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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Tour

Trip Notes

Welcome to the India of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Join us and experience some of the India and

sights portrayed in the two very successful films. Ride auto & cycle rickshaws through Jaipur, visit Madge’s

exclusive ‘Viceroy’s Club’ and see where Sonny woos Sunaina at the Stepwell. Have a gin & tonic on the

terrace overlooking the lake in Udaipur and you’ll even get to stay at the Marigold Hotel itself. In addition there are amazing Moghul sights in Delhi, the truly incredible Taj Mahal in Agra, and the

wonders of Rajasthan, the ‘Land of Kings’. Included in this tour are the must do’s and we have allowed

plenty of free time for another of the wonders of India - Shopping.

Trip Notes: 2018

Highlights

• be part of the organized chaos and excitement of India’s capital city Delhi

• be left breathless by the unsurpassed Taj Mahal

• visit the film sets of the movie in Jaipur & Udaipur

• stay in the actual Marigold Hotel and the Viceroy Club • enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the beautiful lake city of Udaipur

• shop till you drop in the markets & bazaars of Rajasthan

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Rickshaws - (‘Tuk Tuk’s) and Cycle Rickshaws in and around

towns.

activities included

The following is a list of included activities on this trip. Other

activities are optional and will be at your own expense.

Humayans Tomb, Raj Path, Old Delhi, Spice markets, Cycle

Rickshaw ride (Delhi)

Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Baby Taj, Fatehpur Sikri (Agra)

Amber Palace, City walk, Step Well, Jaigarh Fort,

Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal (Jaipur)

City Palace, Old Town Walk, Lake cruise (Udaipur)

meal inclusions

10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

meals

Traveling with Incredible Indian Tours we ensure that you will

experience a vast array of the gustatory treats available in

India. Some meals are not included in the trip price when

there is a choice of eating options. This allows you to choose where, and what to eat. More often than not however we eat

together as a group. Your leader will offer suggestions for

favourite restaurants throughout the trip.

money exchange As at August 2017

AUD1 = 50 INR

CAD1 = 51 INR

EUR1 = 75 INR

GBP1 = 82 INR

NZD1 = 46 INR USD1 = 64 INR

There are many ATM machines (which accept both Cirrus/

Maestro debit cards and Visa and MasterCard) throughout

India. This is a safe and convenient way to access money in

India, however we suggest that you bring a small amount of

money in cash in case there are times that ATMs are not

available. The major currencies, including AUD and CAD are

group size minimum 4, maximum 10

days 11 days / 10 nights

starts and finishes in Delhi

price includes

Arrival and departure transfers

All accommodation as specified

All transportation between overnight stops and to and from

included sightseeing

Entrance fees for all sites listed as part of the itinerary

Meals as specified All gratuities for hotels, guides and drivers

price does not include

Visa costs

Meals other than those listed Drinks, meal tips, laundry and other items of a personal

nature

International flights

accommodation

Hotels (10 nights),

We stay in 4 star or Heritage Hotels. Rooms are twin share

with private bathrooms with western style toilets.

single supplement

If you are a single traveller, you are not required to pay a

single supplement as we will match you up with other

travelers. However if you do not wish to share

accommodation, but would like to guarantee your own

room throughout the tour a single supplement of USD385

will be payable.

transport

Flight, private minibus, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw.

We will be taking private vehicles and will use ‘Auto

general tour information

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travel insurance

Travel Insurance is highly recommended whilst traveling to

India and is compulsory for any group tour with Incredible Indian Tours.

visas

All foreign nationals require a visa to enter India. Most

nationalities can apply for an e-Tourist visa. The Indian

Government is in the process of extending this e-Tourist facility

to more countries so check this website to find out the latest

eligibility details.

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html

For the e-Tourist visa, you need to apply within 120 days of

travel 60 days validity. The visa is issued online and takes up

to 3 days. Regular tourist visas (issued by the Indian Embassy or

Consulate) for those nationalities who do not yet have

availability of the e-Tourist facility, or for those who require a

visa longer than 60 days, are usually issued for 6 or 12 months

and are either Single, Double or Multiple Entry. As the validity

begins from date of issue, be sure you do not apply for your

visa too early. For information, or assistance with obtaining a

visa, check out the following websites.

Australia http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/australia/

visa_services/index.html

New Zealand https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/Registration

USA https://www.in.ckgs.us/visa/

UK https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/Registration Canada http://www.blsindia-canada.com/touristvisa.php

health

We recommend that you consult your doctor for current

medical travel information about before departure. Your

leader will be carrying a basic first aid kit, but we suggest you

bring along your own as well as any personal medical

requirements .

no problem in general to exchange. Visa & MasterCard

credit cards are accepted in major shops and restaurants

in the bigger cities.

spending money

Although entrance fees to specified sites are included in

the tour price, there are additional sights that you may like

to visit. Many sites levy camera fees.

Spending money requirements will differ from one person

to the next. You will need to take into consideration your

spending habits when allowing for drinks, shopping, and

optional activities.

You will need to allow enough money for the following:

Meals – USD200 (or equivalent)

Optional Activities – USD50 (or equivalent)

Money for drinks, shopping and incidentals.

Tipping is an integral part of Indian life and is essential to a

smooth trip. To make things easier, we cover tips for hotel

porters, local guides and for drivers of private transport we

use. We do NOT cover restaurant tips. You will need to

allow approximately 10-15% on top of your restaurant bill.

physical rating

There will be plenty of walking around towns or sites, which

due to the warm to

hot weather in India

at this time of year will make general sightseeing a little more strenuous.

culture shock rating

Conditions in India are not always as comfortable as in other countries. You

may need to

occasionally deal

with a squat toilet, cold showers or power failure.


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The following websites have up-to-date information about

health requirements.

Australia https://www.travelvax.com.au/

New Zealand http://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/healthy-

living/travelling

USA https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/

UK http://www.travelhealth.co.uk/

Canada https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/vaccines

communications

Most of our hotels have Wifi, but do not rely on it always

being available. You can also purchase a local prepaid sim

card (for unlocked cell phones) and data sticks (for mobile

internet on your laptop) easily and inexpensively in India.

Recommended are Vodafone, Airtel and Reliance. You will

need extra passport photos for this as well as photocopies of

your photo and visa page from your passport.

your group leader

Your group leader is there to organise and streamline your

travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Whilst they are not a guide per se, they will share their local knowledge,

give you suggestions for your free time and manage the day

to day running of the tour. They will introduce you to their

local friends and recommend great local restaurants and

experiences. They will have a broad general knowledge of

India, so do feel free to tap into their wisdom. At some sites,

local guides may be hired where we think more specific

knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are

visiting.

responsible travel

We believe strongly in responsible travel. This includes being

respectful to the local culture (ie dressing appropriately, and

learning a few basic cultural do’s and don’ts), being mindful

of the environment, and leaving a positive image behind. Remember we are ambassadors for our country. Bringing a

few photos of your family and home with you is a great way


to interact with the locals by giving them a glimpse of your

world whilst you visit theirs.

joining hotel The Visaya

N-82 Panchshil Park

New Delhi 110017

Ph: +91 11 4319 0000

transfer/joining instructions

Your airport transfer pickup will await you holding a sign with

your name when you exit the baggage claim area of the

arrivals hall. There may be large crowds here so please look

carefully for your transfer.

early arrival information

If you are arriving earlier than day 1, extra accommodation in

Delhi is available at USD110/115 Single/Double (or equivalent)

per night per room. Please notify us as early as possible if you

require extra accommodation as our hotel in Delhi books up

well in advance.

staying on

If you are staying on in Delhi after the tour, extra

accommodation is available at USD110/115 Single/Double (or

equivalent) per night per room.

what to take

We will be on the move a lot, so try to pack as lightly as

possible. The smaller your bag in India the better, as our

transports have limited storage space. Do however ensure

you have enough room for shopping, so a bag with extra room, or perhaps a 2nd small bag that can be folded up or

kept inside your large bag initially could work well.

India is very conservative and we ask that you dress

accordingly. As a guideline, shoulders and knees should

always be covered. The wearing of shorts is looked upon by

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Money: ATM card (widely available and easy to access);

credit cards (widely accepted in big cities); cash (for

emergencies)

Money pouch

Alarm clock and torch/flashlight

Mosquito repellent

Ear plugs can be useful if you are a light sleeper

Lock for your suitcase or bag

We recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt to

store your passport, air tickets, credit cards and cash. Avoid

bringing valuable jewellery with you. Some hotels we use

have safety deposit boxes.

Updated on: 12th November 2017

locals as akin to wearing your underwear and will limit your

entry into mosques, temples and other places of worship.

Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and

cool. Singlets, tank tops and shorts are not suitable attire for

India.

Note that Indian domestic airlines have recently reduced

their check-in baggage allowance to 15kg. If you have

heavier luggage, you will need to pay the excess at the airport for your internal flights. Excess luggage charges

range from around Rs300 (USD5) per kilo.

laundry

Inexpensive laundry facilities are offered by most hotels we

use.

weather

The weather during our journey should be great. Daytime

temperatures will be warm to hot, in the range 25-35oc.

Night time temperatures will be comfortable. Rain is not so

likely at this time of year, but sun is, so sunblock and a hat

are essentials.

checklist

Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance (don’t

forget your emergency insurance contact details), air

tickets.

Photocopy of above documents

Day pack Health vaccinations/medication

First aid kit

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