Portrait of India questions! Luggage, water, etc
Hi everyone
- what luggage did you bring? Seems suitcase + duffel + carry on + personal item is a lot.
- did you bring a filtration water bottle/straw/tablets?
- how much did you tip total per person?
- anything you wish you'd packed and didnt?
- any other tips?
I am kind of an OCD traveller so any preparation is worth it! Thank you!
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1) No requirement to bring max allowed luggage. Bring what you feel comfortable with, within the allowed limits.
2) No
3) Current rate $12 x 18 days = $216, rounded to $200 / person. Raise up or down as you see fit based on performance.
4) No
5) Have fun, take it all in. It’s a fabulous tour.
Pollorenco - Have you received your duffel yet? Size? I was thinking the same thing on luggage but it doesn’t mean you have to pack the duffel full. I’m going to see how big it is and then make up my mind on what goes where.
Not sure of the reasoning but...for the Portrait of India tour, I received my duffel on-site. For the Northern India + Nepal tour, the duffel (which was smaller than the POI duffel) was mailed to my home. Upon arrival, the TD gave each traveler another large duffel (the same one we used for the Portrait of India tour). He thought the mailed duffel was too small. Of course you had the option of declining the larger duffel or leaving the smaller duffel behind at the first hotel. It worked out well. As I already had a larger duffel from my first tour, I decided to use it while on your, but I left it in Mumbai. The smaller one came in handy to transport the few items I purchased in Nepal and all the Tauck gifts the TD provided. Don't forget your bathing suit for the visit to Kerala.
POI is a great tour--in my Top 3!
My trip info says it will be mailed but I guess I’ll see. Pure luxury what’s the size of each?
I’m arriving the 24th of September for the Portrait of India tour which starts the 25th of September. I sent an inquiry to the hotel to see if we could hire a guide and driver on the 24th to see some of the sites (the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk) not included on the tour. Though I haven’t heard back yet Is anyone else interested in sharing the costs?
What was the cost of ur New Delhi tour from hotel?
Here's what I received from the hotel. I also received some PDFs which describe the tours. Your best bet is to contact the Concierge at the address below and get a copy sent to you. It does not commit you to anything to request that information.
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Dear Ms. Henderson,
Greetings from The Leela Palace New Delhi!
In reference to your query with regards to tour of Delhi, please allow me to share the following options with you.
We have our own fleet of BMWs vehicles with our own chauffeurs who are surely trustworthy and shall provide a safe travel across Delhi.
Delhi is India’s capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds - the ancient with the modern.
Below mentioned are the charges of hotel car for local run with additional 12% taxes:
Local Run - Delhi Rates in Indian Rupees
Rates inclusive of Taxes BMW 7 Series BMW X5 BMW 5 Series
01 Hour and 10 KMS 4,000 2,300 1,800
04 Hours and 40 KMS 16,000 9,200 7,200
08 Hours and 80 KMS 32,000 18,400 14,400
Rate per Extra KM 400 230 180
Rate per Extra Hour 4,000 2,300 1,800
The Extra Hours and kilometers rate will only be applicable after 04 Hours and 40 KMS package.
All Limousines charge will be calculated from Hotel to Hotel.
We can organize English speaking guide service for the tour in Delhi on chargeable basis of INR 2,500 for 08 hours.
I have also attached a sample itinerary of Delhi that you may wish to consider, or we can tailor any itinerary you may wish.
A confirmation would be required from your side to block the car and guide accordingly.
We hope that above mentioned details will help you in organizing your tour accordingly.
Please feel free to contact me for any further assistance that you may require.
Thank you.
Warm Regards,
Virendra Sharma
Assistant Manager - Concierge
The Leela Palace New Delhi, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 023, India
M: +91 95600 93828 T: +91 (11) 3933 1234 F: +91 (11) 3933 1235
E-mail: concierge.tlpnd@theleela.com www.theleela.com
We rented a car and driver from the hotel, he was very informative and helpful, we visited a couple of temples.
Cheesi I'll be receiving the duffel the first day of the tour. I'm bringing a suitcase and backpack. We'll see how it goes!
Received my duffle in the mail this weekend. Pretty big. Should offer plenty of room for those nights needed. My plan is suitcase (with duffle packed in it) and debating between a smaller backpack I have or a larger one or a small duffle tote I use. Guess it will depend on that dry run of packing! LOL
Question: what vaccinations are POI travellers getting prior to the trip? We are taking this tour next year. Thanks!
Talk to your travel doctor who knows your health records and consult the. CDC. Don’t rely on strangers for these decisions.