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Indian Society of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine
Pre & Post Conference Tours

TOUR CODE: T- 1
Excursion to monument of Love "Taj Mahal" (Same day)*

The origin of the name the "Taj Mahal" is not clear. Court histories from Shah Jehan's reign only call it the rauza (tomb) of Mumtaz Mahal. It is generally believed that "Taj Mahal" (usually translated as either "Crown Palace" or "Crown of the Palace") is an abbreviated version of her name, Mumtaz Mahal (Exalted One of the Palace). Agra is globally renowned as the city of the Taj Mahal, a monument of love and imagination that represents India to the world.

TOUR COST

Tour code:	T- 1
Dates	17th, 18th, 23rd and 24th November 2009
Minimum 10 paying pax	Rs 2400

NOTE :
Discount of Rs 250 for group of 17 or more.

Tour cost includes:

AC deluxe vehicle at disposal
Services of an English speaking local guide
Monument entrance at Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Battery bus charges at Taj Mahal.
Mineral water bottle per person
Medicated wet wipes after sightseeing
Toll taxes , parking, drivers allowance etc.

Tour cost excludes:

Any expenses of personal nature like tipping, meals, telephone calls charges etc
Service tax of 4.12%

TOUR CODE: T- 2
Overnight trip to Taj & Fatehpur Sikri (01 Night / 02 Days)

Agra, the city of Taj Mahal is located at a distance of 203 Kms. from Delhi. On arrival in Agra enjoy the beauty of Taj Mahal, It is a town that lives mainly in the past. Once the seat of the Mughal rulers. Their passion for building endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world - the Taj Mahal a poem in white marble which took 22 years to build by 20,000 skilled artisans who inlaid the white marble edifice with precious and semi precious stones..

TOUR COST

Tour code	T- 2A	T- 2B
Dates	16th,17th,23rd and 24th November 2009
Category of hotels	3 Star Hotels	5 Star hotels
Minimum 10 paying pax	Rs 4400	Rs 5200
Single room supplement	Rs 1200	Rs 1500

Tour cost includes:

Accommodation in a first class hotel
Daily buffet breakfast
AC vehicle at disposal
Services of an English speaking local guide
Monument entrance at Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Battery bus charges at Taj Mahal
Mineral water bottle per day per person
Medicated wet wipes after sightseeing.
Hotels taxes
Toll taxes, parking , drivers allowance etc

Tour cost excludes:

Any expenses of personal nature like train fare, airfares, tipping, laundry, telephone calls charges etc
Service tax of 2.57%

TOUR CODE: T- 3
Over-night trip to Pink City "Jaipur"(01Night / 02Days)

Jaipur, the gateway and capital city to the princely & colorful state of Rajasthan is unique in many ways. It beckons the world traveler to experience its glorious past seeped in tradition, colour, culture, folklore & history. In Jaipur, visit the magnificent Amber Fort, City Palace Museum, The Observatory, Hawa Mahal etc. Enjoy the elephant ride at Amber Fort.

TOUR COST

Tour code	T- 2A	T- 2B
Dates	16th,17th,23rd and 24th November 2009
Category of hotels	3 Star Hotels	5 Star hotels
Minimum 10 paying pax	Rs 4600	Rs 5500
Single room supplement	Rs 1600	Rs 2000

Tour cost includes:

Accommodation in a first class hotel

Daily buffet breakfast

AC Vehicle at disposal for sightseeing.

Services of an English speaking guide

Elephant ride and Jeep ride at Amber fort

01 Mineral water bottle per person per day

Medicated wet wipes after sightseeing

Hotels taxes

Toll taxes, parking, drivers allowance etc

Tour cost excludes:

Any expenses of personal nature like train fare , airfares , tipping , laundry, telephone calls charges etc
Service tax @2.57%

TOUR CODE: T- 4

Golden Triangle Tour (03Nights / 04Days)

Golden Triangle tour is one of the most popular tourist circuits of India. This tour presents a true color of India with Delhi, a rich tapestry of contrasts that is characteristic of this complex land, Agra, the zenith of art and enshrined romance and Jaipur - exuberant with color and royalty. The combination of all the three cities presents the potpourri of India.

TOUR COST

Tour code	T- 2A	T- 2B
Dates	17th & 23rd November 2009
Category of hotels	3 Star Hotels	5 Star hotels
Minimum 10 paying pax	Rs 9800	Rs 11800
Single room supplement	Rs 3800	Rs 5500

Tour cost includes:

Accommodation in a first class hotel

Daily buffet breakfast

AC Vehicle at disposal for sightseeing.

Services of an English speaking guide

Monument entrance at Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

Elephant ride and Jeep ride at Amber fort

Battery bus charges at Taj Mahal

01 Mineral water bottle per person per day.

Medicated wet wipes after sightseeing

Hotels taxes

Toll taxes, parking , drivers allowance etc

Tour cost excludes:

Any expenses of personal nature like train fare , airfares , tipping , laundry, telephone calls charges etc
Service tax @2.57%

TOUR CODE: T-5 Riding The Rapids (02 nights /03 days)

Uttarakhand known as the Abode of Gods offers thrill of the Great Outdoors in the Indian Himalayan region. Uttarakhand, a picturesque State blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, holy rivers, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and home to many important Hindu shrines and places of pilgrimage.
We invite you to experience the thrill of rafting on the Holy River Ganga or Ganges at Shivpuri, 25 kms from the holy town of Rishikesh which is 230 kms. from Delhi. White water rafting not only offers an adrenalin rush of riding the rapids on a raft/kayak, cliff jumping or body surfing but also the rafting camps are perfect getaways to unwind yourself while enjoying the nature and the white clean sandy beaches. Nature walk amidst forest and waterfall, walk through small hill villages and its terraced fields offering a glimpse of the local culture and daily life style. You also visit the Holy town of Rishikesh, vibrant with the presence of great saints and mystics and while at Rishikesh enjoy a session on Yoga in a local Ashram.

TOUR COST

Tour code	T- 5
Dates	17th, 18th, 23rd and 24th November 2009
Minimum 10 paying pax	Rs 6300
Single Tent Supplement	Rs 3000

Tour cost includes:

Transfer from hotel in New Delhi- Railway Station - Hotel in New Delhi

Transfer by car/coach from Haridwar Railway Station - Rafting Camp - Haridwar

Accommodation for 2 nights / 3 days at the clean and hygienic tented accommodation

All meals with campfire dinners

Two stretches of rafting with experienced river guides on day 1 and day 2

Nature walk and visit to a local hill village with guide

Activities in the camp.

TOUR CODE: T- 6

Jim Corbett National Park (02 Night / 03 Days)

Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, Jim Corbett National Park has long been a haunt for tourists and wildlife lovers. The oldest national park in India, Corbett, has over 400 different species of flora and over 550 different species of fauna. The park is best known as a protected area for the critically endangered Bengal Tiger of India. Tourism is allowed in selected areas of Corbett Tiger Reserve so that people get an opportunity to see its splendid landscape and the diverse wildlife. There are many accommodation facilities available at Ramnagar as well as at the Corbett National Park to suit all budgets.

TOUR COST

Tour code	T- 6
Dates	16th and 24th November 2009
Minimum 10 paying pax	Rs 6900
Single Room Supplement	Rs 3900

Tour cost includes:

Accommodation in a first class hotel
Daily buffet breakfast
Medicated wet wipes after sightseeing
Free use of swimming pool
01 bottle of mineral water per person per day
Services of an English speaking guide during sightseeing
Hotel taxes
Driver's allowance, parking charges etc.

Tour cost excludes:

Any meals other than specified
Any expenses of personal nature like airfare, train fare, drinks, laundry etc
Any safari in Jim Corbett
Service tax @2.57%

TOUR CODE: T- 7

Temple tour to Khajuraho & Varanasi (03Nights / 04Days by Air)

A journey to the aesthetically erotic sculptures of Khajuraho. The temples here date back to 950 AD. The temple walls are adorned with sculptures of Gods and Goddesses, warriors and musicians, animals and couples in various love making positions from the Kama Sutra, depicting life in India a thousand years ago During your visit to Varanasi - a holy temple city, take a dip in the holy Ganges, experience a cleansing of your soul. Varanasi, the "eternal city" is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India and has been a centre of learning and civilization. It is also known as "Kashi" & "Benaras". Varanasi's principal attractions are the long string of bathing ghats which line the banks of the Ganges, temples and Sarnath, where Gautam Budha attained enlightened

TOUR COST

Tour code	T- 7A	T- 7B
Dates	17th and 23rd November 2009
Category of hotels	3 Star Hotels	5 Star hotels
Minimum 10 paying pax	Rs 7800	Rs 8900
Single room supplement	Rs 4400	Rs 4700

Tour cost includes:

Accommodation in a first class hotel
Daily buffet breakfast
AC Vehicle at disposal for arrivals, departures and sightseeing
Services of an English speaking guide
Boat ride charges
All monument entrance fees
Mineral water bottle per person per day
Medicated wet wipes after sightseeing
Hotel taxes
Toll taxes, parking, drivers allowance etc

Tour cost excludes:

Any expenses of personal nature like train fare , airfare ,tipping , telephone calls , laundry etc.
Service tax of 2.57%

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Tours can be designed according to requirement and convenience of the delegates.
The delegates are requested to pre-register for the tours.
Above tours does not include any items which are not included in the cost.
Monument entrances to be paid directly by the foreign guests, if any

Any changes in the tax structure/fuel charges etc will result in the mentioned tour cost.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations received before 15th October 2009 No cancellation charges

Cancellations received on or after 15th October and before 31st October 2009 25% of the total billing

Cancellations received on or after 31st October and before 10th November 2009 50% of the total billing

Cancellations received on or after 10th November 2009 No refund.

QUERIES AND BOOKINGS

For any queries and bookings please contact Mr. Sumeet Ghai on the below details:

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