India - 10 nights

India is not only an incredible, unique country and civilisation, it’s also a mind-boggling potpourri of sights, sounds, colours and experiences, as well as a culture-shock of astonishing contrasts. From the flawless grandeur of the Taj Mahal, to the mighty fortresses of Rajasthan and from the reminders of past glories of the Raj in Delhi to the teeming markets of Jaipur, our India tour encompasses the very best that Northern India has to offer and you will return home with some truly amazing memories.
Included
A wonderful tour of northern India’s ‘Golden Triangle’ with additional visits to see tigers at Ranthambore National Park and a stay at a heritage hotel in Rajasthan
Return scheduled flights from Heathrow, with regional flights at a supplement
Stay in hand-picked hotels three, four and five star hotels
Visit all the major sights of Old and New Delhi
See the magnificent Taj Mahal and gaze in awe at the simple purity of its white marble and the exquisite craftsmanship of its inlay work
Spend two nights in the pink city of Jaipur, with a guided tour of its City Palace, astronomical observatory and the Palace of the Winds
Marvel at the extraordinary location and beauty of Amber Fort
Stay in an original Rajasthani fort, beautifully converted into a stunning Heritage Hotel
Enjoy a guided tour of the 400-year old deserted Mogul city of Fatehpur Sikri
Daily breakfast and four meals included
Escorted by an experienced Tour Manager
The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement (date dependant) of £299 to £419 per person. Nine nights accommodation in three, four or five-star hotels; daily breakfast, two lunches and two dinners; scheduled flights to/from Delhi; all transfers; guided tours of New and Old Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, two game drives in Ranthambore, Jaipur city tour, visit to Amber Fort, walking tour of Havelis at Alsisar; all local transport by train or coach as described; porterage of one item of luggage per person; the services of a Riviera Tour Manager.
Not included
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Visas
All holders of British Passports will require a visa to travel to India. A Single entry tourist visa costs £30 per person, plus a £9.24 service charge and can be applied for in person or by post.The duration of the visa issued is generally three months and the visa is valid from the date of issue. We therefore recommend applying for the visa approximately two months before departure, to ensure it covers the full duration of your stay in India.
Personal applications: to apply for an Indian visa please visit http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk where you can apply, pay online and schedule an appointment to submit your application in person at your nearest centre, dependant on your home address.
Postal applications: you must either apply and pay online, print off the completed application form, payment confirmation and submit by post; or alternatively, you may apply online, print off the completed application and submit along with payment by postal order. Personal cheques are NOT accepted. In both cases you must submit your passport along with a self addressed stamped envelope and two 2"x2" photos to the address below. Handwritten applications are no longer accepted.
Indian Visa Application Centre
1-3 Canalside
Uxbridge Road
Hayes, Middlesex
UB4 0JN
Please note passports are required to be valid for a minimum of 190 days at the time of application for the visa and not at the time of travel/return from India. You can travel as long as both the passport and the visa are valid.
Full details of costs, application form and addresses can be found on http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk, email: info@vfshelpline.com or tel: 0905 7570045 (calls cost 95p per minute). Visa fees are subject to change without notice and non-refundable
The majority of the questions will be personal to you; however, we have listed below some frequently asked questions concerning the completing of the application form. Everything on the form marked with a red asterix is a mandatory field.
UK Referee
1 UK referees is required. Friends and family are acceptable, but can not live at the same address as the applicant.
Indian Referees
1 Indian referee is required and this are detailed below.
TWX (Travel World Experiences)
114 Jorbagh
New Delhi
110003
India
TEL: 0091 11 4379 9700
Processing Times
Processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the High Commission of India and its Consulates in the UK, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed. Here are some estimates of processing times under normal circumstances:
Applications submitted in London, Birmingham and Edinburgh will take minimum 2 to 3 working days to be processed. Applications submitted in Manchester, Cardiff and Glasgow will take a minimum of 5 to 7 working days. (The same are for UK nationals only, though would vary from case to case)
Applications in the following cases may take longer (minimum 7-8 weeks or more) to be processed:
- Non-UK passport holders residing in the UK for less than two years (minimum 15 working days)
- Nationals or origin of Pakistan (Minimum 7-8 weeks)
- Nationals of Sri Lanka, China, Bangladesh, Afghanistan (Minimum 15 working days)
- Where clearance from India is mandatory
In addition, if the High Commission or the Consulate General requires an applicant to attend an interview, the India Visa Application Centre will contact the applicant and inform the date and time of the interview accordingly.
Please note VFS is not involved in the process of assessment of visa applications, or their grant or refusal. The assessment of visa applications is carried out by the High Commission of India or its Consulates, and the grant or refusal of India visas is at their sole discretion. The processing of your application is subject to the procedures and timescales of the Indian High Commission and Consulates, over which we have no control.
Postal applications need a minimum of 10 -15 working days to be processed. This does not include the period they are in transit to and from the High Commission or the Consulate General. Application once sent in post can not be withdrawn unless there is an emergency for which documentary evidence shall be required. VF Services UK Ltd, shall not bear responsibility for any delays in postal transit or loss in transit owing to third party involved. We hope this information will be of use to you and assure you of our best attention at all times.
Health Matters
Whilst the travelling schedule shall pose no problems for people of any age in normal physical health, we would point out that in visiting a number of historical sites, paths may be uneven and uphill and we often enjoy walking tours of the main sights. Therefore this holiday may not be suitable for clients of greatly impaired mobility. In the tropics temperatures and humidity levels will also be quite high for most of the year. Please consult your GP regarding the appropriate inoculations required for India at least a month before departure. To make the most of your trip, we recommend you check the Foreign Office website at www.fco.gov.uk/travel