1. Welcome to India!
We invented chess and the zero and we are the original home of the chickens that you eat. These we
exported.
But some things can't travel: like the beaches of Goa and the breathtaking peaks of the Himalayas; like
the erotic sculptures of Khajuraho and the majestic temples of the south; like the palaces of Maharajas,
like the Taj!
To discover this wonder that is India, you need more than place-names on a map. In a country of such
distances, where there is no much to see, you need professional tour management to make sure that you
get the best for the money and time that you are spending. You need an agency that will take the pain
out of travel, that will knit those dreamlike place-names into a seamless, magical holiday.
Remember, India isn't just another country – it is a sub-continent, much bigger than Britain, France,
Germany, Spain and Italy put together.
At Beckon Tours we help you handle this vastness. We have picked the most fascinating places and
experiences that India has to offer and mapped them into a series of perfectly planned holidays. Our
itineraries are flexible – we can accommodate any special destinations that you have in mind. Tell us
the time you have, the money you wish to spend and the things you want to do – we'll make a tour for
you!
Beckon Tours: We make India connect!
Index & Highlights
Programme – 1......................................................................Page 1
A GLIMPSE
Delhi/Jaipur/Agra/Delhi – 07 Days
Programme – 2.......................................................................Page 2
NORTH INDIA AND NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS
Delhi/Jaipur/Agra/Khajuraho/Varanasi/Kathmandu – 12 days
Programme – 3.......................................................................Page 3
THE REGAL EXPERIENCE
Delhi/Agra/Jaipur/Jodhpur/Udaipur/Aurangabad/Bombay – 15 days
Programme – 4........................................................................Page 4
HIMALAYAN ADVENTURE
Delhi/Ladakh/Himachal Pradesh – 18 days
Programme – 5........................................................................Page 5
RAJASTHAN SPECIAL

2. Delhi/Jaipur/Ranthambhor/Kotah/Udaipur/Mount Abu/Jodhpur/Jaiselmer/Bikaner/Mandawa/Delhi – 19
days
Programme – 6.........................................................................Page 6
OF BUDDHA AND BUDDHISM
Delhi/Varanasi/Bodhgaya/Patna/Rajgir/Nalanda/Patna/Calcutta/Bagdogra/Darjeeling/Sikkim/Delhi –
15 days
Programme – 7..........................................................................Page 7
BEST OF MADHYA PRADESH/GUJRAT
Delhi/khajuraho/Orcha/Jhansi/Gwalior/Bhopal/Indore/Ahmedabad/Zainabad/Rajkot/Sasangir/Ahmedp
ur Mandivi/Bhavnagar/Ahmedabad/Bombay – 20 days
Programme – 8.........................................................................Page 8
INDIAN PANORAMA
Bombay/Aurangabad/Udaipur/Jaipur/Agra/Khajuraho/Varanasi/Bhubaneswar/Calcutta/Kathmandu/Del
hi – 18 Days
Programme – 9........................................................................Page 11
SOUTHERN HIGHLIGHTS
Bombay/Hyderabad/Banglore/Mysore/Hassan/Hospet/Badami/Balgaum/Goa/Bombay – 15 days
Programme – 10......................................................................Page 12
SOUTH INDIA INTENSIVE
Bombay/Cochin/Kovalam/Madurai/Trichy/Madras/Banglore/Mysore/Hassan/Hampi/Badami/Goa/Bom
bay – 20 Days
Programme – 11......................................................................Page 14
PALACE ON WHEELS
Delhi/Jaipur/Udaipur/Jaiselmer/Jodhpur/Bharatpur/Agra/Delhi – 8 Days
WILDLIFE/BEACHES/ADVENTURE/SPECIAL EVENTS................................Page 15
GENERAL INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS................................................Page 16
PROGRAMME 1:
A Glimpse
DELHI/JAIPUR/AGRA/DELHI – 7 DAYS
DAY 01 – DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. At leisure. Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi visiting
the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Hehan, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk and Memorials to Mahatma
Gandi and Nehru. Overnight stay.

3. DAY 02 – DELHI
Morning city tour of New Delhi visiting the Qutab Minar a 13th Century 72m big tower, Tomb of
Humayun, Jantar Mantar, Parliament House, India Gate and Birla Mandir. Afternoon free for optionals
– a) Visit to the Museum b) Dances of India. Overnight stay.
DAY 03 – DELHI/JAIPUR
Morning depart by coach for Jaipur. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting the
City Palace, the 18th century Observatory, Palace of Winds – Hawa Mahal and walk through the
colorful bazar. Overnight.
DAY 04 – JAIPUR
Morning depart for an excursion to Fort Amber, the Old Capital situated on top of a Hill. Climb the
fortress on elephant backs. Afternoon free for relaxing, shopping etc. Overnight.
DAY 05 – JAIPUR/AGRA
Morning depart by surface for Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the 16th century deserted city of
Emperor Akbar. On arrival in Agra transfer to the hotel. Afternoon depart for a visit of the world
famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight
DAY 06 – AGRA/SIKNDRA/DELHI
Morning depart by bus for Delhi enroute visiting the beautiful tomb of Akbar at Sikandra. On arrival in
Delhi transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 07 – DEPART DELHI
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward destination.
PROGRAMME 2:
North India & Nepal Highlights
DELHI/JAIPUR/AGRA/KHAJURAHO/VARANASI/KATHMANDU – 12 DAYS
DAY 01 – DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel At leisure. Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi visiting
the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jehan, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk and memorials to Mahatma
Gandhi and Nehru. Overnight stay.
DAY 02 – DELHI
Morning city tour of New Delhi visiting the 13th Century Qutab Minar, Tomb of Humayun, Jantar
Mantar, Parliament House, India Gate and Birla Mandir. Afternoon free for optionals. Overnight.
DAY 03 – DELHI/JAIPUR
Morning depart by coach for Jaipur. On arrivals check into the hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting the
City Palace, the 18th century Observatory, Palace of Winds – Hawa Mahal etc. Afternoon free for
relaxing, shopping etc. Overnight.
DAY 04 – JAIPUR

4. Morning excursion to Fort Amber, the old capital of Jaipur state built atop a hill. Climb the fortress on
elephant backs. Afternoon free for relaxing shopping etc. Overnight.
DAY 05 – JAIPUT/AGRA
Morning depart by surface for Agra enroute visit the 16th century deserted city of Emperor Akbar at
Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the world famous Taj Mahal,
Red Fort and Itmad-ud-daulah. Overnight.
DAY 06 – AGRA/KHAJURAHO
Morning depart by air for Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit the famous
temples built by the Chandela Rulers in the 10th / 11th centuries. Overnight stay.
DAY 07 – KHAJURAHO / VARANASI
Morning depart by air for Varanasi. On arrival proceed for a visit to Sarnath, where Buddha first
preached. Later return to check into the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 08 – VARANASI/KATHMANDU
Early morning depart for a boat ride on the holy River Ganges to view the sunrise and the hindu
devotees performing their religious rites on the banks of the River. Return to the hotel. Later depart by
air for Kathmandu. On arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 09 – KATHMANDU
Morning depart for city sightseeing and visit of Swayambhunath. Afternoon visit Patan famous for
ornate temples and fine arts. Evening enjoy an hour of Nepalese folk dances at the Old Rana Palace.
Overnight.
DAY 10 – KATHMANDU
Morning excursion to Pashupathinath and Bodhnath. Afternoon visit Bhadgaon, the home of medieval
art and architecture. Overnight.
DAY 11 – KATHMANDU/DELHI
Morning free for optional flight over the Himalayas or visit Dhulikhel to view the sunrise. Afternoon
depart by air for Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
DAY 12 – DEPART DELHI
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward destination.
PROGRAMME 3
The Regal Experience
DELHI/AGRA/JAIPUR/JODHPUR/UDAIPUR/AURANGABAD/BOMBAY – 15 DAYS
DAY – 1 DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon depart for city tour Old Delhi vising the
Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jehan, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk and Memorials to Mahatma
Gandhi and Nehru. Overnight.

5. DAY 02 – DELHI
Morning city tour of New Delhi visiting the 13th century Qutab Minar, Tomb of Humayun, Jantar
Mantar , Parliament Street, India Gate and the Birla Mandir. Afternoon free for optionals. Overnight.
DAY 03 – DELHI/AGRA
Morning depart by surface for Agra enroute visiting the beautiful tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra.
On arrival in Agra transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 04 – AGRA
Morning depart for city tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal also the Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-
daula's Tomb. Afternoon free for leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 05 -AGRA/JAIPUR
Morning depart by surface for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the 16th century deserted city of
Emperor Akbar. On arrival in Jaipur check into your hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight stay.
DAY 06 – JAIPUR
Morning depart for an excursion to Fort Amber, the old capital situated on top of a Hill. Climb the
fortress on elephant backs. Afternoon visit the city, viewing the Grand Palace, the 18th century
observatory, Hawa Mahal – Palace of Winds and walk through the colorful bazar. Return to your hotel
for overnight.
DAY 07 – JAIPUR/JODHPUR
Depart by air for Jodhpur, gateway to the Thar desert. On arrival assistance and transfer to your hotel.
Later visit the Fort, Jaswant Thada, the imposing white marble memorial marking the site of a royal
crematorium and the bustling market place. Overnight.
DAY 08 – JODHPUR/UDAIPUR
Depart by air for Udaipur, the 16th century lake city reflecting the delicate beauty of its palaces. On
arrival assistance and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening take a romantic boatride
on the Lake Pichola. Overnight stay.
DAY 09 -UDAIPUR
Morning for full day excursion to Ranakpur which has the most beautiful Jain temple complex. Relax
and lunch at the Maharani's garden orchards. Return to Udaipur for overnight stay.
DAY 10 – UDAIPUR
Morning depart for city tour visiting the Grand Palace and temples at Eklingi and Nagda. Afternoon
free for leisure. Overnight.
DAY 11 – UDAIPUR/AURANGABAD
Depart by air for Aurangabad. On arrival assistance and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon depart for
excursion to the Ellora hotel. The temples and caves here all combine to stand testimony to the
religious tolerance of the past. The most magnificent is the Kailasa temple hewn out of a single rock.
Return to hotel for overnight.
DAY 12 – AURANGABAD

6. Morning depart for visit to the Ajanta Caves. The beautiful sculptures and frescoes dating back to the
2nd century B.C. Are a wonder of ancient art. Return to hotel for overnight.
DAY 13 – AURANGABAD/BOMBAY
Depart by air for Bombay. On arrival assistance and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon depart for city
tour. Return to hotel for overnight.
DAY 14 – BOMBAY
Morning depart for an excursion to the Elephanta Caves - 7th century cave temples dedicated to Lord
Shiva. Rest of the day free for independent activities.
DAY 15 – BOMBAY
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward journey.
PROGRAMME 4:
Himalayan Adventure
DELHI/LADAKH/HIMACHAL – 18 DAYS
DAY 01 – DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon depart for sightseeing of Old Delhi
visiting the Red Fort, Chandini Chowk, Jama Masjid and Memorials to Gandhi and Nehru. Overnight.
DAY 02 -DELHI/LEH
Morning depart by air for Leh. On arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day free for relaxing.
Overnight stay.
DAY 03 – LEH
Morning sightseeing of Leh town visiting the Shankar Gompa, Leh Monastery and Stock Palace. Walk
around the Leh bazar. Afternoon visit the Kali temple which has an intersting collection of Masks.
Overnight stay.
DAY 04 – LEH
Morning depart for visits of the Monasteries at Spituk and Phyang which have beautiful collection of
statues and scroll paintings in Gold. Overnight stay.
DAY 05 – LEH/HEMIS
Morning depart by surface for Hemis enroute visiting the Monasteries at Shey and Tikse. Afternoon
after arrival in Hemis visit the largest monastery in Ladakh at Hemis. Overnight in tented
accommodation.
DAY 06 – HEMIS/SARCHU
Morning drive on the Sarchu where you camp for the night.
DAY 07 – SARCHU/MANALI
Morning proceed on the Manali. On arrival check into your hotel for overnight stay.

7. DAY 08 – MANALI
Morning at leisure. Afternoon walk around the town visiting the temple of Hadimba, the 450 years old
temple has some excellent wood carvings. Overnight stay.
DAY 09 – MANALI
Full day visits of Naggar and Jagatsukh the ancient capitals of Kulu. Return for overnight stay.
DAY 10 – MANALI/MANDI
Morning depart by surface for Mandi enroute visit the Bajaura temple. On arrival check into your hotel.
Afternoon visit the beautiful temples of Mandi. Overnight stay.
DAY 11 – MANDI/TARAGARH
Morning depart by surface for Taragarh enroute visit the Shiva temple at Baijnath. On arrival check
into your hotel. At leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 12 – TARAGARH/DHARAMSHALA
Morning depart for Dharmshala. On arrival check into your hotel. Afternoon visit the Dalai Lama's
abode and walk around the Tibetian township. Overnight.
DAY 13 – DHARMASHALA/CHAMBA
Morning depart by surface for Chamba, a tiny town which has a profusion of temples. On arrival check
into your hotel. Overnight.
DAY 14 – CHAMBA
Depart for sightseeing of this medieval town complete with an array of superbly carved rock temples
and Palaces dating a thousand years back. The Museum houses an exquisite collection of paintings of
the Kangra and Basholi school of art. Overnight stay.
DAY 15 – CHAMBA
Depart for full day excursion to Bharmaur with its ancient temples slate roofed houses. The Legendary
gaddies – nomadic shepherds of the Himalayas live here. Return to Chamba for overnight.
DAY 16 – CHAMBA/DALHOUSIE
Depart in the morning for Dalhousie by surface. On arrival check into your hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 17 – DALHOUSIE/JAMMU/DELHI
Depart by surface in the morning for Jammu. On arrival lunch in Jammu after which proceed by air for
Delhi. On arrival in Delhi assistance at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
DAY 18 – DELHI
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward destination.
PROGRAMME 5 :
Rajasthan Special
DELHI/JAIPUR/RANTHAMBHOR/KOTAH/UDAIPUR/MOUNT

8. ABU/JODHPUR/JAISELMER/BIKANER/MANDAWA/DELHI – 19 DAYS
DAY 01 – DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon depart for combined sightseeing of Old
and New Delhi visiting the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar etc. Overnight stay.
DAY 02 – DELHI/JAIPUR
Morning depart by coach for Jaipur. On arrival check into your hotel. Afternoon depart for city tour
visiting the Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar etc. Overnight stay.
DAY 03 – JAIPUR
Morning depart for an excursion to Fort Amber, the old capital. Here elephant rides will be provided.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight.
DAY 04 – JAIPUR/RANTHAMBHOR
Morning depart by surface for Ranthambhor – Wildlife Sanctury. On arrival check into your hotel. Late
afternoon depart for a Jungle Safari. Overnight stay.
DAY 05 – RANTHAMBHOR/KOTHA
Early morning make another jungle safari tour. Later proceed for Kotah enroute visiting Bundi, a small
picturesque unspoilt town. On arrival in Kotah check into your hotel. Overnight.
DAY 06 – KOTAH
Morning depart for an excursion to Barolli visiting the 9th century Panchayatan style temple complex.
Afternoon visit the Fort, Palace museum etc. Overnight.
DAY 07 – KOTAH/CHITTORGARH/UDAIPUR
Morning depart by bus for Chittorgarh enroute visiting the temples at Bijolia and Menal. Chittorgarh,
the hilltop fortress is a reminder of romantic heroism and Rajput chivalry. Continue on to Udaipur and
on arrival check into your hotel. Overnight.
DAY 08 – UDAIPUR
Morning depart for city sightseeing and excursion to Eklingi and Nagda. Afternoon boatride on the
Lake Pichola. Overnight.
DAY 09 – UDAIPUR/MOUNT ABU
Morning depart by surface for Mount Abu enroute visiting Ranakpur. Ranakpur has one of the most
beautiful Jain temple complex. Continue on the Abu. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 10 – MOUNT ABU
Morning depart for an excursion to Achalgarh and Gomukh. Afternoon visit the Dilwara temples a fine
example of Jain Architecture. Overnight stay.
DAY 11 – MOUNT ABU/JODHPUR
Morning depart by surface for Jodhpur. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the Fort and
Jaswant Thada. Overnight stay.
DAY 12 – JODHPUR
Morning depart for an excursion to Mandore where are the cenotaphs of the Jodhpur rulers. Afternoon

9. at leisure. Overnight.
DAY 13 – JODHPUR
Morning depart by surface for Jaiselmer enroute visit Pokaran Fort. On arrival in Jaiselmer check into
your hotel. Overnight.
DAY 14 – JAISELMER
Morning depart on Camels and camel carts for a visit to the Fort. Afternoon visit the Havelis and Sam
Sand dunes. Overnight.
DAY 15 – JAISELMER/BIKANER
Morning depart by surface for Bikaner. On arrival check into your hotel. At leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 16 – BIKANER
Morning visit Deshnoke, the Rat temple of Karni Devi. Returning visit the fort afternoon visit
Devikund to view the sunset. Overnight.
DAY 17 – BIKANER/MANDAWA
Morning depart by surface for Mandawa enroute visit Ramgarh and Fatehpur. On arrival in this Quaint
town check into the CASTLE HOTEL. Later walk around the town. Overnight.
DAY 18 – MANDAWA/DELHI
Morning depart for Delhi enroute visiting Nawalgarh. On arrival in Delhi check into your hotel. At
leisure.
DAY 19 – DEPART DELHI
Assistance and transfer to the airport for onward destination.
PROGRAMME 6:
Of Buddha and Buddhism
DELHI/VARANASI/BODHGAYA/PATNA/CALCUTTA/DARJEELING/SIKKIM/DELHI – 15
DAYS
DAY 01 – DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon depart for sightseeing tour of Old Delhi
visiting the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Memorials to Nehru and Gandhi. Overnight.
DAY 02 – DELHI
Morning sightseeing of New Delhi visiting the Qutab Minar, Humayuns Tomb, Parliament House, Birla
Mandir etc. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight.
DAY 03 – DELHI/VARANASI
Morning depart by air for Varanasi. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the city. Return to
the hotel for overnight stay.

10. DAY 04 – VARANASI
Morning early depart for a boatride on the Holy River Ganges viewing the sunrise and the religious
rites being performed on the River bank. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath. Where Buddha preached his
first sermon. Overnight.
DAY 05 – VARANASI/BODHGAYA
Morning depart by surface for Bodhgaya the palace where Buddha attained enlightenment. On arrival
check into the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing. Overnight.
DAY 06 – DOGHGAYA/PATNA
Morning depart by surface for Rajgir. On arrival sightseeing and lunch continuing on to Patna enroute
visiting Nalanda, the ancient Buddhist center for learning. On arrival in Patna check into the hotel.
Overnight.
DAY 07 – PATNA/CALCUTTA
Morning depart by air for Calcutta. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Calcutta
city. Overnight.
DAY 08 – CALCUTTA/BAGDOGRA/DARJEELING
Morning depart by air for Bagdogra. On arrival proceed on the Darjeeling. On arrival check into the
hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.
DAY 09 – DARJEELING
Morning depart for a city tour visiting the Observatory Hill, Museum etc. Afternoon excursion to
Ghoom Monastery. Overnight.
DAY 10 – DARJEELING
Morning excursion to Tiger Hill to view the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga Mountains. Afternoon at
leisure. Overnight.
DAY 11 – DARJEELING – KALIMPONG
Morning depart for Kalimpong. On arrival check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit the city. Overnight.
DAY 12 – KALIMPONG – GANGTOK
Morning depart for Gangtok. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the town. Overnight.
DAY 13 – GANGTOK
Depart for full day visits of the Rumtek Monastery and the city. Return to the hotel for overnight.
DAY 14 – GANGTOK – BAGDOGRA – DELHI
Morning depart by surface for Bagdogra continuing on to the airport for departure by air for Delhi. On
arrival in Delhi transfer to the Hotel. At leisure.
DAY 15 – DEPART DELHI
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward destination.
PROGRAMME 7 :

11. Best of Madhya Pradesh & Gujrat
DELHI/KHAJURAHO/ORCHA/JHANSI/GWALIOR/BHOPAL/INDORE/AHMEDABAD/ZAI
NABAD/RAJKOT/SANSNGIR/AHMEDPUR
MANDVI/BHAVNAGAR/AHMEDABAD/BOMBAY – 20 DAYS
DAY 01 – DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. At leisure. Afternoon depart for city tour of Old Delhi
visiting the Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehan, Chandini Chowk, Jama Masjid and memorials to
Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru. Overnight.
DAY 02 – DELHI/KHAJURAHO
Morning depart for city tour of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Humayuns tomb etc. afternoon depart
by air for Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 03 – KHAJURAHO
Depart for full day visit of the world famous temples of Khajuraho also visiting the archaeological
museum. Overnight stay.
DAY 04 – KHAJURAHO/ORCHA/JHANSI
Early morning depart by bus for Jhansi enroute visiting Orcha, a medieval town, once the flourishing
capital of the Bundela Rajputs. Its palace, temples and fort reveal the glory of the medieval era.
Continue on the Jhansi. On arrival check into the hotel. Later visit the museum and the ruins of the
Fort. Overnight.
DAY 05 – JHANSI/DATIA/SONAGIRI/GWALIOR
Morning depart by surface for Gwalior enroute visiting Datia, where you will see the seven story
palace of Raja Bir Singh Deo, built a top a hill; a unique example of the 17th century Hindu
architecture. Continue of to Sonagiri with its 10th century Jain temples. On arrival in Gwalior check
into the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 06 – GWALIOR
Morning depart for full day sightseeing of Gwalior, visiting the Fort Complex including Man Mandir,
Suraj Kund, Sas Bahu temples etc. Later visit the Rani Jhansi memorials and the tombs of Tansen and
Ghaus Mohammed. Overnight.
DAY 07 – GWALIOR/BHOPAL
Morning depart by the Shatabdi Express train for Bhopal. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon
depart for an excursion to Sanchi; the site of Bhuddhist stupas, chaityas and monasteries. The finish
example of Bhuddhist creative art and sculpture is found here. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 08 – BHOPAL
Depart for full day excursion to Bhojpur where you can see the temples of Shiva and Jain. Continue on
to Bhimbetka, where you can see paintings in over 500 caves depicting the life of pre-historic dwellers.
Return to Bhopal for overnight.
DAY 09 – BHOPAL-UJJAIN-INDORE
Morning depart by surface for Ujjain a renowned pilgrimage center. Continue on to Indore. On arrival
transfer to the hotel for Overnight.

12. DAY 10 – INDORE-MANDU-INDORE
Full day excursion to Mandu; a pleasure resort of medieval Rulers, which still retains its aura of
romance and mystery. Return to Indore for overnight.
DAY 11 – INDORE-AHMEDABAD
Depart by air for Ahmedabad. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 12 – AHMEDABAD-MODHERA-ZAINABAD
Morning depart by bus for Zainabad enroute visiting Modhera viewing the early 11th century Sun
Temple also visiting Adalaj i.e. a 15th century step well. On arrival in Zainabad continue on to the step
well. On arrival in Zainabad continue on to the wildlife camp. Camel reception on arrival. Overnight
stay.
DAY 13 – ZAINABAD/WANKANER/RAJKOT
Early morning depart for a safari in the Runn of Kutch to watch the famous Indian Wild Ass and
migratory birds. Return to camp. Proceed by surface for Rajkot enroute visiting the Wankaner Palace/
Museum. On arrival in Rajkot check into the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 14 – RAJKOT/JUNAGADK/SASANGIR
Morning depart by surface for Sasangir enroute visiting Jaunagadh and the Uparkot Caves. On arrival
in Sasangir check into the Lodge. Overnight.
DAY 15 – SASANGIR
Early morning depart for a safari to see the Asiatic Lions in their wild state along with other typical
unusual wildlife. Return to the hotel. Afternoon depart for a visit to Chorwad and Diu. Retun for
overnight.
DAY 16 – SASANGIR/SOMNATH/AHMEDPUR/MANDVI
Morning depart by surface for Mandvi enroute visiting Somnath which is one of the 12 most sacred
Shiva Shrines. On arrival in Mandvi check into the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 17 – AHMEDPUR MANDVI/BHAVNAGAR
Depart in the morning by surface for Bhavnagar enroute visiting Palitana with its beautiful Jain temples
a top a hill. On arrival in Bhavnagar check into the hotel for overnight.
DAY 18 – BHAVNAGAR/AHMEDABAD
Morning depart by surface for Ahmedabad enroute visiting Lothal, the ancient Harappan city. On
arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing of Ahmedabad. Overnight.
DAY 19 – AHMEDABAD/BOMBAY
Depart by air for Bombay. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 20 – BOMBAY
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward destination.
PROGRAMME 8 :
Indian Panorama

13. BOMBAY/AURANGABAD/UADIPUR/JAIPUR/AGRA/KHAJURAHO/VARANASI/BHUBANE
SHWAR/CALCUTTA/KATHMANDU/DELHI – 18 DAYS
DAY 01 – BOMBAY
Arrive Bombay. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 02 – BOMBAY
Morning depart for an excursion to the Elephanta Caves - 7th century caves temples dedicated to Lord
Shiva. Afternoon city tour visiting the Gateway to India, Museum. Hanging Gardens, Jain temples etc.
Overnight stay.
DAY 03 – BOMBAY/AURANGABAD
Morning depart by air for Aurangabad. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Later depart for an excursion to
the Ellora Caves. Here the temples / caves of Hindus, Jains, Buddhists all combine to stand testimony
to the religious tolerance of the past. The most magnificent is the Kailasa temple hewn out of a single
rock. Overnight.
DAY 04 – AURANGABAD
Morning depart for an excursion to the Ajanta Caves. The beautiful sculptures and frescoes dating back
to the 2nd century B.C. Are a wonder of ancient art. Return for overnight.
DAY 05 – AURANGABAD/UDAIPUR
Morning depart by air for Udaipur with its gleaming lakes and Palaces. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Process for sightseeing visiting Eklingi, Nagada and the Palace. Late afternoon do a boatride on the
lake Pichola. Overnight.
DAY 06 – UDAIPUR/JAIPUR
Morning depart by air for Jaipur. On arrival transfer to the hotel Afternoon city tour visiting the Palace,
Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal etc. return to the hotel for overnight.
DAY 07 – JAIPUR/AGRA
Morning depart for an excursion to Fort Amber, the old Capital is the finest example of Rajput
architecture. Elephant rides will be provided here. Afternoon depart by surface for Agra enroute visit
Fatehpur Sikri, the 16th century deserted city of Emperor Akbar. On arrival check into the hotel.
Overnight.
DAY 08 – AGRA/KHAJURAHO
Morning depart for city tour of the world famous Taj Mahal and the Fort. Afternoon depart by air for
Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 09 – KHAJURAHO/VARANASI
Morning depart for city tour visiting the famous temples built by the Chandela Rulers during the 10th /
11th century. Afternoon depart by air for Varanasi. On arrival proceed directly for a drive throught the
city. Later check into the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 10 – VARANASI/BHUBNESWAR
Early morning depart for a boatride on the Holy River Ganges to view the sunrise and view the
activities of the Hindu devotees gathered on the River bank. Later after breakfast visit Sarnath, where
Buddha attained Nirvana. Afternoon depart by air for Bhubneswar. On arrival transfer to the hotel.

14. Overnight.
DAY 11 – BHUBNESWAR/KONARK/PURI
Morning depart for full day excursion to Konark the 13th century world famous temple. Continue on the
Puri visiting the Sri Jaganth temple. Relax on the beach and return to Bhubneswar for overnight.
DAY 12 – BHUBNESWAR / CALCUTTA
Morning city tour visiting the temples of Lingraj and Rajrani and Mukteswar. Evening flight to
Calcutta. On arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight.
DAY 13 – CALCUTTA / KATHMANDU
Morning depart for city tour visiting India's oldest and one of Asia's largest and most comprehensive
museums. Afternoon depart by air to Kathmandu in Nepal. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 14 – KATHMANDU
Morning depart for city sightseeing visiting the temple at Swayambhunath. Afternoon visit Patan, the
city of beauty. Overnight.
DAY 15 – KATHMANDU
excursion to Pashupathinath and Bodhnath. Afternoon visit Bhadgaon, the home of medieval art and
architecture. Overnight.
DAY 16 – KATHMANDU
Day at leisure for optionals a) Mountain flight over the Himalayas b) Dhulikhel. Overnight.
DAY 17 – KATHMANDU/DELHI
Morning at leisure. Afternoon depart back for Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
DAY 18 – DEPART DELHI
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward journey.
PROGRAMME 9 :
Southern Highlights
BOMBAY/HYDERABAD/BANGALORE/MYSORE/HASSAN/HOSPET/BADAMI/BELGAUM/
GOA/BOMBAY – 14 DAYS
DAY 01 – BOMBAY
Arrive Bombay. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon depart for city tour. Overnight.
DAY 02 – BOMBAY/HYDERABAD
Morning depart for an excursion to the Elephanta Caves. Afternoon depart by air for Hyderabad. On
arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 03 – HYDERABAD
Morning visit the 13th century Golconda Fort. Afternoon city tour visiting the Charminar Gate,

15. Salarjung museum which houses the fabulous and unique collection of antiques and objects of art form
all over the world. Also visit the Mecca Masjid and the Archaeological museum. Overnight.
DAY 04 – HYDERABAD/BANGALORE/MYSORE
Morning depart by air for Bangalore. On arrival transfer to Mysore by coach enroute visiting Sri
Chennakeshave temple at Somnathpur. This star shaped temple is considered to be one of the most
beautiful buildings. Afternoon visit Chamundi Hills, which has a superb view of the city. Return to the
hotel. Overnight.
DAY 05 – MYSORE
Morning depart for an excursion to Srirangapatnam, the ruins of the capital of Tipu Sultan – Tiger of
Mysore. Afternoon city tour visiting the Palace built in the Indo Saracenic style. Overnight.
DAY 06 – MYSORE/ SRA VENBELGOLA /HASSAN
Morning depart by surface for Hassan enroute visiting Sravenbelgola – a famous pilgrim center for the
Jains, the collossal stature of Gomateswara is said to be the tallest monolithic stature in the world. On
arrival in Hassan check into the hotel for overnight.
DAY 07 – HASSAN
Morning depart for sightseeing of Belur and Halibid. The temples here are magnificent. The sculptural
decorations are unrivaled. Overnight stay.
DAY 08 – HASSAN/HOSPET
Depart by surface for Hospet. Late afternoon check into hotel in Hospet. Overnight.
DAY 09 – HOSPET/HAMPI
Full day sightseeing of Hampi the glorious capital of the mighty Vijaynagar empire (1336-1565).
overnight.
DAY 10 – HOSPET/BADAMI/BELGAUM
Morning depart by surface for Belgaum enroute visiting Aihole – Once the capital of the early
Chalukyan dynasty (6th - 8th century). Pattakdal – was the second capital and functioned as the royal
commemorative site. Badami – Visit the famous rock cit temples. Continue on the Belgaum for the
night.
DAY 11 – BELGAUM/GOA
Morning depart by surface for Goa. On arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for
swimming, sunbathing etc. Overnight stay.
DAY 12 – GOA
Day at leisure for independent activities. Overnight.
DAY 13 – GOA/BOMBAY
Morning at leisure. Afternoon depart by air for Bombay. On arrival transfer to the hotel. At leisure.
DAY 14 – BOMBAY
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward destination.

16. PROGRAMME 10 :
South India Intensive
BOMBAY/CONCHIN/KOVALAM/MADURAI/TRICHY/MADRAS/BANGALORE/MYSORE/
HASSAN/HAMPI/BADAMI/GOA/BOMBAY – 20 DAYS
DAY 01 – BOMBAY
Arrive Bombay. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon depart for city tour visiting the Gateway
of India, Museum, Marine drive, Hanging Gardens, Gandhi Memorial etc. Overnight.
DAY 02 – BOMBAY/COCHIN
Depart by air for Cochin. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Proceed for the city tour visiting the Dutch
Palace, built by the Portuguese. Jewish Synagogue built in 1568. St. Francis Church where Vasco-de-
Gama was buried. Late afternoon boat ride in the backwaters of Cochin, cruising along Gundu and
Bolghatty islands. The Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze at sunset is a very beautiful sight.
Later in the evening witness the famous Kathakali dance drama. Overnight stay.
DAY 03 – COCHIN/KOVALAM
Morning leave for Kovalam enroute for Kottayam to Alleppey take a breath taking motor boat cruise
through the Palm fringed backwater canals. On arrival check into the hotel – beach resort with most
picturesque stretches of sandy beaches. Overnight stay.
DAY 04 – KOVALAM
Morning depart for city sightseeing visiting the famous and historical Padmanabhaswamy Vishnu
temple, kaudiar Palace and the museum with its priceless collection of bronzes. Afternoon at leisure for
swimming, sunbathing etc. Overnight stay.
DAY 05 – KOVALAM/CAPE COMORIN/MADURAI
Morning depart by surface for Madurai enroute visiting Kanyakumari the southern most tip of India
and where the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian sea meet. On arrival in Madurai check into
the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 06 – MADURAI/TRICHY
Morning depart for city tour visiting the magnificent Meenakshi temple and the Tirumalai Temple.
Early afternoon depart by surface for Trichy enroute visiting Thanjavur, the ancient capital of the Chola
Kings. On arrival in Trichy check in to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 07 – TRICHY/MADRAS
Morning visit the Rock Fort and Srirangam, one of India's largest temples. Afternoon depart by air for
Madras. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 08 – MADRAS
Depart for full day excursion of Mahabalipuram – a seaport built by the emperor of the Pallava dynasty.
The shore temples carved out of solid rock are most memorable. Return late afternoon back to Madras
for overnight.
DAY 09 – MADRAS
Depart for half day excursion to Kanchipuram, the golden city of a thousand temples. Afternoon tour

17. the City visiting the Museum, St. Mary's church, the Marine Mylapore temple etc. Overnight stay.
DAY 10 – MADRAS/BANGALORE/MYSORE
Morning depart by air for Bangalore. On arrival transfer by coach to Mysore enroute visiting the
beautiful star shaped temple of Sri Chennakeshave at Somnathpur. On arrival in Mysore check into the
hotel. Afternoon visit Chamundi Hills. Overnight stay.
DAY 11 – MYSORE
Morning visit Srirangapatnam, the ancient capital of Tipu Sultan Tiger of Mysore. Afternoon city tour
visiting the Grand Palace and the lovely Brindavan gardens. Overnight.
DAY 12 – MYSORE/SRAVENBELGOLA/HASSAN
Morning visit Srirangapatnam, the ancient capital of Tipu Sultan Tiger of Mysore. Afternoon city tour
visiting the Grand Palace and the lovely Brindavan gardens. Overnight.
DAY 13 – HASSAN/BELUR/HALIBID/HASSAN
Depart for full day visits of Belur and Halibid complex
DAY 14 – HASSAN/HOSPET
Leave by surface for Hospet. Late afternoon arrive Hospet. Check into the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 15 – HOSPET/HAMPI/HOSPET
Full day sightseeing of Hampi, once the glorious capital of the mighty Vijayanagar empire. Overnight
stay.
DAY 16 – HOSPET/BADAMI/BELGAUM
Morning depart by coach for Belgaum enroute visiting Aihole, Pattakadal and Badami. Continue on to
Belgaum for Overnight stay.
DAY 17 – BELGAUM/GOA
Morning depart by surface for Goa. On arrival check into the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight.
DAY 18 – GOA
Day at leisure for independent activities like swimming sightseeing etc. Overnight stay.
DAY 19 -GOA/BOMBAY
Depart by air for Bombay. On arrival check into the hotel. Reset of the day free.
DAY 20 – BOMBAY
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure back home.
PROGRAMME 11:
PALACE ON WHEELS
DELHI/JAIPUR/UDAIPUR/JAISELMER/JODHPUR/BHARATPUR/AGRA/DELHI

18. Travel like the Indian Maharajas used to – ON THE PALACE ON WHEELS. A unique experience in
holiday travel. The vintage carriages, belonging to the old princely families (one dating back to 1898)
have been restored to give you this tour into the past. The palace on Wheels operates only during the
winter months presently and is shortly to be air conditioned.
DAY 01 – DELHI/JAIPUR
Evening dinner on Board the Palace on Wheels at Delhi station and then departure for Jaipur.
Overnight.
DAY 02 – JAIPUR/CHITTORGARH
Morning after breakfast in Jaipur on board depart by coach for sightseeing of City palace, Jantar
Mantar, Hawa Mahal. Shopping and lunch at Rambagh Palace. Afternoon visit Fort Amber with
elephant rides, Nahargarh. Dinner and Cultural Programme at a hotel. Evening depart on the train for
Chittorgarh.
DAY 03 – CHITTORGARH/UDAIPUR
In Chittorgarh after breakfast on board visit the Fort. Proceed by bus for Lake Palace hotel in Udaipur
for Lunch and then sightseeing. Boatride on the Lake Pichola. Dinner on Board. Overnight.
DAY 04 – UDAIPUR/JAISELMER
Breakfast on Board. Morning free for shopping, swimming etc. Afternoon after lunch on board depart
for Jaiselmer. Dinner on Board. Overnight.
DAY 05 – JAISELMER/JODHPUR
After breakfast on board depart for sightseeing of Jaiselmer. Lunch on Board. Afternoon visit the
Cenotaphs and enjoy camel rides. Dinner at a Hotel. Evening depart by train for Jodhpur.
DAY 06 – JODHPUR/BHARATPUR
After breakfast on board proceed for sightseeing of the Fort and Jaswant Thada. Lunch at the Palace
hotel continuing by the train to Bharatpur. Tea and dinner on board. Overnight.
DAY 07 – BHARATPUR/DELHI
Morning proceed by bus for the Bird Sanctuary. Breakfast at the Tourist Bungalow. Continue by bus for
Fatehpur Sikri continuing on the Agra. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the Taj Mahal and
the Fort. Evening teat and dinner on board. Depart back for Delhi.
DAY 08 – DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Breakfast on board and transfer to the hotel.
WILDLIFE:
Over 200 Sanctuaries and Parks are to be found all over the Indian Continent boasting a variety of
wildlife with each region having something special to offer. You have the Gir Forest in Gujarat with the
only surviving home of the Asiatic Lion, the one horned RHINO in Manas/Kaziranga in Assam. Periyar
in Kerala is best known for wild elephant viewing. Bandhavgarh / Kanha in Madhya Pradesh, Sariska /
Ranthambhor in Rajasthan and Corbett ( Of the Jim Corbett fame ) and Dudhwa in Uttar Pradesh are
best known tiger reserves. Bharatpur near to Delhi has the largest bird Sanctuary in Asia. Most
sanctuaries are easily accessible with accommodation to be found within or around. Best period for

19. viewing is form October to March, however, March to June there are better chances of spotting wildlife
when the weather is hot.
BEACHES:
The Indian cost has endless stretches of the most beautiful beaches in the world. From such a vast
choice we can offer you the ideal beach holiday. You have Goa, internationally known resort on the
western coast can Kovalam Resort. The lesser known Mahabalipuram near Madras on the eastern coast,
Puri in Orissa. The Islands of Lakshadweep and Andaman although with limited facilities to ensure no
ecological damage, are extremely beautiful and as yet untouched but steadily becoming most popular.
ADVENTURE:
The geographical diversity of India provides for a variety of adventure sports. Trekking in the north,
July to October, River Running all through summer, Fishing in Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh,
Sking in Uttar/Himachal Pradesh from December to March, Helisking in Himachal Pradesh, Camel
Safari in Rajasthan with Horse Safaris becoming very popular now.
SPECIAL EVENTS – FAIRS AND FESTIVALS.
An Indian needs any reason to celebrate, therefore, fairs and festivals dot the Indian Calender. There are
religious festivals, music, festivals, those that mark the passing of the seasons and other which are
cultural events. There are those that are celebrated in isolated corners of the country and others
celebrated throughout. Many are worth the effort of a special trip or can be combined with a tour. To
name a few in Rajasthan the Pushkar Fair and the Desert festival are unique and internationally
popular. Festival of lights – Diwali and Christmas are religious festivals celebrated wit much
enthusiasm all over the country. Up North in Ladakh, the Hemis festival is the best known of the
Monastery festivals. In the South in Kerala, the Elephant March and the magnificent boat race during
Onam festival are spectacular. In cultural events there is the Khajuraho Dance festival and the Suraj
Kund Mela (near Delhi), also worth a visit.
GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS
CLIMATE
India has three major season. Winter, summer and the monsoon. The winter months (November-March)
are pleasantly cool throughout India. The summer months (April-June) are hot and fill resorts provide
cool retreats. The monsoon (June-September) begin from the west coast and reaches elsewhere later.
VISA
Except for Nationals of Bhutan and Nepal, all other citizens must possess a valid visa secured form any
of the Indian Mission abroad, and should possess a valid National Passport.
RATES
All rates are nett and quoted in USD and subject to change without notice.
PAYMENTS
Preferably by bank draft or telex transfer before commencement of our services.
TRANSFERS/SIGHTSEEINGS
Transfer include assistance by our representative and porterage at the airport. Sightseeing rates include

20. accompanying guide and entrances at monuments etc. however escort charges are not included for
excursions outside and the same will be extra.
TAXES, SERVICE CHARGES AND TIPS
Taxes on hotel rooms and transportation service charges on hotel rooms and meals are included.
Gratuity to the guide or host is left to the discretion of the tour member. Airport taxes on departure and
personal expenses such as liquor, laundry are not included.
HOTELS/TRANSPORTATION
Rates mentioned are for regular standard rooms. Transportation is by India Ambassador cars with a
capacity of 3 persons and deluxe coaches with a capacity of 35 persons.
LIABILITY & LIMITATION
BECKON TOURS ACT ONLY AS AGENTS FOR OWNERS or contractors providing means of
transportation, hotels, restaurants or other services and is not responsible for nay loss, injury, damage,
death or delay occasioned either by reason of defect or through acts of default of any company or
persons engaged in carrying out arrangement of travel services. In addition extra expenses incurred due
to accidents, natural disasters, political actions and unrest must be borne by the tourist. Although every
attempt is made to carry out bookings and arrange tours with utmost care, however, in event of
circumstances beyond out control, we reserve the right to change itineraries, carriers and substitute
hotels or cancel when necessary, without notice.