SOUTH INDIA DIWALI TOUR with AYODHYA & DUBAI

Day 1: Departure to India via London
Check in for your British Airways flight to Gatwick, London

Day 2: Arrive in London and transfer for flight for Delhi
After clearing Customs and Immigration in Gatwick, check in for your emirates flight to Delhi via Dubai.

Day 3 Arrive in New Delhi, India
Arrive in Delhi, on arrival you will be met and transferred to hotel.
Rest of your day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Delhi | Meals Included: Dinner

Day 4: Delhi + Visit Akshradham Temple + Lotus Temple
Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Later Visit Swaminarayan Akshardham which is a Hindu temple and spiritual-cultural campus in Delhi, India. The temple is close to the border with Noida. Also referred to as Akshardham Temple or Akshardham Delhi, the complex displays millennia of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. Inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was constructed by BAPS. It is the world's second-largest BAPS Hindu temple, following Akshardham, New Jersey, in the U.S. Also visit Lotus temple. Overnight at Hotel in Delhi | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5 Fly Delhi to Varanasi + Varanasi Sightseeing with enjoy Ganga Aarti
Breakfast at hotel then after drive to Delhi airport to connect flight to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi you will be met and drive to hotel and check in to hotel. Continue city tour of Varanasi, visit The Bharat Mata temple northwest of Godaulia which is a modern shrine, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The Tulsi Manas temple, though, is open to all communities. Its white marble walls have the verses of Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas inscribed on them. The Bharat Kala Bhawan museum inside the Benares Hindu University campus is open from Monday till Saturday. It has a valuable collection of miniature paintings, sculptures and bronzes. Later enjoy Ganga Aarti at Ghat. Overnight at Hotel in Varanasi | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6 - Morning Boat Cruise + Drive to Ayodhya via Allahbad (220 KMS / 04 hrs.)
Early morning proceed to Ganges to relish Boat ride visiting Bathing Ghats. Return hotel for breakfast. Drive to Ayodhya and enroute visit Sangam Tour - The Sangam is one of the most sacred places of the Hindus. Situated around 7 km from Civil Lines, it is the meeting point of three holy rivers—Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Pandas (priests) can be seen here perched on small platforms performing puja and assisting the devout in their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters. The Sangam becomes a hub of activity after every 12 years when it hosts the Kumbh Mela. After visit continue drive to Ayodhya. Overnight at Hotel in Ayodhya | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7 – Visit Ram Janambhoomi + Fly Ayodhya to Madurai + Excursion to Rameshwarm (175 KMS./03 hrs.)
Breakfast at hotel. Later visit the Ram Janam Bhumi at Ayodhya. Ayodhya was historically known as Saketa. The early Buddhist and Jain canonical texts mention that the religious leaders Gautama Buddha and Mahavira visited and lived in the city. The Jain texts also describe it as the birthplace of five tirthankaras namely, Rishabhanatha, Ajitanatha, Abhinandananatha, Sumatinath and Anantnath, and associate it with the legendary Bharata Chakravarti. From the Gupta period onwards, several sources mention Ayodhya and Saketa as the name of the same city after visit drive to Ayodhya aiport to connect flight to Madurai. Arrive Madurai on arrival you will be met and drive to hotel and check in. later take an excursion to rameshwaram and visit Ramanathaswam Temple after visit return to Madurai. Overnight at Hotel in Madurai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 – Drive Madurai to Kanya Kumari + sightseeing (260 KMS./04 HRS)
Breakfast at hotel then after drive to Kanya Kumari and check in to hotel. later proceed to visit of Kanyakumari Temple Overlooking the shoreline, Kanyakumari temple is dedicated to Parvati as Devi Kanya. The Hindu Mythology has it that this was the place where the Virgin Goddess did penance to obtain the hand of Lord Shiva. Devi Kanyakumari is revered as 'the protector of India's shores'. The temple is open for the devotees and tourists early in the morning from 04:30am to 11:30am and again from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. There is one downside about this temple that no one other than Hindus are allowed inside.
Overnight at Hotel in Kanya Kumari | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 9 - Drive Kanya Kumari to Kovalam + sightseeing (100 KMS./02 hrs.)
Breakfast at hotel then after drive to Kovalam and check in to hotel. later enjoy the visit of Padmanabha Swamy Temple A blend of Kerala and Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is noted for its mural paintings and stone carvings. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the Serpent. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple in prescribed dress code. Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace Situated close to the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, this palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore who was a renowned poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. The palace museum displays paintings and priceless collections of the royal family. (Monday holiday)Museum, Zoo & Art Gallery – The 19th century Napier Museum built in the Indo-Sarcenic style houses are rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts. Located near to the Museum is the Sree Chithra Art Gallery which displays original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma.
Overnight at Hotel in Kovlam | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 10 – Drive Kovalam to Trivandrum (25 KMS/20 Min.) + Arrive Mumbai + Evening Visit Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir
Breakfast at hotel later drive to Trivandrum and visit temple at Trivandrum after visit drive to airport to connect flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai on arrival you will be met and drive to hotel and check in to hotel. . evening enjoy the visit The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.It was originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on 19 November 1801. It is one of the richest temples in India. The temple has a small mandap with the shrine for Siddhi Vinayak ("Ganesha who grants your wish")
Overnight at Hotel in Mumbai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 11 –Mumbai to Dubai + Dhow Cruise
Enjoy breakfast and then transfer to Mumbai airport to connect flight to Dubai.
Arrive in Dubai where you will be met and assisted by Airport representative at the arrival hall after the luggage collection. Escorted to the transfer vehicle. Drive to Dubai hotel & check in for 2 nights.
After checking in, get ready for your Dhow Cruise dinner on the Marina. Discover a new world on a Dubai dhow boat tour! The dhow boat cruises are Tour Dubai's oldest and most popular tours among the thousands of guests we have had over the years. The timeless tradition of cruising along the coastline in a traditional Arab sailing vessel is a must-do for any visitor to this Arabian city. Dhow boat cruises offer a unique perspective on this fascinating culture with an authentic local flavor.
Experience the charm of Dubai by cruising on our traditional wooden dhows. Offering 2-hour cruise with Dinner. A perfect way for you to experience Dubai Marina sightseeing cruise. Return to Hotel
Overnight at Hotel in Dubai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 12 Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Belly Dancing & Tanoura Dance Show
Free for leisure in the morning or take an optional trip to Dubai Mall for some shopping.
In the afternoon, we proceed for Desert safari. 4X4 vehicles engage in Dune bashing first and the continue to our Bedouin Campsite, right in the heart of the desert, where henna design, local dresses, soft drinks, water, tea or coffee are available for your enjoyment.
Try your hands on some camel rides and Hubbly Bubbly (water pipe) in different flavors that suit your taste. Adding to the atmosphere of the night, an enchanting belly dancer performs a fascinating dance to a rhythm of Arabic music.
To top it all, the delicious BBQ buffet dinner is served for all the guests.
Desert Safari Includes:

Return transfers in 4 x 4 land cruisers.
Buffet BBQ Dinner with Unlimited Soft drinks and water
Belly Dance Show & Tanoura Dance Show
Live Bread making & Henna Lady, Camel Ride & Unlimited Shisha
Falcon Show

Return to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Dubai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 13 Dubai Leisure Day
This day is full leisure to explore dubai on your own. Go to Mall of Emirates for shopping.
Check hotel late night in time to transfer for your flight to London | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 14 Fly Dubai to London and connect to flight to Trinidad
Flight departs Dubai to London. Upon arrival after clearing customs and immigration, check in for your British Airways flight home leaving with a lifetime of memories.

Itinerary is subject to change

Additional information:

India Visa required for USA, Trinidad & Tobago & Guyana Passport holders.
E-visa for max 30days is now available: Cost: 75USD per person.
A 5-year E-visa is also available Cost is 150 USD
Application can only be a maximum of 30 days prior to departure.
The following will be needed for E-Visa Application:
Scan Passport size picture with a white background in JPEG format (size is 350 x 350 pixels minimum)
Fully completed Visa Application Form.
Once you apply for this Visa, it will be issued in approximately 3 business days.
Dubai Visa – 150USD (this price is in conjunction with the tour only)
Application can only be a maximum of 21 days prior to arrival in UAE.
The following will be needed for E-Visa Application:
Scan Passport size picture with white background in JPEG format (size is 350 x 350 pixels minimum)
Fully clear Passport Bio Page. (Must be a flat scanned copy)
Fully completed Visa Application Form.
US/Canadian PP Holder does not need a Visa for UAE.

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