holidays to India... 2009 Solar Eclipse Tour..

On Wednesday, 22nd July 2009, a total eclipse of the Sun will be visible from a narrow corridor through India.
The eclipse will start off on the west
coast of India and travel northeastern
across the subcontinent passing over
Varanasi and Darjeeling lasting about four
minutes, then onward through Bhutan and
Bangladesh till it reaches China.
On this journey of discovery you will
have the opportunity to combine a unique
celestial event with the exploration of one
of the most fascinating region of the
world: incredible INDIA. Here lands of
ancient cities and beautiful scenery are
populated by diverse and rich spiritual
cultures.

19 July 2009    U.K - Delhi:    Fly UK to Delhi.

20 July 2009    Delhi:    Arrive Delhi Morning free to recharge, afternoon enjoy half day sightseeing of New Delh.

21 July 2009    Delhi - Varanasi:    After an early breakfast transfer to airport to board flight to Varanasi.
                       Evening sunset cruise on Ganges to experience the aarthi pooja held on the Ghats.

22 July 2009    Varanasi:    Solar Eclipse Day   Rising early, we travel southeast to a secluded spot on the banks of
                       the River Ganges. Here, beyond the city limits the Ganges riverbed is flat and wide with little
                       vegetation allowing uninterrupted viewing of the sky. The absence of artificial light is also beneficial.
                       At approximately 05:25am the first phase of the Total Solar Eclipse will begin.
                       After the event we will travel back to the city and our hotel for breakfast. The remainder of the day is
                       free for discussion of the morning's event or at leisure.

23 July 2009    Varanasi:    Early morning boat ride on Ganges again and rest of the day free to relax.

24 July 2009    Varanasi - Delhi:    Morning free, before noon transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi. On
                       arrival, assistance and transfer to hotel and relax.

25 July 2009    Delhi/Agra:    Morning transfer to New Delhi railway station to board Shatabdi Express train to Agra.
                       Enjoy a full day sightseeing of Agra and the Taj Mahal and imposing Red Fort.
                       Evening transfer to railway station to board Shatabdi train, back to Delhi and transfer to hotel.

26 July 2009    Delhi:    Early morning transfer to int'l airport to board flight home or your next destination.