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HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
If you have ever had a desire to visit and explore INDIA, the land of
Ancient architectures, temples and a mixture of a variety of cultures and
traditions, you have a chance now, through;
MAHIRA TRIP
Commence a Memorable Holiday to
INDIA AND THE PACIFIC RIM
January 1988
HONOLULU:
beckons with an infectious Polynesian atmosphere, volcanic mountains
and pineapple plantations, surfers riding thundering Pacific waves and hula
dancers swaying to romantic melodies, balmy ocean breezes and colourful
tropical flowers of the aloha spirit.
SINGAPORE:
a surprising sundrenched tropical island is more than just the world's
second busiest seaport, a link between tthe east and the west, a city of the
financial and commercial hub of Southeast Asia. Singapore is also a shopper's
paradise.
INDIA:
Welcome to the world's MOST ANCIENT Civilizations, Which offers a mosaic
of races and cultures. It is a land of art, treasures, palaces#and a multitude
of breathtaking sunny beaches and scenery as well as ancient wonders and monuments to behold. Discover India's rich attributes-a virtual dream come true; A short Itinerary illustrates the excitement of the trip.
MADRAS:
is an ideal starting point of your voyage of discovery in India. This
stop offers you colonial architectures, a lovely beach resort with an ancient
history and a relaxed holiday, all rolled into one. You will see the
celebrated MADURAI Meenakshi temple whose towers, halls and intricately carved pillars tells about the richness of art, culture and traditions that existed
during the medival period; a real masterpiece.
AJANTA and ELLORA Caves.
depict the masterpiece of art, sculpture and architecture dating back
to the 2nd century B.C. There are 30 caves at Ajanta which adorn Buddhist
sculpture and are famous for their paintings, portraying in epic form,
secular life, through 8 centuries.
ELLORA's superbly carved temples grow out of the living rocks
and represent Buddhist, Hindu and Jain arts. The most remarkable
is the massive Kailasa Temple, one of the noblest monument of Hindu
art. In short, the paintings, sculpture aand architecture of
Ajanta & Ellora are celebrated as one of the true wonders of the
ancient world.
JAIPUR UDAIPUR and BHARATPUR
you will be priviliged and treated to lavish splendour and princely
surroundings in the PALACE Hotels of Rajasthan. Reached by Boat,
the Lake Palace Hotel is India's most fabled. JAIPUR, the pink
city of India is among the most picturesque cities of the world.
It is characterized by elaborate and fanciful architecture. Jantar
Mantar Observatory's ancient and massive masonry instruments were built
to measure the local time, the Sun's declination, azimuth and altitude, the
declination of stars and planets and to determine eclipses.
UDAIPUR, paegent of "Island Palaces" of white and pale sandstone, rise
out of the still reflecting waters. It is a romantic 16th century city
on the shores of Lake Pichola.
BHARATPUR harbours 250 variety of bird life and is the country's most
famous WATER-BIRD SANCTUARY.
BOMBAY:
the Gateway of India is a metropolis poised at a meeting of many
centuries of traditions and cultures. It is the financial centre
of India and also an Industrial city with colonial architecture,
shopping centres and palatial hotels. The finest harbour on the
west coast with secluded sunny beaches; it is the HOLLYWOOD of
India.
DELHI:
the capital of India, founded on the site of seven historic cities,
is today composed of the old city and the new, two halves of a
stimulating and harmonius unity. This unique city depicts both
ancient and modern cultures.
AGRA:
Discover your own metaphor to describe the peerless TAJ MAHAL ,considered
by all as one of the seven modern wonders of the world, is a monument
constructed by a great Moghul Empreror for his beautifull queen as a symbol
of his Love towards her.
The TAJ MAHAL is a miracle enough. Visit a deserted sandstone city,
FATHEPUR SIKRI, built in the 16th century by Akbar, the great Moghul
empreror, in a wholly Indian Style without the later persian influence.
An optional trip is also available, to visit;
KHAJURAHO:
Celebration in stone carving of celestial and terrestial passion by
the 10th century kings; 22 temples preserve the finest expression of medevial
Indian sculptures.
VARANASI:
formerly Banaras, is a holy city of the Hindus on the banks of the river
KATHMANDU (NEPAL):
provides an oppurtunity to view the Himalayan Peaks as well as the serene
Panchkal Valley below. Also, visit the Buddhistt Temple which is 2500
years old and other attractions of Nepal, artist's paradise.
For further Information and Reservation on;
MAHIRA Trip to;
INDIA and the PACIFIC RIM
Contact;
GENERAL TOURS
55 Queen Street East,
Concourse Level,
TORONTO, Ontario
M5C 1R6
Tel: (416) 363-5555
Also please let all your interested friends know about this tour to India.
Thank You.
Mahesh Chari