EPIC India Adventure

• Discover one of the world's most beguiling destinations on this grand odyssey through India's treasures.
• Tour princely palaces and Mughal forts, stroll incense-filled bazaars and watch bathers greet the dawn at sunrise in the sacred Ganges River.
• Visit Delhi, Varanasi and Kolkata, ancient cities of Rajasthan and temples of Bhubaneswar, and cruise tropical Kerala by houseboat. The Pushkar Camel Fair is a special highlight of our October departure. 

Location of Adventure
India

Group Size Limit: Approximately 14 Travelers
A very important feature of our Indian expedition is the limited group size, as an in-depth cultural tour is best experienced with a smaller sized group of travelers.

Accommodations
The hotels we have selected for our EPIC India adventure tend to be among the most luxurious in the country, conveniently and comfortably placing our guests in wonderful areas for exploration. All have private facilities.

Included
Internal flights, accommodations, meals from breakfast on Day 2 to lunch on final day, bottled water and soft drinks at meals and bottled water during activities, services of an Asia360° Travel Co. Expedition Leader and local guides, most gratuities, airport transfers on or before Day 1 and final day only, camera fees during activities (but not extra fee for video cameras), permits and entrance fees, and all taxes.

Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, late departure airport transfers, fees for video cameras where applicable, items of a personal nature (phone calls, internet, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, required medical evacuation insurance, and optional travel insurance.

Physical Requirements
Easy / Flexible
This trip does not require a high degree of physical fitness, although a fair number of short walks with no significant elevation gain may be involved. We stress that all activities are optional. Due to India's vast size, our journey will involve several internal flights and some long drives (5-hour range) over bumpy surfaces.
 
Practical Information
Most temples require that you take your shoes off, so sandals that you can easily slip in and out of are helpful. Mosque and temples visits require that you be modestly dressed, with shoulders and knees covered (it is recommended that women have a headscarf handy).

Important Note
Should traveler numbers be below a certain number, some activities and services, including the size of vehicles and the guiding service, may be altered to be more consistent with a smaller group.

Getting There & Getting Home
You may arrive in Delhi at anytime on Day 1 of the itinerary. You are free to depart Delhi anytime after 12:30am on the early morning after the final day. We can best serve you if Asia360° Travel Co.'s Travel Desk makes your flight reservations, as we are intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient travel. Please call us at 1-877-274-2360.

2011 Fees
$13,995
Single Supp.: $3,745
Deposit: $1,000 (nonrefundable)

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. 2012 dates and fees may change slightly.

EPIC Expedition Leader
Toby Sinclair

Itinerary at a Glance:
Days 1 & 2: Delhi, India
Days 3 & 4: Udaipur
Days 5 & 6: Ranakpur / Rohet
Day 7: Manvar Desert Camp
Day 8: Khichan Village/ Jodhpur
Days 9 & 10: Pushkar Camel Fair
Day 11: Jaipur
Days 12 & 13: Varanasi
Days 14 & 15: Kolkata
Day 16: Bhubaneswar
Day 17: Konark / Puri / Bhubaneswar
Days 18 & 19: Kochi
Day 20: Boat Tour of Kerala
Day 21: Kumarakom
Day 22: Kochi / Delhi / Departure