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Golden Triangle with Haridwar & Rishikesh
Golden Triangle with Haridwar & Rishikesh
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Duration
09 Nights / 10 Days |
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Places Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Haridwar - Rishikesh
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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi.
Arrive Delhi airport by any convenient flight. Meet and greet on 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 : 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. 220 Kms & 04-05 Hrs.
After breakfast early breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel
and drive to Agra.
Enroute visit the tomb of Akbar Sikandra. Later continue drive to
Agra. On arrival check in to the hotel.
After lunch at Hotel Taj View, proceed for the sightseeing of city
visit : Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-ullah. Evening visit the world famous
monument of love the Taj Mahal.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Note : Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.
Day 04 : Agra / Jaipur. 265 Kms & 05-06 Hrs
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur (once the capital of Rajasthan province
- now known as "the abode of Rajahs"). Everywhere you will
see the monuments of its Rajput rulers. Jaipur is one of the main
centers for shopping in India - especially with regard to textiles,
jewellery, stones carpets, etc.
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. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : 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 06 : Jaipur / Delhi. 250 Kms & 04-05 Hrs.
After relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Check out and drive back to
Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, check in at the hotel. Evening free for
independent activities.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Delhi / Haridwar / Rishikesh. 310 Kms & 06-07 Hrs.
Morning after early breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer
to Delhi railway station to take Shtabdi express train to Haridwar.
On arrival in Haridwar, pick up by our car and visit the temples in
Haridwar later drive to Rishikesh.
On arrival in Rishikesh, check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08 : Rishikesh.
Day free in Rishikesh for independent activities.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 09 : Rishikesh / Haridwar / Delhi.
Morning free in Rishikesh. Late morning check out from the hotel
and drive back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 : Delhi / Departure.
Morning after breakfast, transfer to Delhi International airport to
take your return flight back home.
End of services with happy memories.
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Inclusions |
09 Nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis at
 above
mentioned hotels or similar.
Transport
by an exclusive Air Condetioned Car for all
transfers,
sightseeing and long journey, which includes all
taxes, toll tax, parking allowance for driver, fuel
charges.
Return
train fare from Delhi to Haridwar in 1st A/C
Class.
Daily
breakfast at the hotels.
01 Lunch
at Hotel Taj View in Agra.
One
Elephant Ride in Jaipur.
One
Rajasthani Dinner at Choki Dhani Village Resort,
Jaipur.
Services
of English Speaking guide for sightseeing in
Delhi,
Agra & Jaipur Only.
All
present applicable hotel taxes.
Assistance
by our local offices in all major cities. |
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Exclusions |
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 ticket
at various
places of sight seeing.
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Transport : Air-conditioned Car |
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Accommodation : Hotels Stay |
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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
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