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India – Kashmir tour
ITINERARY FOR INDIA-KASHMIR
DECEMBER 2014
(Itinerary prepared by our agent in India)
DEPART JOBURG SA 284 13DEC
MUMBAI 0005 (after midnight)
DEPART MUMBAI SA 285 27DEC
JOBURG 0700
1140 ARRIVE
0135
ARRIVE
PACKAGE PRICE (subject to currency fluctuation)
R22,500 includes airfare on SAA
NOTE: An overnight visit to Surat can be arranged on request but you have to
confirm when you book with us.
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER 2014: - ARRIVE IN MUMBAI  FLIGHT TO SRINAGAR
Upon arrival at Mumbai International airport at 0005 (just after midnight) on 14th Dec, after completing formalities
of immigration and customs, collect the baggage and come out of the main gate Where, there will be our
representative will welcome and escort you by a private chauffeur driven transport to the hotel. Check-in.
Mumbai formerly Bombay is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. As of 2009, Mumbai is the largest city in
the world in terms of population, with the city proper having a population of approximately 14 million inhabitants,
and along with the neighboring cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it forms an urban agglomeration with around 19
million people. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. As of 2009, Mumbai was
named an Alpha world city.
After breakfast transfer to domestic airport to board the for Srinagar 6E-447 at 1100 hrs. On arrival in
Srinagar at 1335 hrs. Meet our rep. Transfer to house boat. Kashmiri welcome tea will be served. Visit Mughal
Garden and its Bagh like Nishat Bagh built by Nur Jahan’s Brother, Asaf Khan in 1633 A.D. Cheshma Shahi
and Pari Mahal – built by Shah Jahan in 1632 A.D. and Shalimar Bagh built by Jahangir for his wife
Empress Nur Jahan. All these gardens are situated near the bank of Dal Lake Near the Zabarvan Hills in the
back ground. Evening visit the world famous Carpet Weaving Factory known for its export handicraft
products. Dinner & overnight stay in houseboat.
MONDAY 15 DECEMBER 2014: - SRINAGAR – GULMARG – SRINAGAR DEPARTURE AT 9 AM
After breakfast, full day trip to Gulmarg (meadows of flowers) 2730 mts above sea level. The distance of 56kms, will
be covered in one and half-hour by heated jeep. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world, and one of the
highest golf courses in the world with 18 holes. You can enjoy a view of Naga Parbat if the weather permits. The view
enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. Ski-lift ride will be given to snow peak. Lunch will be served in
restaurant. Warm jacket and snow shoes will be provided. Evening drive back to Srinagar houseboat. Dinner will be
served.
GULMARG: - Gulmarg legendary beauty, its prime location and its proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the
premier hill resorts in country. Originally named Gaurimarg mouth. A moat indicates the dividing it was renamed
Gulmarg in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with
wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favorite haunt of Emperor Jahangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers.
Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty it also has the highest green golf course in the
world, at an attitude of 2680 meters above sea level, and is the country's prime ski resort in the winter.
Overnight stay in house boat.
TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER 2014: - SRINAGAR /PAHALGHAM/SRIANGAR DEPART AT 9 AM
After breakfast full day trip to Pahalgam (valley of shepherds) by jeep. The total distance of 96kms will be covered in
3hrs. En-route visit saffron field of pampered, and enjoy the beautiful countryside drive through the pine forest. Horse
ride will be given along the pony trails to see magnificent view of the mountains. Warm jackets and snow shoes will
be provided. Lunch will be served in restaurant. Evening drive back to houseboat. Dinner and overnight.
Pahalgam: Pahalgam, the Village of Shepherds! The Lidder River runs through Pahalgam in a rushing gray-green
torrent, foam flecked, and breaking in curling waves against the boulders that lie in its path. Its sound is an eternal as
the whisper of wind through pine and fir, its force primeval its untamed splendor.
WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2014: - SRINAGAR – DELHI BY FLIGHT 12:20 13:35 SPICE JET SG-869
After breakfast transfer to domestic airport to board your flight for Delhi by SG-869 Departure at 12:20 Hrs, on
arrival Delhi Airport at 1335 Hrs. On arrival our representative will meet to welcome and escort you by a private
chauffeur driven transport to the hotel. Evening is free.
This is the capital city of India, and can be called as a major gateway to India. Delhi is one of the most important
metropolitan in India, as it is the city of power. It has a very good combination of both modern, as well as ancient
culture. In these 3000 years of its existence, there has been the origin of seven more cities, where the traditional
Indian capital is. Strategic location, mixture of modern and Indian culture, rich history, medieval market, beside the
modern ones etc are the main reasons for choosing it, as the seat of power. Delhi is a city waiting to be explored. It is
also known as the Headquarters of Indian politics, as most of the heads of the Indian government and other political
parties; reside here, including the Prime Minister, and President of the country. Overnight at hotel.
THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER 2014: - DELHI – SIGHTSEEING AT 9 AM
After breakfast half day city tour of Old & New Delhi visiting Red fort. Jami Masjid Raj Ghat. The largest in India, It
has three great gateways, four angle towers and two minarets constructed of alternating vertical strips of red
sandstone and white marble. India Gate, this 42ms high stone of triumph is a war memorial. It bears the names of
85,000 Indian army soldiers, who died in the campaigns of WW I. Rashtrapati Bhawan - This palace-like building is
the official residence of the President of India and an interesting blend of Mughal and western architectural styles,
Qutub Minar & Humayun Tomb. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER 2014: - DELHI – LEISURE
Full day free for independent activities. Overnight at hotel. Mosque is 15 minutes from the hotel for the Jumma
Salaah. Jumma is at 1:30 PM
SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER 2014:- DELHI – AGRA – BY DRIVE DEPART AT 7:30 AM
After breakfast depart by surface to Agra, on arrival check-in to hotel. Agra is the quintessential Mughal City, where
the world marvels at the epitome of love, beauty and sacrifice, The Taj-Mahal one of the wonders of the world. So
overwhelming is the magic monument, that Agra has been immortalized, as the City of the Taj.
Afternoon visit Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine
her mortal remains. Besides the Taj, Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) makes an interesting sight. Besides the
historical monuments, one can also explore Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Overnight at hotel.
SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 2014:- AGRA – JAIPUR – BY DRIVE AT 8 AM
After breakfast depart by surface to Jaipur, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, on arrival check-in at Hotel. Afternoon city
tour visiting City Palace, the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Jantar Mantar
is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was
constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen.
The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is color washed pink-the color associated with hospitality in Rajput
culture. This Beautiful city along with Agra and Delhi form what is known as the Golden Triangle of Indian tourist
circuit. Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its palaces, where fighting for the honor of the clan
has never been a need but a way of life, and where treating guests as gods has been a tradition from time
immemorial. There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur's colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and
trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the
residence of Maharajas are worth admiration. Not to mention the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued
costumes those make your trip to the pink city a memorable one.
Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel
MONDAY 22 DECEMBER 2014:- JAIPUR – AJMER-JAIPUR DEPART AT 8 AM
After breakfast free day at leisure or option to visit Ajmer.
The Dargah of Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chishti is located at the foot of a small and barren hill in Ajmer. It is said that
Mughal Emperor Humayun built the shrine and the Buland Darwaza, carved in silver, was built by the Nizam of
Hyderabad. The tomb of Khawaja is surrounded by a silver railing and there is a separate women's praying room, said
to be built by Chimni Begum - the daughter of Shahjahan’s. There are two huge cauldrons in the courtyard of the
Dargah with a capital of 2,240 kg and 4,480 kg respectively. Kheer (sweet porridge) and Khichri (savoury porridge) are
cooked in these cauldrons to be distributed among the devotees. An interesting custom related to the cauldron is the
looting of the Kheer. Akbar Masjid and Shah Jahan Masjid are also inside the same complex. Evening drive back to the
Jaipur. Overnight stay.
TUESDAY 23 DECEMBER 2014- JAIPUR – SIGHTSEEING/MUMBAI FLIGHT
Early Morning at 7 AM excursion to Amber Fort - located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the old
fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber, which used to be the capital, till it was moved to Jaipur. The fort is built with
white marble and red sandstone and looks even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the foreground. The
fort in itself is a beautiful sight to behold but as one looks on the fort with its clear reflection on the lake in the front
one cannot help but wonder if it is a dream or a beautiful illusion.
Later in the day transfer to airport to board flight 6E-254 for Mumbai at 1735 hrs, arrive Mumbai AT 1915 HRS.
Meet our rep on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Mumbai formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian s Tate of Maharashtra. As of 2009, Mumbai is the largest city in
the world in terms of population, with the city proper having a population of approximately 14 million inhabitants,
and along with the neighboring cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it forms an urban agglomeration with around 19
million people. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. As of 2009, Mumbai was
named an Alpha world city. Overnight at hotel.
WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2014:- MUMBAI – SIGHTSEEING AT 9 AM
After breakfast half day city tour. Once you are in Mumbai, the list of sites to visit is endless. First of all the twinkling
lights from the skyscrapers itself will keep your eyes wide open with excitement and wonder and to add up to your
excitement you have a number of sites to visit that could be teamed up as historical sites, contemporary wonders,
archaeological sites, religious sites and natural wonders. Haji Ali Dargah & the Gateway of India is the main attraction
of Mumbai city. Built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in the year
1911, this massive historical monument makes a must visit during your Mumbai sightseeing. Moreover, there are sites
like the Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial, Marine Drive and Juhu that give you the feeling of being in the
commercial capital of India. The gardens like the Hanging Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden will provide you the
much needed rest between your sightseeing trips and the Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most
happening beaches of Mumbai. Overnight at hotel.
Note: an option is available for those who want to go and stay overnight in Surat. Train bookings need to be
done so please confirm early.
THURSDAY 25 DECEMBER 2014- MUMBAI – LEISURE
Full day free for independent activities. Overnight at hotel.
FRIDAY 26 DECEMBER 2014:- MUMBAI – LEISURE
Full day free for independent activities. Check out at 1200 hrs, put the luggage in the luggage room and spend rest of
the day for shopping and other activities and later transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey. 3 rooms will
be provided till evening for luggage and to freshen up and change.
SATURDAY 27 DECEMBER 2014- MUMBAI – DEPARTURE
Flight to South Africa depart 0135 arrive Joburg 0700
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IMPORTANT NOTES (please read carefully)
1. The package price includes:
Airfare from Johannesburg to Mumbai and domestic flights in India
Accommodation in good hotels
Daily breakfast only, except in Kashmir where all 3 meals will be served.
All transfer & sightseeing tours as mentioned above with local
2. The package price does not include:
Entrance fees to monuments, telephone calls, tips, laundry, all drinks during meals, lunch & supper
Train ticket to Surat for those wishing to travel there
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
Deposit your payment into the account of Sure Mirage Travel immediately to secure your place.
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 to 031 208 4404. 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.
Unfortunately payments CANNOT be made with credit cards because all tickets are sent to us by the
airline as a group in one email just prior to departure. Also, we do not have credit card facilities at our
office. We are fully aware that normally you get free travel insurance if you book with your credit card
but we do not accept credit card payment. Please do not query this as payment by credit card can
definitely NOT be made. Our office can arrange travel insurance on request.
5. Vaccinations
None required
6. Visas/Passports:
Durban Travellers only
You can go directly to the consulate to obtain your visa or our office can do it for you at a cost of R150
per person plus the applicable visa fees. Contact us for details.
Outside of KZN (e.g. Gauteng) Travellers
Due to new regulations requiring proof of residence, all Gauteng passengers must apply for their visas in
by themselves in Johannesburg. It’s quite simple. Please call us for details of what is required to be
done. DO NOT send your passports to us.
7. Luggage
Maximum weight allowed 30 kg and 7 kg hand luggage. Abie Dawjee and Warhart International 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
9. Tips
Service charges have not been added to the package price so it would be appreciated if you would tip
generosity!
10. 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. Contact our office
for details. We may be able to obtain a special group rate for a group of more than 16 persons.
11. 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.
12. Medication
Do carry some simple medication like Panado, Lomotil, Immodium, Flutex and so on.
13. DISCLAIMER
Abie Dawjee, Sure Mirage Travel or Mantana Tours or their agents will not be responsible for any loss or
damage incurred to you or your possessions by any cause whatsoever during the tour.