EXTENSION – VARANASI

Day 04: Agra / Delhi / Varanasi:-
Early morning drive to Delhi (204 kms, 04 hrs drive). Arrive Delhi and transfer to domestic airport to connect the flight to Varanasi.
SG114 – Depart Delhi at 1410 hrs / Arrive Varanasi at 1535 hrs. Assistance upon arrival and check-in.
 
Day 05: Varanasi / Delhi:-
Early Morning Boat Excursion on the holy river Ganges to see the bathing ghats and cremation site. For the Hindus, bathing in Ganges signify purifying oneself, also it is a belief that to die in Kashi and to be cremated on the banks of River Ganges leads to Nirvana - the release from the cycle of birth and death. During the boat ride one can see people taking bath at the ghats and offering prayers, also see the cremation ghats important ones being the Harishchandra and Manikarnika ghats where the funeral pyres burn 24 hours.
Morning sightseeing tour of Varanasi - Varanasi is considered to be one of the oldest cities of India, also one of seven holy cities for the Hindus, stands as a chief centre of learning. The places of interest include visit to the Bharat Mata Temple dedicated to the motherland has a big relief map of India in marble; drive through the famous Benaras Hindu University. Walk in the narrow lanes of the city passing the Vishwanath Temple (non Hindus not permitted entry) and visit the Alamgir Mosque, built on the original Vishnu temple by Aurangzeb in 17th century.
Transfer to airport to connect the flight to Delhi.
SG119 – Depart Varanasi at 1615 hrs / Arrive Delhi at 1730 hrs. Assistance upon arrival and check-in.
 
Day 06: Delhi:-
Morning check-out from the hotel and proceed to sightseeing tour of Old Delhi - It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan on the banks of river Yamuna in the early 17th century and was the capital of the Mughal kingdom, Red Fort continue to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India and the last great architectural work of the great Mughal builder. Walk through the dense network of narrow alleys of Chandni Chowk - the shopping centre of Old Delhi. Finally visit the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi - the father of the Nation and Jawahar Lal Nehru - first Prime Minister of the Independent India, which are now parks dedicated to their memory. Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi - Also known as the Lutyen’s Delhi, it was the capital of the British Empire and is a contrast to Old Delhi. Some important sights that come under the area of New Delhi include Qutub Minar - the tallest stone tower in India built in 1199; India Gate - the War Memorial Arch. Drive past the President’s Estate and Parliament buildings, through Diplomatic Enclave and Connaught Place, main commercial center of Delhi. Late evening transfer to International airport.

Day 07: Depart Delhi:-


Below rates are valid from  01st April 2010 Till 31st August 2010

Tour price for Extension Varanasi

04 STAR HOTEL
02 Paying Pax and onwards = USD 90 per person
Single Room Supplement = USD 23
Airfare - Delhi / Varanasi / Delhi - USD 230 per person, including Delhi departure tax

Hotel Envisaged
Varanasi Hotel India Or Similar - 01 night
 
05 STAR HOTEL
02 Paying Pax and onwards = USD 100 per person
Single Room Supplement = USD 28
Airfare - Delhi / Varanasi / Delhi - USD 230 per person, including Delhi departure tax


Hotel Envisaged
Varanasi Ramada Plaza - 01 night
 
 05 STAR DELUXE HOTEL
02 Paying Pax and onwards = USD 105 per person
Single Room Supplement = USD 34
Airfare - Delhi / Varanasi / Delhi - USD 230 per person, including Delhi departure tax

Hotel Envisaged
Varanasi Hotel Radisson Or Similar - 01 night

THE ABOVE COST INCLUDES:
» 01 nights accommodation on twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis at the hotels.
» All transfers, sightseeings and excursions using an Air -conditioned Vehicle » Any expenses of personal nature like table drinks, laundry, phone calls, mineral water etc.
» Any airfare or airport tax. Current entrance fee at the places of visits including camera fee