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The Heritage Trail
Kathmandu, Dhulikhel, Chitwan, Pokhra
11 Nights & 12 Days
This twelve days luxurious journey highlights the rich heritage of Nepal. Visit the UNESCO declared World heritage sites, marvel at the architecture, try your hand in local art and crafts, see one-horned rhinos and unusual birds during wildlife safaris and watch the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountain ranges. You will also get to relax and rejuvenate with yoga, meditation, and spa treatments at some of the best hotels in Nepal. There are many heritage hotels in Nepal that have managed to keep the proud heritage of Nepal alive and also empower local communities. From the award-winning artsy hotels in Kathmandu & Dhulikhel to the luxury lodge of Meghauli Serai, there are some unique luxury hotels in Nepal, which are known not only for their first-class services but also for their constant efforts in preserving the cultural and historic heritage.
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ITINERARY SUMMARY:DAY 1: On arrival at the international airport in Delhi, you will be met by our representative who will escort you to your vehicle and assist you with your hotel check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to overcome the jetlag. DAY 2: Delhi is the first and the most important part of the Indian golden triangle tour. On the first day of your sightseeing tour in Delhi, explore the city's most iconic monuments and historical sites. Begin your tour with a drive to the 17th century Mughal fort located in the old Delhi - Red Fort, followed by a visit to the Jama Masjid, which is one of the largest mosques in India. Pay your tribute to the 'Father of the Nation' - Mahatma Gandhi, at his memorial place - Rajghat. Drive past some of the significant government buildings, including India Gate, the Presidential Residence i.e. Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Parliament building. Also see the world's tallest minarets - Qutub Minar, with a height of 73 metres built in the 12th century. DAY 3: Post breakfast, board your vehicle to drive to the next city of the Indian golden triangle tour - Agra. The city is situated on the banks of the Yamuna river and is known to house one the most iconic wonders of the world - 'Taj Mahal'. Upon arrival in Agra, check-in at the hotel. DAY 4: A trip to India is incomplete if you haven't experienced a Taj Mahal tour. Hence, early morning, we will proceed to explore the iconic monument of love - Taj Mahal, whilst enjoying its sunrise views. Post the Taj Mahal tour, visit the 16th-century fortress of Agra made of red sandstone and which was once the seat of the Mughal empire. DAY 5: Post a sumptuous breakfast at hotel, hop on your vehicle for a 5-6 hours drive to the 'Pink City' of India and also the most culturally driven city in the Indian Golden Triangle sector i.e. Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur, proceed to check-in at your hotel. DAY 6: Today, in the city tour, you will be witnessing the opulent Rajputana architecture and learn about the history of not just the royal city but also the state of Rajasthan. We will start the tour by exploring the Hawa Mahal - the World's tallest building built without a foundation, followed by a visit to the City Palace which is known for its blend of Mughal, European & Rajputana architectural elements, depicting the richness and royalty of the Indian history. Next, we visit one of the largest and fascinating astronomical observatories featuring the world's largest stone sundial. Later, we proceed to visit the majestic fort of Amber - an extensive palace complex built with pale yellow, pink sandstone & white marble and which is known for its artistic style elements. DAY 7: Your journey on this short Indian Golden Triangle tour comes to an end, as you shall be escorted to Delhi international airport to board your flight back home. For complete itinerary, price and availability, please click the 'Check price & availability' button or email us : travel(at)alluringtours(dot)com.
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PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:· Double/twin Room Accommodation with breakfasts in Superior hotels · Transfers by Private Air Conditioned Vehicle · English speaking guide at all locations · All monument entrances · Bottled Water in the vehicle at all times · All hotel & all Govt. Taxes that are applicable
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PROGRAM EXCLUSIONS:· International flights · Tourist Visa & Insurance · Lunches & Dinners · Alcohol or Beverages · Tips & porterage, tele-calls & laundry · Still Camera charges & Video camera fee (if any) · Any other item not mentioned in our inclusions
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BOOKING & CANCELLATION TERMS:. Quote is usually based on 2 persons sharing 1 room, unless quote is requested for a single person. Single room supplements are available on request. . A completed booking form, deposit payment, scanned copy of valid passport, international return flight ticket, visa/visa approval, vaccination certificate & travel insurance will be required to confirm the booking. · Quote will not be applicable during Christmas/New Year period or any other festivals in the country. It can change depending upon the hotels’ policies & new season rates, festive supplements, changes in taxation norms, transportation rates, government regulations, guide charges, monument entrances & currency exchange rate fluctuations. · All reservations must be made atleast 120 days in advance depending on the destinations involved and are subject to availability at the time of booking (including experiences which might be altered on different days), once the advance payment is received at our end. · All rooms are provided as twin sharing and non-smoking unless requested otherwise. · Reservations can be made with 50% advance and balance is payable 90 days before departure from home country. In case of bookings made within 90 days before date of arrival, 100% advance is required. · We prefer payments through bank/wire transfers. Payment can be transferred into Alluring Tour’s business account as per the details shared while booking. Amount quoted does not include any bank charges payable to your bank or any intermediary bank that your bank might use. For payments by credit cards, a surcharge of upto 5% is applicable, depending on the norms of the third-party channel processing the payment. · As per the standard norms followed in most countries, the reserved vehicle is booked and paid for 8 hrs. & 80 kms. in a day. ’At Leisure’ means vehicle will not be available for use. · Protocols related to COVID-19 (or similar disease or a contagious health condition), need to be followed as per the destination & regulations. While we always keep each guests’ comfort & safety at priority, we also have a moral and social obligation to keep everyone around them safe and hence all impacted guest/s must agree to isolate until tested negative for condition/s. They will be required to make separate arrangements at their own expense for quarantine for a minimum of seven days or more as per doctor’s advice. We may have to cancel their remaining tour and unfortunately it would not be feasible to refund any amount for their tour. In case the guest/s choose to act on their own accord & refuse to follow the quarantine/isolation protocol, they accept responsibility for all associated risks. · Please note that the booked hotel may or may not have arrangements for quarantine and hence we are bound to follow their policies if they are unable to accommodate reservation in case of a guest/s testing positive for Covid-19(or similar disease or a contagious health condition), considering safety of their guests and staff. They may recommend hospitalization or moving to another hotel that offers quarantine facilities and it would be subject to availability at that time. · Alluring Tours Limited reserves the right to refuse services or refunds in case any false information is provided, or important information is withheld by guests/tour leader or if either of these parties refuse to co-operate considering safety and well-being of all parties involved in providing the booked services. · Alluring Tours Limited reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary at any point in time considering the guest/s’ comfort, safety, unforeseen/emergency circumstances, closure of monuments, security restrictions & government orders. · Any cancellations are to be sent by email. Penalties largely depend on the hotel policies being followed in the country. A cancellation charge of USD 200 is applicable per person. Cancellations made upto 75 days before arrival will attract a penalty of 50% of the tour price & Alluring Tours reserves the right to decide upon the mode of refund or issue a credit note as feasible under the specific circumstances. Cancellations made within 74 days before the date of arrival will result in forfeiture of full tour price. All reservations are non-transferrable. Bookings made under special offers/discounts are non-refundable and non-amendable. Accommodation in peak season, guide services, transport, meals, government taxes etc. are mostly prepaid and thus non-refundable (including non-utilized services). Tickets for most flights, train, safaris, ferry, events etc. are non-refundable and hence refund is not feasible in case of cancellations for whatsoever reason. For any re-bookings or alterations, additional charges may apply. · By booking the tour with Alluring Tours Limited, one acknowledges the risk and hazards of travel that they/tour leader/associate/representative may encounter. All travelers accept the responsibility for themselves & thus they/all successors/all associates/representatives/legal representatives and related parties waive any & all claims for acts or omissions against Alluring Tours Limited, its owners/directors, successors, all associates, representatives & third parties involved in providing the services, for any liability, costs, damages, expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from or attributable to any claims or actions arising on account of your travel with Alluring Tours Limited & associated parties. All travelers and their successors/associates/representatives/legal representatives agree that this Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability statement shall be legally binding upon them/all successors/representatives/all associates/legal representatives & all minors under the age of 18 traveling with them. All disputes & settlements shall be subject to a Jurisdiction as selected by Alluring Tours Limited. · Acceptance of the above-mentioned terms is to be signed at the end of Guest Reservation Form.