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Highlights of India
HIGHLIGHTS
• UNESCO Heritage Sites Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi Agra Fort, Agra
Taj Mahal, Agra
Amber Fort, Jaipur
• Old Delhi
• Rickshaw Ride
• Chandni Chowk
• Jantar Mantar
• Jaipur City Palace
• Ranthambore Nat’l Park
• Ranthambore Game Drives
• India Train Experience
• 2 Nights in Delhi
• 2 Nights in Jaipur
• 2 Nights in Ranthambore
• 2 Nights in Agra
INCLUDES
8 Nights Hotel Accommodations, 24 Meals, Tour Director, Motorcoach Transportation, Sightseeing per Itinerary, Baggage Handling
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy Active
DAY 1/2: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO INDIA
DAY 3: ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive in Delhi, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Delhi is India’s capital and a major gateway to the country. Perhaps there is no other capital city in the world so steeped in history and legend as the Indian capital Delhi. Today, the twin cities of Old
and New Delhi intrigue Indians and tourists alike as the cultural and political capital of the largest democracy in the world.
Overnight: Delhi
DAY 4: DELHI
Today experience a Delhi City Tour. Head out to Old Delhi, the capital of Mughal dynasty between the 16th and 19th centuries. Set off on an exciting Rickshaw Ride through Chandni Chowk, also known as The Moonlit Square. As you ride through the narrow lanes, witness the architectural marvels, the multicolored facades, beautifully decorated shops, ethnically dressed men and women and get bombarded by the fragrances emanating from the potpourri of eateries that line these historical alleys. Next drive through New Delhi, passing by Presidential Palace, the India Gate- a memorial raised
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during this time period that the capital of the British Empire was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi. End the day with a visit to the World Heritage site of Humayun’s Tomb. It is the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent (“the predecessor of the Taj Mahal”). Built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this monument is a wonderful example of early Mughal architecture. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers.
DAY 5: DELHI - JAIPUR
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Today board your overnight flight to India.
(B,L,D) Overnight: Delhi
This morning drive to Jaipur, known as
the “pink city” for the abundance of pink plastered stone used to build its massive forts, magnificent palaces and exquisite temples. Arrive Jaipur and check in for your 2 night stay. Jaipur – the capital of Rajasthan province is known for its arts and crafts, jewelry, hand-painted fabrics and stone sculptures; it is one of North India’s finest examples of a planned city embodying the best of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Enjoy dinner tonight with your fellow travelers.
Moat Lake. Once you are at the fort, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Continue to the City Palace built within the fortified area of the original city, with one of the finest monumental entrances in India. Later, walk in the old city to mingle and talk with the locals while observing some of the regions culinary delight and local artisans in their workshops. Enjoy the evening at leisure.
(B,L,D) Overnight: Jaipur DAY 6: JAIPUR
(B,L,D) Overnight: Jaipur DAY 7: JAIPUR - RANTHAMBORE
in Honour of the Indian soldiers, Parliament house and other government buildings built in the first quarter of the 20th century. It was
After breakfast, take an excursion to Amber Fort dating to the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. The Fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the
This morning drive to Ranthambore – home to the elusive Bengal Tiger and check in for your 2 night stay. The Ranthambore National Park was once the hunting ground of