CHOOMTI's Gateways to India...

There are three main Gateways to start (or conclude) your "Passage to India" :

New Delhi is the gateway to all of India
Mumbai (Bombay) may be considered for Journeys of the West and South
Chennai (Madras) for the South and East.

Your "Gateway to India" experience includes:

Reception and transfers to your hotel, arrival and departure.
Three nights accommodation at your hotel.
Sightseeing of your Gateway City with our guide and chauffeur driven car.

With most International Airlines it is possible to fly into either New Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay) or
Chennai (Madras) and depart again from any of these airports. (for further airport info click HERE)

Gateway New Delhi

New Delhi, the capital of India, built on the site of seven historic cities, consists today of the 17th century
Old Delhi and 20th century New Delhi created by the British when they transferred the capital from Calcutta in 1911.

A fascinating blend of the old and the new, ancient monuments, splendid government buildings, bustling bazaars, gardens and tree-lined avenues.

Hotels : We recommend the colonial styled The Imperial in New Delhi, considered to be amongst one of Asia's finest hotels, spread over eight acres of sprawling peaceful gardens, is a legend that offers a unique experience embracing history delicately cradled in the comfort of modern conveniences.

Or - We recommend the The Oberoi A luxury 5 star hotel, centrally located, overlooking the 18 hole golf course.

Or - We recommend The Manor, an oasis away from the centre of the sprawling bustling city. The Manor is a 2-storey, 16-room boutique hotel set in landscaped gardens.

Or - We recommend Hotel Palace Heights, a very central medium priced hotel. 

Alternatively - We recommend Tikli Bottom which is run by Martin and Annie Howard, just outside Delhi.

Gateway Mumbai (Bombay) 

The most cosmopolitan of all Indian cities, Mumbai is a vital and pulsating city with a tradition of cultures from many lands. It contains magnificent Victorian/Gothic architecture, museums and markets, gleaming skyscrapers, the highest cost of living and the largest slums.

Hotels : We recommend the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which is considered as one of the great hotels of the world, centrally located, with swimming pool and several specialty restaurants.

Or - We recommend the Oberoi Hilton Towers, towering above the skyline and overlooking the Arabian Sea. The city's main promenade, Marine Drive, lights up in the evening to give a spectacular view of what is known as the "Queen's Necklace".

Alternatively - We recommend the reasonably priced Boutique Hotel, The Gordon House Hotel,
close to The Gateway of India.

Gateway Chennai (Madras) 

The earliest British settlement of the East India Company, Chennai is an elegant colonial port of fine gothic buildings, palm trees and gardens.  Nearby is the 'City of a Thousand Temples' Kanchipuram, noted also for fine silks, the Shore Temples and rock carvings of Mahabalipuram.

Hotels : We recommend the Taj Connemara, a well run hotel converted from a Nawab's Town House.

Or - We use the Taj Group's Fisherman's Cove a superb beach resort hotel with easy access to Madras, Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.

Alternatively - We recommend The Raintree Hotel, Chennai, South India’s First ECOTEL® Hotel, which is an Environmentally Sensitive Hotel with all modern amenities.

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