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With a seemingly infinite wealth of culture, ancient history, modern life, luxurious hospitality and bountiful cuisine, India is a world unto itself. While with our host of invigorating tours and spiritual sojourns, there has never been a better time to visit this incredible destination than now.
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dnata, is one of India’s fastest growing destination managementcompanies. Over 400 employees in 6 offices in various cities take careof your itineraries, hotel reservations and ground operations, includingbespoke travel arrangements. Our team comprises of professional andexperienced staff, airport representatives, drivers, guides and escorts.
We offer customers a new perspective on India with a balanced blend ofculture and modern India. Our cutting edge technology platform enablespartners to leverage our buying power to get better margins. Our partnerportal has extended features for booking hotels, packages, transfers as well as manage bookings on their own and allow your travel team to book India seamlessly.
Over 200 industry experts and travel professionals Specialise in creatingexquisite holiday packages and bespoke tours for individuals and groups,including tours and excursions to neighboring Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lankathe Maldives.
Guests are personally received at the airport by dnata representatives, along with a personalised welcome pack and escorted to the hotel. Right from arrival until departure our endeavor is to ensure a smooth and hassle free experience.
We have handpicked licensed tour guides who speak a multitude oflanguages and are well-versed in the history and culture of India.
A selection of premium vehicles for individuals, families and largegroups along with uniformed chauffeurs are always at your service.
We adhere to international standards of hospitality and service andalways attempt to ensure that all queries are answered within 24 hours.
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Day 1 AHMEDABAD Arrive at Ahmedabad, the major business center and capital city of Gujarat. Transfer to the hotel followed by sightseeing tour of the city
Day 2 AHMEDABAD Today visit the famous Calico Textile Museum. In the afternoon, visit to the “Sabarmati Ashram” to know more about Mahatma Gandhi.
Day 3 PATAN - MODHERA - DASADA Drive to Patan visiting Rani Ki Vav (Queen’s step well). After lunch, drive around 35 km further to Modhera. Sun Temple at Modhera is one amongst the few shrines that are dedicated to Sun God. The next destination is Dasada.
Day 4 BHUJ Today explore the nearby villages of Bhuj & Rann of Kutch famous for handicrafts, embroideries, traditional articles etc.
Day 5 BHUJ Drive to Bhuj on the way visiting the villages of Dhamadka and Dhaneti.
Day 6 BHUJ Early afternoon visit to the villages of Banni followed by visit to Nirona, Hodka and Dhordo which are well-known for their textile production.
Day 7 SASANGIR Drive from Bhuj to Sasangir on the way visiting Junagarh. Arrive Sasangir till lunch followed by a nature walk in the evening.
Day 8 SASANGIR Gir is the only destination outside the African subcontinent where the famous Asiatic Lion canbe seen.
Day 9 DIU Transfer to airport in Diu for your flight back home.
Mystical Gujarat9 day tour
Day 1 DELHI Arrive at Delhi airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 DELHI Full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.
Day 3 AGRA Arrive at Agra and check in at the hotel. Later visit to the Agra Fort.
Day 4 RAMATHRA Early morning visit to Taj Mahal followed by drive to Ramathra.
Day 5 RAMATHRA After breakfast visit to the surrounding villages
Day 6 JAIPUR Embark on the drive to the captivating city of Jaipur
Day 7 JAIPUR Full day sightseeing of Jaipur visiting Amber Fort, Observatory, City Palace & Hawa Mahal.
Day 8 SHAHPURA BAGH Amidst the golden brown sand of the Thar Desert, you will find in Shahpura.
Day 9 BERA Hidden in the belly of Rajasthan, Bera is a small town in Pali district with a considerable number of leopards but very few tourists.
Day 10 BERA After breakfast, one has a choice to take a Leopard Safari or stroll through the nearby villages.
Day 11 CHANOUD GARH The palace has been restored with great care to its visitors in the times of the Gallant rulers
Day 12 CHHATRA SAGAR SAGAR In approximately 3 hours and covering a distance of 140 km, arrive at Chhatra Sagar.
Day 13 CHHATRA SAGAR Indulge in Farm & Village Tour, where one could witness the traditional rural life of the local population.
Day 14 JODHPUR Drive to Jodhpur and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.
Day 15 DELHI Transfer to airport in Delhi for your flight back home.
Colors of India15 day tour
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Day 1 MAHABALIPURAM Arrive in Chennai. Drive from Chennai to Mamallapuram. Arrive in Mamallapuram and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 MAHABALIPURAM After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Kanchipuram. In evening, visit to the Mamallapuram temple complex.
Day 3 PONDICHERRY Along the picturesque coast is the drive to the former French colony to Pondicherry.
Day 4 THANJAVUR This morning drive to Tanjore. Rest of the day at leisure to explore on your own.
Day 5 THANJAVUR Visit to the world famous Brihadeshwara Temples.
Day 6 CHETTINAD This morning drive to Chettinad, a small town that still has lot of flair from past glorious times.
Day 7 MADURAI Arrive in Madurai. Visit to the famous Meenakshi Temple and return back to the hotel.
Day 8 MADURAI Early morning visit to the flower market. In the late afternoon, visit to the old town of Madurai.
Day 9 THEKKADY Arrive in Thekkady and check in at the hotel. Enjoy a nature walk in Periyar National Park.
Day 10 THEKKADY Spend the day with the Mannans "The Real tribes" of the Kovilama Kingdom.
Day 12 KUMARAKOM After breakfast, drive to the Aymanam village which is a typical Kerala village.
Day 13 KOCHI Drive to Cochin and transfer to the hotel. Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting Kochi Fort, Matancherry, The Jewish Synagogue and St. Francis Church.
Day 14 MARARI BEACH Transfer to Marari.
Day 15 MARARI BEACH Day at leisure to relax and explore on your own.
Day 16 KOCHI Transfer to airport in Kochi for your flight back home.
Day 11 KUMARAKOM Drive to Kumarakom covering a distance of 140 km in approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. Due to the particular geographic location, the plants found here are rich in contents that are good for Ayurveda treatments
Exotic South India16 day tour
Spectacularly diverse yet blissfully harmonious, nothing can quite prepare you for the extraordinary spectrum of
encounters that await you in India. Just one excursion across the country can make you feel like you are traversing
parallel universes. Or perhaps, altogether different time periods. Still, one thing is for sure. You are bound to leave
with a collection of soul-stirring stories, drenched in life-enriching discoveries.
LoLofty mountain ranges. Radiant beaches. Idyllic islands. Mystical rainforests. The geographical diversity of India can only
be matched with its cultural contrasts. Discover incense-filled, primeval temples and time-honoured philosophies
amicably residing with frenetic bazaars and bustling cityscapes. Be swept off your feet by the splendours of the
Maharajas or wander amidst the reigning realms of the majestic wildlife. Join in the colourful
traditional festivities or simply relax in the folds of lush verdant vistas. Live every moment, inspired.
India
Day 1 DELHI Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 MANDAWA Drive to Mandawa. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, get briefed about the next day programme.
Day 3 BIKANER Drive to Bikaner. Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 4 PHALODI Drive to Phalodi covering a distance of 165 km in approximately 3 hours. Arrive and check-in at the hotel. In afternoon visit to Demoiselle Cranes Centre in Khichan.
Day 5 JAISALMER Drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive in Jaisalmer and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own.
Day 6 JAISALMER Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer in the morning. Jaisalmer Fort is the main attraction of this picturesque desert town. In the afternoon drive to the Sam dunes.
Day 7 BARMER Drive to Barmer. This district has a wealth of colors, a warmth of the inhabitants and an abundance of ancient traditions, which together gives a truly fantastic cocktail Impressions that always results to draw the visitors.
Day 8 SIANA In approximately 3 hours & 30 minutes and covering a distance of 165 km, arrive at Siana. Siana is a one small location in the south-west of Rajasthan on the border with Thar Desert.
Day 9 SIANA It is the ideal destination for those who love adventure and at the same time insight into the authentic Rajasthan. Morning and evening safari at Siana.
Day 10 CAMP Morning drive to Camp. The camp is on off-road journeys through a rough scrubland. In the evening, experience a small hike to a hill from where one could have wonderful view of the sunset.
Day 11 CAMP Today indulge on a full day excursion into the wilderness of western Rajasthan.
Day 12 DELHI In time transfer to the airport in Jodhpur. Flight from Jodhpur to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel.
Day 13 DELHI Transfer to airport in Delhi for your flight back home.
Self-Drive Desert Tour13 day tour
Day 1 LEH Early morning flight to Leh. Arrive in Leh and transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure to enable you to acclimatize to the oxygen levels at the high altitude.
Day 2 LEH After breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour visiting Thiksey monastery. Also, visit the Stok Palace and the Hemis Monastery. After lunch, visit the Shang Shumdo Village.
Day 3 ULETOKPO Drive to Ule. In the afternoon, explore the area around Ule. If lucky enough, one could also spot the Snow leopards.
Day 4 ULETOKPO Time to explore the surroundings at Ule one last time on your own.
Day 5 LEH Today return back to Leh. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own.
Day 6 RUMBAK After breakfast, visit the Hemis National Park. The park is home to rare and endangered animal species such as blue sheep and snow leopards. From the Phey Bridge, the trek leads along the Indus River to Zingchen Gorge.
Day 7 RUMBAK In the next 3 days, trek in the Hemis National Park in search of snow leopards. The chances of spotting the snow leopard in winter is bigger since the shy animals go from the height to the valleys.
Day 8 RUMBAK Trek to Turhan valley depending on the sightings. Today you hike to the Turhan Tal, another place where the impressive cats can be seen.
Day 9 RUMBAK Today you will explore Urutse (4115 m) and the Gandala Pass Base, known for the sightings of Ibex and Himalayan lynxes.
Day 10 LEH Trek around 5 hours down the valley to Zingchen along with the packed lunch. Reach Zingchen in afternoon followed by transfer back to Leh.
Day 11 LEH Transfer to airport in Leh for your flight back home.
Ladakh Tour11 days tour
Luxury trains
Red carpets and bountiful greenery. High teas and a traditional Indian welcome. The Maharajahs’ Express is one of the world’s leading luxury trains that promises the best of everything - culture, class and countryside - with hospitality that is indeed fit for a prince.
Palace On Wheels
Maharajahs’ Express
Relive the golden days of riding the rails and the bygone eras of elegance and opulence, at the same time. Palace On Wheels features plush suites with well-appointed lounges, library, bar and dining cars with a stately ambience and individual attendants for every suite.
Royal Rajasthan On WheelsBefitting its name, this luxury train goes the extra mile in offering guests a taste of India’s imperial traditions. Cultural hospitality is at the top of its menu, along with the fascinating sights of multi-faceted Rajasthan, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Agra & finally Delhi.
Deccan OdysseyAn experience as versatile as the destinations on this train’s course. Navigating through rolling hills, secluded plains and blonde beaches, the Deccan Odyssey features vintage cabins, delectable cuisines & lively onboard entertainment.
The Golden ChariotExplore the empires that shaped the history of the land with this trip down memory lane. The Golden Chariot, aptly named ‘The Pride of the South’, is a luxurious voyage through timeless Heritage Sites, resplendent palaces, untamed wildlife & golden beaches.
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NepalNepal is located in South Asia between China in the north and India in the south, east and west. Customs and
traditions differ from one part of Nepal to another. A conglomeration lies in capital city Kathmandu where cultures
are blending to form a national identity. The distinction in caste and ethnicity is understood more easily with a view
of customary layout of the population. A prominent factor in a Nepali’s everyday life is religion.
Adding color to the lives of Nepalis are year round festivals which they celebrate with much pomp and joy. Nepal
possesses a disproportionately rich biodiversity. The highest point in the country is Mt. Everest (8,848 m). Found in
NepaNepal’s dense Terai jungles are exotic animals like the Asiatic elephant, the one-horned rhinoceros, and the Royal
Bengal tiger among others.
Day 1 KATHMANDU Arrive at Kathmandu International
Airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to
explore on your own.
Day 2 KATHMANDU Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu
visiting Kathmandu Valley, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath
& Pashupatinath temples.
Day 3 KATHMANDU Visit the city of Patan. Half day
sightseeing of Patan visiting the Patan Durbar Square,
Patan Museum & Krishna Temple.
Day 4 CHITWAN Drive to Chitwan and transfer to the hotel.
Day 7 POKHARA Visit to Sarankot after breakfast at the
hotel. Later enjoy the boat ride at Phewa lake.
Day 8 POKHARA Visit to Begnas Lake & World Peace
Pagoda.
Day 5 CHITWAN Full day jungle activities in Chitwan
National Park - Elephant safari, jungle walk, village tour &
canoe ride.
Day 6 POKHARA Drive to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel.
Day 9 KATHMANDU Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to
the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore on your own.
Day 10 KATHMANDU Transfer to the airport for your flight
back home.
Nepal10 day tour
Day 1 PARO – THIMPU Arrive at Paro and transfer to the
hotel in Thimpu.
Day 2 THIMPU Full day sightseeing visiting National
Memorial Chorten, Trashigang Dzong, Changangkha
Lhakhang & Handicrafts Emporium.
Day 3 PUNAKHA Morning visit the Textile museum and
National Library. Afternoon, drive to Punakha & transfer
to the hotel.
Day 4 PUNAKHA Full day sightseeing visiting Punakha
Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang and Wangdue Phodrang. Later
explore the local markets.
Day 5 PARO Drive to Paro and transfer to the hotel.
Evening visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, Rinpung Dzong &
Ta Dzong.
Day 6 PARO Full day sightseeing visting Taktsang
Monastery (approx. 5 hrs trek). Lunch at a cafeteria in
Taktsang. Once back, visit to Drukgyel Dzong.
Day 7 PARO Transfer to the airport for your flight back
home.
Classical Bhutan7 day tour
BhutanEconomists the world over have argued that the key to happiness is obtaining and enjoying material development. Bhutan however, adheres to a very different belief, and advocates that amassing material wealth does not necessarily lead to happiness. The array of flora and fauna available in Bhutan is unparalleled due to conseconservation and its wide altitudinal and climatic range. Bhutan pristine environment, with high rugged mountains and deep valleys, offers ecosystems that are both rich and diverse. Recognizing the importance of the environment, conservation of its rich biodiversity is one of the government’s development paradigms.
An essential part of Bhutan’s cultural heritage are the thirteen traditional arts and crafts that have been practiced from time immemorial.immemorial. As such, strong emphasis is laid on the promotion and preservation of its unique culture. By protecting and nurturing Bhutan’s living culture it is believed that it will help guard the sover-eignty of the nation. Due to Bhutan’s location and unique geographical and climatic variations, it is one of the world’s lastremaining bio diversity hotspots.
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MaldivesRepublic of the Maldives is a sovereign archipelagic nationpositioned in the Indian Ocean. Notably the South Asian Islandnation has no counterpart in the entire world in terms of its unique geography and topography.
The Maldives comprises of 26 natural atolls consisting of dualislandisland chains. Now it is possible to explore all the atolls of the Mal-dives by staying in resorts, hotels, guest houses and traversing across the ocean in live boards. The sun shines throughout the year, any time is a good time to visit Maldives. Rainfalls occur frequently during June and July. From December till April, is considered as the dry season. During the dry season you can enjoy plenty of sunshine. The rainy season is perfect for surfers to ride the legendary swells.
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Sri LankaSet in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth
of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains
abundant and unspoilt.
FFew places in the world can offer the traveller such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine
beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location. Within a mere
area of 65,610 kilometres lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometres of coastline - much of it pristine
beach - 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250
acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2,500
years. This is an island of magical proportions, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka!
Day 1 KANDY Arrive at Colombo airport. Drive to Kandy on the way visiting Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, a station founded in 1975 to record injured and abandoned elephants. Arrive in Kandy and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 KANDY The capital of the highlands is another “World Heritage Site”. The city tour of Kandy includes the Peradeniya - Royal Botanical Garden, the Temple of the Holy Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) and a cultural dance performance.
Day 3 NUWARA ELIYA The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka lies in the beautiful background of mountains, valleys, waterfalls and tea plantations. Drive to Nuwara Eliya. Later, visit to tea plantation and the gigantic Ramboda waterfalls.
Day 4 NUWARA ELIYA Visit the Sita Amman Kovil Temple. Four miles southeast of Nuwara Eliya lies the central Highlands i.e. Hakgala. Towards the bottom lies the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and behind lies the Hakgala nature reserve.
Day 5 YALA Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Yala. Yala is well known for its wildlife. Arrive in Yala and transfer to the hotel. Rest of day is at leisure.
Day 6 YALA Morning experience of a Jeep Safari in Yala National Park. Rest of day is at leisure.
Day 7 BENTOTA Drive to Bentota visiting Kithugala on the way. Arrive in Bentota and transfer to hotel. One could indulge in many sightseeing tour for example boat ride on river Bentota, visit to turtle breeding farm etc.
Day 8 COLOMBO Morning drive to Colombo. Arrive and check-in at the hotel for overnight stay. One could opt for a sightseeing tour of the city. Evening is at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities like spa or exploring the local market.
Day 9 COLOMBO In time transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Highlights of Sri Lanka9 day tour
Day 1 MALE Arrive at Male airport. Transfer to the hotel through
speed-boat / seaplane and check-in to hotel.
Day 2 HOTEL/ RESORT Spend the day relaxing and admiring the
views of crystal clear waters & sandy beaches.
Day 3 HOTEL/ RESORT Day at leisure to enjoy the water-sports like
snorkelling, wind surfing or have fun on a banana boat ride.
Day 4 HOTEL/ RESORT Pamper yourself with an indulgent spa
treatment or a rejuvenating body spa wellness package.
Day 5 MALE Transfer to airport in Male for your flight back home.
Mesmerising Maldives5 day tour
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dnata has the ability, creative expertise and infrastructure to orchestrate visit to India according to the client’s customised needs. Whether it is as a reward or incentive to working teams, conferences and summits or special events. In each case the planning, execution and management will be impeccable.
INCENTIVE MANAGEMENTIndiaIndia is a destination that offers unparalleled variety and superb incentive opportunities. Whether you are looking for activity and adventure, luxury and relaxation, sight-seeing or culture even on the tightest budget, India has it all. dnata’s specialised incentives division focuses on creativity and attention to detail to create rich itineraries with in-depth destination consultancy and itemised costing. The incentive-style additions such as special welcome receptions, theme dinners, team building activities are all part of the Incentive Services from dnata.
CONFERENCE MANAGEMENTCONFERENCE MANAGEMENTdnata takes pride in arranging conferences and striking just the right balance between work and leisure. Our involvement begins with personalised planning assistance, offering our in-depth knowledge of the destination to help clients choose venues, accommodation, itineraries and includes detailing like pre/post programmes, spouses’ programmes, help desks, ticket confirmation, etc. In short, we take care of everything to ensure the conferences goes smoothly.
EVEVENT MANAGEMENTdnata’s expert event management begins with a creative approach to event design and conceptualisation. From setup to decoration and entertainment, all elements are meticulously themed, coordinated and seamlessly tied together with multiple on-ground suppliers. In addition, our long-standing relationships and connections give us access to venues and locations unavailable to the open market. So every dnata event is truly unique one.
Incentives, conferences & events
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India Best time to visit: October to March
Best value for money: April to SeptemberCapital city: New DelhiCurrency: Indian RupeeTime zone: GMT +5 ½ hourVisa: A valid visa is required for travel Visa: Visa on arrivalM
aldives Best time to visit: November to April
Best value for money: May to SeptemberCapital city: MaleCurrency: Maldivian RufiyaaTime zone: GMT +5 hour
Sri Lanka Best time to visit: November to AprilBest value for money: May to September
Capital city: ColomboCurrency: Sri Lankan RupeeTime zone: GMT +5 hourVisa: Visa on arrival
Best time to visit: March to May and October to DecemberBest value for money: June to SeptemberCapital city: KathmanduCurrency: Nepalese RupeesTime zone: GMT +5 ¾ hourVisa: A valid visa is required for travel
Best time to visit: March to May and September to November
Maldives
Best value for money: December to FebruaryCapital city: ThimphuCurrency: NgultrumTime zone: GMT +6 hourVisa: A valid visa is required for travel
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