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| Duration : |
07 Days |
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01 October 2007 - 30 April 2008 |
| Destinations : |
Delhi - Ajmer - Jaipur - Agra
- Delhi |
| Holiday Theme : |
Religious Tours |
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Itinerary |
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DAY 01:
You are met on arrival in Delhi and transferred to your Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
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DAY 02:
After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Our itinerary takes off from Old Delhi, which is a multi-layered city. Our first stop is the Red Fort built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra. A short drive brings us to the Great Mosque - The Jama Masjid. Drive on to see the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Afternoon Sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the Qutub Minar - the tallest stone tower in India built in 1191 AD. Chhatarpur Temple - the most popular Hindu temple with blissful tranquility and serene ambience. Continue to Humayun's Tomb believed to have been designed by his widow. Its plan is based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens and is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. Also visit the Bahai Temple - a lotus shaped structure. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
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DAY 03:
Early morning transfer to railway station to board Shatabdi express train to Ajmer. On arrival transfer to hotel and check-in. In the Evening visit the Holy Shrine of Sufi Saint – Dargah Khwaja Sahib to offer your prayers.
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DAY 04:
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. On arrival transfer to hotel and check-in. Rest of the day is free to explore the colourful bazaars
of Jaipur.
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DAY 05:
After breakfast, proceed for the city sight seeing tour of Jaipur. Start the tour with a morning excursion to the Amber Fort, that is perched on a hill. An Elephant transports you inside the fort, which houses a Marble Palace, Temple of Victory and a Hall of Mirrors – Sheesh Mahal. On returning to the city we admire the Outdoor Observatory the Jantar Mantar- built in 1726 by Jai Singh, a notable astronomer King. It houses instruments of astonishing accuracy, which gives accurate predictions till this day. The City Palace is a visitor’s delight. Within the walls are several Palaces and museums resplendent with collections of the princely era. Drive to the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), a five story high Palace having a facade of windows and latticed screens which allowed the Ladies of the Court, in bygone days, to sit and view the streets of the city. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
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DAY 06:
After early breakfast, proceed for Agra (235 km / 6 hrs), en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri
- a fascinating deserted capital of Emperor Akbar. This was abandoned in a few years
due to lack of water. On arrival at Agra check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
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DAY 07:
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal - built by a grief-stricken emperor, Shah Jahan, as a memorial of eternal love for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Agra Fort which perhaps offers the most moving view of the Taj Mahal from its octagonal tower situated across the River Jamuna.
Sikandra Emperor Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra is a magnificent gateway, covered with floral and geometrical arabesque decoration in white and coloured marble. Four elegant Minarets surround the tomb. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
Later drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the International airport to board your flight back home. |
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Accommodation for 06 nights / 07 days in the above mentioned hotels.
All the transfers and sightseeing by AC Car.
Daily breakfast at the hotel.
English speaking guide as per the itinerary.
Train from Delhi to Ajmer by Shatabdi Express (Chair Car).
All current applicable taxes. |
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Expenses of personal nature such as meals other then specified, soft/hard drinks, mineral water, camera/video fee, film rolls.
Any air/train fare (as per actual).
Entrance fees of monuments.
Any tips, travel insurance fee.
Any other item not specifically mentioned above. |
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| Validity |
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Rates are valid from 01 October 2007 - 30th April 2008
Rates are not valid from 22 DEC 2007- 05 JAN 2008 |
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Since 1981
