India
Join us for Incredible India!
February 2025
Incredible India 2025!
Join Pickleball Organized Adventures for the trip of a lifetime to Incredible India! As we journey through this amazing country, we will have professional pickleball clinics and play almost every day. Our adventure will take us to the exotic cities of Mumbai, Goa, Jaipur and Agra. This is a very special trip for Krishna as she gets to share her heritage and culture with her students and friends!
In the lively city of Mumbai, filled with rich history and culture, we will see all the major sights, including the Gateway of India, Crawford Market, Malabar Hill, and Dhobi Ghat. We will enjoy a half-day boat trip excursion to Elephanta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features unique caves. We will also be treated to a special “behind-the-scenes” tour from a local, and a Bollywood experience and dinner!
From Mumbai, we will fly to Goa where we will stay at the spectacular beachside Taj Exotica Resort & Spa. In Goa, we will adventure on a half-day island-hopping tour to enchanting Divar island, along the Mandovi River, where we’ll experience beauty, nature and wildlife in an unseen side to North Goa. The following day we will embark on a fabulous sunset, champagne and dolphin tour. Goan sunsets are famed all over the world, but this tour will give you a chance to experience this marvel from a new vantage point on the Arabian Sea.
From Goa, we will fly to Jaipur, city of magical lights! Here we will visit the famous Amber Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jal Mahal Water Palace, and enjoy some shopping time at unique boutiques. The following day our city tour in Jaipur will include the City Palace, the UNESCO WHS Jantar Mantar Observatory, the local markets of the old city, and all the popular sights that capture the history, heritage and local character of Jaipur. We will also be treated to a sumptuous ethnic Rajasthani home-style dinner, where we’ll share a special meal with locals. Our final day will take us to magical Agra, where we'll visit Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh, topped off by our final morning sunrise visit to the stunning Taj Mahal!
Throughout this amazing journey, we will stay at luxurious 5-star hotels. All meals are included…breakfast, lunch and dinner daily! Space is limited to 16 total players, so secure your place with a deposit below, and join us on a truly transformational trip to Incredible India!
Included:
Twelve (12) nights in luxury 5-star hotels
Sixteen (16) + hours of pickleball instruction/clinics/play taught by Krishna
Expertly planned daily itinerary
Comprehensive pre-trip assistance
Private guides, tours and excursions in all 4 cities
Breakfast (12), lunch (11) and dinner (12) daily
Two (2) internal flights (Bombay to Goa, Goa to Jaipur)
Private airport transfers (6)
A/C luxury coach transportation in all cities
Sound healing and wellness programs daily
All monument and excursion entry fees
Not included:
International airfare
Indian visa ($25)
Travel insurance
Pricing:
Shared double room: $6,499 per person*
Single room (5 available): $7,899 per person*
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $1,900 is required to hold your space. Final payment must be received by October 1, 2024.
*Prices are approximate and will be finalized soon.
Key Trip Planning Information
Booking Flights
You should book your flights to arrive in Bombay (BOM) and depart from Delhi (DEL). Dates are tbd and coming soon. Please wait to book your flights until you receive an email from us that it is time to book flights.
Once you book your flights, please fill out that section in your Personal Profile Form. We will arrange your transfers from the Bombay airport (BOM) to our group hotel, and from our hotel in Agra to the Delhi (DEL) airport.
Personal Profile Form
After you book your international flights, please fill out this Personal Profile Form: click here to fill out your Personal Profile Form.
Payment Deadlines
A non-refundable $1,900 deposit is required to secure your place. Space is limited to 16 players. The remaining balance is due on October 1, 2024.
Cancellation Policy
A $1,900 non-refundable deposit secures your space on the trip and will be used to pay the hotels. Final payment is due on October 1, 2024 and is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Travel insurance is highly recommended to cover any unexpected emergency or illness. Please see the next section on Travel Insurance.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is highly recommended. We cannot advise on a specific travel insurance companies or policies, but InsureMyTrip is a reputable travel insurance aggregator that can provide personalized support in selecting a policy that works best for your specific needs. Please note many travel insurance companies that offer "cancel for any reason" insurance require that you purchase your policy within 7-14 days of placing your initial payment. If you elect not to purchase travel insurance, you will be assuming 100% of any costs associated with the interruption or cancellation of your trip.
Depending on what credit card you use to pay your deposit, you may have trip and travel insurance included. Please check your credit card benefits.
Liability Waiver
Please sign this trip waiver: Click Here to Sign Liability Waiver
You will also sign a hard copy before the trip.
Passport Expiration Date
Please check your Passport to make sure it is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival.
Indian Visa and Entry Requirements
All U.S. citizens need an Indian visa to enter and exit India. To obtain your e-Visa, your Passport must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date in India. Please click on this link to apply for your e-Visa. Fee is $25. Apply for your e-Visa after you have placed your trip deposit and final payment.
Hotels
Mumbai: The Trident Nariman Point: 5-star Trident Nariman Point Hotel (Premier Ocean View Rooms)
Goa: Taj Exotica Resort & Spa: 5-star Deluxe Beach Resort & Spa, spread across 56 acres including Benaulim Beach
Jaipur: ITC Rajputana Jaipur: 5-star Luxury Hotel in the heart of the city
Agra: ITC Mughal Agra: 5-star Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, spread across 23 acres of Mughal-style gardens, in close proximity to the Taj Mahal
*Hotels are subject to change, but will be of similar quality to those listed above. All hotels are luxury 5-star rated.
Pickleball Venues
We will have a minimum of 16 hours on Pickleball instruction and play in Mumbai, Goa and Jaipur. Courts will be regulation pickleball size (lined tennis courts) with official pickleball nets. Our pickleball locations are: *
Mumbai: The Cricket Club of India Sport Club: CCI Sports Club
Goa: on hotel grounds at The Taj Exotica Hotel
Jaipur: Jaipur Pickleball Club
*Pickleball venues are subject to change and will be finalized soon.
For More Information
For more information about Incredible India 2025, please contact:
Krishna Raichura: 415-562-8118 or krishna@pickleballorganized.com
Lisa Kruttschnitt: 415-308-5472 or lakru@mindspring.com