Special India, for individual's

+ Jerrycan Voyages 

min. 2 persons

Tour # 1: (6 days/5 nights)
Golden Triangle
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi

1st day, Switzerland - Delhi
Hotel transfer

2nd day, Delhi
City tour of old and New Delhi, Quatab Minaret, Red Fort, India Gate, President house and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. Evening Sound and Light Show at Red Fort.

3rd day, Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra and hotel transfer. Sightseeing tour of:

Taj Mahal, the seven wonder of the world. The fifth Emperor, Shah Jahan built it to perpetuate his undying love for his queen, the lovely Mumtaz Mahal, who died during child born, in June 1631. Nearly 20'000 designers, artisans, painters, sculptors, blacksmith and labourers constructed the edifice.

Agra Fort, this rusty and majestic red-sandstone Fort stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and Emperor Akbar started the construction in 1566. Four Mogul Emperors helped to finished this construction and beautification. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red sandstone with a throne alcove in inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays en ethereal ambiance, the Emperor sat on his studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rules of friendly kingdoms.

4th day, Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to Fatehpur Sikri, the first Mogul capital. Arrive at Jaipur by late afternoon and Hotel transfer. Evening and night in leisure and local shopping

5th day, Jaipur
The pink city is a poem of majestic charm, at the southeastern fringe of the desert. The city palace, the observatory, the palace of winds, Amber Fort and a leisurely elephant ride make Jaipur memorable. Shopping in the evening

6th day, Jaipur - Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi and arrival during afternoon. Hotel transfers and later on transfer to the Airport and return flight to Switzerland.

Royal = Hotel *****, price info. per meal, w/o drinks, approx US$ 17.--
Classic = Hotel **** to *****, price info., per meal, w/o drinks, approx. US$ 14.--

Cost per person from CHF 1'435.-- (Royal) or CHF 1'075.-- (Classic), without flight Switzerland - Delhi - Switzerland

Include:
Lodging in twin room with breakfast
Transfer, visits and excursion mentioned in this program
Multi lingual guide

Non include:
Visa for India
Any expenses of natural nature
Entrance fees
Porter charges
All services not mentioned in this program

Tour # 2: (8 days/7 nights)
Golden Triangle
Delhi - Mandawa - Samode - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi

1st day, Switzerland - Delhi
Hotel transfer and welcome drink

2nd day, Delhi
Morning, visit of the historic city of old Delhi including the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid. Afternoon tour of New Delhi, Qutab Minaret, India Gate, Humayun's tomb and Lakshmi Narayan Temple

3rd day, Delhi - Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa (old castle in Rajasthan). Afternoon, small visit of Mandawa to appreciate the painted Havelis on the ancient and the famous silk route

4th day, Mandawa - Samode (by road)
Arrive at in Samode, a small beautiful palace, 42 km from Jaipur. Afternoon, village tour. Enjoy the dinner (optional) with exotic local music and dance by local performers

5th day, Samode - Jaipur (by road)
Leave for Jaipur, where a welcome drink is offered in your hotel. Afternoon, elephant ride to the Amber Fort

6th day, Jaipur
Morning, visit the City Palace, the Royal Residence of Maharaja of Jaipur and the observatory dating back to the 18th century. Later on, visit the shopping centres and a rickshaw tour trough the old city

7th day, Jaipur - Agra (by road)
Arrive at noon after a tour of the beautiful desert city of Fatehpur Sikri, the old capital of the Mogul Emperor Akbar. Afternoon, visit the famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort (detailed description on tour # 1, day 3)

8th day, Agra - Delhi
Visit of Sikandra on the way to Delhi with arrival at noon, Hotel transfer. Afternoon, transfer to the Airport and return flight to Switzerland

Cost per person from CHF 1'790.-- (Royal) or CHF 1'300.-- (Classic), without flight Switzerland - Delhi - Switzerland

Royal = Hotel *****, price info., per meal, w/o drinks, approx US$ 17.--
Classic = Hotel **** to *****, price info., per meal, w/o drinks, approx. US$ 14.--

Include:
Lodging in twin room with breakfast
Transfer, visits and excursion mentioned in this program
Multi lingual guide

Non include:
Visa for India
Any expenses of natural nature
Entrance fees
Porter charges
All services not mentioned in this program

Tour # 3: (17 days/16 nights)
Royal Rajasthan
Delhi - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Ajmer - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

1st day, Switzerland - Delhi
Hotel transfer. Welcome drink in the hotel

2nd day, Delhi - Bikaner
Morning, visit of the historic city of Old Delhi including the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Afternoon, tour of New Delhi. Qutab Minaret, India gate, Humayun's Tomb and Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Transfer to Bikaner by night train

3rd day, Bikaner
Early morning arrival in Bikaner and hotel transfer. Morning, sightseeing of Bikaner, Lallgarh Palace - a small beautiful Palace of the Maharaja of Bikaner, tour of Junagarh Fort and his fabulous Palace. Afternoon. Tour of Junagarh Fort and its fabulous palaces

4th day, Bikaner - Jaisalmer (by road)
Arriving at noon in Jaisalmer. Afternoon, visit the chhatris of Maharawails

5th day, Camel Safari
After breakfast stat the Camel Safari in the desert around Jaisalmer. Lunch in Ramkunda. Overnight in the desert Kala or near Lodurva

6th day, Camel Safari
After breakfast enjoys the Camel Safari in the desert. Lunch near Chhatrak. Overnight in the desert near Salkha

7th day, Camel Safari - Jaisalmer
After breakfast start the Camel Safari. Lunch near Sam, Camel Safari ends and transfer to Jaisalmer

8th day, Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning, visit of the Citadel Tour and the numerous Jain Temples inside. Afternoon, departure for Jodhpur

9th day, Jodhpur
Morning, sightseeing of Jodhpur including Mehrangarh Fort Museum. This formidable hilltop Fort is one of the most impressive in Rajasthan. Later visit Jaswant Thada, the cremation spot for the Royal family. Afternoon, visit the ancient Capital of Marwar - Mandore

10th day, Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (by road)
Reach Ranakpur at noon. Afternoon, en route pour Udaipur and visit the famous Jain Temples of Ranakpur. Evening, leisure

11th day, Udaipur
Morning, visit the City Palace and Sahelion Ki Bari. Afternoon, trip to Nagda and Eklingji to see the beautiful Temples and their Ruins

12th day, Udaipur - Ajmer - Jaipur (by road)
Reach Ajmer at noon. Afternoon, a brisk City tour and drive to Jaipur

13th day, Jaipur
Morning elephant ride to Amber Fort. Afternoon, tour of the City Palaces and the Observatory, dating back to the 18th century. Later visit the shopping centres and a Rickshaw cycle tour trough the Old City of Jaipur

14day, Jaipur - Agra (by road)
Morning, on the to Agra, visit the beautiful City of Fatehpur Sikri, the Old Capital of the Mogul Emperor Akbar. Arrive at Agra at noon. Afternoon, tour of the world famous Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort (description, Tour # 1, day 3)

15th day, Agra - Khajuraho (by plane)
Reach Khajuraho by noon. Afternoon, visit the world famous Temples of Khajuraho, built in the 9th century and known worldwide for their erotic statues

16th day, Khajuraho - Varanasi (by plane)
Reach Varanasi by noon. Afternoon, tour of Sarnath, a centre for Buddhist learning. Later visit the Silk factory, where beautiful brocades are made on handlooms

17th day, Varanasi - Delhi (by plane)
Early morning, boat ride in the River Ganges to see Hindu morning ablutions and their ways of live. Later visit also Bharat Mata Mandir and the Kashi Vidya Peeth. Afternoon, flight to Delhi and hotel transfer. Evening, transfer to the Airport and return flight to Switzerland

Cost per person from CHF 3'398.-- (Royal) or CHF 2'643.-- (Classic), without flight Switzerland - Delhi - Switzerland

Royal = Hotel *****, price info., per meal, w/o drinks, approx US$ 17.--
Classic = Hotel **** to *****, price info., per meal, w/o drinks, approx. US$ 14.--

Include:
Lodging in twin room with breakfast
Transfer, visits and excursion mentioned in this program
Multi lingual guide

Non include:
Visa for India
Any expenses of natural nature
Entrance fees
Porter charges
All services not mentioned in this program

Tour # 4 (13 days/12 nights)
Romance in the Desert
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Madava - Delhi

1st day, Switzerland - Delhi
Hotel transfer

2nd day, Delhi
Visit Old and New Delhi, Quatab Minaret, India Gate (War Memorial), Lakshmi Narayan Temple (a modern Hindu Temple), drive past President Estate, Parliament House and Secretariat building. Raj Ghat, Shanti Van, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi and Jewell Nehru, Jama Masjid is also visited as well as the Red Fort and Chandni Chow.

3rd day, Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra and hotel transfer. Afternoon, City sightseeing tour with the famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort (description, Tour # 1, day 3), Itmad-up-Dau's tomb - built by Noorjehan in memory of her father

4th day, Agra -Jaipur
Morning drives to Jaipur. On the way, visit of Fatehpur Sikri - built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son but later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, its fortifications within the City, including Jama Masjid, tomb of Salem Christi, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Hotel transfer.

5th day, Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient Capital of the State until 1728 and see the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory - glittering with mirrors. Jai Mahal and the Temple of Kali. Ascend, on elephant back, the hill on which the Fort is situated. Afternoon, City sightseeing tour of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan in his pink colour who has given, a century ago, in honour of a visiting Prince

6th day, Jaipur - Udaipur
Day drive to Udaipur and hotel transfer

7th day, Udaipur
Morning, City sightseeing tour, built in 1559 by Maharajah Udai Singh. Col. James Todd has described the City, as the most romantic spot on the continent of India. Visit the City Palace Museum, the Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen's resort for their friends), Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Afternoon leisure

8th day, Udaipur - Jodhpur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur and hotel transfer

9th day, Jodhpur
Afternoon, City sightseeing tour. Prince Johda founded Jodhpur, stronghold of the fierce Rathore Clan, in 1459. Visit de Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sand hill. Within the Fort, visit Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Jaswant Thada - an imposing Marble Cenotaph - built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II - around 1899 and Maid Gardens

10th day, Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer and hotel transfer

11th day, Jaisalmer
Morning, City sightseeing tour. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately moulded wonderland in place of barren land, today stands a City of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandonee his old Fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a New City. Visit the magnificent Fort Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli - with their carved balconies and brackets - which are supreme examples of Art. Evening, camel ride to visit Sam Dunes

12th day, Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner and hotel transfer. Afternoon, City sightseeing tour. Bikaner was names after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the City was a Trade Centre on the caravan routes from Africa and west Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are the rippling and abundant sunshine. The City stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 km wall and can be entered from 5 Gate. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and his Fort from 16th century, Old Palaces, Temples and Mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the Fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 Pavilions, a line of Balconies and Arial Windows of varying designs. Also visit the Lallgarh Palace, the Museum, Banda Sager Jain and Deshnoke Rat Temple

13th day, Bikaner - Mandava
Morning drive to Mukandgarh/Mandava and hotel transfer. Afternoon, visit the City found in 1755 by Thakur Singh and still home of his descendants, their beautiful Frescoes, Havelis and Mansions. Mandawa Castle, one of the fines Castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armouries, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a Museum

14th day, Madava - Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and hotel transfer. Afternoon, transfer to the airport and fight back to Switzerland

Cost per person from CHF 3'757.-- (Royal) or CHF 3'050.-- (Classic), without flight Switzerland - Delhi - Switzerland

Royal = Hotel *****, price info., per meal, w/o drinks, approx US$ 17.--
Classic = Hotel **** to *****, price info., per meal, w/o drinks, approx. US$ 14.--

Include:
Lodging in twin room with breakfast
Transfer, visits and excursion mentioned in this program
Multi lingual guide

Non include:
Visa for India
Any expenses of natural nature
Entrance fees
Porter charges
All services not mentioned in this program

Tour # 5, (11 days/10 nights)
Cultural Heritage
Delhi - Mandawa - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

1st day, Switzerland - Delhi
Hotel transfer

2nd day, Delhi
Morning, vista of Old Delhi, Red Fort, Jama Masjid (largest Mosque in India) and Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site). Afternoon, visit New Delhi, Qutab Minaret, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Evening, Sound and Light Show at Red Fort

3rd day, Delhi - Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa (an old Castle in Rajasthan). Afternoon, visit of Mandawa to appreciate the painted Havelis and the ancient and famous Silk Route

4th day, Mandawa - Jaipur (by road)
Arrive at noon in Jaipur and hotel transfer. Evening excursion to Samode, a small beautiful Palace, 42 km from Jaipur and make a tour of the village. Enjoy the dinner (not included) with exotic and local music and dance performed by local dancers

5th day, Jaipur
Full day sightseeing tour of the "Pink City". Visit the City Palace, the Royal Residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Jantar Mantar Observatory dating back on the 18th century, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the Craft Centre, colour full Bazaars, etc.

6th day, Jaipur - Agra
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, here ride on a decorated elephant to reach to top of Amber Fort and visit Jagmandir of the Chamber of Glittering Mirrors. Late afternoon, Leave for Agra and hotel transfer

7th day, Agra
Morning, proceed for a guide sightseeing tour of Agra and the famous Taj Mahal and Fort Agra (description, Tour # 1, day 3). Afternoon, excursion to the beautiful deserted City of Fatehpur Sikri, the old Capital of the Mongols Emperor Akbar

8th day, Agra - Khajuraho (by plane)
Arrive at noon in Khajuraho and hotel transfer. Afternoon, visit the famous Temple of "Erotic Carving" which represents an astonishing mystery of stone sculptures in art form

9th day, Khajuraho - Varanasi (by plane)
Morning, sightseeing of Khajuraho, built in the 9th and 10th century. Transfer for the flight to Varanasi and hotel transfer

10th day, Varanasi
Morning, sightseeing of Varanasi - the Oldest and Holiest City of India - covering Temples, Aurangazeb's Mosque and one of the biggest University of India. Afternoon, visit Sarnath, a centre for Buddhist learning. Later visit the Silk factory where beautiful brocades are made on handlooms

11th day, Varanasi - Delhi (by plane)
Early morning, boat ride on the Ganges to see Hindu morning ablutions and their way of life.
Transfer to the airport for Delhi and hotel transfer. Evening, airport transfer and flight back to Switzerland

Cost per person from CHF 2'398.-- (Royal) or CHF 1'815.-- (Classic), without flight Switzerland - Delhi - Switzerland

Royal = Hotel *****, price info., per meal, w/o drinks, approx US$ 17.--
Classic = Hotel **** to *****, price info., per meal, w/o drinks, approx. US$ 14.--

Include:
Lodging in twin room with breakfast
Transfer, visits and excursion mentioned in this program
Multi lingual guide

Non include:
Visa for India
Any expenses of natural nature
Entrance fees
Porter charges
All services not mentioned in this program

Flight, CH -Delhi /from CHF 1'000.-- + Taxe

Documentation, information’s and prices on request