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11/08/08 to 11/20/08 |
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13 Days / 12 Nights |
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The Pulsating beats of vivid images of the
Sacred Brahma land, Pushkar brings alive the
rich tradition of Rajasthan enhancing the glory
of the golden sand. Spectacular Fair Ground
in the month of Kartik with bedecked Camels,
decorated cattles, adventures competitions,
breathtaking events, jostling rustic crowd,
meditating sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls, exotic
fair, colorful desert, so typical, so obvious,
It can be nothing else but Pushkar Fair. The
fair in conjunction with having religious entity
is famous for its Cattle Fair. Camels, Horses,
Donkeys, Bulls, etc are bought, sold, beautified,
raced and paraded on the sand. In fact, the
fair is predominantly a rural gathering, where
villagers from different parts of state comes
with their animals and lakes are flooded with
the pilgrims for the Holy Dips (SNAN). The fair
attracts a great number of tourists from far
and wide. The fair grounds reverberate with
festivity, as rows of make shift stalls display
a bewildering array items. Body tattooing is
yet another favorite activity. The profusion
of colors that run riot in the desert sand,
the glee and the contagious enthusiasm of the
village folk are a unique experience for every
visitor.
If you are planning to travel in November
you can take this tour. We are covering Best
of India with Pushkar. Hotels are heritage
wher ever possible and in Pushkar it is Swiss
Tents / Cottages.
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Itinerary
Saturday, 11/08/08
Day 01 New Delhi
Arrival in Delhi
You will be met on arrival at the International
airport. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires
is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating
blend of the past and the present. Delhi is a perfect
introduction to the composite culture of an ancient
land and a window to the kaleidoscope - that is
India.
Morning: FREE to relax. After lunch New Delhi sightseeing
that includes Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Baha'i
Lotus Temple and drive past government buildings
in New Delhi like President's Mansion, Ministries,
Parliament House and India Gate.
Overnight will be in Delhi.
Sunday, 11/09/08:
Day 02 Delhi / Samode By Road in 6 hrs
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Start tour of Old
Delhi.
OLD DELHI : A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi
would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial
site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid
- the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort -
once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul
Empire.
Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid
to Chandni Chowk
After
lunch drive to Samode.
Samode Bagh is a garden paradise situated 4 km
from Samode Palace, nestled on 20 acres of beautiful
grounds combines warmth and luxury, an atmosphere
that is quiet, relaxed & elegant. It is a romantic
hideaway where you can be as active or comtemplative
as you wish. Samode Bagh offers a unique experience
of an air-conditioned tented camp where the dune
coloured tents are luxuriously furnished with every
comfort. The garden is about three blocks long and
is enclosed by a 15 foot high stone wall.
Overnight will be at Samode
Monday, 11/10/08:
Day 03 Samode/Pushkar By Road in 3 hrs
After breakfast drive about 3 hours to India's
and perhaps the world's most colorful folk festival
and the Pushkar Fair. Observe, explore and photograph
the colorful Fair. Enjoy a camel ride, enjoy the
festivities and many interesting events or visit
the many temples along the Pushkar Lake including
the famous Brahma temple.
Overnight will be in deluxe tents in fair grounds.
Tuesday, 11/11/08:
Day 04 Pushkar
Full day to enjoy the festival atmosphere at the colorful
Pushkar Fair
Overnight will be in deluxe tents.
Wednesday, 11/12/08:
Day 05 Pushkar
Another full day at the Pushkar Fair
Overnight will be in deluxe tents.
Thursday, 11/13/08:
Day 06 Pushkar/ Jaipur
Drive to the city of Jaipur through rustic villages.
Reach and check in at hotel by afternoon.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city
of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century,
during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the
Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the
spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a
bustling metropolis, it still retains its character
and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears
and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known as the
Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally
abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor
of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria.
Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts,
magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush
gardens.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn more
about the fascinating religious life of Jaipur.
The marble structure, built as recently as 1985,
houses ornate statues including one of Lakshmi (goddess
of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan dressed in gaudy
robes, representing a Hindu vision of heavenly luxury.
Carvings in the temple and on pillars supporting
the covered walkways include images of the Hindu
pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary
and St Francis of Assisi. Your visit will coincide
with the AARTI Ceremony, which involves oil lamps
being lit and waved, in order to awake and invoke
the deity. Enjoy the experience and spend night
at Jaipur.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Friday, 11/14/08:
Day 07 Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort afterbreakfast.
Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic
romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction
was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed
by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior
belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion
of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal
and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City
Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the
walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind
Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the
best preserved of the five observatories built by
Jai Singh II in different parts of the country.
This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical
instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this
"Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark
in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone
plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and
elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and
windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal
was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Relax in the evening or visit the markets. Overnight
will be at Jaipur.
Saturday, 11/15/08:
Day 08 Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra By Road in
7 hrs
After breakfast drive to Agra.
En route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar
built that as his capital and palace in the late
16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a
veritable fairytale city and its "ruins"
are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine
what the court life must have been like in the days
of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza,
the largest gateway in the world.
Reach Agra and transfer to hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and
Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra
into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire
- giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the
Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in
a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone
and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies,
and that irresistible charm that this favorite city
of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising,
that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage
most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling
streets of the city will introduce the visitor to
the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Check in at hotel and relax. Overnight will be
at Hotel.
Sunday, 11/16/08:
Day 09 Agra
Have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the TAJ MAHAL and one of the Seven
Wonders of the World was built by Shah Jahan in
1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal and
The symbol of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz
Mahal (Shah Jahan`s second Wife).
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor
Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red
sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect
Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ . The
interiors of which are considered better than the
Taj.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Monday, 11/17/08:
Day 10 Agra/Jhansi/Orchha/Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to Agra Cantonment train
station to board the air-conditioned chair car compartment
of Shatabdi Express to Jhansi in central India.
On arrival transfer to a hotel for lunch, then
visit the Orchha Fort and very interesting Hindu
temples on the way to Khajuraho.
Proceed further to Khajuraho.
Situated in the heart of india, in the state of
Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is a fascinating village
with a quaint, rural ambience and a rich cultural
heritage, honoured by the world as india's unique
contribution to human civilisation. the chandela
dynasty built eighty-five temples here. twenty remain
as embodiments of indian architectural and sculptural
art at its most evolved state. even ten centuries
after they were constructed, the temples of khajuraho
reflect an eternal philosophy relevant to all mankind.
the temples of khajuraho is a world heritage site
and belong not just to india but to the world. Khajuraho
is one of the few millennium destinations of the
world.
Reach Khajuraho. Transferred to hotel and relax.
Visit the Western set of Temples and enjoy Sound
and Light Show.
Overnight will be at Hotel.
Tuesday, 11/18/08:
Day 11 Khajuraho/Varanasi By Air
After Breakfast, visit the world famous Hindu and
Jain temples of Khajuraho that are profusely carved
from red sandstone.
Transfer in time to airport for flight to Varanasi.
Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and transferred
to hotel.
VARANASI IS THE WORLD'S MOST ANCIENT LIVING CITY.
SUNRISE ON THE RIVERFRONT, AS SEEN FROM A BOAT,
CAN BE SPIRITUALLY UPLIFTING SIGHT. CROWDED WITH
TEMPLES, AND ITS LABYRINTH OF STREETS, THE CITY
ATTRACTS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TOURISTS. THE RELIGIOUS
CAPITAL OF HINDUISM, VARANASI IS THE CARPET MANUFACTURING
PLACE OF INDIA. IT WAS PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS KASHI
- THE CITY THAT ILLUMINATES. THE PRESENT NAME IS
DERIVED FROM THE FACT THAT THE CITY IS AT THE CONFLUENCE
OF THE RIVERS VARUNA AND ASI.
Visit Sarnath 5 miles out of Varanasi for a day
excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in
the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon
in 590 BC. Witness the ruins of a once flourishing
Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum
which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist
art and sculptures found at the site.
Overnight will be at Varanasi.
Wednesday, 11/19/08:
Day 12 Varanasi
Morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride
on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats
and witness the living traditions of one of the world's
oldest and most important religions. (To start at
0500 hrs. for the best lifetime experience) For you
to appreciate this remarkable city, we`ll transfer
you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun
rises. Board a boat with your guide and proceed to
the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight
unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily
to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background,
temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water`s
edge. Then return for a walk through the cobblestone
streets along the banks of "Ganga". As shops
are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity
as the faithful are coming and going. Visit the Kashi
Vishwanath Temple while returning to the hotel.
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for day
guided tour of Varanasi.
Visit Bharat Mata Temple, which features
a big relief map of Mother India engraved in marble.
Also visit the 18th century Durga Temple, commonly
known as the Monkey Temple due to the huge population
of the monkeys. Proceed to the Tulsi manas Temple,
crafted from white marble which features the entire
Ramayana inscribed on its walls. Also visit the
BHU considered as the biggest residential university
in Asia. The University Campus houses an Art Gallery
and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Thursday, 11/20/08:
Day 13 Varanasi/Delhi By Air
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the birthplace of Buddhist religion, Sarnath.
Lord Buddha meditated for many years in the dear
park at Sarnath. After enlightenment at Bodhgaya,
he returned to Sarnath to preach the "Dharmachakra"
or the "wheel of religion sermon". This
was his first sermon to his initial five disciples.
Mauryan Emperor Ashoka built a Stupa at the site
where Lord Buddha's ashes were preserved along with
a massive monastery and university complex. We will
view the archeological ruins of this historic site
and also visit a very interesting site museum of
archeology.
Transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi. Reach
and take a flight back home with sweet memories of
India.
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Delhi
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Taj Mahal
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Samode
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Samode Palace
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Pushkar
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Swiss Camp Tents
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Jaipur
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Taj Jai Mahal Palace
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Agra
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Imperial Palace
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Khajuraho
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Radisson Jass
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Varanasi
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Taj Ganges / Ramada
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What cultural considerations should one take care
of while touring in India?
India has a very traditional and religious society.
Its cultures and customs are very different to western
cultural ideas. We ask you as guests in this amazing
country to respond to these sometimes-bizarre differences
with sensitivity and respect.
We do request you to dress conservatively - both
men and women should wear clothing that covers knees
and shoulders (when visiting mosques and temples).
Nudity is totally taboo, when swimming please do
wear a swimsuit.
Try to avoid any public display of affection. When
entering mosques, temples and places of religious
worship or private homes - please remove your shoes.
Many Hindu temples are not open to non-Hindus. Always
ask permission before entering. Mosques may have
limited visiting times for non-Muslims.
Some detailed information about passport &
visa:
Passport
You must be in possession of a valid passport, which
will not expire for at least six months after your
journey is due to end. It should have to clear pages
for entry and exit stamps as well as your visa.
A wise precaution is to carry a photocopy of your
passport kept separately, extremely useful in the
event of loss or theft.
Visa
All visitors to India require a visa that must be
obtained from an Indian High Commission or Consulate.
You would need to use two addresses in India and
do let us know for the same as it is normal to give
our company's (COMPASS INDIA) and our director's
address on the same.
For postal applications passports should be sent
by registered post and include a registered post
paid return addressed envelope. Applications should
be on the official visa form available from a local
travel agent. Alternatively in some countries the
form can be downloaded from the Embassies' official
WEBSITE. All applications should include 3 passport-sized
photographs. Your local travel agent or nearest
Embassy will be able to inform you of the latest
application fee.
Where to shop and how to be sure of the product
& the price? Should we be confident of going
with the guide?
India can be described as a shopper's paradise
with products such as hand-woven rugs, inlaid marble,
semi-precious stone jewelry, silk fabrics, brassware,
etc. India's diversity is expressed though the creation
of master craftspeople. Each state has a unique
handicraft to proudly reflect the inherited and
improved skills to near perfection. Souvenir shops
and art & craft emporiums are to be found everywhere.
Consult your guidebook or the local guides and people.
Usually the "pavement markets" do not
guarantee the products and they do not accept credit
/ debit cards. Genuine products can only be guaranteed
at a government showroom or branded showroom, i.e.
Cottage Industries, etc.
Shopping can be one of the ways to interact with
a local. For people who like to bargain, shopping
is a true pleasure. For others, fixed priced stores
are a relief. Whatever transaction you prefer, we
hope your purchase that was made in India, will
remind you of your trip.
Yes, the guides do take you to shops and showrooms,
while you are on tour. You can say "no"
when you don't want to visit the shops or not interested
in shopping with a guide. But when you do visit
the store with the guide, you do not necessarily
pay a higher price for a substandard product. As
this is a worldwide phenomenon, we accept it too
with its "blues". What we have done is,
selected a few stores both privately owned &
government owned but in both cases Government recognized)
at important destinations, where we are sure of
two things;
1) Quality of the product
2) The product if too heavy should be delivered
at your doorstep without any extra cost even if
the extra cost needs to be added to the price of
the product.
As for price, some are fixed price & some are
bargain shops. So go ahead and have FUN!!!
For lists of authorized shops do let us know.
How is one sure of the authenticity / qualification
/ credentials of the guides?
We have a panel of guides with ranks and only use
them, and in most cases they would be satisfactory.
Government licensed guides are always preferred
by Compass India Inc. There are training courses
and exams for the same and chances are less that
you will be unhappy if you go with one. Their daily
rates and wages are Government fixed. Note that
the guide usually is there during lunch and it is
not an obligation to buy him/her lunch. If there
are ever any problems 9The Guide cannot speak the
language well, too fast while you would like to
spend more time at the monuments, etc. do let us
know so that we can change the guide.
Are the monument entrance fees included in the
tour cost?
The monument entrance fees are usually not included
in the tour cost. It is not a problem when the same
is included but when it is not, you need to keep
small change for the same. Usually you need to take
the tickets yourself but can request the guide who
would be happy to oblige. We also have detailed
lists of monuments with the entrance fees and camera
charges. Do request us for the same if you want
to have a good idea when the same is not included
in your tour cost.
General Information:
Insurance
While traveling in India it is important that you
obtain good personal travel insurance from an insurance
agent in your country. A suitable policy will include
an unlimited amount for medical, hospital and additional
health associated costs.
Most policies cover loss of baggage, personal money
(usually limited) delay and curtailment. Do make
sure your policy covers you for unexpected cancellation
of your trip in this unlikely event you will then
be covered for financial cost.
You should carry your insurance policy with you
at all time, preferably in your relevant details
in a separate place, with your passport photocopy.
Tipping
Tipping is an inherent part of life in India. It
is one of the most effective ways to communicate
how you felt about the service provided. It is common
practice to tip porters, drivers, wait staff, toilet
attendants and guides. It is not necessary to tip
rickshaw drivers. Please note that you are not obliged
to tip and it is entirely to your discretion. Please
refer to http://www.tipping.org/tips/TipsPageIndia.html
for tipping standards. Please let us know if you
want some guidelines on the same but usually it
is "what you feel is appropriate".
A
general idea would be as follows:
Bellboys: Rs. 10 - 20 (1/4th US$) per bag
Drivers: Rs. 200 (5 US$) per day & Rs.100 (2
US$) per half day
Day Guides: Rs. 250 to 400 (6 - 8 US$)
Restaurants: 5% of the bill amount could be left.
Room boys / Maid : It is not recommended
We Care
In India roads could appear to be pot-holed
and traffic chaotic and hence our guests very frequently
get very worried. We suggest that you catch up on
some sleep or read a book or even better put on
your in-flight eye shades and doze off. The drivers
are well trained and they are used to these roads.
Very seldom (I must hasten to add that almost none)
are any accidents involving tourist vehicles. The
cars that we use are safe, insured for and routinely
checked. Trains however are much more comfortable
ride-wise but could appear dirty and filthy. Do
carry your dry hand wash and tissue always while
taking train journeys. The flights are pleasant
and service good.
The transport is broadly classified as:
Cars - In India, the mostly used car for tourists
is, the Ambassador. This is one of the oldest models
in the world still being manufactured and it is
still hardy and spacious. We have always had guests
specially requesting for this car. We have a couple
of them in our fleet and they are almost a year
old (2003 end model) and we use them discreetly
as they wear and tear fast and could be slow and
rickety if used without rest. Other than these two
cars we also use TATA INDIGO which is a small sedan
with good air-conditioning, TATA INDICA which is
a small hatchback and is used for backpackers on
a long trip, TOYOTA QUALIS & INNOVA & TATA
SAFARI which are high SUV type vehicles seating
4 - 5 people normally but used for couples also
as are very comfortable and MITSUBISHI LANCERS.
On guest's request, the premium cars that we use
are CHEVY OPTRA & TOYOTA COROLLA. We also use
TOYOTA CAMRY, HONDA ACCORD & MERCEDES (C, E
& S) when requested for. We have recently launched
our luxury limousine which we use only for top end
tours as and when requested.
Flights - There are presently four domestic
airlines in India other than Air India which also
operates some domestic routes. The local airlines
in the order of service and punctuality are Jet
Airways, Sahara Airlines, Indian Airlines and Deccan
Air. Out of all the four Deccan is to be avoided
as they are still facing teething problems.
Trains - As described above train journeys
could be enjoyable if you have an open mind and
just want to enjoy and experience true India. The
middle class and upper middle class (cliché)
use Indian Railways and it is a way of life in India.
The best trains that could be booked and we use
them where possible are SHATABDI & RAJDHANI
EXPRESS. You could check the various classes in
the following site:
http://www.indiarail.co.uk/class.htm
Travelers Cheques
Thomas Cook or American Express in American Dollars,
Euro or British Sterling are the only ones that
are widely accepted.
Cash
US dollars, Euro and British Sterling are the best
currency to take. The notes need to be clean, undamaged
and if possible the latest issue.
Credit Card
In major cities Visa, Master and American Express
cards can be used. Please do not rely on your credit
card as a source of finance in small cities though
most of the touristic cities have a large number
of ATMs.
Currency
The unit of currency is Rupee. (1 rupee is equal
to 43US$ / 80GBP£ / 55€ approximately)
Climate
With such a large landmass, India has a wide range
of climates with effects of the altitude and the
sea being very string in certain areas.
North India
April - June : Hot, dry and dusty with temperature
35-42 DEG C
July - August : Hot, Humid and rainy
Sep - Mar : Pleasant days and could get cooler in
the night
South India
April/May & Aug/Sep : Hot and Humid with average
temperature 38 DEG C
June/July/Oct/Nov : Hot and Heavy rains
Dec - Mar : Hot but less humid
Language
India is an area of great linguistic diversity with
over 1500 languages and dialect. People associated
with tourism speak English throughout the country.
The official language is however Hindi.
Time
India is 5.5 hours ahead of GMT, 6.5 hours behind
New Zealand Standard Time, 4.5 hours behind Australian
Eastern Standard Time and 11.5 hours ahead of Canadian
Eastern Standard Time.
Clothing
For the most of areas, cotton casual clothing that
is light and loose fitting is recommended for daywear.
For trips during Nov-Jan do carry warm clothes as
it is cold during early mornings and evenings. (Only
in Northern India) Carry a hat during sightseeing
to keep off the mid-day sun and for the evenings
a couple of elegant dresses would be nice to be
worn for dinner at the lovely hotels. You could
also wear trousers and jeans during the day. There
is no problem. Carry a stole or a scarf to cover
your head or feet while at the religious places.
We the people
India 's Population ; 995 Million (1998)
Capital : New Delhi
Ask us
There could be a lot of other questions that you
might have, once you are already in the process
of booking the tour. For instance; payment methods,
cancellation conditions, meet and assist at the
airport, company bank details, previous reference,
etc. and you are welcome to ask them. It would be
our pleasure.
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KNOWLEDGE. FOR ANY LATEST DEVELOPMENTS OR DETAILED
CLARIFICATIONS, DO FEEL FREE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH
US. YOU CAN ALSO GIVE YOUR SUGGESTIONS AS TO HOW
WE CAN IMPROVE THIS.
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Our Guest Speaks....
Hello Varsha!
I am finally back to my office in Italy.
I would like to thank you because I had a very good
time in North India and I found your tour very well
organised.
If you need whatsoever feedback from me, I would be
happy to provide it! Kind regards,
Silvi
Silvia.Sandrin@ashurst.com
Country-- United States of
America, January '2007
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more Commendation from USA )
Hi Varsha
I am sorry it has taken me so long to send this email
but I did want to write and thank you and compass
tours for arranging our holiday in India. We had a
wonderful time, with many photos and memories to bring
back with us. A special thank you to our driver, Ragu
on the long drives
Thank you again Louise Wade
Regards
Lwade@havering-college.ac.uk
Country-- United Kingdom :
Aprail '2007
(
more Commendation from UK )
Dear Varsha
The service was excellent and we will certainly recommend
your company to any friends planning to visit India.
We would particularly like to praise the services
of our main driver and his helper, known to us as
Captain and Surinder. Their competent, safe driving
gave us confidence and a comfortable journey always.
The Tempo Traveller was a great success and ensured
the children coped with the long journeys very well
as there was room to more about and be comfortable.
We really enjoyed our last minute visit to Agra over
Diwali . the Taj Mahal is truly majestic.
Thank you again for your help.
With our best wishes
Taylor Family
dawn Taylor,dawn@taylorcotton.plus.com
Country-- United Kingdom :
2005/11/08
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more Commendation from UK )
Hi Durjay
My girlfriend and I just wanted to send you an email
to thank you for organising the best holiday that
we have ever had! We loved India and were fascinated
by it's sights, sounds and history. I cannot fault
the service we received from Compass, we were met
at every stage and were very well looked after. I
would particularly like to thank Sanjay, he was always
polite and extremely helpful. Would you be able to
tell me the name of our driver, he was superb! His
driving was excellent and we looked forward to our
journeys with him. The guides were also excellent
and very informative, particularly the guide we had
at Agra. The hotels were amazing and surpassed even
our expectations.
Again thank you to you and all your staff!
Keith Cockett
Country-- United Kingdom :
2006/11/10
(
more Commendation from UK )
Dear Durjay
We have now got back home and before work takes all
my attention back again I would like, also in the
name of my partner Francis, to thank you and your
team for one of the most fascinating and wonderful
trips that we have done so far. India, or at least
the north of it as we have seen it, is a wonderful
country and discovering it has been for us in turn
wonderful, upsetting, touching, overwhelming... It
has definitely been an intense and stretching experience
with good learning for us... You and your team have
contributed to this experience. The programme was
excellent: it has enabled us to learn about the past
of India as well as to get to know the India of today
with its culture and its people at the same time.
The pace of the programme also worked very well for
us. The guides that you have selected have all been
nice and very professional people.
With kind regards
Ghislaine & Francis
Caulat@ashridge.org.uk
Country-- United Kingdom :
2006/10/24
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more Commendation from UK )
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