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India
Golden Triangle – 05 Nights
(Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi)
DAY 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrival to Delhi during late at night.
Delhi: one of India's fastest growing cities has spread far beyond the "seven cities" created between the 13th and the 17th centuries. It has sprawled over the west bank of the Yamuna and now straddles the river. Remnants of the past survive cheek -by-jowl with skyscrapers, residential colonies and bustling commercial complexes. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts from all over the country. It has specialty restaurants to please the gourmet, open parks and gardens ablaze with flowers, and in the winter months particularly, a variety of cultural events. Its many-layered existence is tantalizing and can entice the curious traveler into a fascinating journey of discovery.
Meet and assist on Arrival and transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel
DAY 02 IN DELHI
Morning: sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to Jama Masjid, - The biggest mosque in India. Visit the magnificent Red Fort, - a marvel in red sandstone, built on the banks of River Yamuna by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Drive past to Chandni Chowk, it was the imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty and became today the busiest commercial area of the city.
Afternoon: sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted even after 1500 years. Visit the mausoleum of Emperor Humayun - a forerunner of the Mughal style of architecture. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president's residence - formerly the Viceroy's Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, - an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 03 DELHI-JAIPUR ( 258 Km Approximately 05 Hours)
Afternoon: leave for Jaipur by surface.
JAIPUR: Built by Sawai Jai Singh, the city of Jaipur is amongst the first of India’s planned cities. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy tale palaces; rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues. Jaipur has a timeless appeal in its colorful bazaars that delights for its Rajasthan handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas, are worth admiration that makes a trip to the pink city a memorable one.
On arrival in Jaipur, check-in at the Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 04 IN JAIPUR
Morning: visit of Amber Fort with elephant ride. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. A major attraction at Amber is the Elephant Ride all the way up to the Fort entrance. This journey on caparisoned elephants is bound to enrich your memories with the Royal lifestyle of the Maharajas and leave you with a truly unforgettable experience. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. En-route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.
Afternoon: - city tour of Jaipur which begins with a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 05 JAIPUR – AGRA ( 240 Km Approximately 06/07 Hours Including Visit)
Morning: proceed to Agra by surface en-route visiting “FATEHPUR SIKRI” Situated around 40 km from Agra built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. This was the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar between1570 to 1586. Fatehpur Sikri’s sprawling structure is made of red sandstone and combines both Hindu and Muslim architecture. The finest monuments within this area are the Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal, Jama Masjid and Panch Mahal.
AGRA: On the right bank of the River Yamuna, Agra reigns over a glorious past created by warriors as skilled in art and architecture as they were on the battlefield. The city’s historical origins before the Mughal conquest are dim and it was practically founded by the Mughal Emperor Babur. To the lover of art and to the traveler seeking the wonders of India, Agra is the goal of a pilgrimage, its shrines being the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
On arrival in Agra, check-in at the Hotel. Visit the Agra Fort. Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 06 AGRA – DELHI – ONWARD(204 Kms – 4 hrs)
Morning: Visit Taj Mahal which is the seventh wonder of world built by Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal by the banks of river Yamuna. After her untimely death, Shahajahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum. And after his own demise he was placed to rest next to his beloved queen in the same mausoleum The Taj has been called the most extravagant monument ever built for the sake of love. The great monument took almost 22 years to build and was completed in 1653. Around 20,000 workers from all over the country and central Asia were recruited to translate this dream into a reality. (Taj Mahal Is Closed On Fridays). Later transfer to Delhi to connect onward flight
Rates per person : valid from 01st of June till 30th of September, 2008
NUMBER OF PAX |
RATES |
Double room |
$1295 |
Triple room |
$1225 |
2 Double room |
$1200 |
Supplement for Entrance to monuments |
$95 |
HOTELS
CITY |
HOTELS |
No of Nights (05) |
Delhi |
The Connaught 4* |
02 |
Jaipur |
Holiday Inn 4* |
02 |
Agra |
Holiday Inn 4* |
01 |
Category of Rooms: Standard at all hotels & Check-in/out at 1200 Noon
Rate includes :
- Economy class Air ticket Beirut – Delhi – Beirut via Abu Dhabi with Ettihad Airways.
- Meeting & Assistance on arrival/departure at Airport/Hotel.
- Arrival/Departure transfers, sightseeing/excursions and surface travel per program above using Air conditioned Medium car for 2 pax, Air-Conditioned Mini Van for 3 – 4 pax.
- Services of English speaking local guide for sightseeing /excursions.
- Elephant Ride at Amber Fort (subject to availability failing jeep ride)
- Accommodation for total 05 nights .
- Daily Breakfast .
- Poterage at Airport/Hotel.
- Taxes applicable on Hotel/Transport and Govt service charge
Rate does not include:
- Any services other than the ones mentioned above
- Visa charges
- Airport taxes $190 Subject to change without prior notice .
- Any extras (drinks, telephone calls, tips, laundry etc…..)
- Any Lunches or Dinners.
NB :
- All rates are subject to availability at time of booking.
- 20% Non refundable deposit required at time of booking.
For any further information , please do not hesitate to contact us.
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