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Following are Frequently Asked Questions about our trip to India, with background information to help you plan your trip. Trip Overview
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Discover India: Frequently-Asked Questions about Jewels of India The vast subcontinent of India has many treasures and we will explore a few of its jewels. From the sights of Delhi to the Taj Mahal, we'll focus on the art, architecture and history of this fascinating and sometimes contradictory land. The abundance of fascinating temples, palaces and forts can easily overwhelm visitors but we will take a leisurely pace, resting at five star hotels and concentrating on five areas that we can enjoy with ease. We'll spend two days near the Ranthambore National Park, a primary conservation area for tigers. We will also explore the lovely "pink city" of Jaipur. Our last stop is at Udaipur where we take an excursion to the temples of Ranakpur, a 15th century delight of columns and carvings. This FAQ page is intended to accompany other pages about this trip and about our company. Some of the answers below may include links to other other sites; please use the BACK key of your browser to return to this page. Contents:
How do I get to India?
When should I plan to arrive in India?
Those taking part in the Varanasi / Khajuraho extension will depart from Delhi following our main tour on March 11, for two nights in Varanasi and two nights in Khajuraho, before returning to Delhi on March 15 for flights home late night on March 15 or early on March 16. We have day rooms in Delhi on March 15 before these flights, but extra hotel nights can be added for anyone staying longer. For what date should I book my departure flight from India?
What is included in the extension to Varanasi and Khajuraho, and what is the cost?
Varanasi (once called Benares) is visited daily by thousands of Hindi pilgrims who come to bathe in the sacred Ganges River. During our tour we will see many of the ghats (bathing sites) from both the shore and from a boat, and we will also visit nearby Sarnath, where Siddharth Gautama, the original Buddha, gave his first sermon. Khajuraho is famed for its 1000-year-old Chandela Dynasty erotic temples, which have been better preserved than most other ancient temples due to the city's remote location. During our tour of the city, we will see that the sacred and the profane were one when this city was at its peak of prominence. The extension price includes two nights in Varanasi and two nights in Khajuraho, as well as breakfast each day; inter-city transportation by air (Delhi-Varanasi-Khajuraho-Delhi); local transportation; and tours with local guides in Varanasi and Khajuraho. The extension price for March 2012 is:
Please note that due to the limited transportation options to these cities, our itinerary is subject to change, but we will ensure that you are able to experience the highlights of these two historic cities. I'm traveling alone. Will everyone else be in couples?
You don't need to pay the single supplement if you're traveling alone. We'll be happy to match you with a roommate. Pay the single supplement only if you want a bedroom to yourself. Do I need to speak a foreign language for your overseas trips?
Is it any problem if a straight friend joins me on a trip?
In addition, many of our trips are designated for gay men only or for gay men and lesbians. The company was founded because, even these days, gay men and lesbians sometimes encounter a cool reception from people who aren't gay, and many of us would rather take a vacation in an atmosphere where that's not an issue. Our groups are also mostly small and intimate (some with as few as six participants) and the camaraderie is as important as the scenery. So while we occasionally welcome friends and family to join us, we keep a majority of our groups designated for gay men. Our mission from the beginning has included offering trips for gay men (and sometimes lesbians) to be together without the pressures they may experience at home (especially in smaller cities) and in their jobs. At the same time, we have also found that sometimes a wider mix of participants and personalities can make for a great trip so we offer several "all welcome" tours each year. So your open-minded straight friends are certainly welcome to travel with us on all-welcome trips. We think they'll have a great time!
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