India tour program with Air India

India Tours - Program 1
7 Nts / 8 Days with Air India
October 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005
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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to The Imperial Hotel (Deluxe) / The Park Hotel (First Class).

Day 02: Delhi
This morning, tour of Old Delhi visiting the Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial), the Jama Masjid (The Universal mosque), and the Red Fort. Travel by cycle rickshaw through the fabled Chandni Chowk (Silver street). Here, alleys filled with Gold and Silversmiths, the exotic spice market and colorful fabric merchants are but some of the few sights that will amaze and tempt you. Afternoon, tour of New Delhi, includes, the Qutab Minar (A 70 meter high victory tower), Emperor Humayun's Tomb. Drive past to the India Gate, the Houses of Parliament and the Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhawan). Also visit the Craft Museum & village, and later visit the Birla Temple to see the evening prayers. This evening, you will see Dances of India, and have dinner at Chor Bizarre restaurant. B D
NOTE : The Red Fort & Craft Museum are closed on Mondays.

Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa ( By road - 6 hours drive )
After breakfast, you will be driven to Mandawa through the industrial belt of Haryana State and small towns of Rajasthan. On arrival, check in to the Castle Mandawa & Desert Resort (Deluxe / First Class). The city was founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and his descendants still live here. The family house holds a good collection of an armor, costumes and 19th century canons. This region is also called the open-air art-gallery of India. Afternoon tour of Mandawa, includes, the Chokhani, Saraf & Ladia Haveli's (mansions decorated with beautiful frescoes). This evening, dinner at the castle will preceded by a fire and sword procession- similar to that of the Maharajas of ancient times. B D

Day 04 : Mandawa - Jaipur ( By road - 3 hours drive )
After breakfast, you will be driven to Jaipur. Arrive and check in to the Rambagh Palace Hotel (Deluxe) / The Trident Hilton Hotel (First Class). Afternoon city tour of Jaipur, includes, the City Palace of the Jaipur Maharaja and the major Rajput landmark, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD. Continue on to the Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Late afternoon, you are invited for Tea at a local family home to learn about the religion, culture, and joint family system. B

Day 05 : Jaipur
This morning, visit the Amber Fort, where you ascend the hill like a Maharaja - on the back of an elephant. Afternoon, drive of about 15 kms from Jaipur through the countryside past pretty mustard fields to the village of Sanganer made famous by the crisp cotton Sanganeri saris in cool summer shades. Here one can observe the art of block printing and tie and dye cloth printing. This evening, you will see Cultural program and have dinner at the Chokhi Dhani, an ethnic village resort. B D

Day 06 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra ( By road - 6 hours drive )
After breakfast, you will be driven to Agra. En route, visit the Mughal Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri, built entirely of red sandstone and now declared as a World Heritage Monument. On arrival, check in to the Taj View Hotel (Deluxe) / The Trident Hilton Hotel (First Class). Afternoon, visit the Agra Fort, and the legendary Taj Mahal at sunset. B
NOTE : The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Day 07 : Agra - Delhi ( By road - 4 hours drive )
After breakfast, you will be driven to Delhi. On arrival, check in to The Imperial Hotel (Deluxe) / The Park Hotel (First Class). Car & driver will be at your disposal for last minute shopping etc. Farewell Dinner at the good local restaurant. B D

Day 08 : Delhi Departure
The representative will assist you for transfer to the International airport to board the flight for onward journey.

Our per person prices in United States Dollars for SPECIAL TOUR PROGRAM 1 based on Twin sharing including daily American Breakfast and Air-conditioned transportation, (The rates are valid from 01 Oct, 2004 to Mar 31, 2005), except for Christmas & New Year Period, are as follows :

All transfers, sightseeing tours and land transportation as per the program by Air-conditioned Car for 02 pax, Air-conditioned Toyota Qualis for 03 pax and Micro Coach (08 seater) for 04 to 06 pax.
Services of local English speaking guides during the sightseeing tours at each city.
Entrance Fees at the monuments / museums at each city.
Rickshaw Ride in Delhi at Chandni Chowk.
Dances of India show & Welcome Dinner at the Chor Bizarre restaurant in Delhi.
Dinner at the Castle Mandawa.
Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur.
High tea with Rajput Family in Jaipur
Cultural program with Dinner at Chowki Dhani in Jaipur
Farewell dinner at local restaurant in Delhi
All currently prevailing taxes on hotels and transport.

Airport tax on departure from India (Rs. 700 per person).
Any International / Domestic Airfares, as mentioned in the itineraries.
Any personal expenses like telephone Call, Laundry, shopping, table drinks, fee for the cameras/video camera at the monuments, museums etc.
Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip due to circumstances beyond our control such as airline & railway delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions (mechanical breakdown) and other conditions like sickness, natural disasters, wars etc.
Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, damage or loss of goods.

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