A once in a lifetime opportunity to experience exotic India in luxurious style and watch the Australian team play in some stunning locations. BOOK NOW as spaces limited.
The exhilarating ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 takes place this October | November in INDIA, as the world’s greatest teams battle it out for the prestigious ICC Cricket World Cup trophy. This will be the thirteenth edition of the 50-over tournament and the fourth to be held in India.
This is a unique cricket tour to India, the epicentre of world cricket today where cricket pulses through the veins of India as elemental to the national consciousness.
This is an exceptional opportunity to witness the spirit of cricket in India as well as exploring a delectable melange of mountains, heritage, colourful cities, culture and awe-inspiring forts and palaces.
Your Host is Mike Coward AM
Mike is among the world’s most distinguished, respected, distinctive cricket writers and broadcasters, a journalist, commentator and author, renowned for his knowledge of the game in India which he first visited 40 years ago. Mike has written on the game in major publications for more than 40 years and regularly toured the cricket world with Australian teams for more than five decades. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to the sport he loves, and his work at recording its significance forever.
Three ICC World Cup Tournament matches with two block busters between archrivals at special venues.
from USD$10.800 p/p
ACCOMMODATION, ACTIVITES
26
Days14
Hours25
MinutesIndia’s capital city, a heady mix of ancient cities, heritage monuments and 21st century modernity.
Famous for being home to the Dalai Lama and Centre for Tibetan culture. A beautiful hill station surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush forests.
Punjab’s heartland of rich culture with the famous Golden Temple and iconic cuisine.
Rajasthan’s Pink City, a kaleidoscope of forts, palaces and bustling bazaars.
Centuries- old mausoleums, mosques, stepwells, Gandhi’s ashram, the renowned Calico Museum, heritage walks and terrific food.
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 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.
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
Delhi – Mumbai Expressway, Gujarat, India
Mike is among the world’s most distinguished, respected, distinctive cricket writers and
broadcasters, a journalist, commentator and author, renowned for his knowledge of the
game in India which he first visited 40 years ago. Mike has written on the game in major
publications for more than 40 years and regularly toured the cricket world with
Australian teams for more than five decades. He was appointed a Member of the Order
of Australia for his services to the sport he loves, and his work at recording its
significance forever.
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