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Discover Taj Mahal
Duration : 7 Nights - 8 Days
Destination : DELHI - JAIPUR - BHARATPUR - AGRA - DELHI
Confrimed Departure Dates : 14/03/2006 , 24/03/2006
Day 1 : ARRIVAL DELHI

Upon
arrival at International Airport you are met and transferred to your prebooked
Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel you are received with a traditional welcome
. Rest of the day free.Overnight Hotel.
Day 2 : DELHI
This morning we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan the
Magnificent (who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be visiting the famous
Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and two minarets,
and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort and Chandni chowk.
Afternoon we'll visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that's
just 60 years old , and then proceed via India Gate and the Governmental building
to Qutab Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the arrival
of Islam in India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an elevated platform,
and the Crafts Museum, which replicates and Indian street with over 50 artists
and craftspeople at work. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 3 : DELHI - JAIPUR( BY SURFACE 260 KMS 6 HRS DRIVE )
After Breakfast Today we drive towards Jaipur popularly known as the Pink City,
was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance
with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows
a grid system. Upon arrival check in your Hotel. Afternoon - tour of City Palace
and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of
Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds - a five storied structure
of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking
the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies
of the royal household to watch everyday life. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 4 : JAIPUR
The capital of Rajasthan is the most colourful city in India. Today morning
we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput
(Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us to the top
of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings. Afternoon is spent visit
the local bazaar.
In the evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where an ethnic village atmosphere is
recreated each evening with thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, arobats, snake
charmers, puppeteers etc. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 5 : JAIPUR - BHARATPUR - FATEHPUR SIKIRI - AGRA( BY SURFACE 232 KMS 5
HRS DRIVE)
This morning travel to Bharatpur for a tour of the world famous bird sanctuary
here. The reserve bosts of river 300 species of resident and migratory birds.
From here we drive to the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri ( ghost capital) for
a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect
preservation. We continue our journey for Agra and upon arrival check into Hotel.
Day 6 : AGRA

Agra
was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries. This
morning we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's chief minister and
father-in - law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its design foreshadows
the Taj Mahal. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over three generations by
the moghul emperors. Following an afternoon free, we go at sunset to see the
Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young
wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent
white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.
Overnight at Hotel .
Day 7 : AGRA - DELHI ( BY SURFACE 210 KMS 4 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast we Drive back to Delhi enroute visit to Sikandra. Overnight
at Hotel.
DAY-08 : LEAVE DELHI
Transfer to airport to catch the flight for Onward Journey.
END OF THE PROGRAMME
Cost for the Above Programme
Using 04 Star Hotels
| Per Person |
US$ 648 Per Person |
Using 05 Star Deluxe Hotels
| Per Person |
US$ 955 Per person |
HOTEL USED:-
04 Star Hotels
| Delhi |
The Connaught/ Hanz plaza |
| Jaipur |
Holiday Inn / Jaipur Palace |
| Agra |
Holiday Inn / similar |
05 Star Deluxe Hotels
| Delhi |
InterContinental / The Park |
| Jaipur |
Rajputana Sheraton / Similar |
| Agra |
Jaypee Palace |
Cost Includes :-
*** Accommodation On Twin sharing/Single Room basis with all Meals
*** All Transfers, Sightseeing and Road Transportation By A/c Deluxe Coach
*** Using English Speaking Guide for City tours
***Entrance to monuments
*** Elephant Ride at Amber fort With Elephant Ride
*** Theme Dinner at Choki Dhani
*** Rickshaw Ride at Agra
Cost Does Not Includes :-
*** Any Type Of Airport Tax
*** Any Type Of Airfare
*** Insurance of any Kind
***Expenses of Peronal nature
*** Camera and video Charges.
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