LUXURY CHARDHAM YATRA- 16 DAYS -...

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(Retail agent of Skylink Travel & Tours Ltd, ATOL 9839)

LUXURY CHARDHAM YATRA- 16 DAYS

DEPART: 07/05/2020, 01/06/2020, 22/06/2020, 14/09/2020 RETURN: 22/05/2020, 16/06/2020, 07/07/2020, 29/09/2020

Adult: £1695 per person on twin / double / triple sharing basis

Tour Highlights: Indian / Gujarati / Jain Cuisine Visit to Akshardham Temple, Delhi Visit to Haridwar Mineral Water Early departure & stopover in India available (Supplement charges may be applicable)

Day 01 UK – Delhi – Overnight flight

Day 02 Delhi

Arrive at Delhi International airport in the morning. Upon arrival, clear Immigration, collect your luggage

and follow sign for exit. The representative will direct you to the coach and transfer you to Hotel. In the

afternoon proceed to visit Akshardham the kind of the world. Overnight in Hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 03 Delhi – Kurukshetra - Haridwar

Today after breakfast check – out from the hotel and proceed to Kurukshetra. Visit Sthaneshwar Mahadev and Bramha Sarovar. Later proceed to Haridwar by road. On arrival at Haridwar check – in to the hotel. Later proceed to Har ki Pauri. Ganga Aarti Haridwar is performed at Har Ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar. Ganga Aarti in Haridwar is one of the most famous in Haridwar. Visit to Haridwar is not complete if you have not seen its Ganga Aarti. Back to hotel and dinner and overnight stay will be at Haridwar. (B,L,D) (Time permitted otherwise Ganga Aarti will be done on Day 14)

Day 04 Haridwar - Rishikesh Sightseeing

After breakfast check – out from the hotel and proceed to Rishikesh. On arrival at Rishikesh, proceed to

Rishikesh sightseeing of Rishikesh. We will visit religious sites of Geeta Bhawan, Laxman Jhoola & Ram -

Jhoola Rameswaram Mandir etc. (B,L,D)

Day 05 Rishikesh – Barkot

After breakfast check – out from the hotel and proceed to Barkot. On arrival at Barkot check – in to the

hotel and dinner and overnight stay will be at Barkot. (B,L,D)

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Day 06 Barkot – Yamnotri – Barkot (06 KM Trek Per side)- (First Dham) 3291 mts/ 10797 feet

After breakfast, we depart to Jankichatti. Here we will

begin our first Pahad Yatra of Yamnotri. Able to hire a

Doli for your journey (cost not Included), after Darshan

at Yamnotri, return to our hotel at Barkot. Dinner and

Overnight stay will be at Barkot. (B,L,D)

Day 07 Barkot – Harsil

After breakfast, we will proceed to Harsil – one the

most beautiful valleys in the world. En-route we will

stop at Uttarkashi for darsan of Kashi Vishwanath

Temple. On arrival at Harsil check- in to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at Harsil. (B,L,D)

Day 08 Harsil – Gangotri - Uttarkashi – (Second Dham) 3100 mts/ 10200 feet

After breakfast, drive to Gangotri (22 kms / 1 hr). On reaching Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river

The Ganges, which is called Bhagirathi at its source.

Perform pooja & other rituals and relax in the beautiful

environment. Return back to Harsil in the afternoon for

Lunch. After lunch drive for Uttarkashi. Dinner at the

Hotel, Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. (B,L,D)

Day 09 Uttarkashi – Gupatkashi

After early morning breakfast, leave for Guptakashi (230

kms). Have your Lunch on the way to Guptakashi. On

arrival at Guptkashi check –in to hotel, dinner and

overnight stay will be at Guptkashi. (B,L,D)

Day 10 Gupatkashi – Kedarnath – (Third Dham)

3583 mts/ 11755 feet

Today morning we depart to Kedarnath. Amidst the dramatic mountanscapes of the majestic Kedarnath

Range stands one of the twelve “Jyotirlingas” of Kedar ji or Lord Shiva. Hire Doli or Pony (cost not included).

Overnight in Kedarnath. (B,L,D)

Day 11 Keadarnath - Triyuginarayan (time permitted) –

Guptkashi: After breakfast check – out from the hotel & proceed

to Guptkashi. On arrival at Guptkashi, we will procced to

Triyoginarayan Mandir: Triyuginarayan is a well known Hindu

pilgrimage. The centre of attraction of this palace is the Triyugi

narayan it is wedding place of Lord Shiva. Return to Gupatkahi.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at Gupatkashi. (B,L,D)

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Day 12 Gupatkashi – Badrinath- (Fourth Dham): 3100 mts / 10200 feet

Early morning proceed on an almost full day drive to Shri Badrinath dham, evening visit Shri Badrivishal

Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Bardrinath. (B,L,D)

Day 13 Badrinath – Rudraprayag

Early Moring before breakfast you will proceed to Badrinath Temple. After pooja & darsan of Badrinath Ji

main temple and back to hotel. After breakfast check – out from the hotel and proceed to Mana Village,

Indis’s last village. Here we visit Ved Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul, etc. After visit proceed to

Rudraprayag. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Rudraprayag. (B,L,D)

Day 14 Rudraprayag – Haridwar

After breakfast check –out from the hotel & proceed to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar visit Bhartmata

Mandir, Mata chandi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Haridwar. (B,L,D)

Day 15 Haridwar – Delhi

After breakfast depart for Delhi. Overnight stay at Delhi. (B,L,D)

Day 16 Delhi Departure

After breakfast Check-out Hotel transfer to Delhi International Airport for flight to London. (B,L,D)

Package Includes: International Economy class return air ticket Accommodation in 3* hotel in standard room on

twin / double / triple basis (3* hotel wherever available, else best available (Tents / Guest Houses) option will be provided. Triple sharing will have mattresses for third person)

Daily Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel Lunch (Packed / En route at Restaurant) 1 litre water bottle per person per day in Vehicle

only Services of Tour Manager (Group only)

Package Does Not Include: Visa fee Travel insurance Any meals not mentioned in “Price Includes” section Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone

bills, drinks, laundry etc. Helicopter Fare for Kedarnath Pony / Doly / Porter during Trekking Tips and Porterage Any items not mentioned Any entrance fees / Monument charges Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like

rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, weather conditions etc.

Tips £20 per person Single Room supplement: £295

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OPTIONAL ADD-ON:

DELHI, GOKUL, MATHURA, LUCKNOW, AYODHYA, ALLAHABAD, VARANASI– 11 Days

Adult: £895 per person on twin / double / triple sharing (based on minimum 2 paying adults) ITINERARY: Day 01 Delhi – Mathura Today after early breakfast check out from hotel and drive towards Gokul by road. Drive to Gokul where Nand Gopal was sheltered in Yashoda Maiya's home in secrecy to escape the wrath of tyrant Kansha. Also visit Gokul Nath Ji Temple. Evening visit Banke Bihari Temple. Later transfer to hotel in Mathura. Overnight stay. Note: You will start this journey when the group depart from Delhi back to UK. Day 02 Mathura - Govardhan Parikrama – Mathura. Early morning proceeds for Govardhan Parikrama. You will need to pay direct for e-Rickshaw to do Govardhan Parikrama. After Parikrama back to hotel in Mathura. Overnight stay. Day 03 Mathura- Varindavan Sightseeing – Mathura After breakfast proceed to Yamuna Ghat and start yatra with Yamuna Pooja & Havan, & Havan,Krishan Janam Bhumi, Shri Dwarikadhesh Mandir, Potra Ghat, Brahi Darshan Dauji, Free time for Lunch in Mathura Area Restaurant on your own. Later RangeshwarMahadev, Mahaparbhu ki Bethak, Evening Aarti at Vishram Ghat 07:00 pm. Proceed back to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay. Day 04 Mathura – Naimisaranya – Lucknow Today after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Lucknow by road and on the way visit Naimisaraya Temples. Evening check in to hotel in Lucknow. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Day 05 Lucknow – Chappaiya – Ayodhya Today after breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Chappaiya to visit Swami Narayan Birth palace. Evening check in to hotel in Ayodhya. Dinner and overnight stat ay hotel. Day 06 Ayodhya Sightseeing Today full day free for visit Ayodhya Temples. Ayodhya, otherwise known as Saket- also the birth place of Lord Rama. You can visit attractions such as Sita ki Rasoi, HanumanGarhi, Treta ka Thakur and Ram Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Day 07 Ayodhya – Allahabad Today after breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Allahabad by road. Once you reach, check- into your hotel. Afternoon leave for visiting Allahabad Sangam. Known as Triveni Sangam, this place is the meeting point of three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. It is said that one who takes a dip in this water, washes away all his sins. Later, visit the nearby temples. Stay Overnight. Day 08 Allahabad – Chitrakoot

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Today after breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Chitrakoot by Road. Visit Hanuman Dharam Ramghat & Sphatik Shila. Overnight at Guest house. Day 09 Chitrakoot - Varanasi Today after breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Varanasi by Road. Arrival at Varanasi. Check in at hotel. Evening visit Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay. Day 10 Varanasi sightseeing – Delhi (by Flight) Enjoy an early morning (at 5 a.m.) boat ride in the holy water of river Ganga (own cost). Have your breakfast, Check out from hotel and leave for visiting Sarnath (10 kms). This place contains the park where Lord Buddha, after enlightenment, delivered his first sermon. The Mantra, “Buddham Sharanam Gachham”, owes its origin to this place. Later afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Arrival, pickup and transfer to hotel. Check in at hotel. Overnight stay. Day 11 Delhi Departure

After breakfast Check-out Hotel transfer to Delhi International Airport for flight to London.

PRICE INCLUDES: Domestic flight ticket from Varanasi to (20kg. +

5kg hand luggage) Accommodation in 3-star hotel in standard

room on twin / double sharing basis (Guest house in Chitrakoot & Basic hotel in Ayodhya & Allahabad)

Daily Breakfast & Dinner at hotel All intercity and sightseeing transfer by private

vehicle basis

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: International Air ticket Visa Fee Travel Insurance Lunches / Any Meals not mentioned Expenses of personal nature like laundry,

telephone bills, drinks etc. Any transfers not mentioned Any items not mentioned Guide Services Tips and Porterage Any monument Entrance Tickets not mentioned Services of tour manager

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GOKUL, MATHURA, VRINDAVAN – 05 Days

Adult: £399 per person on twin / double / triple sharing (based on minimum 2 paying adults) ITINERARY: Day 01 Delhi – Mathura Today after early breakfast check out from hotel and drive towards Gokul by road. Drive to Gokul where Nand Gopal was sheltered in Yashoda Maiya's home in secrecy to escape the wrath of tyrant Kansha. Also visit Gokul Nath Ji Temple. Evening visit Banke Bihari Temple. Later transfer to hotel in Mathura. Overnight stay. Note: You will start this journey when the group depart from Delhi back to UK. Day 02 Mathura - Govardhan Parikrama – Mathura. Early morning proceeds for Govardhan Parikrama. You will need to pay direct for e-Rickshaw to do Govardhan Parikrama. After Parikrama back to hotel in Mathura. Overnight stay. Day 03 Mathura- Varindavan Sightseeing – Mathura After breakfast proceed to Yamuna Ghat and start yatra with Yamuna Pooja & Havan, & Havan,Krishan Janam Bhumi, Shri Dwarikadhesh Mandir, Potra Ghat, Brahi Darshan Dauji, Free time for Lunch in Mathura Area Restaurant on your own. Later Rangeshwar Mahadev, Mahaparbhu ki Bethak, Evening Aarti at Vishram Ghat 07:00 pm. Proceed back to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay. Day 04 Mathura – Delhi Today after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Delhi by road. Rest day free for shopping / leisure activities. Overnight stay. Day 05 Delhi Departure


PRICE INCLUDES: Accommodation in 3-star hotel in standard

room on twin / double sharing basis Daily Breakfast & Dinner at hotel All intercity and sightseeing transfer by private

vehicle basis



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SHREE NATHDWARA & UDAIPUR – 04 Days

Adult: £450 per person on twin / double / triple sharing (based on minimum 2 paying adults) ITINERARY: Day 01 Delhi – Udaipur Today after early breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Delhi airport for flight to Udaipur. Arrival, Pickup and proceed for Udaipur Sightseeing. Visit City Palace & Saheliyon ki Bari. (Entrance ticket payable directly) Later transfer to hotel. Check in at hotel. Overnight stay. Note: You will start this journey when the group depart from Delhi back to UK. Day 02 Udaipur – Shree Nathdwara - Udaipur. After breakfast, proceed to visit Shree Nathdwara Temple. Later proceed back to Udaipur. Enjoy Udaipur sightseeing. Overnight stay. Day 03 Udaipur – Delhi Today after breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Udaipur airport for flight back to Delhi. Arrival, pickup and transfer to hotel. Check in at hotel. Rest day free for shopping / leisure activities. Overnight stay. Day 04 Delhi Departure


PRICE INCLUDES: Economy class return flight ticket from Delhi to

Udaipur – 20kg + Hand Luggage included. Accommodation in 3-star hotel in standard

room on twin / double sharing basis Daily Breakfast & Dinner at hotel All intercity and sightseeing transfer by private

vehicle basis



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Booking Conditions

It is our most important aim that you enjoy your holiday and that we earn your trust. However, we are not responsible for any cancellation due to any industrial disputes, Technical failure of any type of transport we use, loss of earnings, late arrivals or force majeure, or any items beyond our control CANCELLATION BY YOU

1) Our normal cancellation charges apply as a percentage of the total holiday cost. If you cancel the holiday, we will require notice in writing for any cancellation:

60 days or more before departure Loss of deposit only 59 to 28 days before departure 50% 27 to 14 days before departure 80% 13 to the day of departure 100% No show 100%

CANCELLATION BY US

2 a) If we cancel the tour at any point due to force majeure or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, no refund and compensation will be made unless the tour is cancelled before 60 days of departure. However, in some circumstances we may be able to offer a full or part refund to our customers where we obtain a refund from our suppliers. Therefore, it is customer’s liability to have a comprehensive travel insurance to recover all charges incurred either before starting or during the tour. Force Majeure or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control include but not limited to political unrest, natural calamities, act of God,

terrorism, war or threat of war, civil strife, industrial dispute including air traffic control disputes, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural and nuclear disaster, fire or adverse weather conditions, epidemics & pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport, closure or congestion of airports or ports and all similar events outside our or the supplier(s) concerned control.

2 b) We reserve the right to cancel your holiday for any reason. However, we will not cancel your holiday unless it is for a reason outside our control, for instance, minimum numbers required for a group which is 20. If we have to cancel your holiday except of clause 2a), we will offer you: - an alternative travel arrangement of equivalent or of very closely similar standard and price, or if available travel arrangements are of a less value than difference in price will be refunded; or a full refund of all monies will be paid.

2 c) If flight ticket has been issued earlier as per customer request than flight cancellation charges will be applicable under any circumstances (including clause 2a & 2b) Amount of cancellation charges will be informed to the customer at the time of cancellation.

2 d) If a client has paid by credit card, credit card charges are non-refundable under any circumstances.

2 e) If we have to cancel the tour due to any reason other than clause 2a, we will pay compensation as per follows:

60 days or more before departure Nil 59 to 28 days before departure £5 27 to 14 days before departure £7 13 to the day of departure £10 No show Nil

3) The application should be submitted at least 60 days before the provisional date of departure. Skylink will confirm your booking within 15 days of your application. Any amendment required after booking must be informed to Skylink in writing only.

4) As yatra contains visiting High altitude areas, Customer must consult their GP and get advice before booking travel to high altitude area. This is passenger’s own responsibility to disclose correct medical condition information to us.

5) When the booking is made the following details must be enclosed: Fully Filled Booking Form (Full name as in passport, Date of birth, Nationality, Sex, Occupation and other details as mentioned in the booking form), Passport Copy, Visa Document (if applicable). Deposit is required along with booking form. Deposit is Non-Refundable.

6) 100% money should be paid before 60 days of the commencement of the tour.

7) This is religious pilgrimage at high altitude and some of the services would be very basic.

8) Tour Manager’s service will be available for Minimum 20 paying adults. Tour Manger services can provided for less than 20 pax at surcharge depends upon the number of passengers

9) During the tour, the tour manager’s decision would be final

10) Single traveller has the option to choose as a single supplement or can share with other single travellers on their own discretion and Skylink has no responsibility but just act as an introducer to both travellers.(if any available or wish so)

11) We are not responsible for your luggage, personal money or belongings. We advise that if lockers are available in the hotel please use them. Do not have a luxury or expensive items with you whilst you are on holiday.

12) Tour Itinerary can be changed without prior notice, before or during the trip, due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control such as Political Unrest, Natural Calamities etc. Further charges can be applicable for alternate arrangements and will be borne by Client. If client denies to pay and cancel the tour and make alternate arrangement on their own, NO REFUND will be given for unused part and NO COMPENSATION will be given.

13) This is the passenger's responsibility to have proper travel insurance up to 4500 metres including evacuation at high altitude in case of any emergency. NO TRAVEL WITHOUT COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE. The passenger must provide us a copy of travel insurance before a start of the tour. 14) Pilgrims booking pony , doli or helicopter at their own risk. If any one gets injured while using pony, doli or helicopter, Skylink is not responsible for it. Helicopter is booked on customer’s behalf just as a mediator, most of the time helicopter is booked at premium price rather than published price. If helicopter gets cancelled then refund is provided of the published price not premium price paid by the pilgrim.

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15) I accept and agree all risks associated with the journey and further agree to abide by the terms and conditions of Skylink Travel & Tours Ltd., as described here and its brochures and publication. In The event of illness, accident, weather, political unrest, flight cancellations due to reasons beyond our control, change in the airport or airlines taxes, cancellation of helicopter flight and other factors beyond their control, I will not hold Skylink Travel & Tours Ltd., its agents associate or employees responsible or liable for damages or loss of income. I understand and I travel at my own risk.

Baggage Allowance: 20 kgs ( Check in bag) and 5 kgs hand luggage is allowed during this yatra. So its advisable to travel with one check in bag and one hand luggage. No extra luggage will be allowed during the yatra and no storage facility is available in Delhi. If any one carries more luggage than advised baggage allowance, one has to arrange own storage in Delhi

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