Try Compass tours n Delhi, EXCELLENT!!
I am from Holland and booked my trip to India with them. Very helpful
http://www.compasstoursandtravels.com/
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> "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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