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09 nights / 10 days
Delhi
Agra / Jaipur / Udaipur / Mumbai (Bombay)
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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.
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Day-01 Arrive Delhi : |
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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.
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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. |
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Day-02 In Delhi (B) : |
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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,
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President's
House
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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. |
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Day-03 Drive
Delhi - Agra (B) : |
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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.
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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.
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Day-04 Drive
Agra - Jaipur (B)
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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.
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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.
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Day-05 In
Jaipur (B) : |
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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.
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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. |
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Day-06 Drive
Jaipur - Udaipur (B) : |
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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,
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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.
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Day-07 In
Udaipur(B) : |
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Day at leisure in Udaipur. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day-08
Fly Udaipur
/ Mumbai (B) : |
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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 Mahalas 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.
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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. |
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Day-09 In
Mumbai: |
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Day at
leisure in Mumbai. Overnight in Mumbai. |
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Day-10
Depart Mumbai: |
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Transfer to
airport in time to connect flight to onward
destination.
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Valid from 01st Oct'08 to 15th April'09 |
us$ 2798 |
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Valid from 16th Apr'08 to 30th Sep'08 |
us$ 2025 |
| Domestic airfare |
us$ 430 |
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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. |
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Inclusions: |
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Accommodation on twin sharing basis at the
Hotels mentioned above.
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Full
English breakfast daily.
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Land
transportation exactly as per itinerary using
an air-conditioned car.
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Sightseeing tours exactly as per itinerary along with an English Speaking Guide and including entrance fees to all monuments and places of interest.
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Complimentary mineral water and soft drinks during long drives.
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Economy class air fare
Jaipur/Udaipur/Mumbai
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Exclusions: |
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International airfare to/from India
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Visas
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Meals other
than Breakfast
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Expenses of
personal nature like beverages/laundry/phone
calls etc.
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Gratuities
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Camera fees
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Any items
not specifically mentioned in inclusions
above.
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