Bestway Tours Announces "The Beatles In India Tour;" Journey of Enlightenment Celebrates the Beatles Magical 1968 Visit to India
Summary
Travelers will meet Indian classical musician, composer and Grammy Award winner Ravi Shankar, who taught George Harrison of The Beatles to play the sitar, and visit Ajit Singh, a famous Vichitra Veena player who also performed with Harrison.North American travelers can fly from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, New York, and many other gateways, with estimated US/Canada-India roundtrip airfare of US$1600.The Toronto area resident most recently directed the Sundance-premiered 2008 documentary film, Prom Night In Mississippi, featuring Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman.“The Beatles wrote 48 songs in 7 weeks on that trip – the single most creative period in their illustrious career,” said Saltzman.Organized by Bestway Tours & Safaris, the fully escorted tour will visit Rishikesh and other spiritual and special Indian sites where The Beatles came together, and will meet Indian musicians who know and performed with members of the group.The Toronto area resident most recently directed the Sundance-premiered 2008 documentary film, Prom Night In Mississippi, featuring Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman.About Bestway ToursEstablished in 1978, Bestway Tours and Safaris is recognized worldwide for offering small-group cultural tours of uncommon destinations, highlighting culture, history and scenery, and providing extraordinary contact with local people.