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 Glimpses of India 7 days
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Group
Rate
Air & Land
$2169.00++
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| Glimpses of India is an affordable tour visiting
India's most popular Golden Triangle destinations, consisting of Delhi, Taj
Mahal and Jaipur; where best exotic merigold film was shot and showcasing the
historical and cultural heritage of India. |
Day I NEW
YORK/DELHI:
Welcome
aboard Air India jumbo jet flight to Delhi, enjoy the onboardl hospitality with
meals and beverages included.
Day 2 DELHI:
Upon arrival
at International Airport, after immigration and customs clearance, a
traditional welcome & transfer to The Park hotel.
Day 3 DELHI-AGRA:
Breakfast at
the hotel. This morning enjoy a tour of Delhi, an ancient historical city.
Visit the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, view the Jama Masjid, largest mosque, and
the Red Fort. We'll also see the Birla Temple, the India Gate, the Parliament
House and the Presidential Palace. This afternoon we are off to Agra, with a
stop for refreshment and to visit the local artisans demonstrating their
creations. Overnight Hotel Mansigh Palace in Agra.
Day 4 AGRA-Taj
Mahal:
At sunrise
visit Taj Mahal, the most extravagant monument ever built for love. On the
death of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Mogul Emperor Shah Jehan built her this
memorial over which 20,000 men labored for 22 years to create a masterpiece in
white marble inlaid with semi precious stones; the art is called pietra dura.
This afternoon Visit to Agra Fort where Shah Jehan spent the
last years of his life, imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. Special features of
Agra Fort besides its individual Palace of Prince and Princes' are Dewan-e-Khas
Hall of Private Audience, where the Emperor received foreign dignitaries The
Diwan-e- Khas, Hall of Private Audiences has a unique interior design. The
Diwan-e-Am or Hall of Public Audience is an open courtyard surrounded by
cloisters land adjoining it is the Pachisi courtyard arranged like a gigantic
game board, where the Emperor played chess using slave girls as pawns. The
interior designs and cooling systems of the Palaces and Dewans are so
impressive that it is hard not to be amazed. A must
see!
Day 5
JAIPUR:
After breakfast, on your way to Jaipur you'll stop
at Fatehpur-Sikri, the deserted Sandstone City built by King Akbar. This
imperial complex of forts, palaces, mosques and temples was short lived and
today is a haunting testament to that era. . Here you will view the Bulund
Darwaza, which is said to be the tallest gateway in the world. Explore the
well-preserved buildings of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the
Panch Mahal Palace and the white marble tomb of the famous Sufi
saint - Shaik Salim Chishti. Continue to Pink City
of India, Jaipur. The entire city was painted its unique pink color in 1876 to
celebrate the visiting Prince of Wales, which became to represent the welcoming
hospitality of Jaipur.Hotel Mansingh Palace
Day 6 JAIPUR/DELHI:
This morning after breakfast, visit Amber Fort
AMBER - Just 7
miles north of Jaipur is Amber with its a honey-colored fortress-palace in the
Aravalli Hills. Enjoy an elephant ride along the fortress ramparts. The sombre
exterior belies the richness of the royal apartments which open on to striking
views of the gorge. Walk into the Sheesh Mahal and admire the amazing interior
décor thought of over 200 years ago. Afterwards visit Jai Singh's
Observatory built in the 17th century by the founder of Jaipur who, besides
being a prince was also soldier, astronomer and builder. This is an
architectural feat, drive past the Hawa Mahal an elaborate building encrusted
with delicate honeycomb screens and carved balconies from behind which the
royal Zanana, could view the world outside, the City Palace now a museum
exhibiting fine Rajput and Moghul paintings, rare manuscripts and an armory.
Time for shopping for gems, jewelry and ornate home and fashion items that
Jaipur is famous for. Drive to Delhi. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner,
following which we'll transfer to airport for homeward bound flight.
Day 7
India/USA:
Midnight flight from Delhi brings us back to New
York early this morning.
| 2012Departure dates and tour
costs |
Tour cost:$2169.00 ++per person twin
sharing
Single supplement $798.00
++Departures
gauranteed with a min of 10 passengers++ |
2012
April 18, 25 May 8, 15, 21 July 25 Aug 8, 22
Sep12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov 7, 14
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Tour cost includes:
*Round trip economy coach airfare from New
York
*Hotels with daily breakfast
*Transfers to and from airports to
hotels
*Baggage handling
*Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
*Elephant ride tour in Jaipur
*Professional English speaking guide
*Hotel taxes and Service
charges
*Services of our tour
managers.
++Departures
gauranteed with a min of 10 passengers++ |
If you are travelling from a city other than
New York, we have Add-on flight connections available from most US
cities.
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