaipur Rickshaw ride in Delhi Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

Golden Triangle, Varanasi & Lucknow

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS EASY PACED DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $3,557 PP LUXURY FROM NZ $3,864 PP

PREMIUM FROM NZ $4,894 PP

Delving into centuries of history, the tour uncovers ornate temples, magnificent Islamic architecture and marbled palaces. Experience the spiritual aspect of India age-old beliefs and enjoy a unique culinary experience in the metropolis of Nawab known as Lucknow.

What’s included: 10 Nights accommodation Private air-conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Entry fees and monument charges Rickshaw ride in Delhi Walking food tour in Lucknow Jeep ride in Jaipur Airfare in economy class DelhiVaranasi Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

NORTH INDIA

Land of Maharajas

16 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS EASY PACED DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $4,088 PP

LUXURY FROM NZ $4,625 PP

PREMIUM FROM NZ $6,347 PP

Land of Maharajas leads you through some of the exciting cities of Rajasthan, as well as unlocking a few hidden gems which lies slightly off the well-known route. The Thar Desert and Aravali Hills combined to create a stunning visual backdrop to this journey.

What’s included: 15 Nights accommodation Private air - conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Private English speaking guide Entry fees and monument charges Jeep ride in Jaipur Rickshaw ride in Delhi Boat ride in Udaipur Camel ride in Jaisalmer Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

Forts & Palaces

12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $3,406 PP

LUXURY FROM NZ $3,598 PP

PREMIUM FROM NZ $4,960 PP

After exploring the sights of Delhi as well as the spectacular Taj Mahal, journey through the princely state of Rajasthan to take a closer look at the regions magnificent Fort and explore cities that are full of atmosphere and character, set against the stunning desert scenery.

What’s included: 11 Nights accommodation Private air - conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Private English speaking guide Entry fees and monument charges Jeep ride in Jaipur Rickshaw ride in Delhi Boat ride in Udaipur Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

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Himalayan Valley

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS EASY – MODERATE DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $3,113 PP LUXURY FROM NZ $3,796 PP PREMIUM FROM NZ $4,769 PP

Originally Himachal Pradesh, the Himalayan region has now been divided into two states. Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal. Blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes in the world, it is a travellers paradise with lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, fast flowing river, enchanting mountain lakes, flower decked meadows, beautiful temples and monasteries steeped in time. Explore the region on this journey and make memories of a life time.

What’s included: 10 Nights accommodation Private air - conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Private English speaking guide Entry fees and monument Rickshaw ride in Delhi Toy train ride Kalka – Shimla Train ticket in airconditioned class Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

Family Fun in India

Our family holiday are designed to be fun, with time to bond as a family and create great memories. We have included plenty of activities for both children and parents. This journey introduces you to some of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Taj Mahal and museums. Search for the elusive tiger in the Ranthambore National Park and end your holiday with a beach stay in beautiful Kerela.

What’s included: 12 Nights deluxe accommodation Private air - conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Private English speaking guide Entry fees and monument charges Wildlife Safari at Ranthambore Tuk Tuk ride & Bollywood movie Airfare in economy class Delhi – Cochin Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

NORTH INDIA

Wildlife of India

10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY BETWEEN 1 Oct – 30 June

This tour is specially designed to not only offer a great chance to see the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger in its natural habitat but also spot a vast range of unique wildlife including birds and reptiles along with lush greenery and an abundance of flora and fauna. It is home to more than a dozen cat species alone and India remains the only country in the world where both the tiger and lion can be found in the wild.

What’s included: 9 Nights accommodation Private air-conditioned car with driver Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified Monument entrance fees Wildlife safaris (02 at Bandhavgarh, 02 at Kanha, 02 at Pench, 02 at Tadoba) Airfare in economy class Delhi to Jabalpur Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

India by Rail

14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY

$4,462 PP LUXURY FROM NZ $5,274 PP

From old steam engines to modern diesel and electric locomotives, this tour by rail covers 4 Indian states in 14 days unfolding the scenic topography, culture, cuisine and must see monuments of India.

What’s included: 10 Nights hotel accommodation 3 Nights Onboard Train Travel and Sightseeing by Private air-conditioned vehicle Local Tour Guide Assistance and transfers Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified Monument entrance fees Boat ride in Varanasi Toy Train Ride in Darjeeling Delhi - Shimla Train tickets in airconditioned class Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.

Golden Triangle & Wellness Tours of

India

14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY LUXURY FROM NZ $6,128 PP

This tour is designed for those who have limited time but want to visit the must do’s of India, the Golden Triangle and also want to rejuvenate body, mind and soul in a pristine coastal area. Highlights include Agra with its ultimate symbol of love, Taj Mahal and Redfort, Jaipur the Pink City famous for its colour, culture and palaces. Delhi the capital of India, where we witness the living history of the Mughals and the British Raj. Stay at a resort for seven nights to rejuvenate your senses with the goodness of yoga, Ayurveda therapy and specially prepared meals made with fresh local produce.

What’s included: 13 Nights accommodation Private air-conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Private English-speaking tour guide Entry fees and monument charges Rickshaw ride in Delhi Airfare in economy class Delhi-Cochin/Goa Jeep ride in Jaipur At the Wellness Resort: Ayurveda doctor consultation, Yoga, Meditation and detox session, Special meal while at resort, Special yoga session, Massage and therapy Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

Honeymoon in India

13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $3,571 PP LUXURY FROM NZ $3,946 PP

This tour of devotion is specifically specially designed to transport you to a time of romance and with the grandeur of a dignified era, ensuring you enjoy not only the must see and do of the region but, also have enough time to explore and enjoy your time along the way. Every destination has the delights to inspire, live like royalty staying at the Alsisar Mahal Palace and the splendid Umaid Lake Palace as well as a visit to one of the world’s most enduring symbols of love the Taj Mahal, spotting tigers in the wild and enjoying the city of love, the Paris of India, Jaipur.

What’s included: 12 nights accommodation Travel, transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Monument entrance fees Local English-speaking tour guide Heena art on two hands Rural experience with juggad ride 02 Shared wildlife safaris Jeep ride Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

SOUTH INDIA

Essence of Kerala

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY

This tour covers culture, lush topical scenery, the scent of spices, tea and flowers, colonial buildings that jostle for space with churches, synagogues, mosques and temples, golden beaches, quite inland waterways and the backdrop of jungle covered slopes.

What’s included: 6 Nights accommodation Private air - conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Private English speaking guide Entry fees and monument charges Private backwater cruise Kathkali dance show 01 Basic Ayurvedic massage Bottled Water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

Spice of Kerela

12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS EASY PACED DEPARTS DAILY

On this 12 days tour, you will be transported back in time at the spice trading port of Cochin, with its melting pot of cultural influences, lured by the Serene beauty of Kerala’s backwaters and nature walk in the jungles of Periyar. Madurai will introduce you to a century old culture, the fragrant tea plantations and hill forests of Munnar are sure to enchant as you discover the Spice of Kerala.

What’s included: 11 Nights accommodation Private air - conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Private English speaking guide Entry fees and monument charges Private backwater cruise Kathakali dance show Flower Market Visit Spice plantation visit in Periyar Bottled Water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

Kerela Blackwater & Wellness Tour

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY

LUXURY FROM NZ $4,250 PP

Kerala State in South India is famous for Backwaters and Ayurveda. A great ambiance to experience both backwaters and Ayurveda healthcare. With our Wellness trips to India, you are allowed to do a little sightseeing before you arrived at the yoga and wellness retreat. This is the perfect way to relax and find balance in your life, as well as to see some of the famous sites.

What’s included: 10 Nights accommodation (2 Nights in hotel 7 Nights in Wellness Resort 1 night onboard Backwater Cruise) Travel, transfers and sightseeing by a private air-conditioned car Sightseeing as specified meals as specified Local English-speaking tour guide in Cochin Monument entrance fees Kathakali dance show Ayurvedic wellness treatment with meals and medicins as per plan Yoga sessions Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.

Honeymoon Tour of Kerela

10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY

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Your honeymoon is a trip you need to get it just right. So we craft every honeymoon package as per your wish list to make it memorable. This introductory tour encompasses all the highlights of Kerela. Traveling first to the fascinating port city of Cochin, waking up to a misty morning in Munnar, then into the hills and spice growing areas in Thekkady. Journeying back towards the coast enjoy and unhurried overnight stay at the houseboat on the backwaters. Indulge in an authentic Ayurvedic massage session at Marari.

What’s included: 08 Nights accommodation 01 night onboard private backwater cruise, travel Sightseeing and transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle Assistance and transfers Meals as specified Cooking class with home cooked dinner Local English-speaking tour guide Monument entrance fees 01 standard Ayurveda massage Kathakali dance show Boat ride at Periyar lake Tea and Spice plantation visit Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.

DELUXE FROM NZ $2,692

LUXURY FROM NZ $3,190

Scenic South

16 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $4,345 PP

LUXURY FROM NZ $4,971 PP PREMIUM FROM NZ $6,536 PP

From the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea, South India is an endless and vibrant sensory feast. With its colonial ports, steamy landscapes, lazy backwaters and beautiful beaches, it offers a vibrant contrast to the north. From the French influence of Puducherry to the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, the cultural charms of Kochi to the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu, expect a slower pace, wildlife, an enthralling ancient history and colonial-influenced culinary delights.

What’s included: 15 Nights accommodation Private air - conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Private English speaking guide Entry fees and monument charges Private backwater cruise Kathakali dance show Spice plantation visit in Periyar Wildlife safari in Periyar Bottled Water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

Enchanting South

17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS EASY PACED DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $5,405 PP LUXURY FROM NZ $6,485 PP PREMIUM FROM NZ $7,981 PP

This tour will take you to hidden places in South India, covering the Karnataka and Kerala regions. Experience their culture, rituals, villages and colonial buildings that jostle for space with churches, synagogues and mosques; golden beaches from the quiet inland waterways and a backdrop of jungle covered slopes.

What’s included: 16 Nights accommodation Private air - conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Private English speaking guide Entry fees and monument charges Private backwater cruise 01 Ayurveda Oil Message 02 wildlife safari Kathakali dance show Toy train ride Bottled Water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES (Off The Beaten Track) & Short Tours

When planning a trip to a particular country or region. Sure, it is worth seeing Versailles once, and Taj Mahal or Houseboat in Kerela is absolutely beautiful, but why not combine these classic attractions with something a little out of the ordinary?

With so much to see and do, it’s hard to decide where to travel in India! So we have offered some Unique Experience & Short Tours options to add-on to your wishlist and make it exciting.

Tea, tribe, Rhino & Island of Assam

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS EASY PACED DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $3,020 PP

In this North Eastern Region, Assam is a land of unspoiled natural beauty, teeming wildlife, immaculate tea gardens and hospitable people of various ethnic, religious, linguistic backgrounds making it a mosaic of culture. Assam is an Unexplored paradise, said to be a miniature version of India.

What’s included: 6 Nights accommodation Private air-conditioned car with driver Local English-speaking tour guide Meals as specified Entry fees and monument charges 02 Wildlife safaris in Kaziranga Return ferry tickets to Majuli Island Visit to a tea garden Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes

Palace Trail of Central India

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $2,916 PP

Steeped in heritage, history and culture, this popular tour allows you to step back in time, and adventure through the historical heart of India. Here your journey will zigzag across vast regions which bare fitness to the major influences that contribute to India’s diverse culture, in the greatest cultural triangle with the largest concentration of tribal people. Enjoy exploring it all, staying in some of the finest heritage hotels of the region.

What’s included: 8 nights accommodation Private air-conditioned car with driver Meals as specified Local English-speaking guide Entry fees and monument charges Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

Treasure of Kolkata & Orissa

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS EASY PACED DEPARTS DAILY DELUXE FROM NZ $2,779 PP

This unusual but fascinating tour offers a glimpse of a part of India that is often neglected by visitors. East India combined covers a vast and uneven terrain along the Indo-China border. Sloping down from the lower heights of the Himalayan Peaks, this area is dotted with dense forests and blessed with different climate zone, making this region an ecotourism paradise, with lush flora and Fauna. This short tour convers two state of East India West Bengal to witness its glorious past and present unique culture and Orissa a large verdant state clinging to the Bay of Bengal coast with its tribal villages, sandy beaches, extraordinary temples and mighty monuments.

What’s included: 8 Nights accommodation Private air-conditioned car with driver Local English-speaking tour guide Meals as specified Entry fees and monument charges Train ticket in air-conditioned class Boat ride at Chilka Lake Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

Panoramic Leh & Ladakh

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS ADVENTUROUS DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $2,569 PP

Bounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram, Ladakh is situated towards the eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies on the crossroads of the historic “Silk Route” from Sinkiang to West Asia and to the plains of India. This tour offers the historical, cultural and scenic sights of the regions perfect for those who love the mountain peaks and adventure.

What’s included: 8 Nights accommodation Private air-conditioned car with driver Local English-speaking tour guide Meals as specified Entry fees and monument charges Train ticket in air-conditioned class Boat ride Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes.

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Diamond & Dynasty of Deccan

10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS EASY PACED DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $3,546 PP

This historic tour begins in the former princely city of Hyderabad to witness a legacy of the descendant Nizams is the trade of pearls, gold, fabric and of course diamonds. Travel from this Islamic pocket in Southern India to the in the intrinsically Hindu collection of UNESCO World Heritage temple at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal and on to Hampi and the ancient Vijayanagar Empire to see some of India’s most intricate historical stone carvings.

What’s included: 9 Nights accommodation Private air-conditioned car with driver Local English-speaking tour guide Meals as specified Entry fees and monument charges 2 wildlife safari at Dandeli Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes

Highlights of Gujarat

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS EASY – MODERATE DEPARTS DAILY

DELUXE FROM NZ $5,141 PP

Gujarat is located in the western part of India and is very popular for its age-old Forts and Palaces, its beaches and also it’s lip smacking cuisine. Besides the aforesaid, the state is also a hot favorite amongst tourist for its distinct flora and fauna collections, easily seen in abundance across its numerous wildlife sanctuaries. Through the 11 days highlights of Gujarat tour, we offer you the very best of its heritage and its culture.

What’s included: 10 Nights accommodation Private air-conditioned car with driver Local English-speaking tour guide Meals as specified Entry fees and monument charges Economy class airfare Mumbai-Rajkot Wildlife safari in Gir National Park Vilavadar Black Buck Sanctuary Bottled water while travelling Assistance and transfers All current collectable taxes

Fly & Flop & Short Tours

Goa

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

FROM NZ $1,163 PP

Goa, a tiny emerald land on the West Coast of India, with its natural scenic beauty, abundant greenery, its long history as a Portuguese colony before 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches, attractive beaches and temples. This beach destination is popular for its luxurious beach resorts, pleasant weather, happening nightlife, delectable seafood, thrilling water activities, and more.

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6 Breakfasts Meet and greet at the airport Return transfers Current collectable taxes.

What’s included: 6 Nights accommodation

Andamans Island

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

FROM NZ $1,074 PP

We call the Andaman Islands a hidden Gem of the Indian archipelago, located in the Bay of Bengal and known to have approx 572 islands, of which 38 are inhabited. Islands are known for their white-sand beaches, mangroves and tropical rainforests. Pristine and Water and Coral reefs support many colourful marine species make these islands a popular diving and snorkelling destination. Historical significance, as well as being unexplored by the most tourist makes these Islands a MUST VISIT beach destinations.

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6 Breakfasts Meet and greet at the airport Return transfers Current collectable taxes Return transfers Current collectable taxes.

What’s included: 6 Nights accommodation

Mahabalipuram

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

FROM NZ $1,049 PP

South of Chennai, there lies a spectacular beach of Mahabalipuram or locally referred to as Mamallapuram. From the 8th century Shore Temple on the seashore to rock-cut sculptures and monuments like Monolithic Rathas and Caves, is a perfect blend of historical significance and nature resplendence. The pristine and golden sand beach of this destination is perfect for sunbath and offer various water sports activities.

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6 Breakfasts Meet and greet at the airport Return transfers Current collectable taxes.

What’s included: 6 Nights accommodation

Holy Varanasi

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

FROM NZ $552 PP

Varanasi is probably one of the most ancient living cities in the world and has been a great religious centre for Hindus. On your second day experience a sunrise boat ride on the holy river Ganges and an excursion to Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Evening witness Maha Pooja at one of the temples before concluding your evening.

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2 Breakfasts, Meet and greet at the airport Return transfers One full day sightseeing by private car with driver Local english speaking guide Monument charges Boat ride and current collectable taxes.

What’s included: 2 Nights accommodation

Fly & Flop & Short Tours

Marari

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

FROM NZ $698 PP

Marari Beach, a secluded little known beach destination in Kerala with easy access to Kochi airport. It’s a secluded and peaceful beach destination but the fisherfolk of Mararikulam and their gentle ways of life can be are some of the areas that can be explored in your leisure time. An early morning visit to a fishing village is recommended where one can get to see the fishermen bring back their catch of the day to be auctioned as is the practice. It makes for quite a spectacle and experience in itself. B

What’s included: 6 Nights accommodation 6 Breakfasts Meet and greet at the airport Return transfers Current collectable taxes.

Kovalam

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

FROM NZ $907 PP

Quite popular for its calm and scenic beaches, Kovalam is among the most pristine in India. It is also one of the oldest beach destinations known amongst the tourist communities. Services by Thiruvanthapuram airport, the Capital city of Kerala state and its shallow waters, low tidal waves, luxurious beach resorts, pleasant weather, delectable seafood make this a popular beach destination. B

What’s included: 5 Nights accommodation 5 Breakfasts Meet and greet at the airport Return transfers Current collectable taxes.

Kolkata

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

FROM NZ $845 PP

Kolkata is the cultural hub of West Bengal and the capital of India during British rule and offering a great mix of colonial and local culture. Enjoy a sighting tour and visit Howrah Bridge, flower market, Kumar Tuli, Victoria Memorial, Tagore, Mother Teresa House and take a boat ride to visit Belur Math. B

What’s included: 3 Nights accommodation 3 Breakfasts Meet and greet at the airport return transfers and one full day sightseeing by a private car with driver Boat ride on Hugli River Current collectable taxes.

Mumbai

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

FROM NZ $1,287 PP

We assist you to transfer from the airport to the hotel. Touch, feel and experience Mumbai, the bubblegum glamour of Bollywood cinema, shopping malls full of designer labels and red double-decker buses queuing in grinding traffic jams. This pungent drama is played out against a Victorian townscape more reminiscent of a prosperous 19th century English industrial city than anything you would expect to find on the edge of the Arabian Sea. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour and an excursion trip to the 5th century Elephanta Cave provided boats are running on the day. B

What’s included: 3 Nights accommodation 3 Breakfasts Meet and greet at the airport Return transfers One full day sightseeing by private car with driver Entry fees and monument charges Local English-speaking tour guide and Boat ride.

Fly & Flop & Short Tours

Amritsar

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

FROM NZ $427 PP

Arrive Amritsar either by train or flight. Our representative will assist you to transfer to the hotel. The next day start your city tour with the Golden Temple, historical Jallianwala Bagh and the Summer Palace Museum. In the evening witness a Flag Retreat ceremony at Wagah Border before concluding your sightseeing tour. On your last day, you will be transferred to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.

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2 Breakfasts Meet and greet at the airport Return transfers one full day sightseeing by private car with driver Entry fees and monument charges Local English-speaking tour guide.

What’s included: 2 Nights accommodation

Darjeeling & Sikkim

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Day 1&2: Bagdogra – Darjeeling

FROM NZ $1,089 PP

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Arrive Bagdogra from Kolkata or Delhi and transfer to Darjeeling. Enjoy full day sightseeing with a sunrise visit to Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery and Batashia Loop War Memorial. In the evening explore colourful bazaars, the famous Darjeeling tea plantation and if weather is good, than a toy train ride. Stay two nights at hotel.

Day 3&4: Darjeeling – Gangtok

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Travel to Gangtok which offers breathtaking views, colourful lifestyles, Buddhist Shrines, adventure and exquisite flora and fauna. Enjoy full day city sightseeing tour and stay two nights at hotel.

Day 5: Gangtok – Bagdogra

After breakfast the tour finishes with a transfer to Bagdogra Airport.

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4 Breakfasts Meet and greet at the airport Return transfers Sightseeing by private car with driver Entry fees and monument charges Local English-speaking tour guide and Toy train ride.

What’s included: 4 Nights accommodation

Ajanta & Ellora Cave

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Day 1: Arrive Aurangabad

FROM NZ $935 PP

Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel for four nights stay.

Day 2: Aurangabad

Enjoy city sightseeing and visit Daulatabad Fort, Panchakki; a flourmill run by water built in 1695, Bibi ka Maqbara built in 1678 by Sultan Azam Shah in an intentional bid to copy and rival the world famous Taj Mahal.

Day 3: Ellora Caves

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Go for a day excursion to visit Ellora Caves, one of the highly visited World Heritage sites of India. It houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive uninterrupted sequence of monuments that date back from 600 to 1000 AD.

Day 4: Ajanta Caves

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Today enjoy an excursion to the Ajanta Caves recognised as World Heritage Site. Its location within the Sahyadri Hills above the Waghora, depicts the story of Buddhism that prevailed during 200 BC to 650 AD. Etched and painted in mineral dyes, the paintings have a languorous stylised beauty and magical eloquence.

Day 5: Aurangabad Departure

After breakfast the tour finishes with a transfer to the airport

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4 Breakfasts Meet and greet at the airport Return transfers Sightseeing by private car with driver Entry fees and monument charges and Local English-speaking tour guide.

What’s included: 4 Nights accommodation

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 All rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.

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