Northern India 2008

St. Joseph College
January 26 – February 7 2008
Tour #1931

ITINERARY

Day 1, Saturday, January 26, Depart
Depart from JFK with Air France. Check-in at terminal One should be 3 hours prior to departure.

Day 2, Sunday, January 27, Delhi
Connect in Paris for your flight to Delhi. Assistance and transfer upon arrival to your hotel.

Day 3, Monday, January 28, Delhi
Full day guided tour of Delhi: Purana Quila, Nizam-Ud-Shrine, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar in the afternoon.

Day 4, Tuesday,January 29, Delhi
Another full day guided tour of Delhi will take you to the Ghandi National Museum, Rajghat and Red Fort. Experience a rickshaw ride and visit Jama Masjid and Lotus Temple in the afternoon.

Day 5, Wednesday, January 30, Vanarasi (D)
Transfer to the airport for morning flight to Vanarasi. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Afternoon guided tour of Sarnath: Archeological Museum, Dhamakh Stupa, Budhist Ruins and Mulgendi Kuti Vihar.

Day 6, Thursday, January 31, Vanarasi
Early morning boat ride on the Gange River followed by breakfast. Then guided tour visiting Benares Hindu University, New vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple and Mother India Temple.

Day 7, Friday,February 1, Vanarasi (L)
Morning visit Godwali and Vishvanath Gali Market. Lunch at Keshari restaurant. Later proceed to Mother India temple and enjoy a rickshaw ride along the River Ganges. Evening boat ride during the Aarti Ceremony to see Mannikarnika Ghat.

Day 8, Saturday, February 2, Agra
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Assistance and transfer before continuing by road to Agra.

Day 9, Sunday, February 3, Jaipur
Morning visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Visit Agra Fort before continuing by coach to Jaipur in the afternoon. Late evening visit to Birla Temple for the Aarti Ceremony.

Day 10, Monday February 4, Jaipur
Morning visit of Amber Fort with elephant ride to the fort. Stop at Hawa Mahal. Return by jeep. Afternoon visit of the City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar).

Day 11, Tuesday February 5, Delhi (D)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive to return to Delhi

Day 12, Wednesday February 6, Departure
Guided tour of Delhi in the morning: see the Hindu statuary and miniatures of National Museum. Visit Janpath Market. Return to hotel in the afternoon to freshen up. Dinner at hotel, then transfer to airport.

Day 13, Thursday February 7 Arrival USA
AF flight leaves at 1:20am, and arrives JFK at 10:35am, after a connection in Paris.

Price of $3020 includes

• Air France flights from JFK to Delhi, via Paris
• Airport taxes “Q” taxes for fuel surcharge and security fees at $ 350.00, subject to adjustment at time of ticketing.
• Air fare for sector Delhi / Vanarasi / Delhi. Taxes are subject to adjustment at time of ticketing
• 13 nights hotel accommodation in double room:
  
• All hotel taxes.
• Breakfast daily
• Dinner at hotel in Delhi prior departure
• Entrance fees to monuments
• 2 rickshaw rides in Chandani Chowk & Vanarasi
• 2 boat rides in Vanarasi
• Jeep ride and elephant ride in Jaipur
• Transfer and assistance on arrival and departure at hotels and airports.
• English speaking local guides

Price of $3020.00 does not include

• Single supplement @ $ 799.00
• Visa fees: contact the Consulate of India or a visa service agency
  American citizens need a visa to enter India.
• Passport: Everyone needs a passport valid till July 10, 2008
• Gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary
• Optional travel insurance
• Cost of personal items such as phone, drinks, laundry, etc..

PAYMENTS & CANCELLATIONS

Deposit $500.00 is due immediately to secure your reservations with the airlines, the hotels and other suppliers.

Balance due before November 9, 2007

Since the Merchant Account service charges have not been included in the price of the trip if you wish to pay by VISA or M.C.or American Express, a 3.5% fee will apply on the amount paid with these credit cards.

Make your check to Celestial Voyagers and mail it with the reservation form and a copy of your passport to Celestial Voyagers, Inc. , 79 Watermill Lane, Great Neck NY 11021

Cancellations & Penalties

All cancellations must be processed in writing.
The following penalties will apply:

• $ 250.00 processing fees and deposit to suppliers (non refundable).
• 50% of the trip cost for cancellation received between November 10 and December 11, 2007
• 100% of the trip cost for cancellation received on or after December 12, 2007, or for no-show.

Optional Travel Insurance:

The above policies will be strictly enforced and we strongly recommend that you avail yourself of a travel insurance package covering trip cancellation, medical expenses and baggage loss and / or damage.

Please check with Celestial Voyagers for possible travel insurance. Premiums vary accordingly to age group.

In order to cover pre-existing conditions you must buy insurance at the time you pay your deposit.

Reservations

To register for the trip by mail:
Please mail the reservation form included in the flyer with a photocopy of your passport, if available, and your deposit fee.

To register for the trip on line: click here
Tour number is 1931
Tour name is St Joseph’s India
Submit one reservation per passenger.
Please, specify clearly in the comment box:

• Rooming arrangements: twin or single room.
• Name of your roommate or,
• if you want Celestial Voyagers to assign you a roommate.

Then, mail immediately your deposit and copy of your passport to Celestial Voyagers, 79 Watermill Lane, Great Neck, NY 10021

Visa Application

Apply with the Consulate of India or any Visa Specialist
Consulate of India
3 East 64th Street (between Madison and 5th Avenue)
New York, NY 10021

Download the visa form

Contacts

Sister Joan Ryan
Saint Joseph’s College
155 Roe Boulevard
Patchogue, NY 11772
Home phone: 631 473 8375

Or,

Leigh or Francoise at
Celestial Voyagers
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021

Email:
Leigh@celestialvoyagers.com

Phone: 800 651 6262 / 516 829 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703

N.B.
ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE, New York, is not officially sponsoring this trip or any aspect of it and disclaims all liability in connection with this trip.