LongbeforeEuropeancountrieswokeuptothe‘incredibletasteoffermentedgrapejuice’,prehistoricIndiancommunitieswere

fullyconversantwiththeintoxicatingwinestheycoulddistillfromplantsandfruits.BeginningwiththeRigveda,thefirstamong

India’sancientVedas,andendingwiththepoetryofMirzaGhalib,eminentUrdupoetofthe18thcentury,India’straditionand

historyprovethatthetemporaljoysofferedbyaglassofwineanditscomplexspiritualsymbolismwereequallyfamiliarto

generationsofIndians!

YourjourneytoIndiaisaculturalcocktail.Withitsdiversemixtureofpeople,gastronomy,scenery,architecture,religionsandculturalinfluences.JourneySutraweavestogetherinspiringdestinations,withun‐comparableexperiencesofalifetime.

LXV WINE - JOURNEY TO INDIA FEBRUARY 2015

QUICK LOOK ITINERARY15 Nights, 16 Days: 03rd TO 18th FEBRUARY 2015

DELHI – KHAJURAHO – ORCHHA – AGRA – RANTHAMBORE – JAIPUR – SAMODE – UDAIPUR

TUESDAY,03FEBRUARY2015 ARRIVEDELHI

WEDNESDAY,04FEBRUARY2015 DELHI

THURSDAY,05FEBRUARY2015 DELHI

FRIDAY,06FEBRUARY2015 DELHI–KHAJURAHO

SATURDAY,07FEBRUARY2015 KHAJURAHO–JHANSI–AGRA

SUNDAY,08FEBRUARY2015 AGRA

MONDAY,09FEBRUARY2015 AGRA–RANTHAMBORE

TUESDAY,10FEBRUARY2015 RANTHAMBORE

WEDNESDAY,11FEBRUARY2015 RANTHAMBORE–JAIPUR

THURSDAY,12FEBRUARY2015 JAIPUR

FRIDAY,13FEBRUARY2015 JAIPUR–SAMODE

SATURDAY,14FEBRUARY2015 SAMODE

SUNDAY,15FEBRUARY2015 SAMODE–UDAIPUR

MONDAY,16FEBRUARY2015 UDAIPUR

TUESAY,17FEBRUARY2015 UDAIPUR

WEDNESDAY,18FEBRUARY2015 UDAIPUR–DELHI

Delhi , India’s capital is a multidimensionalmetropolis. A vibrant melting pot ,it issprinkledwithcaptivatingancientmonuments,magnificentmuseums,avivaciousperforming‐arts scene ,modern hotels and great places toeatandshop!

Delhi

DAY1&DAY2 TUESDAY, 3RD FEBRUARY: ARRIVE DELHI ArriveDelhi.YouwillbemetandassistedonarrivalatDelhiInternationalairport.TransfertotheImperialhotelforcheckin.Themomentyoudrivedowntheroyalpalmlineddriveyouknowyouhavereachedsomewherespecial.Builtin1934asajewelinthecrownbytheBritishRaj,thislandmarkhotellocatedintheheartofNewDelhiexudesstyleandcolonialelegance.DesignedbyLutyensassistant,Bromfield,theinlaidmarblefloors,three‐storyatriums,fountainsandlithographscomplementwellappointedrooms,grandsuites,wonderfulrestaurantsandbars.Thehotel'scitycentrelocationdoesmeanitcanbefairlynoisyandthatgoodviewsareinshortsupplybuttheseshortfallsaremorethanmadeupforbythehotel'scolourfulhistoryanditsunmistakablesenseoflocation.Nightathotel.WEDNESDAY, 04TH FEBRUARY: DELHI Breakfastathotel.MorningvisittoHUMAYUN’S TOMB - thefirstgarden‐tombintheIndiansubcontinentandtheinspirationfortheTajMahal.DriveontooldDelhi,pasttheRedFort.ProceedtoKHARI BAOLIAsia’sbiggestspicemarketbyCYCLE RICKSHAW.Thestreetiscongestedbutlively,linedbyshopscrammedbyspices,pulsesdriedfruitsandotheredibles.ContinueyourwalkthroughthestreetsofCHANDNI CHOWK, KINARI BAZZAR & DARIBA KALAN ,savouringthesightsandsmellsandsamplingsomeofthefamousstreetfoodsofoldDelhiandwalkthroughthefamousParathayWaliGalitoreachtheJamaMasjid.VisittheJAMA MASJID mosque‐thiscongregationalmosquewasbuiltbyShahjahanin1650ProceedforLUNCH AT KARIMS‐OldDelhi’smostfamousculinarydestination,boastsofalineofchef’sthatusedtopreparemealsforMughalemperors.Locatedinthebustleandchaos,itserveslegendaryMughlaifare,MuttonKormaandStew,SeekhkebabsandBakriKhani.Afternoonatleisureatthehotel.DinneratIndianAccent(prepaid)we welcome you on a unique culinary journey. awarded the best restaurant all india by time out, indian accent showcases indian food for the 21st century with a path-breaking contemporary menu that is sure to excite the adventurous, yet satisfy traditional palates. seasonal and organic (where possible) and fresh local produce join unusual ingredients from world cuisine to create a menu that we hope will excite the adventurous, yet satisfy traditional tastes and evoke nostalgia. this is our attempt at proposing indian food for the twenty first century – a unique marriage of global ingredients and techniques with the flavours and traditions of india.

Returnbacktohotel.

DAY3

THURSDAY 05TH FEBRUARY: DELHI Breakfastathotel.MorningvisittoaSIKH TEMPLEtowitnessthewonderofmasscommunitykittiesthatfeedover2000peopleaday.ProceedtovisittheQUTUB MINAR,firstIslamicstructureinIndia.LUNCH AT MEHRAULI VILLAGE COMPLEX, overlookingtheQutubMinar.AfternoonatleisuretovisittheHANDICRAFTS EMPORIUM DINNER WITH INDIAN FAMILY,whereflavourofhomecookingengulfsyou.Returnbacktohotel.Overnightathotel.

TheKamasutracarvingsthatswatheKhajuraho’sthreegroupsoftemplesareamongthefinesttempleartintheworld.ThetemplesatKhajurahowerebuiltduringtheChandelladynasty.

Khajuraho

DAY4

FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY: DELHI – KHAJURAHO Breakfastathotel.TransfertoDelhiairportforflighttoKhajurahoviaVaranasi.FLIGHT 9W 2423 DEPARTS DELHI AT 10H45 Stopover in Varanasi for 30 minutes. Light snacks served on the flight. FLIGHT 9W 2423 ARRIVES KHAJURAHO AT 13H25 MetatKhajurahoairportbyourrepresentativeandtransferredtohotel.Latelunchatthehotel.(Paydirect)TakeaninformativeandspiritualguidedtouroftheKarmasutracarvingsthatswatheKHAJURAO’s GROUPS OF TEMPLES whichareamongthefinesttempleartintheworld.Returnbacktohotel.Dinneratthehotel(paydirect)

Agra Agra stands as a testimony to the true spirit of a resilient era that made India a force to be reckoned with. With their talent and wealth the Mughals immortalized Agra in stone and marble leaving behind a legacy of some of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in the country. Today

DAY5&DAY6 SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY : KHAJURAHO – ORCHHA – JHANSI -AGRA Breakfastathotel.DrivetoOrchha(180Km/4½hours).EnteredbyagatecrownedwitharedGanesh,ORCHHA name(HiddenPlace)issingularlyappropriate.Temples,palacesandchhatrisfighttheirwayoutoftheencroachingjungle,theirspiresanddomesovershadowingafewramshacklestreets.LUNCH IN ORCHHA. LaterafternoontransfertoJhansirailwaystationtoboardtrainforAgra.TRAIN DEPARTS JHANSI AT 17H59 TRAIN ARRIVES AGRA AT 20H30 (Air-conditioned Executive Chair Car Class) De‐boardthetraininAgraandtransfertohotel.Dinnerathotel(paydirect).Overnightathotel.

SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY: AGRA HaveaspectacularstarttothedaywithasunrisevisittotheTAJ MAHAL,builtbyMughalemperorShahJahan,inlovingmemoryofhisqueenMumtazMahaltoenshrinehermortalremains.Returntothehotelforbreakfast.Afterbreakfast,visittheAGRA FORTwhereShahJahanspentyearsofconfinementatthehandsofhissonAurangzeb,lookingwistfullyattheTajMahal.Lunchathotel(paydirect)EveningwitnesstheTajMahalfromtheITMAD-UD-DAULAH (mini Taj) and EXPLORE THE NEARBY VILLAGE OF KACHPURA Returnbacktohotel.Dinnerathotel(paydirect).Overnightathotel.

Ranthambore RanthamboreNationalParkinsouth‐easternRajasthanisamongstthefinestplacesintheworldtoseewildtigers.TheparkisnamedafteroneofIndia’slargestandmostbeautifulfortswhichstandsmajesticallyintheheartofthejungle

DAY7&DAY8 MONDAY 9TH FEBRUARY: AGRA – BHARATPUR – RANTHAMBORE EarlymorningtransfertoBHARATPURrailwaystationtoboardtrainforSAWAIMADHOPUR.Packedbreakfastwillbearrangedfromthehotel.BOARD TRAIN FROM BHARATPUR AT 10H30 DEBOAR TRAIN IN SAWAI MAHDOPUR AT 12H30. ArriveatSawaiMadhopurstationandtransfertohotelinRanthambore.RanthamboreNationalParkisinSawaiMadhopurDistrictofRajasthanstate.LocatedatthejunctionoftheAravalliandVindhyahillrange,thisisoneofthefinestplacestoviewanimals.Theparkcoversanareaofabout400sqKmandifcombineditwiththeareaofSawaiMansinghsanctuaryarea,itisaround500Sqkm.LUNCHATTHELODGE.AfternoonexperienceyourfirstJeepsafaritoRanthamboreNationalPark(includedinpackage)It is advisable to take along a good pair of binoculars and if possible a camera with a very powerful lens when visiting the fort. Lateeveningreturnbacktothelodge.Dinnerandovernightatthelodge.

TUESDAY, 10TH FEBRUARY: RANTHAMBORE BeginyourdayearlywithsecondJeepSafaritonationalpark.TigersatRanthamboreNationalparkhavebeenknowntoevenhuntinfullviewofhumanvisitors.Thesetigersarefamousforbeingseeninthedaytimetoo,duetotheirlackoffearofhumanpresenceinvehicles.Theparkhasmanywaterbodieslocatedallover,whichprovideperfectreliefduringtheextremelyhotsummermonthsfortheforestinhabitants.Ahugefort,afterwhichtheparkisnamed,towersovertheparkatopahill.Therearemanyruinsofbygoneerasscatteredalloverthejungle,whichgiveitaunique,wonderfulandmixedflavourofnature,historyandwildlife.Returnbacktohotelforbreakfast.LUNCHATTHELODGE.LateafternoonvisittheRanthamboreFortORtake3rdJeepSafariintothenationalpark.Thisfortstandsmajesticallyatopahilloverlookingtheentirepark.Thewalkup,oneoftheonlyplacesthismodeoftransportispossible,isaveryrefreshingandexcitingoneaseventhebigcatshavebeenspottedupthere!Theviewofthesurroundingkeepsgettingbetterandbetterasyougoupbuttheviewfromthefortitselfcanonlybedescribedasbreathtaking.Return back to camp. Dinnerandovernightatthelodge.

Jaipur Jaipur, the City of Victory has a habit of tickling travellers pink. Stunning hilltop forts and glorious palaces fit like footprints from a rich royal past, fluttering saris catch the eye while bright turbans blaze through brilliant bargain-filled bazaars.

DAY9

WEDNESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY: RANTHAMBORE - KANOTA - JAIPUR Breakfastathotel.DrivetoJaipur(4hrs).OntheoutskirtsofJaipuristhecastleofKanota,asmallfeudalestateofJaipur.Stopforlunch,wherethefeudallordManSinghKanotahimselfcooksforyouandsharesageoldrecipespasseddownbyhisforefathers.ThehouseofKanotaisfamousforanexquisiteliquorbrewedbythem.participateinaninteractivecookingdemonstrationfollowedbydinnerwiththeroyalfamily.EveningcheckintohotelinJaipur.DinnerathotelinJaipur(paydirect)Overnightathotel.

SAMODE SamodePalacewasinitiallybuiltinthesixteenthcenturyasaRajputfort,butinearly19thcentury,underthenoblemanRawalBerisal,itwasconvertedfromafortintoanexquisitelydesignedpalaceinRajputandMuslimArchitecture

DAY10&DAY11

THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY: JAIPUR Breakfastathotel.

Proceed tovisitAMBER FORT ‐ isoneof themost fascinating of the Indian forts,comprising of the Palace of Mirrors, Hall ofPublicAudienceandthebeautifulgardens,allof which give a glimpse into the majesty ofdaysgoneby.

Escalate the ramparts of the Amber fort onElephantback.

OnthewaybackfromtheAmberfort,stopatIndigo‐silkpyjamas,linen.VisittheCITY PALACEwho’sseveralcourtyardsandgardensprovidewonderfulcontrasttoitsmanypalatialstructuresincludingMubarakMahal,ChandraMahal,BadalMahalandtheSriGovindDevtemple.Lunchatlocalrestaurant(paydirect)AfternoonfreeforshoppinginJaipur.Dinnerathotel(paydirect)Nightathotel.

FRIDAY 13TH FEBRUARY: JAIPUR –SAMODE Morningatleisure.PostbreakfasttransfertoSamode.(42Km/1½hour).SamodeistuckedawayintheAravalliHills,about40kilometersfromJaipur.Itisfamousforitsrestored18th‐centurypalace,nowaluxuryhotelandcertainlythebestofitskindinIndia,whichrisesabovethecobbledstreetsandstonehousesofthevillagelikeamirage.Check‐inathotel.Lunch(paydirect)LateafternoonwalkaroundtheSamodevillagefollowedbycamelridewitnessingthesunsetbythesanddunes.Dinneratthehotel(paydirect)

DAY12&DAY13

SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY: SAMODE Breakfastathotel.Morningatleisure.Lunchatthevillagefarm,whereyouwillwitnesspeoplemakingfreshfoodfromorganicvegetablesandpoultry.Returnbacktohotel.Dinner(paydirect)andovernighthotel.VALENTINES DAY CELEBRATION GALA DURBAR EVENING AT SAMODE PALACE (Included) You are taken in camel cart processionaccompanied by local band and ‘mashals’(lighted torches) to the Palace where a RoyalWelcomeawaitsyouwithhorsesandcamelsoneach side. The Palace is beautifully illuminatedand you enjoy the Champagne cocktail withdelicious food on the terrace while the folkdancersentertainyou.Theeveningendswithaspectacularfireworkdisplay.

SUNDAY 15TH FEBRUARY: SAMODE – UDAIPUR Breakfastathotel.MorningdrivetoUdaipur,en‐routestoppingforlunchatBijayNiwasPalace,inBijaynagar.Samode–Bijaynagar(220Km/3½hours)Bijaynagar–Udaipur(240Km/4hours)LUNCHATBIJAYNAGAR(included)PostlunchcontinuedrivetoUdaipur.Check‐inathotel.Dinnerathotel(paydirect)Nightathotel

Cityoflakes,VeniceoftheEast.Elegant,romanticandoneofIndia’strulyseductivecities,Udaipurissurroundedbytheglassy

watersofitslakesandistheperfectlocationtoendyourIndianJourneyinrelaxedbeauty.

Udaipur

DAY14&DAY15 MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY: UDAIPUR Breakfastathotel.Morningatleisure.Afternoon proceed for lunch at Bedla house. BedlafamilyoffersavastnumberofculinarydelightscomprisingofauthentichereditaryrecipesinheritedovertwocenturiesfromthekitchensoftheHouseofBedla.ThefamilyhasrevivedthoserecipesthatwereservedtothedistinguishedguestsandforoveradecadehasbeenpromotingthematfoodfestivalsandhasbeenhostingculinaryconnoisseursofgoodfoodattheirancestralhomeinUdaipur.AtSunset,takeaROMANTIC MOTOR CRUISE ontheplacidwatersofLakePichola.FromtheboatyouwillbeabletoviewthecityofUdaipurasitrisesmajesticallyabovethelakeinthemiddleoftheRajasthandesert.StopoffattheJagMandirPalace‐theotherislandpalaceinthemiddleofthelake.MeetingwithMaharanaofUdaipur(subject to his availability, cannot be guaranteed) Dinner(paydirect)Nightathotel.

TUESDAY, 17TH FEBRUARY: UDAIPUR Afterbreakfast,visittheCRYSTAL GALLERY,locatedatFatehPrakashPalace.Ithassomeofthemostexquisitecollectionof600crystalsorderedfromF&COslerEnglandbyMaharanaSajjanSinghandwasopenedtothepublicin1994.ContinueontotheCITY PALACE,whichisthelargestinRajasthan.InsizeandoutlinetheCityPalaceanditssubsidiarypalacesbeararesemblancetotheWindsorcastleinEngland.Builtin1725,ithousestheDilkhushMahal,SheeshMahal‐studdedwithglitteringBelgiumMirrors,MotiMahalandthePalaceofLordKrishnaallofwhichareornatelydecorated.LatervisitthelovelymedievalJAGDISH TEMPLE,dedicatedtoLordVishnu,thepreserverintheHinduTrinityofGodsandSahelion‐Ki‐Bariorthe‘GardensoftheMaidsofHonor’.Afternoonatleisure.DinnerattheSunsetTerraceofhotelFatehPrakashPalace.(included)Nightathotel.

DAY16

WEDNESDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY : UDAIPUR – DELHI Breakfastathotel.Restdayatleisure.Lunch(paydirect)Check‐outtimeathotelis12h00Noon.AfternoontransfertoairportforflighttoDelhi. FLIGHT AI 472 DEPARTS UDAIPUR AT 16h05 FLIGHT AI 472 ARRIVES DELHI AT 17h25 UponarrivalinDelhi,youwillbemetbyourrepresentativetransferredtotheInternationalterminaltoboardyourflighthome.Reporting time at airports is minimum 180 minutes prior to

scheduled departure time of the international flight

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COST PROPOSAL – LXV WINE TOUR DATES: 03 – 18 FEBRUARY 2015

DATE OF PROPOSAL – 02 APRIL 2014

A. HOTELES ENVISAGED

DATES CITY HOTEL ROOM CATEGORY NIGHTS

03 – 06 FEB DELHI CLARIDGES OR

SIMILAR DELUXE ROOM 03

06 – 07 FEB KHAJURAHO RADISSON SUPERIOR ROOM 01

07 – 09 FEB AGRA ITC MUGHAL MUGHAL ROOM 02

09 – 11 FEB RANTHAMBORE TAJ SAWAI MADHOPUR

LODGE

SUPERIOR CHARM ROOM

02

11 – 13 FEB JAIPUR SAMODE HAVELI DELUXE ROOM 02

13 – 15 FEB SAMODE SAMODE BAGH DELUXE ROOM 02

15 – 18 FEB UDAIPUR FATEHPRAKASH

PALACE DOVECOTE ROOM 03

Hotels Not booked – confirmaition of rooms will be subject to avaliablity B. COST DETAILS: (CURRENT RATE: 1$ = INR 60)

Desription Cost

Per Person

10 – 14 PAYING PAX INR 2,39,289

15 – 19 PAYING PAX INR 2,38,225

20 – 24 PAYING PAX INR 2,33,750

SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT INR 1,05,732

HOTEL UPGRADE SUPPLEMENTS

Description Cost

Per Person Supplement for upgrading to Tent at Sherbagh in Ranthambore for 2 nights

inclusive of all meals (no drinks) Twin share basis INR 17050

Supplement for upgrading to Deluxe rooms Samode Palace in Samode for 2 nights inclusive of breakfast and taxes on Twin share

INR 11500

Optional Supplements (minimum 15 paying pax) – Per person cost

Ballon Safari near Jaipur (45 minutes to 1 hour)

Lunch at Dera Amer + Elephant Safari (2 hour)

Exclusive Music &dance performance in Samode ( 2 hours)

INR 16500

INR 8100

INR 12000

C. AIRFARE SUPPLEMENT (Economy class):

DATE SECTOR FLIGHT NO. TIMING COST PER PERSON

06 FEB DELHI – KHAJURAHO (VIA VARANASI)

9W 2423 10H45 / 13H25 INR 10500

18 FEB UDAIPUR – DELHI 9W 708 16H45 / 17H55 INR 7500

NOTES:

The above quoted airfare is subject to change, unless ticketed with full passenger names.

Free check-in luggage allowance on domestic flights in Economy class is 15 Kilos per person. Extra baggage has to be paid at the airline counter at the time of check-in.

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions :

15 nights accommodation at hotels mentioned.

English speaking accompayning escort from arrival in Delhi on day 1 till departure from Delhi on day 16.

Transport services using Volkswangen Crafter (upto 10 pax), Toyota Coaster (upto 15 pax) and Mitsubishi Rosa ( upto 20 pax), beyond 20 pax – Volvo coach will be used.

Entrance fees as indicated in the program.

03 Jeep Safairs in Ranthambore national park ( jeep shared by 5 to 6 pax)

Currently applicable government taxes.

Included Meals (venues cannot be guaranteed unless confirmed)

Lunch at Karims on day 2

Dinner at Indian Accent – The Tasting menu accopmained by wine pairing. On day 2

Lunch Olive near Qutub Minar day 3

Dinner with Indian family day 3

Lunch at Orchha on day 5

Dinner at hotel in Ranthambore on day 7

Lunch & Dinner at hotel in Ranthambore on day 8

Cooking Demo and Lunch at Castle Kanota day 9

Lunch at at Village Farm in Samode day 12

Valentines day - gala dinner at Samode Palace on day 12

Lunch at Bijay Niwas Palace on day 13

Lunch at Bedla Family day 14

Dinner in Udaipur on day 15 Special inclusions

Porter at airports.

Special travel KIT and welcome gift.

Meeting & assistance on arrivals and departures with services of our Concierge / Representatives.

Still Camera fees at various monuments

Tips for representative and driver an helper

Local Indian SIM card to the clients for local calling (1mobile and SIM)

Above rates exclude:

International air fares, airport taxes, visa charges or any kind of insurance cover

Items of personal nature i.e.: telephone calls, drinks, laundry, tips etc

Any liability arising owing to last minute changes in the program due to reasons beyond our control for instance; political disturbances, natural phenomenon, change in schedule of flight or train, any VIP movement etc

Bank service charges in case of credit card payments

Cost arising out of any last minute request by the guest for additional arrangements

Any other items other than mentioned as ‘included’

Tips to guides, drivers or any other personals not mentioned in the inclusions.

The tour in general:

The prices are subject to change in case of any variation of tax, currency and tariff structure

The prices advised are net and non-commissionable.

Check in time 1400 hours and check out time 1200 hours unless advised otherwise PAYMENT: In order to assure the room blackings to the hotels, we will require 25% of the land arrangements + full airfare at the time of booking. Balance payment has to be deposited minimum 90 days prior to date of arrival. Payment Deposit Policy:

Within Duration Percentage of Invoice

At the Time of booking 25% of the land arrangement + full airfare.

90 days prior to the arrival Balance payment of the land arrangements

Tour Cancellation Policy:

Within Duration Cancellation Fees Charged

60 – 45 days before arrival 35% of the invoice

44 – 30 days before arrival 70% of the invoice

29 – 01 day before arrival No refund