Sufi-Rajasthan-Nagaur Tour:
Explore the Sufi tradition in Delhi and Visit beautiful Rajasthan
February 7-18, 2019 (14-days)
With French-English-speaking guide Mr. Saroj Kanti Das

Sufi-Rajasthan-Nagaur Tour:

Explore the Sufi tradition in Delhi and Visit beautiful Rajasthan:   February 7-18, 2019 (14-days)– (Euro 1720)
with French-English-speaking guide Mr. Saroj Kanti Das

Itinerary

TOUR COST:

The above cost is in Indian Rupees and does not include any airfares

THE ABOVE COST INCLUDES:

• 12 Nights’ accommodation on twin sharing/single occupancy basis at hotels mentioned above or similar.

• Accommodation on bed, breakfast and dinner at the hotel basis.

• All transport services would be provided by AC Innova from 01-03 pax, AC Tempo Traveller from 04-06 Pax, AC Mini Coach from 07-14 pax and 01 AC large coach will be provided from 15-20 pax.

• 01 lunch at Ajmer hotel

• 01 Lunch at Nagaur fort (in tents)

• 01 Lunch at Lal Niwas

• 01 Lunch at Ranakpur hotel

• 02 lunches at Jaipur

• Services of guide-escort Mr. Das

• Entrance fee (for 01 time visit) for sightseeing at all places

• 01 train ticket for Delhi to Ajmer in AC Chair Car class (subject to prior booking & availability)

• All road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes, and porterage at all hotels.

• Representative on all arrival/departure transfers at all the places.

• All currently applicable taxes including Government service tax  

THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Expenses of a personal nature like tipping, laundry, and telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.

• Tips / Gratuities

• Air-fare for required sectors (as per program) quoted as supplement.

• International / Domestic airfares & Visa Fees.

• Any other services not mentioned above. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION & TRAVEL FACTS
The cost of the Circuit Sufi, Rajasthan and Nagaur Fair journey  led by Monsieur Das (7 -1 February 2019) is Euro 1720 per person based on double occupancy.  The single room supplement is an additional Euro 700. 

Please note that the cost does not cover: International airfare to and from New Delhi, visas and other international arrangements, any extra days spent in India beyond the dates of the pilgrimage, excess baggage fees on the flights, phone calls, internet, laundry and medical and other insurance coverage such as travel insurance.  It is advisable that participants purchase travel insurance.

CANCELLATION

For cancellations received up to eight weeks before the commencement of the journey, only the deposit amount will be forfeited.  The cancellation fee within eight weeks of the beginning of the journey will be 100% of the total cost.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is advisable for registrants to purchase travel insurance.  The range of coverage can vary significantly from policy to policy, and travelers are encouraged to identify a policy that suits their needs.  Things to consider are travel delays, trip cancellation or interruption, medical coverage, and baggage loss or delay.  Before purchasing insurance, you may wish to check with your health insurance carrier to see if your policy includes medical care overseas.  Please note that many insurance carriers require that insurance be purchased at the time a deposit or final payment is made.  We can provide the names of recommended Travel Insurance providers.

ARRIVAL
Arrival and departure are to and from New Delhi (Delhi), India.  Participants are responsible for making their own round-trip flight arrangements from their point of origin to New Delhi, India and back.  For international flights, tickets should be booked as early as possible.  Flights to and from India are frequently full, and this trip takes place at the height of the tourist season.  Most international flights arrive at night or early morning.  We can help you with bookings. You may check with us before you confirm your flight bookings.
The journey will begin at 12:00pm (noon) on February 7, 2019.

DEPARTURE
The journey will end in the evening of February 18, 2019 in New Delhi. You should book your departure flight after 11 pm on February 18, or early morning of February 19, 2019

EXTRA NIGHTS
For those wishing an extra day or two to recover from air travel before the journey begins, or who wish to stay longer after the journey ends, we would be happy to book for you, or provide a list of hotels in Delhi.  Please make your hotel bookings for New Delhi well in advance, as February is peak season.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
You will need a valid passport and visas for India

The visa for India should be obtained before travel and can be either Single or Double or Multiple Entry Visa. Normally the visa is valid for 5 to 10 years from date of issue, for European citizens.  The visa should be obtained before travel. Please make sure that the visa covers the dates of your travel.

An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) as e-Tourist Visa on Arrival (eTVA)  is also available for travelers from 116 countries including France, Australia, New Zealand, United States of America, UK,  Singapore, Germany, Russia, Mexico, Japan, Norway, Finland...   https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html

You can apply for this Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This visa is issued for 30 days or 60 days only. 

Visa Information

The Indian Embassy has outsourced its visa applications
http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/france/index.html

You may need to submit the following information about the tour company:
Company Name: Seth Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (Government-Approved Tour Operators)
Registered Address: 50/8 First Floor, Tolstoy Lane, Janpath, New Delhi 110001, INDIA
Tel: +91-120-2511633, +91-120-4334284; +91-120-2512162
Email: info@buddhapath.com

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Each participant must provide the following details in order to reserve train, air and hotels:  Name, gender, date of birth, passport number, date of issue of passport, date of expiry of passport, place of issue of passport, and emergency contact information.  In addition, registrants must provide the visa number, date of issue, date of expiry and place of issue as soon as the visa for travel to India has been issued.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE, ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARDS & TIPPING
As stated above, hotels, food, transportation in India and guide service are all covered by the tour fees.  It is suggested that travelers carry cash for expenses like gifts or souvenirs.  Travelers will also need money if they are planning to extend their stay in India before or after the pilgrimage.  Credit cards such as VISA or American Express are accepted in some of the hotels and large shops in Delhi or Varanasi, but not in some of the other places we visit.  There are ATM machines in most places where one can access cash, but their presence is not universal as it is in France.  As of August 1, 2018, one Euro approximates 75 Indian Rupees.  We recommend that you convert some cash at the airport when you arrive in New Delhi.  There is no need to exchange it in your country — it is best to do so in India.  There are a couple of banks with a standard exchange rate at the airport both before and after you clear customs.  ATM machines are also an easy method of exchanging currency into rupees.  Please keep your bank receipts carefully in case you need to change the money into Euros when you return home. 

Travelers often have questions about tipping.   We estimate tips come to about Euro 10 to Euro 15 per person per day.

If you arrive before the start of the journey or stay after it concludes, the general rule is as follows: tipping someone who has carried your luggage is common and we would suggest Rs.100.  In restaurants, one normally leaves a tip of 5% to 10% of the entire bill, unless a service charge has already been levied.  If you have hired a car for the day and you are happy with the driver, a tip of Rs.500 is fine.

ELECTRICITY
220 to 240 volts, 50 cycles AC. Plugs/sockets are usually an issue, so please make sure you travel with a universal plug adaptor. The plug sockets have round holes, so ensure your adaptor plug has round stems.

WEATHER & CLOTHING NEEDS
Generally, the weather is dry with a small possibility of light rain or fog in some places.  It is handy to have an umbrella that can double as a sunshade if it gets too sunny or even be used as a walking stick.  Please bring comfortable sneakers or sandals (which you can wear with socks if it gets cold).  We do not go on treks, but one or two of the (optional) walks are long.  We also visit a number of temples where you will need to remove your shoes, so it is helpful to bring a pair of socks (the airline slip-ons are very convenient).  It is always useful to have a hat or cap to protect you from the sun.  We are allowed 15 kilos (33 lbs.) check in baggage and 7kgs (15 lbs) as cabin baggage on Indian airplanes, so we recommend that you travel light.  You can carry extra baggage, at an additional cost. Laundry facilities are available at all the places we stay, and laundry is returned within 24 hours.

HEALTH CONCERNS
We stay in clean, safe places, and the food in the places we stay will be clean, fresh and prepared to suit a delicate digestive system.  You will be provided bottled mineral water for drinking.
If you are coming from Africa or some parts of Latin America, a certificate of yellow fever inoculation is required by the Indian authorities.  There is no other medical restriction upon your entry into India.  We normally recommend a Hepatitis-A shot and a Tetanus shot.  If you prefer to be more careful, then please speak to your physician.  We do carry a first-aid kit with us, but many people prefer to bring their own supply of medicines.  We would recommend you get an insect/mosquito repellent and also a stomach medicine for both diarrhea and constipation as one’s stomach has its own way of adjusting to different foods.

SIM CARD, IPHONE ETC
It is quite easy and inexpensive to get a local SIM card for your mobile phone at Delhi airport. You need one photograph and a copy of your India visa and passport. If you have an iphone, you may need to ‘unlock’ it before you come to India. Mobile telephony in India is inexpensive.

Most hotels also provide internet wifi facilities.

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL SERVICES (e.g. shuttle buses, taxis)
We provide airport transfers both ways and all the transport services during the journey, including having you met on arrival in New Delhi.  There is no extra charge for meeting you at the airport.  For those who want to make your own arrangements, the Delhi Airport has cabs lined up and you can register with them. The cab fare to most places in Delhi would be within Rs.1000.

DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Shantum Seth and Seth Consultants Pvt. Ltd. while undertaking tours, transportation, hotel accommodation and other services only act on the clear understanding that they shall not be in any way responsible or liable for any accident, damage, loss, delay or inconvenience caused in connection with travel and other facilities arranged by the company, their employees or agents. All bookings are accepted and executed with utmost care, yet no responsibility is taken for any change or deviation on account of factors beyond their control.
By making a deposit for the tour, participants acknowledge that they have read and understood this document in its entirety, and have consented to all conditions herein, including the Disclaimer and Release of Liability.  For participants under age 18, their parent or legal guardian shall sign on their behalf and the same Disclaimer and Release shall apply.

REGISTRATION FORM
Each pilgrim must complete this form in full, and send (email is fine) with a non-refundable deposit of $500 per pilgrim to:
MsBinaAranha
Buddhapath/Eleven Directions
309-B, Sector 15A
Noida 201 301, India
Tel: +91-120-4334284; 2511633; 2512162; 2512162