Mosaic PeacockPalace of the Winds – JaipurDay 11: KhajurahoOPTIONAL NEPAL EXTENSION
Tour the world-famous Khajuraho Temples
6 Days/5 NightsISN
with their erotic carvings. You’ll see the Eastern
Day 13: Varanasi/Kathmandu
Kanchenjunga in the east. See breath-
and Western Temples, including the Kandariya
Mahadeva Temple, considered the most
Flight to Kathmandu, Nepal; arrival
taking vistas of the Himalayas, including
artistically perfect. All of the Temples are superb
and transfer to your hotel. (B)
Mount Everest on a clear day. (B)
examples of Indo-Aryan architecture, with
Day 14: Kathmandu
extraordinary decorations and artistic
Day 16: Kathmandu/Delhi
stonework. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Visit to Patan, the “city of grace and
Morning at leisure or choose the
fine arts;” see beautiful palaces. Stop
optional Mount Everest flight. After-
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at the stupa of Swayambhunath, over
noon flight to Delhi,
or, extend your
Depart Khajuraho by flight to Varanasi. Afternoon
2000 years old. Afternoon excursion to 9th-
stay in Nepal (see page 36–37). (B)
visit to Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city where
century Bhadgaon (Baktapur). Continue
Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon after
to Bodhnath, a holy place for Buddhist
Day 17: Delhi
attaining Nirvana. The major events of Buddha’s
pilgrims. (B)
Day at leisure. (B)
life are depicted in colorful wall paintings. Visit
the Buddhist Temple, Museum and Deer Park. (B)
Day 15: KathmanduDay 18: Departure Delhi
Today a unique experience! Drive east
Transfer to the airport for your return
Day 13: Varanasi / Delhi
to Nagarkot, a small village offering fine
flight to the U.S.,
or, extend your stay
Rise before dawn for a boat ride on the River
views from Dhaulagiri in the west, to
in India, Dubai or Bhutan (pages 24–41).
Ganges; see devout Hindus performing their
rituals on the steps (“ghats”) of the sacred river.
LAND PRICES PER PERSON *
Throngs of people descend in solemn silence
DEPARTURES
LAND
SINGLE ROOM
and immerse themselves in the holy stream as
MONDAY
PRICES
SUPPLEMENT
the sun rises. You’ll see the pilgrims offering
2009
sweets, flowers and holy water to the Sun God.
Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 7
$4355
$2055
Return to the hotel for breakfast, followed by a
2010
city tour of Varanasi. Afternoon flight to Delhi;
Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8
$4355
$2055
arrive at the hotel. (B)
Apr 19, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 16, Sep 6
$3625
$1225
Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 6
$4645
$2255
OR, TAKE THE OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO
2011
KATHMANDU, NEPAL.
Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 7
$4645
$2255
Rates for Oct’10-Mar’11 are subject to change upon confirmation.
Day 14: Delhi
* Price is per person, based on double occupancy, including transfers on day of arrival and departure,
Full day at leisure to explore fascinating Delhi
and flights and trains within India per itinerary. International airfare is additional. Please ask about
on your own. (B)
our international economy or business class airfare specials from the U.S.
If you cannot find a departure date to suit your schedule, please inquire about choosing your own
tour dates and traveling on a customized program by Private Car.Day 15: Departure from DelhiPlease note: Orient Flexi-Pax Tours Escort throughout with minimum 15 tour participants. With
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to
fewer than 15, tour will be locally hosted. The tour will not operate
the U.S.
Or, extend your stay in India, Dubaiwith less than 2 participants.or Bhutan (see pages 24–41).
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EXTENSION TO KATHMANDU
PRICES PER PERSON*
TWIN
SINGLE
Oct’09-Apr 15’10
$815
$1305
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Apr 16-Sep 15’10
799
1275
OUR INTERNATIONAL
Sep 16’10-Mar’11
865
1409
AIRFARE
SPECIALS
Rates for Oct’10-Mar’11 are subject to change upon confirmation.
FROM THE U.S.!
* Prices include air Varanasi-Kathmandu-Delhi. If the direct flight from Varanasi to Kathmanduis not available, alternative will be via Delhi with a supplement of $230 per person.
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