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REAL EXPERTS
Offices in India:
Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Cochin & Ranthambore
USA offices: Austin, Texas;
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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World Heritage
Sites on this Visit:
Taj
Mahal
Agra Fort
Fatehpur Sikri
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
Red Fort Complex
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This 'Visit' gives you
the major tourism destinations of North India, also known as "The Golden
Triangle".
It is available either as
one of our monthly small group departures or as a customizable visit.
Dates,
hotel and travel information, as well as inclusions are given below the detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Depart from origin (you can ask us to include
international flights if you choose).
Day 2: Arrive at Delhi
(most flights arrive either in the evening or at night). Our services
begin here. You are greeted at the airport by our travel facilitator or Tour Director, and
then ushered to a chauffeur driven vehicle. You are then driven to your
hotel where you are assisted with your check in. The next day’s plans
are briefly reviewed and the travel facilitator or Tour Director hands
over travel documents such as your air tickets and hotel vouchers to
you.
Day 3: Delhi.
Start your exploration of India with a city tour of Old Delhi
that includes visits to the Jama Masjid (1650 AD) which is the largest
mosque in India, and the amazing Red Fort (1639-48) which was the seat
of the Moghul Empire for more than 250 years. Enjoy a rickshaw ride
along the alleys of the ancient bazaar at Chandni Chowk. You also visit the
cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi (Raj Ghat).
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon –
enjoy a city tour of New Delhi that begins with a drive past
Safdarjang’s Tomb (1753 AD) while driving to the Qutab Minar (1193 A.D.)
which is a striking medieval tower of victory of Persian architectural
style and is 239 ft high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of
Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the
vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. Later, visit the
Tomb Moghul Emperor Humayun and then drive through Lutyens New Delhi
which includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government
buildings, India Gate, a golden domed Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, which is New Delhi’s main
shopping area.
Day 4: Delhi – Agra.
Board the early morning (6 am) Express train - two hour journey - to
Agra. Half day tour of Agra – The tour includes a visit to
Itmad -Ud –Daulah’s tomb, built by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir’s queen
as a memorial to her father. It has beautiful ornamentation with ‘Pietra
Dura’ inlay and lattice marble screens. The mausoleum rests in a walled
garden with a view of the river Yamuna. Constructed in
the year 1628, most historians believe that its design provided the
inspiration for the Taj Mahal. You then visit
the original red sandstone fort in North India, the Agra Fort. It was
built in 1565 by Emperor Akbar, the greatest Mughal ruler of India. Its
maze of courtyards, marble mosque, and private chambers all serve as
reminders of the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon
- Visit
one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the incomparable Taj Mahal. The
world’s greatest monument dedicated to love, the Taj Mahal was built by
Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 AD as a memorial to his beloved queen, Mumtaz
Mahal. This pure white marble mausoleum took 22 years and 22,000
craftsmen to build.
Tour the amazing monument and its surroundings till it is time to admire
the sun’s rays setting on the Taj Mahal’s façade.
Agra is famous
for its marble art & manufacturing of the same.
Day 5: Agra – Jaipur.
You have the option (no charge) of a sunrise visit to Mehtab Bagh, which
is a 500 year old Mughal garden located across from the Taj Mahal on the
other side of the Yamuna River. If you do that, you will return to your
hotel to freshen up after the visit.
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and proceed for the drive
to Jaipur. Stop at Fatehpur Sikri for a tour. This deserted red
sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, between 1570 and 1585. Visit the
towering Bulund Darwaza (The Gate of Victory), which is set in the south
wall. In the northern part of the courtyard is the superb white marble
tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in 1570.
Arrive at Jaipur in the afternoon and check into your hotel.
Late afternoon - Proceed for a brief city tour of the walled city
of Jaipur, including the magnificent City Palace. Visit the unique
Jantar Mantar magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in
1728. View the ‘Hawa Mahal’ (Palace of the Wind), the intriguing facade
built in 1799 to allow royal ladies to view the city and bazaar from the
windows. Continue the tour to visit the City Palace, the former royal
residence (a part of it is still occupied by the Royal family and is not
accessible to the public), built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
architectural styles. This immense complex also houses a number of
museums that offer a large and impressive collection of miniature
paintings, costumes, and armory.
Jaipur is famous for its carpets, jewelry, & handicrafts.
Day 6: Jaipur.
Start your day with an excursion to Amber Fort & Palace, located 12 kilometers from the center of the City. Arrive at the complex well before 9 a.m. so as to be able to partake in the
elephant back ascent. The Fort was originally built by Raja Mansingh and is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. Enjoy the ascent to the palace on the back of a brightly caparisoned elephant. Visit the chambers and hallways of the Palace which are famous for their design and decorations.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon – you are at leisure with your guide and driver, who are available to you till 5 pm. This is a good time to shop for Rajasthani specialties if you are so inclined. There are enough other options that your guide/driver can offer you.
Evening – Watch the show at your hotel and then drive to have dinner with a Traditional Rajasthani
family at their home. Or drive to a cultural show and dinner.
Day 7:
Jaipur – Delhi - International Flight.
Board the morning flight to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and you are greeted at the airport
by your personal driver. If you are doing this visit as part of a small
group, you are provided with personal vehicles for each single traveler
/ couple / family traveling together. Do any last minute shopping and
sightseeing that you feel you may have left for the end.
Your vehicle and driver stay with you till your (usually late evening)
assisted check in at the airport.
Our services end at Delhi airport.
Day 8: Arrive at your next destination.
NOTE:
The
artwork and other contents of this document are copyrighted by Easy
Tours of India Inc., and any use of these materials without ETI’s
written authorization is strictly prohibited.
Scroll
to the bottom of the page for inclusions & Hotels.
DOMESTIC TRAVEL
DETAILS:
Delhi
Agra
 Jaipur
Delhi
Domestic Travel
Supplement starts at: $124 per person
RESERVATION INQUIRY FORM:
Inclusions:
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Daily breakfast at the hotels
* AN ETI EXCLUSIVE: Dinner & cultural show at Jaipur
* All other meals as specified
* Hotel check-in is at 2:00 pm & check-out is at noon for almost all the hotels
* All transfers and sightseeing by your personal Luxury SUV, personal
AC
medium car or Mini Coach (depending on Tour level & small group/custom
travel)
* Services of an ETI Tour Director or the best local English speaking
guides at all destinations as per the itinerary.
* Representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers.
* Cycle-rickshaw ride through the ancient bazaar of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
* AN ETI EXCLUSIVE: A unique folk music & dance greeting at Agra
* AN ETI EXCLUSIVE: Horse drawn carriage ride to the Taj Mahal in Agra
* Applicable monument entrance fees as per the itinerary.
* AN ETI EXCLUSIVE: Personal Elephant ride (per couple) with your
own (jeep option
available) up the ramparts of Amber Palace in Jaipur.
* Delhi – Agra Train travel by Luxury AC Chair Car
* Bottled water during sightseeing/excursions and long drives.
* All currently applicable taxes.
Not included:
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International Travel
* Any expenses of a personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls,
drinks etc.
* Meals other than those specified above
* Travel insurance, visa etc.
* Camera fees – still & video
Opulent Level Hotels:
Delhi – The Oberoi Hotel – Luxury Room / Imperial Hotel –
Heritage Room / Comparable
Agra – Oberoi Amar Vilas - Premier room with Balcony
Jaipur – Oberoi Raj Vilas / Taj Rambagh Palace
Luxury Level Hotels:
Delhi –
The Oberoi Hotel
/ Taj Palace / Comparable
Agra* – Taj Gateway Hotel – Executive Taj View Room /
Mughal Sheraton
*Sep'10 onwards
Oberoi
Amar Vilas / Taj Gateway Hotel - Taj View 2 Room Suite
Jaipur – Jai Mahal Palace / Raj Palace - Heritage Room
Deluxe Level Hotels:
Delhi - Oberoi Maidens / The Metropolitan / The Svelte - All Suite hotel
Agra
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Taj Gateway Hotel - Taj View Room / The Trident - Garden View Room
Jaipur - The Trident - Lake View Room / Sheraton Rajputana
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