Several tours are offered to the congress delegates and accompanying persons to give a chance to experience the history, culture and environments of India. Tours can be reserved on our website. The language used in all the tours will be English.
| Pre Tour | Post Tour | Duration | ||
| P1 | The Golden Triangle | 17-21 Aug 2017 | 29 Aug-2 Sep 2017 | 4N/5D |
| P7 | Temples of Tamil Nadu | 29-31 Aug 2017 | 2N/3D |
Transport in Cars/Coaches
Minimum – 4 persons, Maximum – 12 persons
Pre-Tour: 8 AM Thursday, 17 August, 2017 to 5 PM Monday, 21 August 2017
Post Tour: 10 AM Tuesday, 29 August, 2017 to 5 PM Saturday, 2 September 2017
Price including taxes,
| Tour Cost in INR | |
| 01 Paying pax travelling on single occupancy | INR 57,250 Per Person |
| 01 Paying pax travelling on twin sharing basis | INR 40,650 Per Person |
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Welcome to Delhi – The Grand Capital of India. Begin your tour on arrival at the airport / railway station in Delhi. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later in the day, enjoy a city tour of Delhi including visit to Raj Ghat, Red Fort and drive past the Jama Masjid, India Gate, President’s House, Parliament House and the Government Secretariat Buildings.
Note:
- Red Fort remains closed on Monday
- Overnight stay in Delhi
- Dinner at the Hotel
Day 2: On to Agra (204 Kms / Approx. 4 hours drive)
After breakfast, drive to the historical and romantic city of Agra. On arrival, check into the hotel. Later in the day, visit the Agra Fort. The massive red sandstone Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates and is the best example of Mughal civil architecture commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Dayal Bagh, known simply as Swami Bagh, is the headquarters of the Radhasoami sect. This huge white marble mausoleum houses the tomb of Swamiji Maharaj (or Shiv Dayal Singh Seth), the founder of the Radhasoami Faith. The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Agra.
Day 3: On to Jaipur (232 Kms / Approx. 5 hours drive)
Visit the legendary Taj Mahal in morning after the breakfast. The mausoleum which was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a shrine to everlasting love for his queen, Mumtaz Mahal, is also considered to be one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, proceed to the Pink City of Jaipur. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri – a perfect example of fusion between the Hindu figurative decorations and the Mughal geometrical patterns. Later, continue your drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check into your hotel.
The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Jaipur
Day 4: In Jaipur
This morning, after breakfast, drive outside Jaipur to the ancient capital of Amer to see the fabulous Amer Fort followed by a visit to City Palace and Jantar Mantar. The Amer Fort is also known as the Amber fort. The construction of Amber fort was started by Raja Mansingh in the 16th century and was completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th Century. The palace which has been wonderfully built with an intelligent design, has a four storied layout and each level has its own courtyard. The fort provides an amazing advantage point to view the entire expanse of Amer. Later, visit the City Palace which is a splendid example of the foresight that Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had. It is a palace complex and includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings. Finally visit Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory – the collection of architectural astronomical instruments built by Sawai Jai Singh as he was particularly interested in learning about astronomy. It has been inscribed on the World Heritage List. The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Jaipur
Day 5: Depart Jaipur and on to Delhi (260 Kms / Approx. 5 hours drive)
Today you are transferred to the airport to board your flight to Hyderabad or your destination.
Transport in Cars/Coaches
Minimum – 4 persons, Maximum – 12 persons
Post Tour: 10 AM Tuesday, 29 August, 2017 to 5 PM Thursday, 31 August 2017
Price including taxes,
| Tour Cost in INR | |
| 01 Paying pax travelling on single occupancy | INR 35,350 Per Person |
| 01 Paying pax travelling on twin sharing basis | INR 24,650 Per Person |
Day 1: Depart from Hyderabad to Madurai
Transfer to the airport and take a flight to Madurai. Arrive at Madurai and transfer to the hotel. After lunch, visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Supposed to be the most beautiful temple in the world, it was built during the 17th-century reign of Tirumalai Nayak but its origins go back 2000 years earlier to the time when Madurai was a Pandyan capital.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Madurai to Thanjavur (189km, 4 to 4.5 hrs) to Tiruchirapalli (60 km, 1 hour):
After early breakfast, drive to Thanjavur and transfer to the hotel. After lunch, visit Thanjavur Periya Kovil or Brihadeeswarar temple, one of the largest temples in India and an example of Tamil architecture during the Chola period. Built by Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 CE, the temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. Drive to Tiruchirapalli and transfer to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: Thanjavur/Thiruchirapalli – Srirangam (60 km, 1 to 2 hours):
After breakfast, check out and drive to Tiruchirapalli and transfer to the hotel. Visit Tiruchirappalli Rock fort (a historic fortification and temple complex built on an ancient rock, constructed on an 83 mts (272 ft) high rock, housing two important Hindu temples.)
Visit Srirangam (bounded by the Kaveri river on one side and the Kaveri tributary Kollidam (Coleroon) on the other side – it is supposed to be one of the holiest places for the Vaisnavites). Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus (especially Srivaishnavites) and the largest temple complex in India.
After a late lunch or packed lunch, transfer to the airport. Later fly to Hyderabad.
Terms and Conditions:
- All tours are handled by KW Conferences Pvt Ltd (KWC)
- The pre & post tours will operate on twin sharing basis
- Tours are subject to change due to local fairs and museum schedules.
- The tour timings are subject to change due to unforeseen reasons.
- KWC reserves the right to cancel a tour without prior notice due to any unforeseen circumstances or in the best interests of the delegates or the congress.
- Personal travel insurance is strongly recommended. In no event KWC shall be liable for acts or defaults in case of injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind whatsoever during arrangements organised through contractors or the employees of such contractors in carrying out services.
- Only the tour bookings received with payment will be confirmed and guaranteed. The participant will then receive the confirmation voucher. Please, check it carefully for departure time and venue of each tour.
- Customised tours can be organized on written requests to tours@iucr2017.org
Inclusions:
The tour cost includes:
- Arrival/Departure transfers from airport at the city of origin of tour, sightseeing, excursion as per programme by an air-conditioned luxury car with services of an English speaking guide for city tour.
- Hotel accommodation in a 5* category on twin sharing in standard room except for P9 where the best available hotel will be offered.
- All three meals included in the cost of the tour programme.
- Monument entrance fee wherever applicable.
The rates/costs quoted above are inclusive of all taxes and currently applicable service tax.
* Any increase in the statutory levies is payable by the guest
Exclusions:
The tour cost does not include:
- Any accommodation that may be needed prior to start or after close of tour.
- Personal expenses like camera/video/handy-cam fee, laundry, telephone calls, tips/gratuities, extra at the hotels etc. The cost also doesn’t include room service, mini bar, any personal order of juice, tea, coffee, soft or hard drinks, etc.
- Any other services not specified above.
- Airfares to reach the city of origin of tour and any intermediary sectors, if applicable, will be additional at the time of booking. The same is not inclusive in the abovementioned costs/rates.
- Any guest desirous of availing Single Room occupancy (not on twin sharing basis), will be charged extra per person per night extra. Wherever, there is no 5* property available, accommodation will be provided at the highest category accommodation available there.
Reservation and Payment:
- All reservations are to be made in writing.
- Tour reservations must be made by filling the Hotels & Tours on-line form.
- All participants are advised to send their reservations as soon as possible to guarantee tours (before 1 June, 2017).
- Reservations will be handled on a first come, first served basis.
- Tours will be cancelled if the stipulated minimum number of bookings are not received by the cut off dates. In such a case, a different tour is offered to the delegate or the money returned.
- Customised tours can be organised and requests must be made by email to tours@iucr2017.org
- Only tour bookings received with payment will be confirmed and guaranteed. The participant will then receive the confirmation voucher. Please check it carefully.
Tours Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations must be notified in writing to tours@iucr2017.org
- Cancellations made before 1 June, 2017, will have full refund minus the bank transaction charges and applicable taxes and an administrative fee of Rs 500/-.
- Cancellations made between 1 June and 1 August, 2017 will be charged with 50% of the total amount of the reserved tours.
- No refunds will be made for cancellations received after 1 August, 2017.
- Any other request made after 10 August, 2017 will be processed on site.
- In case of no-show before the start time of the tour, it will be treated as cancellation and no reimbursement will be made.
- Corresponding refunds will be made from 1 September, 2017 onwards.