If it is your first visit to India then
there is no better introduction to this fascinating land than the popular
'GOLDEN TRIANGLE' route, visiting Delhi, Agra & Jaipur. Combine this
with any of the given extensions and discover some of the many faces of
India. The rest will wait for your next visit!
Detailed
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi Arrive Delhi Meeting & Assistant at
the Airport, Transfer to the booked Hotel.
In the afternoon half day
sight seeing tour of New Delhi covering Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's
tomb (the fore runner of Taj Mahal), Presidents house and the
Secretariat buildings, India Gate The War Memorial, The Modern Hindu
temple Birla Mandir.
In the evening witness the son et
Lumiere show at the historic Red Fort, a dramatic interplay of sound and
light effects recreating the Moghul history of three hundred years.
Day 02 : Delhi Jaipur (268 KMS) In the morning half-day
tour of Sahajahanabad, now known as Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat the cremation
site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Musjid - the largest mosque of India and drive
past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk before leaving for Jaipur. Overnight at the
hotel in Jaipur.
Day 03 : In Jaipur In the morning
half-day excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient Capital of the state until
1728. Enjoy the Elephant joy ride up to the hill on which the Fort is
situated. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory, Jaimahal (Look at the
beautiful mirror work and intricate inlay work) and the Temple of Goddess
Kali.
In the afternoon half-day city sightseeing tour visiting
Maharajas City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or
the Palace of winds through the rose - pink residential and business areas
of Jaipur.Evening free for your shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
04 : Jaipur Agra (232 KMS)
In the morning commence for Agra enroute visit the deserted city at Fatehpur
Sikri(40 KMS from Agra) built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned it just
after 15 years due to the scarcity of water. Visit the graceful buildings
The punch Mahal, Anup Talab,Diwan-e- Khas, Tomb of the holy saint Salim
Chisti,Buland Darwaza and other important palaces where one experiences not
only the Architectural brilliance but also its perfect fusion. After
Fatehpur Sikri drive straight to your hotel.
Taj is closed on Friday
In the afternoon after the lunch break visit the world famous Mausoleum
The Taj Mahal
An unique epitome of Love built by Moghul Emperor
Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
A Sahajahans drop of tear on the cheek of Time that has now
crystallized. Later visit the local Markets and see the Marble art of Agra.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Agra
Delhi (203 KMS) In the morning visit Agra Fort built by Akhbar and
later extended by Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Enroute to Delhi halt at Sikandra
Tomb of Emperor Akbar, look around the four square garden style and water
system there.Akbar used to treat all the religions equally, savour the
flavors of his religious tolerance from this place. How successfully he
blended them even at his tomb.
After arriving Delhi transfer to the
Airport for your onward destination.
Extension Tour This
extension tour combines practice of yoga/power of meditation with the feel
of Indian Mythology, holy river Ganges, montain safari and the wildlife...
Day 01 : Delhi - Mussoorie drive (07 hrs) After An Early
Breakfast Commence Drive To Mussoorie, En Route Stopping At Dehradun.
Afternoon Arrive In Mussoorie And Check In Hotel. Rest Day At Leisure.
Overnight At Hotel.
Day 02 : In Mussoorie Morning
Visit Kempty Falls - The Largest Waterfall Of The Area. Afternoon Free For
Own Activities. Overnight At Hotel.
Day 03 : Mussoorie -
Rishikesh drive (04 hrs) Morning Drive For Rishikesh - The City Of
Saints With En Route Visit Of Dhanolti And Chamba From Where One Can View
Over 200 Miles of The Central Himalayan Range. Afternoon Visit Ghats And
Temples. Overnight At Hotel.
Day 04 : Rishikesh - Haridwar -
Delhi drive (07 hrs) Morning Drive To Haridwar. Visit To Ghats And
Temples And Mansa Devi By Ropeway. Continue Drive To Delhi. Tour Terminates
On Arrival. This tour can be extended for one day for wildlife lovers where
they will enjoy jeep rides in Rajaji National Park.