OUR TOUR
India north & Goa tour - program description
Our incredible journey across India will not leave anyone indifferent. The tour starts in Delhi from where we immediately proceed to Varanasi. In the holy city awaits us first touch with the spiritual India. We will explore the banks of the Ganges river, at sunrise we go on the boat and get lost in the maze of narrow streets. We will see an evening prayer (Puja) and feel the pulse of the city. From there we continue by train to Agra. We spend a day in Taj Mahal and Red Fort and continue to Rajastan. With a overnight train we travel to the edge of the sub-continent to Jaisalmer. A desert fortress that attracts traders for centuries. Here we explore every corner of the fortified town (we live in the fortress), we're going to bang shop (rare specialty), to the scene of camel fair after which follow camel safari into the desert. Here we spend night and sleep under million stars. After camel safari we do some shopping of local stuff and continue in Pushkar. Backpacking town that fascinates with its beauty and strong power that it is difficult to stay grounded. Trek around the lake, the ascent to the temples and unforgettable sunsets. From Puskhar we drive to Jaipur. Here we spend a great day around mighty fortresses, palaces, elephants and monkeys. Follows train to Jodpur, the pearl of Rajasthan. Here is the most beautiful water palace which is breath-taking. By boat we will explore this beauty before our flight in Goa. Due to its specific culture (Christians) became a meeting point for tourists and locals. From nice beaches, yoga, the largest bazaar in India Anjuna (flea market), to trance partys, Bob Marley scene, discos with swimming pools, Kingfisherja and chillum. The last two days will be full of pleasure till the domestic flight to Mumbai where we finish our magical journey!
The program is active (nights hotels, trains and bus) and is recommended for those who want adventure, backpacking and active way of discovering the world.
Some highlights
Sights on the tour
Indian trains: sleep on the train through India is unforgettable-cultural shock
Varanasi: the holy city on the Ganges river full of surprises
Agra: Taj Mahal and the amazing Red Fort are definitely worth a visit
Pushkar: magical desert town by the lake with a strong energy and temples
Jaislamer: stunning desert fortress in the far west, desert festival
Camel Safari: on camels in the great Thar desert is unforgettable
Jaipur: great city, elephants, Palace of Wind, monkey temple
Udaipur: the pearl of Rajasthan, a beautiful lake with incredible palace
Massage: several times on the tour we will be massaged with ayurvedic oils
Goa: Former haven for hippies, today party place, palm trees, beaches and enjoying
Anjuna Market: Legendary Flea market where whole town comes alive
WHY US
Our advantages
We know India well known. We travel there since 1995. Quite a few years Gregor did not want to organize India because he was so close to it in his heart. He spent 2 years of his life there and traveled India from the top to the bottom. He traveled around the country with an Indian family, with a monkey, puppy and mostly alone. He met the tribes in North-East , Himalaya, Karnataka and walked many parks and mountains. From all this experience was born top program - Magic India. We changed the program a bit to make it less stressful. We spend more time in seaside villages in the south where the weather is perfect. For the last three days of the year we sleep at the beach! In India travel by planes, trains, buses, bicycles and on foot ricksha. Accommodations are good, food is an experience, and we visit all the best places. Where we're going ther over the New Year,when the climate is superb . It is not too hot and the atmosphere is most positive. Of course in one trip to India you can not see everything but it is certainly important where and with whom you are moving around if you want to catch the magic power of the sub-continent.
Accomodation
Our hotels in India are verified. We choose hotels that are beautiful, authentic with friendly people and good service. We use double and triple rooms that have their own shower and toilet. In the desert we sleep under millon stars. Accommodations are different categories. Point is that our hotels are located centrally. From hotels are all main attractions within walking distance.
DETAILS
About country
The name of India comes from the Indus and this from Persian word Hindu. In Sanskrit Hindu means Sindhu -the historic local description of the river Ind . As a synonym for India from time to time they use word Hindustan- the Persian word for "Land of the Hindus" what is historical name for Northern India. We call India United States of India sbecause it consist of states (28 states) and a lot of diversity. That is the specialty of this sub-continent and our trip as it allows to pass through different cultures, religions and natural areas within the same country. India is huge and offers from deserts, tropical forests, mega cities, great beaches to authentic spiritual experience. India has many faces. They say it's like a sponge and absorbs everything. Some love it, others hate it. But we say that is magic.
Visa and vaccination
We apply for visa in embassy in Ljubljana. We recommend vaccination against hepatitis A.
Group and guide
The exact itinerary you can get by clicking on the route map. The group is large from 12-20 travelers. The group guides are Gregor, Petra and Urban. For the whole journey you need 16days.
Before the trip we have a meeting which is mandatory to avoid problems and lack of information.
When on the road?
India has for several seasons. Octobre, February and March are the best months to travel because there is no fog and temperatures are plesant! Rajasthan and South must be visited in autumn, winter or early spring when temperatures are bearable and back home is cold and foggy. Departures under the Club Char and organisation of AgencyHuda Tura are in spring, summer, autumn and New Year.
You can check-out the exact date of departure on the right side. The number of places is limited!
PRICE
Price
For the current price please visit the Slovenian page. (CLICK HERE)
Metod of payment for the trip is different because we pay everything on the spot. As the prices of services and exchange rates in developing countries vary reminded that these prices are indicative and may vary slightly (max5%) due to currency fluctuations! We guarantee prices only for the organization and guiding which is 300/260 €.
Price includes:
*Organization and gudeing(The old members of the club - € 40 discount) How do I become a member?
*International Flight
*Domestic Flight 2x
*Visa (55 €)
*All costs along the way:
*Accomodation
*All transport
*Local guides in the program,
*Entrance fees and tips
When there are 11 or less traveler the price surcharge organization. 11-9 passengers 50€ and 8-6 passengers 80€.
Price does not include:
*Insurance
*Food out of the program
*day trip in Goa (Optional)
*shopping and all activities that are not under the program
*evening entertainment and drinks
*eating in a style of shrimps, lobsters and truffles and evening entertainment
We advise to take by yourself in India around 200 € for own consumption.
IMPRESSIONS
Impressions
1. Kako se ti je zdelo potovanje nasploh?
Potovanje se mi je zdelo zelo avanturistično in zanimivo.
2. Kaj ti je ostalo v najlepšem spominu?
Spanje v puščavi.
3. Je bilo vodenje v redu, se je Urban odrezal?
Nimam pripomb. Odlično.
4. Zakaj si se odločil oz. odločila za to potovanje?
Ker so mi zanimivi kulturni 'šoki'.
5. Koliko denarja si cca porabil/a na poti?
Vse skupaj, brez nakupov, 1600 evrov.
6. Kam bi v prihodnje najraje potoval/-a?
Južna Afrika.
7. Bi to potovanje priporočal/-a še komu?
Vsekakor.
Pozdravljen!
Pa še o našem potovanju:
1. Potovanje je bilo dobro realizirano in načrtovano.
2. V najlepšem spominu nama je ostal prav prvi stik z Indijo v Varanasiju. Zelo na grobo smo bili vrženi v to posebno mesto in - zase rečem - sem bila prvi dan zgrožena nad vsako stvarjo. Neverjetno hitro sem se začela prilagajati in sprejemati mesto in način indijskega življenja. Najprej sem bila prepričana, da je dežela 100 let za nami! Na koncu potovanja sem se spraševala, če nismo Slovenci 100 let za Indijci!
3. Glede vodenja in Urbana nimava pripomb. Bil je super, saj se je potrudil za vsakega posameznika in imel potovanje neverjetno dobro organizirano.
4. Indija naju je že dolgo časa klicala, vendar sva oba upokojenca in se morava finančno dalj časa pripravljati. Ni nama žal, da sva z vami doživela Indijo.
5. Za svoje potrebe in hrano sva oba skupaj porabila 270 evrov.
6. V naslednjem letu se bova verjetno odločila za potovanje po Portugalski in Madeiri. Če bo možnost, bova šla še prej v Lurd ali Fatimo.
7. Potovanje bi priporočila vsakemu, ki ga zanima Indija. Razdalje so seveda neverjetno velike, vendar smo zajeli zanimive dele Indije.
Lep pozdrav!
O Indiji pa takole:
VPRAŠANJA:
1. Kako se ti je zdelo potovanje nasploh?
Čudovito doživetje druge kulture, eksotike, nečistoče, adrenalinskih voženj z rikšami in nepozabne ure na vlaku, barantanje na bazarjih.... in končno uživanje ob morju. Spalnik brez AC je zakon. Čas v Delhiju je bil, zaradi staršanske gneče v prometu, praktično izgubljen in bi ga bilo morda bolje preživeti drugje. Je bil pa Lotosov tempelj vreden ogleda pa tudi restavracija ni bila slaba.
2. Kaj ti je ostalo v najlepšem spominu?
Jailselmer- zlato mesto v piščavi, kjer smo doživeli barviti holi.
3. Je bilo vodenje v redu, se je Urban odrezal?
Urban dobi za vodenje čisto petko- vse je štimalo, če ni, je pa uredil, da je.
4. Zakaj si se odločil oz. odločila za to potovanje?
Dolgoletna želja videti Indijo.
5. Koliko denarja si cca porabil/a na poti?
V okvirih priporočenega.
6. Kam bi v prihodnje najraje potoval/-a?
Kolumbija, Tajska, Burma, Afrika...
7. Bi to potovanje priporočal/-a še komu?
Somišljenikom, ki imajo radi drugačen svet.
