Day
01/ Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Delhi.
Day
02/ Delhi
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 government buildings, the President’s
House , Mahatama GandhiMemorial , Also visit Laxmi Narayan
temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.
Day
03/ Delhi - Agra (By Train ) -Jaipur ( By Road )
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, Arrive Agra &
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 inlayslend
an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock
Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms
.Afternoon drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly
preservedred sandstone "ghost town" which was the estranged
capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when
its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to Hotel .Night
stay in Jaipur.
Day
04/ Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast , visit the majestic Amber Fort, is
one that cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the
former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded
hills. Later visit the City Palace, 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 mergeat Jai Singh's observatory,
where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century.Night
stay in Jaipur.
Day
05/ Jaipur - Delhi ( By train shatabdi exp Dep 1745 Hrs Arr 2230
Hrs )
After breakfast checkout from hotel & visit the majestic Amber
Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants
to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of
the wooded hills. Later visit the City Palace, Palace of Winds also
known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than
a façade, is encrusted with delicate screen sand 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. Evening transfer to railway station to board the
air conditioned train to Delhi, Dinner in the train. Arrive Delhi
& transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day
06/ Delhi - Shimla (By Road )
After breakfast drive to shimla (Apx 8 Hrs ) Arrive Shimla and transfer
to hotel Night stay in Shimla.
Day
07/ Shimla
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Shimla covering
Kalbadevi Temple, Jakhu Temple, Hanuman Temple or stop for a while
at the beautiful stained – glass - windows of Christ Church, which
was built in the 1850 ‘s.Rest of the day is free to explore various
scenic sights or visit mall road and shopping. Night stay in Shimla.
Day
08/ Shimla – Kufri - Shimla
Morning after breakfast excursion to Kufri a 30 Minutes drive from
Shimla, an exotica of nature as a place surrounded by dense forest
and snow caped mountains amidst virgin peaks and natures flora and
fauna where one can completely relax and tune oneself for natural
beauty, evening free to enjoy the scenic beauty of Kufri. Also visit
Fagu, Indira Gandhi Holiday Home and enjoy horse riding (optional)
in the apple orchids. Rest of the day is free to explore various
scenic sights or visit mall road .Night stay in Shimla.
Day
09/ Shimla - Delhi ( Departure )
After breakfast drive to Delhi ( Aprox. 8 hrs.) . On arrival transfer
to airport to board your onward flight.
Cost
Per Person |
| |
16
Apr 08- 31 Aug 08 |
01 Sep 08- 15 Apr
09 |
| |
Twin |
Single |
Twin |
Single |
| Luxury |
NA |
NA |
USD 2832 |
USD 5422 |
| Royal
|
NA |
NA |
USD 1624 |
USD 3112 |
| Classic
|
NA |
NA |
USD 1188 |
USD 2240 |
| Economy
|
NA |
NA |
USD 857 |
USD
1578 |
| There
will be a supplement charge during Christmas Eve and New year Eve. |
Cost includes:
» 8 Nights accomodation on twin sharing basis as per the itinerary.
» Daily breakfast.
» Train tickets for Delhi - Agra in airconditioned chair car.
» Train tickets for Jaipur - Delhi in airconditioned chair car.
» Surface travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
» All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the itinerary.
» Local English speaking guides.
» Elephant ride in Jaipur (subject to availability).
» All taxes, driver allowances, parking etc.
Cost does not include:
» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Any airfare.
» Tips, beverages, laundry etc.
» Any item not shown in cost Includes.
Hotels Selected - Luxury 5* Deluxe
Delhi : The Oberoi / Imperial
Agra : Amarvilas
Jaipur : RajVilas
Shimla : Oberoi Cecil
Hotels Selected - Royal 5*
Delhi : The Metropolitan / The Grand Intercontinental / Shangri - La
Agra : Jay Pee Palace / Taj View / Trident
Jaipur : Hotel Trident / Le Meridien
Shimla : Radisson
Hotels Selected - Classic 4*
Delhi : The Connaught / Hotel City Park
Agra : Yamuna View / Clarks Shiraz / Howard Park
Jaipur : Hotel Jaipur Palace / Wall Street / Hotel Clarks Amer
Shimla : Toshali Royal View
Hotels Selected - Economy 3*/ Budget
Delhi : Hotel Apra Inn / Ashoka International/ Hotel Perfect
Agra : Royale Residency / Pushp Villa
Jaipur : Maurya Palace / Vijay Niwas
Shimla : Hotel Shingar Regency