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Best of North India
 

09 nights / 10 days Delhi 
Agra / Jaipur / Udaipur / Mumbai (Bombay)


About This Tour :

This tour is ideal for a first time visitor to India, visiting some of the best-known culturally rich and historically important sights of India. Your journey starts in India's capital - Delhi, a bustling metropolis with a perfect blend of the ancient and the modern. You then travel to Agra, home of the world's most famous monument of love - the Taj Mahal. Your tour then takes you through the desert state of Rajasthan, where you visit the colorful "Pink city" of Jaipur and the "Venice of the East" Udaipur, before flying into Mumbai, the commercial capital of India and home of colorful Indian cinema. Your journey ends with touring and some last minute shopping in Mumbai before flying home.

The Hotels used in this programme all modern First Class deluxe Hotels run by Taj Group of Hotels –an Indian chain of hotels which has defined quality service and luxury in India. The chain has been selected with a view of enhancing your total experience of India. All Hotels on this trip are equipped with modern facilities like Air-conditioning, swimming pools, beauty parlor, multi-cuisine restaurants, Ayurvedic massages and of course en suite facilities.

Duration : 10 days
Destinations :
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai(Bombay)
 
Day-01 Arrive Delhi :  

You will be met on your arrival at Delhi International airport and transferred to Hotel Taj Mahal . Your home for the next two nights, Taj Mahal, New Delhi is modern 05 star deluxe hotel located close to the city centre, with easy access to government and commercial districts, shopping area and restaurants. All the rooms offer luxury, style and comfort with contemporary touches.

Facilities here include multi-cuisine restaurants, bar, health club, Ayurvedic massage and swimming pool. No activity is scheduled today, since most International flights arrive into Delhi late evening. Overnight at the hotel.

   
Day-02 In Delhi (B) :  

At 0830 hours, meet your tour guide and your fellow travellers for a short breifing in the Hotel Lobby followed by a  full day combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting - The mighty Red Fort, Friday Mosque -- Jama Masjid, The silver street of Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat -- the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, The Hindu temple -- Birla Mandir, India  Gate -- a 42 m  high  war  memorial, 

President's House , Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar -- a 73 m high victory tower and Bahai Temple -- shaped like a lotus flower and a proof of India's secularism. Overnight at the hotel.

   
Day-03 Drive Delhi - Agra (B) :  

Early morning depart for Agra (220 kms--4 hours) and check in at Hotel Taj View Taj View is a part of the Taj Group of Hotels, offering excellent facilities including a swimming pool and a multi-cuisine restaurant, located in the city center very close to the Taj Mahal and other tourist attractions, the hotel has rooms with exclusive views of Taj Mahal.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra city visiting the world famous Taj Mahal. One of the wonders of the world -- a monument of love created by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal and perhaps the most perfect architectural monument of the world, The Red fort -- a testament to the rise and fall of the Mughal empire built by Emperor Akbar in red sand stone over 400 years ago. Overnight at the hotel.
   
Day-04 Drive Agra - Jaipur (B) :  

Early morning depart for Jaipur (250 kms--5 hours) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar approximately 35 kms outside Agra. Built in the 16th century, this city was abandoned 12 years later due to a scarcity of water. The entire city of Red sand stone (sand stone palaces and temples) is virtually intact and a site worth seeing is the 54 m high main entrance.

Buland Darwaza-- the gate of victory constructed to commemorate Akbar's victory in Gujarat. On arrival in Jaipur check in at Hotel Jai Mahal Palace, your home for the next two nights. The 255 year-old Jai Mahal Palace is a masterpiece in the Indo Saracenic style of architecture, set amidst 18 acres of beautifully landscaped Moghul gardens, the hotel has 100 rooms designed to transport guests into a world of unimaginable opulence and luxury. Located close to the city center and other tourist attractions. Facilities here include Swimming pool, multi-cuisine restaurants, beauty parlor, state-of-the-art health club, lawn tennis, jogging, yoga sessions and a putting green. Overnight at the hotel.

   
Day-05 In Jaipur (B) :  

A full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur – “the pink city” takes you to the Hawa Mahal -- The Palace of Winds, the facade of which is all pink windows and filigree screens, Jantar Mantar -- the largest and best preserved 18th century stone observatory, City Palace --still the home of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur housing an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons.

Also visit to Amber Fort, situated 11 kms away from Jaipur, Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur state. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside & overlooking a lake, which reflects it's terraces & ramparts. The climb to the fort is on gaily-bedecked Elephants. Overnight at the hotel.

   

Day-06 Drive Jaipur - Udaipur (B) :

Transfer to the airport in time to connect flight for Udaipur (Jet Airways flight 9W 3401) departing Jaipur at 0715 hrs and arriving Udaipur at 0810 hrs. Met on arrival in Udaipur and transfer to hotel Lake Palace –“The Leading Small Hotels of World”. The hotel is in fact a white marble palace that seems to float miraculously on the still waters of Lake Pichola. Probably the most romantic hotel in the world,

this 250-year old palace offers guests a unique blend of serenity and opulence. Facilities include swimming pool, puppet show, multi-cuisine restaurants, bar, health club and beauty parlor. Afternoon, half day sightseeing tour of Udaipur "Venice of the East" takes you to City Palace-- towering over the lake, this is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, the main part of the palace is preserved as a museum with a large & varied collection of glass, porcelain figures & miniature paintings. Located only 150 mts from the city palace is the famous Jagdish Temple -- which enshrines a black stone image of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the universe and Saheliyon ki Bari -- or garden of the maids of honour. A small ornamental garden with fountains, stone elephants & a delightful lotus pool. Overnight at the hotel.

   
Day-07 In Udaipur(B) :  

Day at leisure in Udaipur. Overnight at the hotel.

 
   
Day-08    Fly Udaipur / Mumbai (B) :  

Transfer to the airport in time to connect flight for Mumbai (Jet Airways flight 9W 3401) departing Udaipur at 0840 hrs and arriving Mumbai at 1025 hrs. Met on arrival in Mumbai and transfer to Hotel Taj Mahal–as a member of the select group of The Leading Hotels of the World”, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower offers guests a unique blend of warm hospitality, luxurious accommodation and contemporary amenities and services.

The hotel is situated on the waterfront, a gracious landmark facing the Gateway of India. When the hotel opened in 1903, it had no parallel in the city, and possibly in the country. Although the hotel has seen much change, including the addition of a contemporary Tower Wing in 1973, it has retained most of its original charm. Afternoon, half day sightseeing tour of Mumbai –the bustling commercial capital of India, takes you to Gateway of India -a grand ceremonial arch through which the last British troops left India, Prince of Wales Museum -with its art, archaeology & natural history sections it is one of the best museums in the country, Hanging Gardens, Victoria Rail Terminus and drive along Marine drive.

Overnight in Mumbai.

   

Day-09    In Mumbai:

 
Day at leisure in Mumbai. Overnight in Mumbai.
   

Day-10    Depart Mumbai:

 
Transfer to airport in time to connect flight to onward destination.
   
Valid from 01st Oct'08 to 15th April'09 us$ 2798
Valid from 16th Apr'08 to 30th Sep'08 us$ 2025
Domestic airfare us$ 430
   
Small supplements may apply for travel between 01st Nov to 15th Nov 2008, 20th Dec 2008 to 05th Jan 2009 and during the month of February 2009.
Inclusions:  
   
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis at the Hotels mentioned above.
  • Full English breakfast daily.
  • Land transportation exactly as per itinerary using an air-conditioned car.
  • Sightseeing tours exactly as per itinerary along with an English Speaking Guide and including entrance fees to all monuments and places of interest.
  • Complimentary mineral water and soft drinks during long drives.
  • Economy class air fare Jaipur/Udaipur/Mumbai
Exclusions:  
   
  • International airfare to/from India
  • Visas
  • Meals other than Breakfast
  • Expenses of personal nature like beverages/laundry/phone calls etc.
  • Gratuities
  • Camera fees
  • Any items not specifically mentioned in inclusions above.
   
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