Royal Indian Cricket Tour - Hosted by legendary Mike Coward

On arrival at Delhi Airport, you will be greeted with an expedited VIP service and
transferred to your hotel, the iconic The Imperial where a heritage room has been reserved.
This evening, meet your fellow cricket aficionados and your tour host Mike Coward at a cocktail reception at the hotel’s convivial 1911 bar.

This afternoon, leave for Arun Jaitley Stadium (Formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla) where Australia takes on Netherlands in a Day / Night game.
Partner Program:
Accompanying partners not interested in the match can join a specially curated guided day of New Delhi, museums, monuments, and edited retail.

This afternoon, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys and vibrant shopping bazaars of Old Delhi and visit Humayun’s Tomb, the first Mughal Garden tomb and inspiration for several later monuments such as the incomparable Taj Mahal.

This morning, board the flight for Dharamsala, staying at Rakkh Resort where a cottage has been reserved. Located in Palampur about an hour from Dharamshala, the resort is a barefoot luxury experience of eco-inspired cottages perched on a hilltop with the backdrop of the Dhauladhar snow-capped ranges.

Enjoy a day match where Australia takes on archival New Zealand in one of the most beautiful grounds in India.
Partner Program:
Accompanying partners not interested in the match can join a specially curated guided
day of the region’s tea estates and a specialised pottery.

Take a private guided tour of Dharamsala | McLeod Ganj – home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Institute. Lunch will be with Rani Chandresh Kumari and members of the Royal family of Kangra at their residence.
This evening return to the hotel, and enjoy a forest trail and village walk culminating with a sunset and backdrop of prayer flags.

En route to Amritsar visit the Kangra Fort and Museum for lunch.
On arrival visit the Golden temple to watch the wonderful ceremony of the Holy Book being put to bed for the night attended by devotees from all over India and Sikhs from around the world.
Dinner & overnight at Taj Swarna where a Luxury room has been reserved.

Return visit to the Golden Temple - a hive of activity at any time of day or night with people praying, bathing, gathering in groups, preparing food. You also visit the Jalianwala Bagh memorial & Partition Museum.
This afternoon fly to Jaipur via Delhi staying at Sawai Man Mahal where a palace room has been reserved .

A full day’s excursion will take in the ancient capital of Amer (Amber), the stepwell, Panna Meena ka Kund, the City Palace and the UNESCO-listed Royal Observatory (Jantar Mantar).
This evening’s Dinner is at Villa Palladio – the gorgeous inspiration of Barbara Mioloni where the Med meets Mughal décor – in a wonderful garden setting.

Today’s excursions will be curated according to guests’ interest. It might include:
- Jawahar Kala Kendra cultural centre
- Gyan Museum, a private collection of 3000 years of cultural heritage.
- the Sculpture Park at the delightful less visited Nahargarh Fort.
- edited retail for shoppers

At lunchtime board your flight for Ahmedabad staying at the well-appointed Hyatt with wonderful views of the
Sabarmati Riverfront and the UNESCO World Heritage City.
Late evening, explore the beautiful domestic and religious architecture, learning more about local culture and history.

Morning at leisure.
Afternoon enjoy another blockbuster Day/Night match Australia vs England in one of largest cricket stadiums in the world.
Partner Program: Accompanying partners not interested in the match can join a specially curated guided
day with your guide including the old city and historic quarter plus a visit to Gandhi’s ashram.

Fy back to Delhi for international connections or depart Ahmedabad for late evening flights to Australia.

USD 10.800 per person on twin share basis

Single room supplement:
USD 1850 per single room

PLUS
Domestic Airfares
Domestic Airfare – Economy Class** at an additional cost
Delhi / Dharamsala US$ 150 per person
Amritsar/Jaipur (Via Delhi) US$ 160 per person
Jaipur /Ahmedabad US$ 105 per person
Ahmedabad/ Delhi US$ 120 per person
Extra 5 Kg luggage per sector US$ 30
Extra 10 Kg luggage per sector US$ 60