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India Taj & Tiger Encounter Tour (IWTR - 10)
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Places Covered:
Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days |
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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi.
Arrive Delhi by any convenient flight. Meet upon arrival at the
airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Note : Check-in time at the hotel is 12
Noon. If you will arrive early morning the accommodation will be
required from previous night.
Day 02 : In Delhi.
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed for the full day tour
of Old and New Delhi in the afternoon. Old Delhi was an ancient
walled city. Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1650 switched the Mughal
capital from Agra to Delhi.
Shah Jehan possessing an exquisite talent, especially in architecture,
created the seventh city and in the process brought about Delhi's
glorious renaissance. Here you will see Red Fort, the most opulent
Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. The fort is Shah Jehan's symbol
of power and elegance, built by behind sandstone walls.
Its main gate (Lahore Gate) faces Chandni Chowk, the perpetually
congested avenue heading west from the Red Fort, is filled with
twisting lanes, small streets and crowded bazaars.
Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama
Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling
and colorful market of the old city. Chandni Chowk was the commercial
centre of Delhi in the old time and you will see it come alive in
the morning as the trading day starts.
New Delhi was designed and built by the British in the 1920's -
it's a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings,
green parks and gardens. In 1911 King George V announced the transfer
of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. The King's architects, Lutyens
and Baker, set in motion the Design and construction of Delhi's
eighth city - New Delhi. Lutyens designed an "Imperial City"
having palatial-sized buildings set amid broad tree-lined avenues
punctuated by Mughal style gardens, complete with fountains and
shallow pools. It took 20 years to complete this immense undertaking
only to have the British pack up and relinquish the subcontinent
in 1947.
You will visit two monuments from Delhi's past - Humayun's Tomb
and Qutub Minar. Your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue,
Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate and Parliament House. Also
visit the local Bahai Temple {Lotus Temple}.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi-Agra.
210 KMS & 04-05 HOURS
Morning after breakfast at the hotel, leave Delhi and drive to Agra.
Enroute stop at the famous tomb of Akbar "Sikandra"
after visiting Sikandra continue drive to Agra and upon arrival
in Agra, check in at the hotel.
Agra was the capital of the grand Mughal Empire, at the time of
the Mughals in the 16th & 17th centuries. During this period
the city became a leading centre of art, science, commerce and culture.
Akbar the Great made Agra great.
The city's origins are dim but Akbar's grandfather Babur is credited
with Agra's founding. The short golden age of Agra came to
an end with the seventeenth century reign of Shah Jehan, mastermind
of the unforgettable Taj Mahal.
Afternoon half day sightseeing of the Agra city, visit Agra Fort,
Idmad-Ud-Dola {Baby Taj Mahal. Evening visit the world famous monument
of love the Taj Mahal during sunset.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Note : Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.
Day 04 : Agra-Ranthambore.
300 KMS & 06-07 HOURS
Morning after breakfast at the hotel, drive to Ranthambore. On
the way you will visit Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted
red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital.
Ponder the mysterious desertion of this capital city that was dramatically
abandoned a few years after it was built. It was a veritable fairy
tale city and its 'ruins' are still in a pristine condition. It
is not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in
the days of its grandeur.
Afterwards continue drive to Ranthambore. Upon arrival, check in
at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : In Ranthambore.
Morning & afternoon game drives in Ranthambore National Park
by open hood canter bus.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 : Ranthambore-Jaipur.
200 KMS & 04-05 HOURS
Morning after breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Jaipur, upon arrival
in Jaipur, check in at the hotel. Afternoon free for independent
activities.
Evening drive to Choki Dhani Village Resort, which is approx. 40
Kms from Jaipur.
Enjoy special Rajasthani Dinner at Choki Dhani, afterwards return
back to hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07 : Jaipur.
After breakfast depart for a half day excursion to Amber
Fort. 11 Kms. from Jaipur, Amber Fort is a marvelous example of
Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in
the Maota Lake below. Go up the fort on the back of a gaily caparisoned
elephant, true to the style of the Maharajas of the past. The interior
of the fort has various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory,
mirror and glass work complemented by exquisite wall paintings.
As you move between the rooms of this magnificent structure, you
will feel the history and visualize the pomp and grandeur of a kingdom
never conquered.
After your tour return to the hotel or to a city restaurant where
you can relax or enjoy a lunch on your own.
At around 2 p.m. venture back into the city, for the tour
of Jaipur. This afternoon you will visit the City
Palace Museum where you can see an imposing blend of traditional
Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection
of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armoury of old weapons, miniature
paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions,
also visit the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory
built in 1726 AD). Also included is a photo visit at the Hawa Mahal
(Palace of Winds) - a five storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal
facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and
spires.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 : Jaipur-Delhi-Departure.
250 KMS & 04-05 HOURS
Morning after breakfast at the hotel, drive back to Delhi. Upon
arrival in Delhi transfer to airport to take flight for onwards
destination.
End of the services with happy memories.
| Cost
Includes |
07 Nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing
 basis.
Daily breakfast at the hotels.
Transport services by an exclusive A/C Car for
all
transfers, sightseeing and long journey tours as
per itinerary, includng all taxes, toll tax,
parking, driver allowance, fuel charges.
01 Lunch at Hotel Taj View, Agra.
02 Game drives in Ranthambore national park by
canter bus on seat sharing basis.
01 Elephant ride in Jaipur.
01 Rajasthani dinner at Choki Dhani Village
resort,
Jaipur.
Assistance upon arrival in Delhi.
All present applicable taxes. |
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| Cost
does not Includes |
Any Air/train fares.
Personal expenses like tips, drinks, any meal
{which
is not specified above}, telephone, fax,
internet,
laundry.
Entry ticket, permit fees, boat/ferry ticket,
camera
tickets at various places of sight seeing.
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Transport : Air-conditioned Car, walking,
Jeep Safari, nature walk. |
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Accommodation : Hotels |
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Departs : Daily |
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Important notes:
1. You are required to arrange and purchase internal flights
before travel.
2. Combination trip. Please see inclusions and exclusions
for details. |
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