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[ Itinerary
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(Golden
Triangle)
Delhi
- Jaipur - Agra
Jaipur exciting Indian trail.
It is here that the seekers of India experience
their fantasy of a voyage
of discovery. Jaipur to the incredible Taj Mahal.
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DELHI-JAIPUR |
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Assemble at 0700 hours in the lobby
of the Hotel Le Meridian and drive to Jaipur, part of the exciting Indian
trail. Jaipur is an exuberance of color, dance and song with the traditional
arts and crafts. Known as the 'Pink City' is one of India's most well planned
cities with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes in a grid system.
Enroute visit the impressive Amber Fort the former capital of the royal
family of Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to the top of the fort. |
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In the afternoon visit the City Palace,
the Jantar Mantar, and the Hawa Mahal. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight
at hotel. |
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| DAY 02 |
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JAIPUR - AGRA |
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Depart Jaipur the land of the Rajputs
to the Mughal splendour of Agra, enroute visiting Fathepur Sikri the ghost
city 35 kms. from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour
of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar,
is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important
edifice here represents a Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch
Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra
and check in to the hotel. Later tour the city with a visit to the incomparable
Taj Mahal. This monument a fine example of fusion of many architectural
styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor
Shah Jahan. It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete this
poem in white marble. You will visit the Agra Fort which lies across the
river Jamuna. It is here that Aurangzeb the third son of Shah Jahan kept
his father under house arrest. |
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One can get the most moving view
of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Fort. Overnight stay
at the hotel. |
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AGRA - DELHI |
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Local Tour |
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In the afternoon enroute to Delhi
visit the Tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra. |
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