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Golden Triangle with Goa Beach
offered by supplier M16463 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 13
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 25
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Ecotourism
Walking Tours
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 800 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 800 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Abroad - Delhi. Jama Masjid Arrive at Delhi International airport. On arrival in Delhi, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi. This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Mughal Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the 'rickshaw ride' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutub Minar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra. Morning drive to Agra (203 km). Upon arrival in Agra - check into the hotel. Afternoon visit Red Fort and famous Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal, Agra Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj Mahal - This most famous Mughal monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. The central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur, Thereafter drive to Jaipur (221 km), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Buland Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. Thereafter continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur. Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the life-style of the Mughal ruling families.
Afternoon tour of the City - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses.
Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Jaipur - Mumbai - Goa. Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Goa.
Leave: Jaipur at 0725 hrs by 9W-3401.
Arrive: Mumbai at 1035 hrs
In transit:
Leave: Mumbai at 1200 hrs by 9W-475
Arrive: Goa at 1300 hrs
On arrival in Goa, the guests will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Goa's 450 years under Portuguese domination produced a unique, syncretic blend of East and West. The stretches of silver sand wetted by a rush of blue waters, the sky mirroring the sea below, the strumming of guitars from distant taverns, white churches resting against green paddy fields and coconut groves, long nights spent over brewed feni, longer days of sun, sand and sea. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Days 7 - 10: Goa. Full days at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Goa - Mumbai. Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai.
Leave: Goa at 1410 hrs by 9W-472
Arrive: Mumbai at 1510 hrs
On arrival in Mumbai, the guests will be met by our representative and Check in into the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Mumbai. Optional - one hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you to the lush green Elephanta Island. Here, visit some of the huge and intricately carved Elephanta Caves that date back to the 8th century. For rows of massive columns cut into solid rock from three magnificent avenues, lead to the outstanding three-headed sculpture representing Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Dedicated to Shiva, the beauty and power of these phenomenal sculptures depicting the various manifestations of Shiva is overpowering.
Afternoon, city tour of Bombay - the great port city with its Victorian Gothic buildings from the British Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes Gateway of India overlooking the Harbour, the, the Towers of Silence, Marine Drive and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market. Late Evening transferred to the International airport for flight to back home.
Day 13: Mumbai - Out. Leave Mumbai.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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