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 $uper $aver India Tour
8 days
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Day I NEW
YORK/DELHI:Welcome aboard jumbo jet
flight to Delhi, enjoy the onboardl hospitality.
Day 2 DELHI:
Upon arrival at International Airport,after
immigration and customs clearence, a traditional welcome & transfer to
Grand Star Hotel.
Day 3 DELHI: Morning half day city
tour of old Delhi Visting Jama Masjid , Red Fort and Chandni chowk. Afternoon
half day tour of New Delhi Visiting
Qutab Minar
, Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Parliament street. Evening free for
shopping.
Day 4 DELHI/SAMODE –
JAIPUR:After breakfast drive to
Jaipur, en-route visit Samode, according to the Rajputana Gazetteer of 1879,
was a large and flourishing town. The Zamidars (landlords) of
 Samode
the principal thakurs of the state of Amber were the Nathawat clan from Chomu,
a branch of the house of Amber, tracing their relation to the Jaipur Maharaja
the fabled Prithviraj Singhji the 17th prince of the house of Kacchwaha
Rajputs. Arrive Jaipur and check in at hotel. After lunch 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
Mogul paintings, rare manuscripts and an armory. Hotel Hari Mahal Palace.
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Day 5
JAIPUR:Morning after breakfast check out from hotel, 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. Spend rest of the day shopping for
gems, jewelery and ornate home fashions items that Jaipur is famous
for.
Day 6 JAIPUR/AGRA: After breakfast, on your way to Agra 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. On arrival in Agra, home of the famous Taj Mahal.
 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 and adjoining it
is the Pachisi courtyard arranged like a gigantic game board, where the Emperor
played chess using slave girls as pawns. Arrive Agra and check in at hotel.
Howard Park Plaza Hotel.
Day 7 AGRA/DELHI:
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. Return to hotel for
breakfast. After breakfast visit Agra Fort where Shah Jehan spent the last
years of his life, imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. The most impressive part of
the Fort are the Dewan-e-Am, Hall of Public Audience and the Dewan-e-Khas Hall
of Private Audience where he received foreign dignitaries. Afternoon continue
drive to Delhi, time free for shopping and personal activities and getting
ready to return home. Late evening transfer to airport.
Day 8 India/USA:
Arrive back to New York.
Departure dates:
2013:
Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 27 Mar 5, 12,
19, 26 Apr 27 May 4, 18, 25 Jun1, 8,15,22, 29 Jul 6,13,20,27 Aug 3,24
Sep.7, 14, 21, 28 Oct 5,12,19,26 Nov.2,9,16, 23,30 Dec.7,
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Tour
Cost:
$1849.00 per person sharing double
Single supplement $893.00
Total Taxes & Fees
extra 615.59
Airline Tax and fees summary:
455.10YQ 33.40US 5.50YC 7.00XY 5.00XA 2.50AY 7.30WO 23.69IN 26.40YM 6.30NQ
YR 24.50 BT5.50 8.90NP 4.50XF
Note:High season air surcharge additional
$163.00 Aug 10-Sep-13
$550.00 Jun 1-Aug 9 & Dec 1-24
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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.
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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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Himalayan International
Tours
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Mineola, New York 11501 USA
Phone:516) 739-4660
Reservations (800) 421-8975 US/Canada, Mon-Fri 9.30A-5.30P Eastern Time Zone
Email: tours@himalayantours.com
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