Guide holidays and girlguiding tours to Sangam, India - Venture Abroad

Sangam is one of the four World Centres owned and operated by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. The word Sangam means ‘coming together’ in the ancient language of Sanskrit and the centre provides you with a fantastic opportunity to meet other guiders. Here you will be able to explore India through visits to surrounding community projects, the vibrant markets of Pune or many other local places of interest. A stay at Sangam is the perfect way to acclimatise before beginning your adventure to Agra and Delhi.

Delhi:
Delhi is the political capital of India and is a perfect example of the sights, smells, sounds and culture you expect to find in India. As well as sightseeing, Delhi is a haven for shopping and tasting some of the country’s finest cuisine – it really is a city like no other!

Agra:
This medieval city sits on the banks of the Yamuna River and is home to one of India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. As well as this spectacular landmark there are plenty of other UNESCO World Heritage Sites for you to explore before you leave the city, such as the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri,

Tour Itinerary

Saturday 21st July 2012 – Fly to Mumbai, overnight in Mumbai Hotel
Sunday 22nd July 2012 – Transfer by mini bus to Sangam, overnight in Sangam
Monday 23rd July – 31st July – Programme at Sangam
Wednesday 1st August – Programme finishes, fly to Delhi, Drive to Agra, overnight in Agra
Thursday 2nd August – Taj Mahal and other sightseeing in Agra, overnight in Agra
Friday 3rd August – Depart Agra for Delhi. Overnight in Delhi
Saturday 4th August – Full day sightseeing in Delhi, overnight in Delhi
Sunday 5th August – Early morning flight back to London Heathrow

Sangam Programme Information: Discover Your Potential II
23 July 2012- 1 August 2012

Experience working together as part of the international guiding movement and discover how much you can achieve by supporting a community action project. Build friendships of a lifetime as you work in teams to support Sangam and its community partners. You will learn about India and gain confidence to move around the bustling city of Pune as you immerse yourself in trying local dishes, learning about the traditions of this ancient yet changing society, and challenge yourself to interact with locals around you. This project is only available for Girlguiding members aged between 16 and 30. (Leaders can be over 30.)

Prices are based on full board accommodation whilst in Sangam, giving you greater flexibility when planning your activities, and half board accommodation on the Golden Triangle Tour.

Please contact us for details.

Depart UK	Accomm	Board basis	Days/Nights	Price per person
Saturday 21st July - Sunday 5th August 2012	Sangam & 3* hotels	Full Board at Sangam Half Board in Agra and Delhi	16 days and 15 nights	£1,999

What's Included

• Return flights from London to Mumbai and Delhi to London
• 1 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation on arrival in Mumbai (based on 2 people sharing a twin room)
• Transfer by minibus from Mumbai to Pune
• 10 nights’ full board accommodation at Sangam (based on dormitory styled accommodation sharing with other session participants)
• Programme fees for ‘Discover your Potential’ at Sangam
• Economy class internal flight from Pune to Delhi Domestic Airport
• Accommodation as follows (based on 2 people sharing a twin room):
• 2 nights’ half board accommodation in Agra
• 2 nights’ half board accommodation in Delhi at the Park Hotel
• Transportation from Delhi to Agra and Agra to Delhi by mini bus

And the following excursions....

• Visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra
• Visit to Sikandra
• Sightseeing Tour of Old and New Delhi
• Rickshaw ride in Delhi
• English speaking guide in Delhi and Agra

Please note that we can be flexible on the above dates for groups of 20 or more and can offer tours throughout the year

Sangam

The Sangam building is of warm, red brick with white trim, white pillars and an arched roof. The building surrounds an inner courtyard with swaying trees and an inviting swimming pool. The gardens, flowers and trees help to give Sangam an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. Sangam can accommodate up to 8 people in each of its 5 dormitories and 12-20 people in single, double or triple rooms depending on the time of year. Single room supplements may apply.