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Discover India - Golden Triangle with Udaipur by Legend
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07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Delhi/ Mumbai
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| Day 1 - Arrival Delhi |
Arrive Delhi. Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi. .
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Day 2 - Delhi
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After
a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate
buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the
British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the
grand President’s House, Red fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit
Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in
Delhi.
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| Day 3 - Delhi - Agra (By Train Dep 0615 Hrs arr 0815 Hrs) |
Early
morning pick up from hotel & transfer to railway station to board
the superfast airconditioned train to Agra . Breakfast in the train ,
Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours & visit the magnificient Taj Mahal
- one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant
expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years
to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Also visit the
Agra fort – the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on
the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by
Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a
colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble
at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas
(hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays
lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock
Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms.
Evening free to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its
markets. Night stay in Agra.
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| Day 4 - Agra - Jaipur |
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After
breakfast drive to Jaipur- the fabled "pink city" of the desert named
after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city
in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the
nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the
yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and
splendors are now living monuments enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a
perfectly preserved red sandstone "ghost town" which was the estranged
capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its
water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur in late evening & transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
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| Day 5 - Jaipur |
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After
breakfast visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily
described. You ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals
set against the backdrop of the wooded hills later visit the City
Palace-the royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and is known for
its stunning architecture, it also houses a museum. Later visit the
Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now
little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and
carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their
quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and
future merge at Jai Singh's Observatory, where time has been accurately
measured since the 17th century. Night stay in Jaipur.
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| Day 6 - Jaipur - Udaipur |
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Morning
drive to Udaipur- an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan enroute
visiting Pushkar. Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as
you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were
deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the
Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated
to this deity. It's marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway
is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally
chosen Pushkar as its site. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Night
stay in Udaipur.
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| Day 7 - Udaipur |
Morning
city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by
Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on
the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace
museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their
friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap
Memorial. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Udaipur.
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| Day 8 - Udaipur - Delhi/ Mumbai - Departure |
Transfer to airport to connect the flight for Delhi / Mumbai.
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Package includes:
- 07 nights accommodation as per the itinerary with daily breakfast.
- Surface Travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
- All transfers, sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Local English speaking guides.
- Elephant ride in Jaipur (Subject to availability), Boat ride in Udaipur.
- All taxes, driver allowances, parking etc.
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Package does not include:
- Entrance fee to monuments.
- Any airfare.
- Any meals except breakfast.
- Tips, beverages, laundry etc.
- Any item not shown in Includes.
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