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India
Tours - Program 1 - 9 Days
Note: Have increased
a night in Agra, as the drive from Jaipur to Agra would be
long and tiring and the next day again after sightseeing they
would have to do another stretch of drive. So we would suggest
2 nights here, so that they are able to visit Agra at a leisurely
pace.
Day
01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be met
by a representative and transferred to hotel.
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
After breakfast, visit the Agra Fort, reminiscent of
the glorious and sorrowful Mughal reign, visit the mausoleum
of Itmad-ud-Daula : The tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg
(Father of the Empress Nur Jahan) - and an earlier example
of the fine workmanship of the Taj Mahal. Also visit Mother
Teresa Orphanage. Late afternoon, visit to an ordinary
/ non premier school, and talk to some teachers to understand
the primary / secondary education system in India in general.
At sunset, visit the legendary Taj Mahal ( on a nicely decorated
tonga ), poetry in marble and a symbol of eternal love. Evening
COCKTAIL DINNER at the hotel, over a session filled
with exchanging of ideas, coming up with feedback of tour,
talking on issues related to India and Indian culture, with
the tour escort. B D
Day
08 : Agra - Delhi ( By road - 4 hours drive )
After breakfast, you will be driven to Delhi. On arrival,
check in to hotel. Car & driver will be at your disposal
for last minute shopping etc. Farewell Dinner at an Indian
home, coupled with a live cooking demo which will help
you understand Indian cookery and the ingredients used to
make it spicy and Indianized . B D
Day
09 : Delhi Departure
The representative will assist you for transfer to the International
airport to board the flight for onward journey.
STANDARD
INCLUSIONS FOR ALL PACKAGES:
- Two way transfer
to local train station at Haridwar.
- Accommodation
in a Deluxe Room.
- Morning Wake
Up signature tea.
- Daily fresh
fruit bowl.
- 3 Ananda Rejuvenation
Spa Cuisine meals (breakfast/ lunch/ dinner), per night
of stay, per person.
- Spa treatments
as per the package program.
- Introductory
Spa and Fitness orientation sessions with an Initial Spa
consultation.
- Daily use
of the Hydrotherapy facilities: Indoor and Outdoor Jacuzzi,
Steam, Sauna, Chill Plunge Pool, Kneipp Hydrotherapy Foot
Bath and Heated Lap Pool.
- Opportunity
to participate in scheduled Spa Lifestyle and Wellness activities
Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Fitness, Cooking demonstrations.
Lectures and Workshops/ Excursions.
Our
prices do not include the following:
- 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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or Email us for immediate Pricing for this tour.
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