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DELHI
The capital city of modern India has behind it centuries of history, which has enriched its culture. Nowhere has tradition blended with modernity on a scale as evident in Delhi - age-old monuments stand check by jowl with ultra modern hi-rise buildings.
Delhi has been the seat of power for centuries. Today old and new city combine to present a harmonious whole offering the traveller, elegant shops, broad laburnum lined avenues, sun warmed elegant forts and mosques that were once stronghold of Mughal powers and colourful bazaars.
AGRA
Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It finds mention in the epic Mahābhārata where it was called Agrevaṇa, or 'the border of the forest'. Legend ascribes the founding of the city to Rājā Badal Singh (around 1475), whose fort, Badalgarh, stood on or near the site of the present Fort. It achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Tāj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpūr Sikrī, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
JAIPUR
Built by Sawai Jai Singh, the city of Jaipur is amongst the first of India´s planned cities. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy tale palaces; rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues. Jaipur has a timeless appeal in its colorful bazaars that delights for its Rajasthan handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas, are worth admiration that makes a trip to the pink city a memorable one. Bazaars that delights for its Rajasthan handlooms and trinkets..
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE
3 nights / 4 days
Golden Triangle Tour is the most popular tourist circuit in India. This incredible Golden Triangle Tour Itinerary comprising the three famous cities of India-Delhi, Agra and Jaipur having grandeur, glory & history.
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26 Nov 2009 (Thursday) DELHI - AGRA
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- Drive to Agra.
- Visit Taj Mahal.
- Visit local bazaar / shopping (optional).
- Overnight at Agra.
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| 07h30 : |
Pick up from your place of stay and leave for Agra by surface. |
| 11h00 : |
En-route break at Hodal / Kosi. Light snacks served (buffet, included). |
| 13h00 : |
Arrival at Agra. Check-in to the hotel. Lunch (not included). Time to relax & unwind. |
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Visit the Taj Mahal - The Taj Mahal is synonymous with beauty, love and grandeur. This white marble mausoleum, built on the banks of river Yamuna, epitomizes Shah Jahan´s love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Designed by a local architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahori, the entire complex, with gardens, gateway structures, and mosque, was completed in 1643. More than three centuries later, the monument retains its romantic aura. Set like a jewel within gardens whose four-fold design echoes the Islamic idea of paradise, its millions of visitors marvel at the play of light on its marble dome which seems to turn from rose to pearl with the passage of the sun. There is much to see - the exquisite calligraphy, the lyrical floral motifs of the pietra dura decorations which form a mosaic of colour; and the fountains and canals of the gardens which reflect the monument in a series of ethereal images.
A visit to a local bazaar / shopping (optional). |
| 19h30 : |
Return to Hotel.
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Overnight stay at Agra.
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27 Nov 2009 (Friday) AGRA - JAIPUR
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- Enroute Jaipur Visit Fatehpur Sikri.
- Check in and lunch at Jaipur hotel
- Evening - shopping tour
- Overnight at hotel
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Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar´s City of Victory, lies on a hill top almost 40 kms from Agra. It has two different complexes- the royal enclosure of the palaces with the harem and official buildings; and the dargah of the Sufi saint, Salim Chisti with a mosque and gateway. To wander around the red sandstone courtyards of this World Heritage Site is to travel back in time to an Imperial splendour. The buildings at Fatehpur Sikri belong to a composite style of architecture with the predominating Islamic style cleverly blended with local Rajasthani and Gujarati styles, a melting pot of cultures. In its heyday, the city was a large and magnificent township; this is clearly visible even today, centuries after it was abandoned. |
| 10h00 : |
Continue the drive to Jaipur. |
| 14h00 : |
Upon arrival check into the hotel
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| 16h00 : |
Proceed for a shopping tour of City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
The city tour takes in a visit to the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum housed in the City Palace, part of which is still the home of the Jaipur royal family. The museum has a collection of royal robes and precious textiles, Mughal carpets, an armoury of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions and manuscripts. Also visit the awe-inspiring Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in the 18th century with a collection of giant masonry astronomical instruments that continues to provide accurate information even today. Also included is a photo visit at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a landmark of Jaipur and perhaps its signature monument, a five-storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens (there are 953 of them), domes and spires. |
| 19h30 : |
Return to hotel |
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Overnight at the hotel
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28 Nov 2009 (Saturday) JAIPUR - DELHI
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- Breakfast at hotel
- Check-out & proceed to Amber Fort
- Proceed to Delhi
- Overnight at Delhi.
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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After check-out, depart hotel for Delhi enroute visiting Amber Fort, 11 Kms. from Jaipur.
Amber Fort - (pronounced Amer) was the former capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs before it shifted to Jaipur. Its construction was started by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and was completed by Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh over a period of about two centuries. The fort, set atop rugged hills, rises above the waters of the Maotha Lake. Within its walls lies one of India´s best-preserved medieval citadels, a stunning complex of gardens, temples, pavilions and courtyards. The Amber Fort is, in roughly equal proportions, a pleasure-palace, a former centre of administration and a military stronghold -- all worth seeing. It is a classic fusion of Mughal and Hindu architecture, built in red sandstone and white marble. |
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Enjoy lunch at a restaurant. |
| 14h30 : |
Proceed to Delhi. |
| 16h30 : |
En-route stop for snacks. |
| 17h00 : |
Continue drive to Delhi. |
| 19h00 : |
Arrive at Delhi. Check-in to the hotel. |
| Overnight at Hotel. |
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29 Nov 2009 (Sunday) DELHI - HYDERABAD
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- Time free to relax and pack-up for return journey.
- Visit Qutub Minar.
- Visit Humayun´s Tomb and Bahai Temple.
- Drive Past President´s House, Parliament House & India Gate.
- Transfer to airport for departure.
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| 10h30 : |
Check-out of the hotel
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Half-day sightseeing of New Delhi. The tour to New Delhi starts with a visit to the Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. Built in the early 13th century a few kilometres south of Delhi, the red sandstone tower of Qutub Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base, and alternating angular and rounded flutings. The surrounding archaeological area contains funerary buildings, notably the magnificent Alai-Darwaza Gate, the masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art (built in 1311), and two mosques, including the Quwwatu'l-Islam, the oldest in northern India, built of materials reused from some 20 Brahman temples.
Then visit Humayun's Tomb, built by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President's residence).
Later visit the famous Bahai Temple of Delhi, also known as Lotus temple it is made up of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It welcomes people from all walks of life and sects and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility. The temple is built in the shape of a lotus as this flower is the symbol of purity and peace. It represents the Bahai faith, - an independent world religion; divine in origin, all embracing in scope, broad in its outlook, scientific in its method, humanitarian in its principles, and dynamic in the influence
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:In time Transfer to airport. |
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:Board flight for Hyderabad. |
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:Arrival at Hyderabad. |
| Tour ends. |
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Tour Cost:
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COMBINATION I |
COMBINATION II |
| PAX - Twin sharing basis |
INR 56580 Per Person |
INR 32442 Per Person |
| Single room Supplement |
INR 42180 Per Single |
INR 19334 Per Single |
| Extra Night In Delhi |
COMBINATION I |
COMBINATION II |
| Single Room |
INR 22800 |
INR 16389 |
| Double Room |
INR 24510 |
INR 17808 |
(Above rate are per room/per night and inclusive of breakfast on fixed menu basis)
Additional:
| Airfare: Economy Class for Delhi-Hyderabad sector |
INR 8479 Per Person |
| Airfare: Business Class for Delhi-Hyderabad sector |
INR 27279 Per Person |
(Airfare / timings currently applicable and subject to change without notice)
Hotels Envisaged:
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COMBINATION I
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COMBINATION II
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| Agra |
Amar Vilas
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Mughal Sheraton |
| Jaipur |
Raj Vilas
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Rajputana Sheraton |
| Delhi |
The Oberoi
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Grand Intercontinental |
The tour cost includes:
- Arrival/Departure transfers, sightseeing, excursion as per programme by an air-conditioned MINI coach with services of an English speaking guide for city tour.
- Hotel accommodation twin sharing at the hotels envisaged above or similar per respective combinations in standard room, with breakfast.
- Monument entrance fee wherever applicable.
The tour cost does not include:
- Meals (except those specified above).
- Personal expenses like laundry, extras at the hotel, phone etc.
- Any other services not specified above.
- Govt. Service tax - currently @ 2.58%. The tax prevailing at the time of billing will be charged.
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