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Day
01. Flight to India (Delhi)
Around
Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital Delhi
is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by an Indo Vacations
representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Day 02.
Old - New Delhi
This morning is at
leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. We take a
Rickshaw Ride parallel to the
Red Fort through the old
city and famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar.
Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat", the
place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and
Jama Masjid, the great
mosque of old Delhi. Today we also visit the famous
"Humayun Tomb" which is the first substantial
example of Mughal architecture in India. We will visit
today a woman organization and have the opportunity to
discuss the "role of woman" in India.
Day 03.
Delhi - Jaipur (about 270 km / 5-6 hours)
Today we will drive to the
Pink City,
Jaipur. This city owes its name,
foundations and careful planning to the great warrior
and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is
the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its
handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones. In
the afternoon we visit the
City palace which is still
the formal residence of the royal family, built in a
blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In
the museum of the city palace we will visit the
private collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. Today we
will also visit a school of Indian dances and learn
about the dancing art of Natya, Nritta and Nrtya. We
will also get a demonstration how to apply Mehandi
(henna) on our palm and other parts of body.
Day 04.
Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of
Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the
ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries
before it was moved to newly created Jaipur. We will
ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an
Elephant. Enroute to Amber, we will visit the
Hawa
Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it
contains 953 small casements with each having its own
balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate and
the ladies to watch processions below without being
seen. In the afternoon we will have a walk through the
colorful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see
the famous block printing work being done since
centuries in Jaipur. Here we will also get a detailed
demonstration on "Saris" and how Indian Women wear
the "Saris". In the evening we are invited by a
family where we also get our first lessons in the
Indian cooking. You are welcome to cook and enjoy the
dinner in the family atmosphere.
Day
05. Jaipur -
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260 km
/ 5-6 hours)
Today we
leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive
through a series of fields, small towns and villages
in direction of Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit
Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital
frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the
16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red
sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been
built. It has been generally stated that it was due to
failing in the water supply. Late evening arrival in
Agra. “The status of a woman in the Indian Society
After marriage" is the topic today on which a
lecture will be held in the Hotel.
Day 06. Agra
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the
Agra
Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors.
The construction of this massive structure began in
1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time
of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the
impressive imperial quarters and mosque. We proceed to
visit the most beautiful monument of India, the
Taj
Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a
continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb
and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel
of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth
to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal
to take this impressive memory home. After the visit
of Taj Mahal we have a look at the famous fine marble
inlay work which is still being done in Agra by the
descendants of the families of builders and artists of
the Taj Mahal. In the afternoon we will have a walk
through a bazaar of Agra.
Day 07. Agra - Delhi
(about 200 km
/ 4 hours)
In the morning, after having
our breakfast we drive to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in
the afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure.
(opportunity for the last shopping or enjoy a massage
in the Hotel).
Day 08.
Flight to Home
Around midnight flight to home destination.
Tour
Reservation
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About
Hotels:
We provide you the accommodation as per your budget mentioned above
in the table of hotels category for any of the booked tour. Hotels
provided by us are from budget to luxury class hotels. The criteria
for selecting hotels by us remains the best value of your money. We
also provide you wherever possible accommodation in heritage hotels.
Heritage Hotels are old Palaces, Forts and Grand mansions of
Maharajas which have been later renovated and converted into Hotels.
Rooms are decorated all individually. Rooms are comfortable,
romantic and present the flair of olden Maharaja days.
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Our
Services Include:
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC
in the
chosen category.
Rooms
on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast.
Rickshaw
Drive in Delhi.
Elephant Ride in
Amber.
One Dinner will be with a presentation of Indian music and dance
in Jaipur.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking
or languages of your choice)
at every place of sightseeing.
All
Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo
Vacations
representative.
All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
air-conditioned Car with
driver. For groups an individual air-conditioned bus (Except
Standard Hotels) will be
provided.
Exclusions:
Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills
and Alcoholic
beverages.
Camera Fees (Still
or Movie).
Any Flight Charges.
Monument Entrances.
Unspecified Meals etc
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