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Indian
Wonder Land - 13 Days |
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Agra >>
Jaipur >>
Udaipur
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Mumbai
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Goa
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| Explore the
Imperial Cities with a touch of Mumbai and Goa |
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01: Arrive Delhi
by Flight meeting and assistance on arrival |
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Arrive Delhi and meet our representative at the arrival
hall in the morning at the Airport Hotel Check in from
12 pm Mid Day. India's capital and a major gateway to
the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis,
which successfully combines in its folds - the ancient
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modern. Amidst the
fast spiraling skyscrapers the remnants of a bygone time in
the form of its many monuments stand as silent reminders to
the region's ancient legacy. The first impressions for any visitor
traveling in from the airport are of a specious, garden city,
tree-lined with a number of beautiful parks.
Driver provided to take you around in Delhi to your chosen places.
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Full
day city tour of Old & New
Delhi.
The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat,
a simple memorial to Mahatma Grandhi; The Red
Fort continuing to the Jama Masjid
one of Asia's largest mosques and which is viewed from
the outside. People stream in and out of the mosque
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continuously and the
presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet.the
lotus-shaped Baha'i TempLe.
The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub
Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. Then visit
Humayun's tomb, built by the widow of the second
Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is an outstanding monument in the
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Mahal. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing
India Gate, the Parliament building and
the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, the President's
residence. the Laxminarayan Temple, built
by the Birlas, one of India's leading industrial families
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03: Delhi to
Agra 4 Hrs drive + Guide Tour |
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Morning
drive to Agra (4 hrs drive). On arrival check at hotel.
Afternoon you will proceed for tour of the Taj Mahal (closed
on Fridays). The Taj Mahal is
everything that has been said about it and more. Taking
22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was
quarried 200 miles away and was
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transported to the
site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz
Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the
wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly
perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay
work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to
view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture.
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visit the Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal
architecture. Agra Fort - the seat and the stronghold
of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This
was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the
present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected
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gates and the first
buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added
the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added
the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its
Royal Pavilions. Other major attractions include the tomb of
Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Jama Masjid, and Akbar's tomb at Sikandra,
Rambagh, the Mughal Garden and Dayal Bagh Temple. Besides the
historical monuments, one can also explore Agra's rich heritage
of handicrafts in its markets.
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05: AGRA - FATEHPUR
SIKRI - JAIPUR |
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After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven from
Agra to Jaipur (6 hours drive) en-route visiting Fatehpur
Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city, built by the Great
Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the
late 16th century. It was abandoned soon after it was
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local wells went dry
and it remains today in much the same condition that it was
over 300 years ago. It is complete with palaces and mosques
and used to be a town larger than London when it was originally
constructed. Now it is an extraordinary place to wander around
with its buildings in near perfect.
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Jaipur's past is never too far from hand. The city of
victory, Jaipur presides over the fascinating desert state
and its people: surrounded by rugged hills, each crowned
by a formidable fort; and beautiful palaces, mansions
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yesteryear that were
witness to royalprocessions and splendour are now living monuments,
accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of the people of
the "pink city". Except for the busy traffic of bicycles,
cars and buses, little seems to have changed. There is a timeless
quality to Jaipur's bazaars and its people. With its historical
past, Jaipur revives legends of the ancient Rajputs. The dresses
of the women and the turbans of the men add colour to this fascinating
city.
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06: JAIPUR GUIDED
TOUR |
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After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven just
outside Jaipur to the ancient capital of Amber to see
the fabulous Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor
Akbar's most successful General, started the construction
of Amber Fort in the 17th century.
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Before the City Palace
was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. The
fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the
Moat Lake. Ruins and remains are spread over the Aravalli hills
and sprawling crenulated walls lattice the surrounding area.
An elephant (alternatively by jeeps) will spare you the trouble
of reaching up to the fortress. Once on top, stroll through
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have delightful lwall paintings, with precious stones
and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps,
is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight
is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.
En-route to Amber you will stop and see the `Palace of
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Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the
ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the
street below. It is extremely intricate in its pink sandstone
carving. The cool wind blows through its facade of windows and
latticed screens through which the queens of the court once
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the afternoon, you will visit the city of Jaipur. Among
the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include
the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite
palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved
doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare
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manuscripts, armoury,
costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent
Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja
of Jaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical
wonders built by Sawai Jai Singh and makes accurate predictions
even to this day. You will also have the opportunity to wander
about the local markets. Return to your hotel after the sightseeing
tour of Jaipur City.
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07: JAIPUR -
UDAIPUR FLIGHT |
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In
time transfer to airport to connect flight for Udaipur
Meet and assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.
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08: UDAIPUR
GUIDED TOUR |
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Jaipur is a city in pink, Udaipur is a study in white.
The city is famous for its palaces, lake, museums, temples,
and gardens. The City Palace and Museum is considered
as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan and its museum
has stunning collection of objects collected by different
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of Udaipur over the
centuries. The Picholia Lake, Udai Sagar, and Pratap Sagar are
some of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Some other attractions
in the city are the Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Jag Mandir,
Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir, Pratap Memorial and Ahar Museum.
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09: UDAIPUR
- MUMBAI Flight |
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In time transfer to
airport to connect flight for Mumbai:
Meet and assist on arrival and transfer to hotel
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10: MUMBAI GUIDED
CITY TOUR |
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of all the twinkling lights from the skyscrapers itself
will keep your eyes wide open with excitement and wonder.
And to add up to your excitement you have a number of
sites to visit that could be teamed up as historical sites,
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wonders.
The Gateway of India is the main attraction of Mumbai
city. Built to commemorate the visit of King George V
and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in the year 1911,
this massive historical monument makes a must visit during
your Mumbai sightseeing. Moreover, there are sites like
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Bhawan or the Grandhi
memorial, Prince of Wales Museum, Marine Drive and Juhu that
give you the feeling of being in the commercial capital of India.
The gardens like the Hanging Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden
will provide you the much needed rest between your sightseeing
trips and the Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most
happening beaches of Mumbai.Evening free.
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11: MUMBAI TO
GOA FLIGHT |
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In
time transfer to airport to connect flight for Goa
Arrive Goa and Transfer to the Hotel
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Full
day free to relax on the beach
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13: GOA TO MUMBAI
FLIGHT |
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| Transfer to the airport
in Goa arr Mumbai and transfer to International Airport for
Flight back home….Tour ends |
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