"Simon" wrote in message
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> I have never been to India before, and am planning a trip in October 2004.
>
> I am posting this, in the hope that someone can offer me some advice, as
we
> are long for a fairly independent trip .The 1st week will be spent
visiting
> the likes of Delhi, Samode, Jaipur & Agra (usual tourist route!!!!),
> followed by a relaxing time near a beach (but NOT GOA).
>
> Firstly, I have selected a travel Itinerary, and based upon experience
form
> other countries, found it cheaper for a local "tour operator" to book my
> hotels & also supply a driver (1st week only). UK tour operators are
wanting
> to charge about £2,000 for 1 week (each), and when you break down the
costs,
> flights cost about £500, and the accommodation and £400 - so where does
the
> extra £1,000 go? Mmmmm.
>
> Secondly, we need inspiration where to spend some time chilling out, and
> want somewhere that feels tropical - I've looked at Goa, but this doesn't
> hit the mark. Has anyone got views on Kerala?
>
> I would be most grateful for any thoughts comments & warnings.
>
> Many thanks,
>
>
> Simon.
Try www.melotours.com (although they're Goa based....:-) for the Golden
Triangle leg. They arranged a week with car and driver, 4/5 star hotels and
english speaking guides for about £300. The New Delhi based tour company
were the indian sub-contractor for Cox and Kings. If we'd have gone through
Cox and Kings the 'nearly' identical tour was well over a grand.
They can also book your internal flights, transfers and Kerala hotels.
Get your International flights yourself and they'll pick you up at the
airport.
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