Min. 2 people
Day 01 Arrive in Delhim (D)
You will be met by our representative outside the custom lounge and escorted till you check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 02 Delhi (B)
After breakfast, proceed for a full day city tour of Old & New Delhi.
Morning:
Visit the Red Fort, the 300-year-old walled city built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1648 as his capital and named after him. Opposite the fort are the black and white onion dome and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. Drive past Kotla Firoze Shah, ruins of an old fort of the 14th century with the 13 meter high Ashoka Pillar of 3rd BC. Visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948.
Afternoon:
Tour of New Delhi, the new capital designed by Sir Edward Lutyens. Drive past the Presidential Palace, the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the secretariat buildings - the center of all government activity and down the main avenue, the impressive Rajpath to the World War I memorial arch, the India Gate, the High Court Building and the Old Fort. Visit Humayun’s Tomb built in 1565 AD by his grieving widow Haji Begum, the Qutub Minar, 72 meters high and the ruins of Quwat-ul-Eslam (Light of Islam) Mosque. See Delhi’s most curious antique, the uncorroded Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Delhi - Agra (B)
After breakfast, drive to Agra. Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
The afternoon is free at leisure for shopping and independent activities.
Day 04 Agra (B)
In the morning, sightseeing tour of Taj Mahal. (Closed on Fridays)
With its incredible lacy white grandeur the Taj Mahal is perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world.
Agra Fort: (Optional at U.S. $7 per person) Agra Fort is situated on the banks for the river Yamuna, another monumental mission accomplished by the great Mughal visionary Emperor Akbar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (B)
After breakfast, leave Agra for Jaipur, en route visiting the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. The abandoned red sandstone city built in the 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, a combination of Hindu and Muslim styles, expressing Akbar's vision of synthesizing the cultures. Arrive Jaipur, Rest of the time free for shopping and independent activities.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06 Jaipur (B)
Full day city tour of Jaipur
The day begins with a visit to the Amber fort, the former seat of the Rajput rulers of Jaipur. Visit the Shiladevi temple (which continues to be the private temple of the Royal family) with its exquisite marble carvings and silver door. Jeep ride will be provided to reach Amber fort from parking place. In the afternoon, visit the open-air royal observatory "Jantar Mantar", with gigantic, astronomical instruments, the City Palace and Museum stopping by the "Hawa Mahal" or the Palace of Winds.
Overnight at hotel
Day 07 Jaipur-Mandawa (B)
After breakfast, leave Jaipur for Mandawa. A medieval fort (dated around 1750). On arrival, transfer & check in at hotel. Afternoon a walking tour of Mandawa Village.
Overnight at hotel
Day 08 Mandawa - Delhi (B)
After breakfast, leave Mandawa for Delhi. On arrival no hotel envisaged. Later in time, transfer to the airport to connect flight for onward destination.
Alternatively, leaving during early hours on day 09th.
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B=breakfast
L=lunch
D=dinner SP=special dinner
Costs in US$ per person (Min. 2 people):
- Superior hotels: $1360.00
- Standard hotels: $1190.00
- Single room Supplement
- Superior hotels: $615.00
- Standard hotels: $505.00
Tour Departure Dates
- 2011
November 26
December 10, 24
- 2012
January 14, 28
February 11, 25
March 11, 25
April 08
Hotels:
| City |
Superior |
Standard |
| DELHI |
RESIDENCE |
Dolphin Inn |
| AGRA |
CLARKS SHIRAZ |
Pushp Villa |
| JAIPUR |
CLARKS AMER |
Mandawa Haveli (Heritage) |
| MANDAWA |
CASTLE (Heritage) |
Sara Vilas |
Tour Includes:
- 1. Transport
Meeting and assistance on arrival/departure transfers, sightseeing using air conditioned vehicles depending on the size of the group.
- 2. Accommodation
Twin / Double bedded room. (Subject to availability)
Check-in time is 14:00 hrs and check out time is 12:00 hrs.
- 3. Meal Plan
Breakfast daily. One dinner on the first arrival day.
- 4. Sightseeing
Seat in coach basis including
a. Rickshaw ride in Jaipur.
b. Elephant ride in Amber Fort (subject to availability; otherwise Jeep ride will be provided).
Entrance fees as per program.
- 5. Guide
English speaking Guide
Costs Include:
- 5 star hotels per specified in the itinerary or similar on sharing twin basis with daily breakfast (B).
- Lunch (L) and dinner (D) per listed in the itinerary at local restaurant.
- English speaking guide, admission fee, transfers, tip
Costs Excludes:
- International Air Fare
- Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions
- Items of personal nature such as tips, laundry, beverages, mini bar, room service etc.
- Visa Fee
Costs Excludes:
- International Air Fare
- Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions
- Items of personal nature such as tips, laundry, beverages, mini bar, room service etc.
- Visa Fee
Remarks:
- We can also arrange the same itinerary based on private tour with your own selected dates with additional cost (subject to hotel availability)
- We have Seat-In-Coach Extension programs available. If you are interested to extend your trip after the program, please contact us.
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