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Complete North India Experience
| Duration:
13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Amritsar - Delhi - Agra -
Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Udaipur - Delhi |
Day One
Delhi: Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive
you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight.
Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI,
the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating
blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite
culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day Two Delhi: Start a
full-day tour of Old and New Delhi after breakfast.
OLD DELHI - A
sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial
site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India
and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy a Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a
visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar and a drive along the ceremonial
avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's
Residence and the Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic
Enclave.
Spend night at Delhi.
Day Three Delhi - Amritsar:
By Deluxe Train in 6 hr Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Board Shatabdi Express to Amritsar. Reach and during the day visit the GOLDEN
TEMPLE. This is one of the best maintained shrines in India and would take a bit
of time visiting the place and taking a round of the pious lake.
In
the evening enjoy the Punjabi Cuisine and roam in the old market of the city.
Overnight will be in Amritsar.
Day Four Amritsar:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Visit the INDIA PAKISTAN BORDER
for a dress parade. (GATE OPENING CEREMONY)
In the afternoon visit the
JALIANWALA BAGH and other places of interest in the city. Overnight will be in
Amritsar.
Day Five Amritsar - Delhi:
By Deluxe Train in 6 hr
Delhi - Agra:
By road
201 km in 4 hr Take early morning
Shatabdi Express to Delhi. Breakfast will be served on the train.
Reach
before noon and drive directly to Agra which is a four hour drive from Delhi.
Reach and check in at hotel by the evening.
AGRA: Two
great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of
Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name
Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in
a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys
and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the
Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its
Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of
the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Relax at the beautiful hotel with view of the TAJ MAHAL. Overnight will be
at Agra.
Day Six Agra: Proceed for day sightseeing of Agra
after breakfast.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this
architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's
visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his
beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was
designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning
design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its
elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever
seen.
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in
1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture
perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
After Agra
Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors of which are considered better than
the Taj.
Return to hotel and relax in the evening. Overnight will be
spent in Agra.
Day Seven Agra - Ranthambhore:
By road
241
km in 5 hr Drive to Fatehpur Sikri.
The deserted, red
Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late
16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and
its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what
the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the
Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Proceed to Ranthambhore.
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the
Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out
conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely
14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. Get in tune with nature for a luxury holiday
in the heart of the jungle.
It spreads over a highly undulating topography
varying from gentle to steep slopes;
from
flat topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of
the Aravalis, from wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky gorges. An important
geological feature the 'Great Boundary Fault' where the Vindhya plateaus meet
the Aravali hill Ranges, meanders through the Reserve. The National Park is bound
by the rivers Chambal in the south and Banas in the north.
The lakes
abound with aquatic vegetation including duck weeds, lilies and lotus. A haven
for a multitude of wild animals, the Park boasts of playing host to tigers, leopards,
the elusive caracals, hyenas, sloth bears, wild boars, crocodiles and so on. Besides,
there are over 300 species of birds, from the majestic Crested Serpent Eagle to
the exotic Golden Oriole.
Tiger, at the apex of the food chain, lord
over the kingdom in a subtle way. Solitary by nature, it operates in stealth.
Therefore tiger sightings, frequent as they are, are always a matter of chance.
However, even evidences of tiger's activities are very exciting.
Reach
and transfer to the resort. Evening free at the resort and you can relax or watch
some slides on the tiger.
Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.
Day Eight Ranthambhore: Wake up early morning and leave for your
safari into the National Park. Track the tigers and other wildlife through the
morning. Return to the resort / lodge by 1000 in the morning and have breakfast.
Freshen up and either you can spend time at the pool or visit the town.
You could also go for a nice visit to the temple on top of the fort.
In the afternoon have lunch and then leave again for you afternoon safari. The
safari will be till evening 1700 - 1800 hr and then return to the resort / lodge.
Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.
Day Nine Ranthambhore:
Enjoy the early morning TIGER SAFARI inside the park in a jeep
with a guide. Breakfast will be at the resort and then in the afternoon proceed
for the second safari after lunch.
Relax at the resort in the evening
overnight will be at the resort.
Day Ten Ranthambhore - Jaipur:
By road
180 km in 3 hr Proceed to the National Park for the
fifth safari. Return to the resort for breakfast. Leave for Jaipur after breakfast.
Reach and check in at hotel.
JAIPUR - The origins of
the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during
the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today,
epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis,
it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears
and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive
use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit
of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive
forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
In the evening proceed to visit the BIRLA MANDIR or some shopping.
Overnight
will be at Jaipur.
Day Eleven Jaipur: Proceed for a
morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort
palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by
his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where
a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of
Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh
of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple
and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest
and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different
parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments
is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace
of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure
of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.
The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal
was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Relax in the evening or
visit the markets. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day Twelve Jaipur
- Udaipur:
By Air
Flight : 9W 3401 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft : ATR Jet
Departure : 0715 hr
Arrival : 0810 hr Breakfast will be at hotel.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Udaipur. Reach Udaipur and relax.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed
in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance and
beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration
for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Its
kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn
with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry.
Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200
Years.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters
of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as
it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also
visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake.
Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day Thirteen Udaipur: Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here
you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows
and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the
lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs.
Visit the old city in the evening.
Overnight will be in Udaipur.
Day Fourteen Udaipur - Delhi - Home:
By Air
Flight : 9W 3318
(Jet Airways)
Aircraft : ATR Jet
Departure : 1335 hr
Arrival : 1505
hr After leisurely breakfast proceed for shopping.
Leave
for Delhi by flight in the afternoon.
Reach Delhi and you will be transferred
to international airport for flight home with sweet memories of India.
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