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Day 1. Delhi
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 2. Old - New
Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. We
take a Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red Fort through the old city
and famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi
includes "Rajghat", the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and
Jama Masjid, the
great mosque of old Delhi. Today we also visit the famous "Humayun
Tomb" which is the first substantial example of Mughal
architecture in India. Before we proceed to the Hotel we have a
drive through New Delhi where we see the
India Gate,
Government Buildings and Embassies.
Day 3. Delhi -
Jaipur (by train)
The day is free in Delhi. In the late evening transfer to the
railway station for the train to Jaipur. Jaipur owes its
name, foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and
astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of
Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and
semiprecious stones. In the night arrive in
Jaipur and transfer to
the hotel.
Day 4. Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of
Amber, laying
11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha
dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly created Jaipur.
We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an elephant.
Enroute to Amber we will visit the
Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds),
built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements with each having
its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate and the
ladies to watch processions below without being seen. We continue to
Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five
remarkable observatories. It's complex instruments reveals us the
secrets of medieval Indian astronomy. In the afternoon we visit the
City palace which is still the formal residence of the royal family,
built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the
museum of the city palace we visit the private collection of the
Jaipur Maharajas. Later we have a walk through the colorful Bazaar
of Jaipur. In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur
and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of white
marble. We might have an opportunity here to observe a prayer
ceremony. Today we have dinner with a presentation of Indian music
and dance.
Day 5. Jaipur - Agra (by train)
In the early morning transfer to the railway station for the
train to Agra. Arrive in Agra by the afternoon and transfer to the
hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure.
Day 6. Agra - Delhi (by train)
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the
Agra Fort, built by
three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this
massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued
till the time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the
impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra
Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the
Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually
fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth
to her 14th child. After visiting Taj Mahal transfer to railway
station to catch the train for New Delhi. In the night arrive in
Delhi.
Day 7. Delhi (Departure)
Transfer to the airport for onward destination.
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per person (Delhi to Delhi)
Our
Services Include :
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC
in the
chosen category.
Rooms
on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast.
Rickshaw Drive in Delhi.
Elephant
Ride in Amber.
One Dinner will be with a presentation of Indian music and
dance in Jaipur.
Train Ticket.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking or languages of
your choice) at every
place of sightseeing.
All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo
Vacations representative.
All
Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
air-conditioned Car with
driver. For groups an
individual air-conditioned bus (Except
Standard Hotels) will be
provided.
Exclusions:
Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills
and Alcoholic
beverages.
Camera Fees (Still
or Movie).
Any Flight Charges.
Monument Entrances.
Unspecified Meals etc.
We always look
forward for any changes in the itinerary as wished by you for
your individual trip.
If
you are willing to travel in a group - the
Group Departure
dates are available
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group
over 15 people
please
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us
with the number of participants
and the wished dates to
enable us to workout the
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