ABIE DAWJEE & CREST TRAVEL & TOURS
BRING YOU THE
Incredible India and Kashmir Tour
Office: 031-2072110/2072276 [email protected] Abie Dawjee: 082 352 3526
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15 December 2012 – 30 December 2012
1st January 2013 – 16th January 2013
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ITINERARY PREPARED BY
MANTANA TOUR & TRAVELS New Delhi, India
Destinations covered: - Mumbai- >Srinagar ->Delhi –Agra-Jaipur-Delhi ->Surat -> Mumbai
BRING YOU THE
Incredible India and Kashmir Tour
Office: 031-2072110/2072276 [email protected] Abie Dawjee: 082 352 3526
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15 December 2012 – 30 December 2012
1st January 2013 – 16th January 2013
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ITINERARY PREPARED BY
MANTANA TOUR & TRAVELS New Delhi, India
Destinations covered: - Mumbai- >Srinagar ->Delhi –Agra-Jaipur-Delhi ->Surat -> Mumbai
16th DECEMBER: - ARRIVE IN MUMBAI / MUMBAI – SRINAGAR BY FLIGHT
Arrival Mumbai International airport by South African Airways. After completing all the formalities, transfer to hotel, rest till morning.
After breakfast transfer to domestic airport, to board your flight for Srinagar by INDIGO FLIGHT (6E-447 AT 11’AM, ARRIVAL SRINAGAR AT 01’40PM). Meet and greet by our Mantana Travels representative & he will assist you to transfer to Deluxe Houseboat. Welcome traditional tea (Khawa) will be served and rest of day free at leisure and dinner & overnight stay in houseboat.
Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Situated on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the famous Indus River, the city of Srinagar is a heavenly abode on earth with numerous lakes and large expanses of green valley’s spread throughout. The Jhelum River runs through the city and the valley, emptying in the Wular Lake. The city at 876 km north of Delhi is famous for its nine ancient bridges, linking the two parts of the city. Overnight on House Boat.
17th DECEMBER:- SRINAGAR – SIGHTSEEING
Morning city tour of Srinagar visiting Shalimar Bagh: Jahangir, the Mughal emperor, for his wife Nur Jahan, planted 15 km fromSrinagar, Shalimar Bagh in 1616. Shaded by magnificent chinar trees, the Shalimar is a series of stone pavilions and flowing water, with paint box bright flowerbeds. Nishat Bagh: Sandwiched between the lake and the mountains, Nishat Bagh has a superb view across the lake to the Pir Panjal Mountains. This is the largest of the Moghul gardens. It encircles the Dal and was built by Empress Nur Jahan's brother Asaf Khan. It has several terraces, a central watercourse and a majestic site between the Dal and the Zabarvan hills. Enroute visit to Hazrat BAL shrine and Kashmir famous carpet factories. Afternoon Shikara Ride in Dal Lake. Overnight at House Boat. Dinner will be served.
18th DECEMBER: - SRINAGAR – DELHI BY FLIGHT
After breakfast at houseboat, transfer to airport to board flight by INDIGO FLIGHT (6E-554 AT 11’10 AM FOR DELHI, arrival at 12’35PM) meet & greet by our representative and transfer to hotel. Free day at leisure and overnight at hotel.
19TH DECEMBER: - DELHI – SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, get ready for full day city tour of old and New Delhi
Jama Masjid Delhi, Dargah of Nizamuddin Auliya and Mirza Ghalib, a distinguished poet. Drive pass by Red Fort, India Gate, Parliament House, Presidents Palace. Visit to Qutub Minar.
Note: - maximum monuments are closed on Monday.
Back to hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
20th DECEMBER: - DELHI – FREE
Day free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel. Note: - No transport on leisure days
21st Dec DECEMBER: - DELHI – AGRA BY DRIVE 05HRS
Morning after breakfast leave for Agra by surface (Leave at 0700 hrs.), on arrival check-into hotel. Free for Shopping and Leisure
Note: - Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
22nd DECEMBER: - AGRA – JAIPUR BY DRIVE 05HRS
Early morning visit to world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Later drive to Jaipur on arrival check into hotel. Evening free at leisure overnight stay at hotel.
23rd DECEMBER: - JAIPUR – SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast at hotel, our guide will be along with you and will guide you the local sightseeing of Jaipur.
Amber Fort drive pass by Hawa Mahal Later Visit to City Palce and Museum.
City Palace: City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. City Palacecomplex covers a huge area, which is divided into a series of gardens, courtyards and buildings. Initially, Raja Jai Singh built the outer wall occupying a huge area. All these features of City Palace leave the tourists with no other option, but to visit it.
Rest day free at shopping and overnight stay in hotel.
24th DECEMBER: - JAIPUR – DELHI BY DRIVE 4HRS / DELHI – SURAT
Early morning after breakfast at hotel, transfer to Delhi airport to board your flight for Surat by SPICE-JET (AT SG-852 AT 03’15 PM. ARRIVAL SURAT AT 09’35HRS). Meet and greet transfer to hotel, check-into hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
25th DECEMBER: - SURAT
Day free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel. Note: - No transport on leisure days
26th DECEMBER: - SURAT
Day free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel. Note: - No transport on leisure days
27th DECEMBER: - SURAT – MUMBAI BY TRAIN
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to railway station to board your train (NO 12926 AT 10’3 AM, TO MUMBAI). Meet and greet transfer to hotel, check-into hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
28th DECEMBER: - MUMBAI – SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, get ready for full day city tour of Mumbai.
Evening free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel.
29th TH DECEMBER: - MUMBAI – FREE
Day free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel. Note: - No transport on leisure days
30th DECEMBER: - MUMBAI – DEPARTURE
After check-out from hotel at 1200hrs and transfer to international airport to board your flight for onwards destination with sweet memories.
End of our service
TOUR PRICE : R18,900
(subject to increase due to currency fluctuation)
HOTELS
Mumbai - Kohinoor Continental
Srinagar -Deluxe Houseboat
Delhi - Jivitesh/Hans/Justin
Agra - Howard Plaza
Jaipur - Sarovar Portico (or similar)
Surat - Lords
Mumbai - Taj President
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. The package price includes:
Airfare from Johannesburg to Mumbai and domestic flights in India
Train tickets.
Accommodation in good hotels, 2 persons per room.
Daily breakfast only except in Kashmir where all 3 meals will be served.
All transfer & sightseeing tours as mentioned above with local
Visa cost.
2. The package price does not include:
Entrance fees to monuments (approx. $100 total)
Telephone calls
Tips
Laundry
All drinks during meals
Lunch & supper
Any other personal expenses
3. Accommodation
If you wish to have a room for yourself only you will have to pay a single supplement charge of R 4,000.
Sharing: If you are travelling alone & do not want to pay the single supplement, we will try to match you up to share a room with someone of your age group. Note that generally we are successful in finding suitable partners. However, if we cannot do this you will be matched with any other single person of any age group. If no other person is found to share a room with you, you will have to pay the single supplement. Children: Every possible attempt will be made to accommodate children in rooms next to their parents but this cannot be guaranteed as some hotels do not have the appropriate accommodation or do not comply with our requests. There is no price reduction for 3 persons sharing a room. Rooms are allocated randomly and some may get better positioned rooms (i.e. the view) and no changes can be made.
4. Payment
All payments must be made into the account of Fact International. Banking details are as follows:
Name: Fact International for Import and Export (Pty) Ltd
Bank: Standard Bank
A/c Number: 053201450
Type of a/c: Current/cheque
Branch: Prospecton
Branch Code: 057827
On the deposit slip where it say "Dep Reference" put your name and the word INDIA e.g. MOHAMED KHAN - INDIA
After the deposit has been made, please write clearly the name of each passenger travelling and your phone number onto the deposit slip and fax copy to0866893206. Very important! If the passenger’s name is not shown clearly on the deposit slip the payment will be impossible to trace and will not be recorded.
Cash deposits - if you deposit cash into our account please add R200 per person. This is the bank’s cash deposit fee.
5.Vaccinations
None required
6. Passports
Please send the following info with your passport:
2x colour photographs 5x5cm and a copy of your ID.
Proof of residence...this is very important
Office and home phone numbers
Please ensure that your passport does not expire within 6 months from the date on which you are travelling. Temporary passports are not allowed.
In Durban
If you are in Durban, drop off your passport at the FACT INTERNATIONAL Office:
Office 724, 7th Floor,
Overport City Office Tower,
Overport City -cnr Ridge Road and Overport Drive
Phone 031 2072276 email: [email protected]
Outside of KZN (e.g. Gauteng)
Due to new regulations requiring proof of residence, all Gauteng passengers must apply for their visas in Johannesburg. Please call us for details of what is required to be done. DO NOT send your passports to Durban.
7. Luggage
Maximum weight allowed 30 kg and 7 kg hand luggage. Crest Travel & Tours or Abie Dawjee will not be responsible for any baggage lost or delayed by the airlines. Delayed baggage will be conveyed to you at your cost.
8. Currency
Do NOT take travellers cheques. Carry only cash dollars in small denominations ($5, $10, $20 -Maximum $50 notes)
9. Travel Insurance
We strongly advise that all travellers obtain travel insurance. In the event of any health problems we cannot be responsible to provide payment for medical treatment or hospitalization. Contract Crest Travel on 031-2084400 to purchase travel insurance.
10. Cancellations
Any cancellation made less than 14 days before departure will be subject to a 50% penalty. Any cancellation made less than 7 days before departure will be subject to a 75% penalty.
11. Departure Time
Please reconfirm times with our office.
12. Disclaimer
Crest Travel & Tours or Abie Dawjee or any of their agents will not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage suffered by the traveler on this tour by any cause whatsoever.
13. Changes to itinerary
If unforeseen circumstances arise e.g. bad weather, flight delays or any other factors beyond our control the itinerary could change and alternative programmes will be arranged.
Arrival Mumbai International airport by South African Airways. After completing all the formalities, transfer to hotel, rest till morning.
After breakfast transfer to domestic airport, to board your flight for Srinagar by INDIGO FLIGHT (6E-447 AT 11’AM, ARRIVAL SRINAGAR AT 01’40PM). Meet and greet by our Mantana Travels representative & he will assist you to transfer to Deluxe Houseboat. Welcome traditional tea (Khawa) will be served and rest of day free at leisure and dinner & overnight stay in houseboat.
Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Situated on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the famous Indus River, the city of Srinagar is a heavenly abode on earth with numerous lakes and large expanses of green valley’s spread throughout. The Jhelum River runs through the city and the valley, emptying in the Wular Lake. The city at 876 km north of Delhi is famous for its nine ancient bridges, linking the two parts of the city. Overnight on House Boat.
17th DECEMBER:- SRINAGAR – SIGHTSEEING
Morning city tour of Srinagar visiting Shalimar Bagh: Jahangir, the Mughal emperor, for his wife Nur Jahan, planted 15 km fromSrinagar, Shalimar Bagh in 1616. Shaded by magnificent chinar trees, the Shalimar is a series of stone pavilions and flowing water, with paint box bright flowerbeds. Nishat Bagh: Sandwiched between the lake and the mountains, Nishat Bagh has a superb view across the lake to the Pir Panjal Mountains. This is the largest of the Moghul gardens. It encircles the Dal and was built by Empress Nur Jahan's brother Asaf Khan. It has several terraces, a central watercourse and a majestic site between the Dal and the Zabarvan hills. Enroute visit to Hazrat BAL shrine and Kashmir famous carpet factories. Afternoon Shikara Ride in Dal Lake. Overnight at House Boat. Dinner will be served.
18th DECEMBER: - SRINAGAR – DELHI BY FLIGHT
After breakfast at houseboat, transfer to airport to board flight by INDIGO FLIGHT (6E-554 AT 11’10 AM FOR DELHI, arrival at 12’35PM) meet & greet by our representative and transfer to hotel. Free day at leisure and overnight at hotel.
19TH DECEMBER: - DELHI – SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, get ready for full day city tour of old and New Delhi
Jama Masjid Delhi, Dargah of Nizamuddin Auliya and Mirza Ghalib, a distinguished poet. Drive pass by Red Fort, India Gate, Parliament House, Presidents Palace. Visit to Qutub Minar.
Note: - maximum monuments are closed on Monday.
Back to hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
20th DECEMBER: - DELHI – FREE
Day free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel. Note: - No transport on leisure days
21st Dec DECEMBER: - DELHI – AGRA BY DRIVE 05HRS
Morning after breakfast leave for Agra by surface (Leave at 0700 hrs.), on arrival check-into hotel. Free for Shopping and Leisure
Note: - Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
22nd DECEMBER: - AGRA – JAIPUR BY DRIVE 05HRS
Early morning visit to world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Later drive to Jaipur on arrival check into hotel. Evening free at leisure overnight stay at hotel.
23rd DECEMBER: - JAIPUR – SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast at hotel, our guide will be along with you and will guide you the local sightseeing of Jaipur.
Amber Fort drive pass by Hawa Mahal Later Visit to City Palce and Museum.
City Palace: City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. City Palacecomplex covers a huge area, which is divided into a series of gardens, courtyards and buildings. Initially, Raja Jai Singh built the outer wall occupying a huge area. All these features of City Palace leave the tourists with no other option, but to visit it.
Rest day free at shopping and overnight stay in hotel.
24th DECEMBER: - JAIPUR – DELHI BY DRIVE 4HRS / DELHI – SURAT
Early morning after breakfast at hotel, transfer to Delhi airport to board your flight for Surat by SPICE-JET (AT SG-852 AT 03’15 PM. ARRIVAL SURAT AT 09’35HRS). Meet and greet transfer to hotel, check-into hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
25th DECEMBER: - SURAT
Day free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel. Note: - No transport on leisure days
26th DECEMBER: - SURAT
Day free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel. Note: - No transport on leisure days
27th DECEMBER: - SURAT – MUMBAI BY TRAIN
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to railway station to board your train (NO 12926 AT 10’3 AM, TO MUMBAI). Meet and greet transfer to hotel, check-into hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
28th DECEMBER: - MUMBAI – SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, get ready for full day city tour of Mumbai.
Evening free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel.
29th TH DECEMBER: - MUMBAI – FREE
Day free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel. Note: - No transport on leisure days
30th DECEMBER: - MUMBAI – DEPARTURE
After check-out from hotel at 1200hrs and transfer to international airport to board your flight for onwards destination with sweet memories.
End of our service
TOUR PRICE : R18,900
(subject to increase due to currency fluctuation)
HOTELS
Mumbai - Kohinoor Continental
Srinagar -Deluxe Houseboat
Delhi - Jivitesh/Hans/Justin
Agra - Howard Plaza
Jaipur - Sarovar Portico (or similar)
Surat - Lords
Mumbai - Taj President
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. The package price includes:
Airfare from Johannesburg to Mumbai and domestic flights in India
Train tickets.
Accommodation in good hotels, 2 persons per room.
Daily breakfast only except in Kashmir where all 3 meals will be served.
All transfer & sightseeing tours as mentioned above with local
Visa cost.
2. The package price does not include:
Entrance fees to monuments (approx. $100 total)
Telephone calls
Tips
Laundry
All drinks during meals
Lunch & supper
Any other personal expenses
3. Accommodation
If you wish to have a room for yourself only you will have to pay a single supplement charge of R 4,000.
Sharing: If you are travelling alone & do not want to pay the single supplement, we will try to match you up to share a room with someone of your age group. Note that generally we are successful in finding suitable partners. However, if we cannot do this you will be matched with any other single person of any age group. If no other person is found to share a room with you, you will have to pay the single supplement. Children: Every possible attempt will be made to accommodate children in rooms next to their parents but this cannot be guaranteed as some hotels do not have the appropriate accommodation or do not comply with our requests. There is no price reduction for 3 persons sharing a room. Rooms are allocated randomly and some may get better positioned rooms (i.e. the view) and no changes can be made.
4. Payment
All payments must be made into the account of Fact International. Banking details are as follows:
Name: Fact International for Import and Export (Pty) Ltd
Bank: Standard Bank
A/c Number: 053201450
Type of a/c: Current/cheque
Branch: Prospecton
Branch Code: 057827
On the deposit slip where it say "Dep Reference" put your name and the word INDIA e.g. MOHAMED KHAN - INDIA
After the deposit has been made, please write clearly the name of each passenger travelling and your phone number onto the deposit slip and fax copy to0866893206. Very important! If the passenger’s name is not shown clearly on the deposit slip the payment will be impossible to trace and will not be recorded.
Cash deposits - if you deposit cash into our account please add R200 per person. This is the bank’s cash deposit fee.
5.Vaccinations
None required
6. Passports
Please send the following info with your passport:
2x colour photographs 5x5cm and a copy of your ID.
Proof of residence...this is very important
Office and home phone numbers
Please ensure that your passport does not expire within 6 months from the date on which you are travelling. Temporary passports are not allowed.
In Durban
If you are in Durban, drop off your passport at the FACT INTERNATIONAL Office:
Office 724, 7th Floor,
Overport City Office Tower,
Overport City -cnr Ridge Road and Overport Drive
Phone 031 2072276 email: [email protected]
Outside of KZN (e.g. Gauteng)
Due to new regulations requiring proof of residence, all Gauteng passengers must apply for their visas in Johannesburg. Please call us for details of what is required to be done. DO NOT send your passports to Durban.
7. Luggage
Maximum weight allowed 30 kg and 7 kg hand luggage. Crest Travel & Tours or Abie Dawjee will not be responsible for any baggage lost or delayed by the airlines. Delayed baggage will be conveyed to you at your cost.
8. Currency
Do NOT take travellers cheques. Carry only cash dollars in small denominations ($5, $10, $20 -Maximum $50 notes)
9. Travel Insurance
We strongly advise that all travellers obtain travel insurance. In the event of any health problems we cannot be responsible to provide payment for medical treatment or hospitalization. Contract Crest Travel on 031-2084400 to purchase travel insurance.
10. Cancellations
Any cancellation made less than 14 days before departure will be subject to a 50% penalty. Any cancellation made less than 7 days before departure will be subject to a 75% penalty.
11. Departure Time
Please reconfirm times with our office.
12. Disclaimer
Crest Travel & Tours or Abie Dawjee or any of their agents will not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage suffered by the traveler on this tour by any cause whatsoever.
13. Changes to itinerary
If unforeseen circumstances arise e.g. bad weather, flight delays or any other factors beyond our control the itinerary could change and alternative programmes will be arranged.
Wishing you a wonderful trip to India with us