INDIA

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A complete registration package will be emailed to you once you have booked your ROAM India Adventure.

This is a "Land-ALL-Inclusive" Trip, meaning the Trip Price Includes ALL of the following:

• 9 Nights luxurious hotel accommodations that reflect the heart and soul of India
• All rooms at hotels have either 2 twin beds, 2 double beds or some have 2 queen-size beds.
• Guaranteed room-mate : every woman is guaranteed a room-mate. Single rooms are also available for any traveler wanting her own room by paying the single supplement.
• ALL MEALS: Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners, including a Welcome & Farewell Dinner in Delhi & a Rajasthani Gala Night Dinner in Jaipur
• All non-alcoholic beverages at meals.
• All transfers, excursions and sightseeing in a Private Deluxe Air Conditioned Bus with a driver and assistant
• Services of a Government Approved English Speaking Guide for the Sightseeing Tours in the cities being visited
• All Entrance Fees at the Monuments, Museums, Temples etc. in the cities being visited, as detailed in the itinerary
• All fees for the Cycle Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi
• All fees for the Elephant Ride at Amber in Jaipur
• All fees for the Camel & Jeep Ride on the Sand Dunes in Manvar
• All fees for the Boat Ride on The Lake Pichola in Udaipur ( subject to water level )
• Full-time Services of our Local destination specialist's host to accompany our group from the beginning to the end of the tour
• One ROAM Associate who manages all the details on behalf of our group throughout the entire trip.
• ALL internal airfare : Coach Class Air Fare for the Sector Jaipur - Jodhpur & Udaipur - Delhi
• All tips to drivers, assistants, baggage handlers, restaurant staff, local host and official guides at all sites visited during the adventure and to any other persons providing services to our group.
• All government taxes

NOT INCLUDED

• International airfare to/from Delhi, India
• Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas for India.
• Personal purchases (i.e. souvenirs)
• Trip cancellation/Medical Insurance

OTHER IMPORTANT TRIP INFO:

WHY HAVE WE CHOSEN MARCH and OCTOBER FOR THIS ADVENTURE? One of the best times to visit India is April and October, because the weather is generally excellent; sunny, dry and temperate.

ACTIVITY RATING and TRIP DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate.

Where do we meet to begin the trip? We meet and group at the Delhi airport to begin our adventure on Day #1 of the trip (October 20, 2012 or April 6, 2013 - depends on which trip date your select). A ROAM Associate and our Zutshi Guide will meet travelers at the airport.

Where does the trip conclude? This trip concludes in Delhi. We return to the Delhi airport as a group on Day #10 (October 29, 2012 or April 15, 2013 - depends on which trip date your select) for return flights home.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS - International round-trip airfare from your home to Delhi, India is NOT included in the cost of the trip package. Travelers need to fly to Delhi, India arriving on the Day #1 of each trip date (October 20, 2012 or April 6, 2013 - depends on which trip date your select), where we meet as a group to begin our India adventure. Travelers depart on Day #10 (October 29, 2012 or April 15, 2013 - depends on which trip date your select) for return flights home. Our partner travel agency can book your international flights on request.

PASSPORT AND VISAS Citizens of the United States must possess a valid U.S. passport for travel to India. It must be valid for 6 months beyond your intended stay in India and have 2-4 completely empty pages facing each other.

If you do not have a passport, APPLY NOW! Please do not wait until the last minute. You should always carry 2 extra passport photographs with you, in case of emergency (if your passport/visa is lost or stolen).

U.S. citizens MUST obtain a visa in advance for travel to India. Please contact us for visa details and how to easily obtain your visa.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS, PHYSICAL CONDITION & HEALTH INSURANCE - Vaccinations - There are no mandatory immunizations required for US residents visiting India. However, Hep A & B are recommended along with Typhoid, Meningitis and Polio. Please consult with your personal physician, local health department, travel clinic, or immunization center about any vaccinations you may need to update (tetanus, typhoid, polio, Hepatitis A & B), or others that may be personally recommended for you based on your age, health, and past vaccination history. Anti-malaria medication is recommended.

HEALTH - Going to India, you have to adapt to a new climate and new food. Don't stress yourself too much at the beginning of your journey to allow your body to acclimatize to the country. For example, take a day of rest upon arrival, at least on your first visit. Many travellers get ill for wanting to do too much in too little time. Be careful with spicy food if it is not your daily diet. Diarrhoea is common, and can have many different causes. Bring a standard first-aid kit, plus extra over-the-counter medicine for diarrhea and stomach upset. A rehydration kit can also be helpful. At the least, remember the salt/sugar/water ratio for oral rehydration: 1 tsp salt, 8 tsp sugar, for 1 litre of water. Most Indians will happily share their own advice for treatment of illnesses and other problems. Malaria is endemic throughout India. CDC states that risk exists in all areas, including the cities of Delhi and Mumbai, and at altitudes of less than 2000 metres in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kashmir, and Sikkim; however, the risk of infection is considered low in Delhi and northern India. Get expert advice on malaria preventatives, and take adequate precautions to prevent mosquito bites. Use a mosquito repellent when going outside (particularly during the evenings) A local mosquito repellent used by Indians is Odomos and is available at most stores.

Your Physical Condition: Although this adventure is rated as easy to moderate in general, travelers should be in good physical health.

Health Insurance: You MUST have your own health insurance, and have no physical problems or conditions that would be adversely affected by participating in any of our scheduled activities!

Water: We recommend that you drink ONLY bottled water. Bottled water is always available in our vehicles and at nightly accommodations.

ELECTRICITY Voltage: Electricity in India is 220V/50Hz

WATER AND FOOD If the tap water in our hotels/camp is not safe to drink, there is a thermos or a carafe of drinking water in your room. Or, we are supplied with bottled, boiled, or filtered water. Bottled water is available to us during the daytime. It is important to take the advice of our guides whenever you are unsure about the safety of water. All food is very well prepared and safe to eat.

CURRENCY, CREDIT CARDS, GRATUITIES
ATM machines can be found in most of the towns and cities in India. Most will accept Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, Maestro and Plus. It is advisable to also bring cash or travellers cheques in case of power failures or if you are travelling to more remote areas. You are usually required to show your passport when changing currency or travellers cheques. Banks will charge international transactions, but you can reduce charges by making larger transactions less often. Always check in advance whether your card can access banking networks in India and ask for details of charges. Keep emergency lost-and-stolen numbers for your credit cards in a safe place, separate from your cards, and report any loss or theft immediately. US dollars, UK pounds and Euros are easy to change throughout India. A few banks will also accept Australian, New Zealand and Canadian dollars, and Swiss Francs. Check your money carefully to ensure that there are no dirty or ripped notes as some shops will not accept these as payment. If you do get ripped notes you can change them to new bills at branches of the Reserve Bank of India in major cities. It is advisable to keep a stock of smaller notes as some shop owners may claim not have any change and this is also easier when bartering with stall owners and street sellers. Many shops, upmarket restaurants and hotels will now accept credit cards, and you can also use them to pay for flights and train tickets. However, be wary of scams. Cash advances on major credit cards are also possible at some banks without ATMs. MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted cards; for details about whether you can access home accounts in India, inquire at your bank before leaving. All major brands are accepted in India, but some banks may only accept cheques from Amex and Thomas Cook. Pounds sterling and US dollars are the safest currencies, especially in smaller towns. Charges for changing travellers cheques vary from place to place and bank to bank. Always keep a supply of cash in case you lose your travellers cheques, and keep a record of the cheques’ serial numbers separate from your cheques, along with the proof-of-purchase slips, encashment vouchers and photocopied passport details. If you lose your cheques, contact the Amex or Thomas Cook office in Delhi.

For Tips/Gratuities, as noted above ALL tips/gratuities are included in the trip price. You are welcome to offer an additional gratuity to our guides, porters and lodge staff; however, this is not required.

Returning U.S. residents are allowed to bring back $800 worth of merchandise, duty free.

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY

TRIP DATES - October 20-29, 2012 (10 days/9 nights) and April 6-15, 2013 (10 days/9 nights)

TRIP PRICE - $4,995 USD per person, land-all-inclusive
--optional single supplement (if wanting your own private room, no sharing) - add $1,490 USD

Room-shares guaranteed on all trips, if you don't want to pay a single supplement fee.

ROAM requires a non-refundable 500 USD per person deposit to confirm a traveler's participation in the trip.

All trip deposits are non-refundable. Trip deposits include the non-refundable hotel/lodge/camp and activity/park fees plus administrative and cancellation fees. (On Uganda-Rwanda trips the deposit also includes the non-refundable trekking permit fees imposed by the parks).

Final payment for all trips is due 120 days prior to the trip departure date. Our office emails each trip guest a final payment invoice approximately 2 weeks before the final payment due date.

Cancellations - Notification of cancellations must be received in writing and the following per person cancellation/refund fees are applicable on this specific ROAM adventure, due to non-refundable camp/lodge and administration fees:

• 120-91 days prior to departure, 25% of the total trip cost paid to ROAM is non-refundable.
• 90-76 days prior to departure, 50% of the total trip cost paid to ROAM is non-refundable.
• 75-1 day prior to departure, 100% of the total trip cost paid to ROAM is non-refundable.

Travelers are required to purchase trip cancellation insurance in order to participate in any ROAM Women's Adventure trip or safari.

Reserve your place on this trip today using our Paypal deposit payment option.

ROAM Adventures Deposit Options

India - October 20-29, 2012 - $500.00 USD Uganda/Rwanda - January 13-25, 2013 - $2,000.00 USD Africa Top 3-Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana -October 18-30, 2013 - $2,000.00 USD Tanzania - Kilimanjaro - February 14-March 2, 2013 - $2,500.00 USD Botswana - Zambia - April 4-13, 2013 - $2,000.00 USD Vietnam/Cambodia - May 4-17, 2013 - $500.00 USD Zimbabwe - October 8-18, 2013 - $2,000.00 USD Namibia - November 1-12, 2013 - $2,000.00 USD India - April 6-15, 2013 - $500.00 USD

Room-Share or Single Room?

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PACKING RECOMMENDATION LIST

A detailed recommended packing list for our India Tour is included with the registration package we send you once you have booked your trip!

What are the best items to shop for in India?

Shop for wood carvings, fabrics, brassware, copperware, bronzes, silver, fossils and crystals, sandalwood items, paper-mache, paintings and prints, dhurri rugs, dolls, tea, saffron, batiks, carpets, and gems (if you know what to look for). Bargaining is the norm.