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Dates : |
26th February - 12th March 2011 |
AVAILABLE |
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Day 1
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: Depart UK Board your overnight
flight to Delhi. |
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Day 2
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Arrive Delhi On arrival in
Delhi’s international airport, you will be assisted at the
airport by local tour manager for transfer to your hotel. Rest
of the day
free for independent activities. In the evening, welcome drinks
with
Charles and your tour manager to get introduced to the
forthcoming
painting sessions in the tour in which you will capture the
sights and the
colours of magical India. |
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Day 3
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In Delhi After a leisurely
breakfast, we set out to explore and contrast the myriad
sights of Old and New Delhi. Early evening a painting session
with
Charles. Overnight at your hotel. |
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Day 4
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To Agra After an early breakfast,
we drive to the ancient Moghul city of Agraalso
popularly called the ‘city of the Taj’. On arrival, we check in
at our
heritage hotel. Later we will visit the Agra Fort. Early evening
we set
our canvases out to capture the colours and bustling sights of
Agra city
under the expertise of Charles. Overnight at your hotel. |
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Day 5
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In Agra Early morning we will
visit to the world famous Taj Mahal at sunrise as our
experienced guide narrates the story behind this world famous
monument of love. After breakfast, we have the entire day time
for painting with Charles. Evening at leisure. Overnight at your
hotel. |
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Day 6
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To Jaipur After breakfast, we
drive to the pink city of Jaipur enroute visiting the deserted
heritage city of Fatehpur Sikri. In the afternoon, our private
experienced guide gives us a tour of Jaipur including the famous
City Palace; the Observatory and the Palace of Winds. Evening at
your
leisure. Overnight at your hotel. |
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Day 7
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In Jaipur In the morning, we take
a guided excursion to Amer Fort- ascending on this hill top fort
on an elephant back or on a jeep. Rest of the day, we have
painting session with Charles Evans to capture the sights
explored and the local life. Evening at your leisure. Overnight
at your hotel. |
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Day 8 |
To Mandawa After breakfast, we
drive to rustic village of Mandawa. On arrival, check in at
Castle Mandawa for 3 nights stay. Rest of the day free to
explore the sleepy village at your own pace and don’t forget to
capture
the local life in your camera! Evening cultural performance by
residents
of the village. |
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Day 9
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In Mandawa Time for painting
sessions with Charles. |
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Day 10
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In Mandawa Time for painting
sessions with Charles. |
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Day 11
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To Neemrana In the morning,
we drive to the quaint town of Neemrana. On arrival, we check in
at Neemrana fort palace. Afternoon, we explore the fort followed
by time for painting session with Charles. In the evening,
farewell dinner hosted by Indian Odyssey as our group exchanges
experiences and ideas; and souvenirs’ |
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Day 12
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Depart Delhi Early morning,
we drive to Delhi’s international airport in time to board our
return flight. Bringing home memories of flavours and colours of
India- captured in our paintings and illustrations! |
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Contact & Booking Info : |
For a detailed itinerary and to
book this exclusive tour, please call Rakhi Bansal on
08454 300 107
or email her at
rakhi@indianodyssey.co.uk |
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Price : |
£2475 per person
Single room supplement- £395 |
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What's Included : |
1. Accommodation for 10 nights in
heritage/ 4 star hotels on twin/double share basis
2. Daily breakfast at all hotels
3. Arrival / Departure assistance by Indian Odyssey
representatives
4. Arrival / Departure transfers, sightseeing tours, intercity
transfers, excursions by a luxury
air-conditioned mini coach, covering all taxes, allowances and
parking.
5. Services of local experienced English speaking guides at
places of visit as per the program
6. Entrance at monuments as per programs
7. Cycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
8. Elephant ride at Amer Fort.
9. Guided visit of Fatehpur Sikri
10. Welcome drinks at start of tour
11. All prevailing taxes. NO hidden charges. NO local tax
payment
12. International return economy flights ex-Heathrow
13. Services of local tour manager from arrival in Delhi till
end of tour
14. Painting workshops with Charles Evans in Agra, Jaipur,
Mandawa, Neemrana |
Some elements on the tour not
included:
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1. Any meals other than
specified, drinks, table tips, laundry, telephone calls or other
expenses of
personal nature.
2. Visa, Insurance, medical, etc Camera/Video fee at monuments
or any other expenses not
mentioned above.
3. Lunches and dinners apart from farewell
4. Cost of painting materials and their carriage/transportation |
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Other Info |
You will need to bring your painting kit, and
easel, something to sit on as well as some suitable clothing. |
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