Incredible India Maya Luna

India  India's first major civilization flourished along the Indus River valley in the cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa now Pakistan.  Emperor Ashoka was one of the greatest kings of Indian history.  The Europeans : Portuguese, French, Dutch, Danish and British started arriving in the early 1600s.  India became independent from Britain in  Home of the sacred River Ganges and Mahatma Gandhi Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

India’ Facts Cont…  Capital - Delhi  Religions practiced: Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, as well as others.  Largest democracy in the world  National coin - Indian Rupee  18 officially recognized languages: Hindi, Tamil, Kashmiri, Guajarati, Urdu, Andamanese, and many more.  Bollywood – gigantic film industry  Best time to visit: Feb-May and Oct-Dec Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

Itinerary Trip from Feb. 26 to March 13, 2009  Feb LAX to Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi  Feb 27 - Arrival, New Delhi airport. 1 night hotel in Delhi  Feb 28 - Departure from Delhi to Jaipur (9am). Jaipur sightsee and enjoy a traditional Rajasthani dinner with music (not included in price).  March 1 - Jaipur sightsee cont. and shopping for gemstones/jewelry. Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

 March 2 - Departure from Jaipur to Agra (8am). Visit the Taj Mahal and other famous monuments.  March 3 - Departure from Agra to Delhi (6pm). Continue sightsee in Agra as well as shopping. Night at Delhi hotel  March 4 - Delhi sightsee  March 5 - Departure from Delhi to Srinagar, Kashmir (8am). Enjoy a trip on shikara (boat) around the Dal Lake.  March 6 - Depart houseboat to go camping on the Himalaya’s foothills. City Palace, Jaipur

 March 7 – Departure from camping site to return houseboat by 11pm.  March 8 - Srinagar: relax and go shopping (optional)  March 9 - Srinagar sightsee: Mughal Gardens, Jamia Masid, White Mosque and more.  March 10 - Departure from Srinagar to Delhi (2pm). Delhi: relax, light sound show at night.  March 11- Delhi: Holi Festival and enjoy a nice dinner (price not included).  March 12 – Departure from Delhi to U.S.  March 13 Arrival at LAX Amber Fort Palace

Tour inclusions  International airport pick-up and drop-off.  Budget hotels in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, with breakfast included.  AC car with a driver for sightsee.  Deluxe houseboat in Srinagar with 3 meals included.  Elephant ride in Ajmer Fort, Jaipur.  Domestic airport pick-up and drop-off  Camping equipment, personnel, 4x4 transportation to camping site, and meals.  Taxes included Taj Mahal

Tour Exclusions  Monuments Fees  Tips  Lunch and dinner in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur  Extras (personals)  Insurance Taj Mahan

Famous Landmarks Included in the Sightsee Delhi: Lotus temple, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Light and Sound Show, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate. Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Jaipur: Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Amber Fort Palace Srinagar: Hazaratbal Mosque, The Mughal Gardens, Shalimar Bagh, Jama Masjid at Nowhatta, Nehru Park.

Tour provided by : The Complete Travel Planner LET’S GO INDIA Pvt. Ltd. The Complete Travel Planner Contact : Farooq Ahmed (Mob : ) S. Ahmed (Mob : ) 1/124, Main Shankar Road Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi (INDIA) Phone : /82/83/85 Fax : – Website: Mughal Gardens

Prices  Currency Conversion $1.00 USD = 51 INR  Airline ticket from Continental Airlines: $1, USD  Tour price: Golden Triangle and Kashmiri adventure 68,000 INR or $ 1, 322 USD 68,000 INR or $ 1, 322 USD  6 months India Visa, $ 73  Extra $ USD or 23,000 INR (shopping, food, personal care). The Mughal Gardens

Flight Information Continental AirlinesPrice: $ 1, Depart: 8:30 a.m. Thu., Feb. 26, 2009 Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Arrive: 4:52 p.m. Thu., Feb 26, 2009 New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Flight Time: 5 hr 22 mn Change Planes: Connect time in New York/Newark, is 3 hours 48 minutes. Depart: 8:40 p.m. Thu., Feb 26, 2009 New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Arrive: 8:20 p.m. +1 Day Fri., Feb 27, 2009 Delhi, India (DEL) Flight Time: 14 hr 10min Travel Time: 23 hr 20min Depart: 10:50 p.m. Thu, Mar. 12,2009 Delhi, India (DEL) Arrive:4:35 a.m. +1 Day Fri., Mar. 13, 2009 New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Flight Time: 15 hr 15 mn Change Planes: Connect time in New York/Newark is 8 hours 40 minutes Depart: 1:15 p.m. Fri., Mar 13, 2009 New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Arrive: 4:24 p.m. Fri., March 13, 2009 Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Flight Time: 6 hr 9 mn Travel Time: 30 hr 4 mn

Essential Hindi  Namaste - Standard Greeting (means I bow to you))  Thanks- Shukriya  Do You Speak English? - Kyaa aap angrézee mein baat kar saktey hain?  Yes/ No -Haan/ Nay  One, Two, Three -Ek, Dow, Teen  Four, Five, Six -Chaar, paanch, chhey  Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten -Saat, Aath, Nao, Dus  Where is the bathroom?– Shaunchalay kid- har hai?  Please take me to my hotel. — Krip ya muj-he apna hotel chliye Mosque at Srinagar

Dal Lake, Srinagar  Where can I find…? - Kahan milenge?  Could you please tell me the way to..? - Kripya raasta bataiye..?  I want a ticket - Mujhe ticket chahiye  How much is this? - Yah kitne kaa hai?  Make this price less - Bhaav kam karo  Big/ Small –Bada/ Chota  What Is This? -Yeh kyaa hai?  Can You Speak Slowly? Kyaa aap dheerae baat karengae?  I Don't Understand! Mujhey samajh mein nahi aataa.  What is your name ? Aap ka naam kya hai?

Srinagar, houseboat

Houseboat

Shikara, Dal Lake Work Cited  Ahmed, S. Let’s Go India Ltd. Pvt  Continental Airlines  Consulate General of India, San Francisco  I Speak Hindi  The Ministry of Tourism. Incredible India Photos by Maya Luna ( )

Hindu temple at Himalaya’s Foothills