Golden Triangle Tour with Interesting Vacations for 13 Nights/14 Days at $ 733 from TSI Holidays

Golden Triangle Tour with Interesting Vacations for 13 Nights/14 Days at $ 733 from TSI Holidays

Duration: 13 Nights/14 Days
Price: $ 733
01 April 2012 till 30 September 2012

Inclusions:

• All arrival and departure transfers and all surface arrangements in Aircon Vehicle as per program.
• Accommodation on twin share on bed & breakfast basis for 13 nights/14 days as per program.
• Entrance fee to Bharatpur National Park
• Rickshaw ride in Bharatpur National Park
• Entrance fee to Chambal Sanctuary**
• Boat cruise on Chambal River**
• Service of a naturalist in Chambal**
• Service of a naturalist in Bharatpur National Park
• Camel cart ride in Samode
• All applicable taxes.

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrive Delhi (Flight)
Welcome to Incredible India!! On arrival in Delhi met and assisted by our company representative at airport. After traditional welcome transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Delhi (102 / 2 One way)
Morning after breakfast at hotel start a combined city tour of old & new Delhi. Start from Red Fort (Closed on Monday) built in red sandstone. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Delhi – Neemrana – Delhi (122)
After breakfast proceed for an excursion tour to Neemrana, which is located in a small village in the Alwar district of Rajasthan.After lunch time free to explore the fort and rural life in near by village. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Delhi
Full day free for own activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Delhi – Agra (203 / 4.5)
Morning after breakfast, check out at hotel and drive to Agra, situated on the west bank of River Yamuna. Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Agra
After breakfast time free at leisure. In the afternoon proceed for a city tour of Agra visiting. World famous Taj Mahal- (closed on Fridays) built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaj. Continue onto Agra Fort-built by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory in war. In the evening transfer to Kalakriti Cultural & Convention Center to experience the breathtaking live show “Mohabbat the Taj (Replica of Taj)” will showcase the true & immortal love of Shah-e-Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; through exciting and innovative presentation of a song and drama. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Agra –Gwalior– Agra (110/2 per way)
After breakfast excursion tour to Gwalior – The entire city is a visual and aesthetic feast, for the builders of Gwalior were great architects. Take a walk through the streets of the city and you will discover old havelis with exquisitely carved doorways and windows at almost every street crossing you will find statues of the Scindia family. Sightseeing in Gwalior is a magical trip into the centuries gone by. In the evening return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel. houseboat for 21 hours of stay. Overnight on board.

Day 08 Agra – Mathura– Agra (57/1 per way)
After breakfast excursion tour to Mathura, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna (reincarnation of Vishnu) is another popular destination for excursions from Agra. In the evening return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Krishna temple

Day 09 Agra
After breakfast proceed for an excursion tour to The National Chambal Sanctuary – an opportunity to explore the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the Chambal Valley. Upon arrival boat cruise on river Chambal to see the Indian Skimmer, black-bellied tern, bar-headed goose and other waterfowl. In the evening return back to Agra. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur and en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, constructed by Akbar in 1569 to honor Sufi saint Salim Chisti. Akbar’s court occupied this city till it was abandoned due to non-availability of water but still in a state of perfect preservation. Later drive to Bharatpur – better known for the Keoladeo National Park a unique bird sanctuary. Later take rickshaw ride to view wildlife around the park. Continue to Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as ‘The Pink City’ for the color of the buildings in its wonderful old city. This Buzzing metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and is a feast for the eyes. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day is to explore the local market of Jaipur. Overnight at hotel.

Common Indian monitor lizard at Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur

Day 11 Jaipur
Morning after Breakfast visit Amer Fort & enjoy ride on a caparisoned elephant up to the Amber Fort established in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh of the Kachwaha dynasty. Afternoon visit the City Palace, the museum houses textiles, arms, carpets, paintings and manuscripts and other artistic paraphernalia & Astronomical observatory, built by Maharaja Jai Singh the founder of Jaipur, also visit Observatory & pass through Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Evening is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 Jaipur – Samode – Jaipur (42 / 1 per way)
After breakfast proceed for an excursion tour to Samode is quite close to Jaipur and is a perfect place to spend one’s holidays. After lunch drive to Shekhawati village is about two and half hours away from Samode and is quite famous for its havelis with murals and wall paintings. Rajasthani bards and musicians with their colourful dresses and unusual musical instruments provide one of the best evenings one can have in India. They sing with plaintive abandon under the faint light of the crystal stars. Return back to Jaipur & overnight at hotel.

Day 13 Jaipur – Pachewar- Jaipur (70/2 per way)
After breakfast excursion tour to Pachewar, is a mute yet vibrant, silent but lively village, once ruled by Khangarot Rajputs, a sub clan of Kachhawas-the rulers of erstwhile Jaipur State. After early lunch proceed for local sightseeing includes a visit to the royal cenotaphs, built on the banks of Pumpa Sagar Lake, ancient temples and intimate exposure to the village – life, where you can watch the village craftsmen and artisans creating delicate blue pottery, cosy carpets, colourful tie and dye, and terracotta. Nomadic ‘Gadia-Luhars’ (iron-smiths) tempering the red-hot iron carrying their entire house-hold in a single bullock-cart can also be watched here. Evening return back to Jaipur & overnight at hotel.

Day 14 Jaipur – Delhi – Depart (250 / 5)
Morning after breakfast check out at hotel and drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi to catch your flight to your onwards destination.

Accommodation:
Delhi: Metro Heights
Agra: Utkarsh Vilas
Jaipur: Jaipur Palace

Exclusions:

• Any flight fare.
• Any meals: Lunch & Dinner
• Elephant ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur.
• Any entrance fee and guide charges.
• Ticket for live show: Mohabbat The Raj
• Cultural evening in Samode.
• Any other services not mentioned above.

For booking and more information contact TSI Holidays