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India Holidays
The Heartland Of Rajasthan & Agra
9 Nights / 10 Days from   £ 849  Price Per Person
(Includes: Return Flights, Transfers & 9 Night’s accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis)
Travel between - 16 Aug 13 – 30 Sep 13
Tour Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Tour Itinerary: Delhi (2) - Agra (1) – Jaipur (2) - Jodhpur (2) - Udaipur (2) – Delhi
Rates and Dates
Prices are per person and based on twin sharing room.
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25 May 13 – 15 Aug 13

BB 9 Nights / 10 Days GBP 885
  16 Aug 13 – 30 Sep 13 BB 9 Nights / 10 Days GBP 849
 
  Travel Period Board Base Number of Nights Star Rating Prices
 

25 May 13 – 15 Aug 13

BB 9 Nights / 10 Days GBP 959
  16 Aug 13 – 30 Sep 13 BB 9 Nights / 10 Days GBP 925
 
  Travel Period Board Base Number of Nights Star Rating Prices
 

25 May 13 – 15 Aug 13

BB 9 Nights / 10 Days GBP 1015
  16 Aug 13 – 30 Sep 13 BB 9 Nights / 10 Days GBP 975
Please Note:
Above prices are per person, based on twin share and valid for a minimum of 5 to 7 pax and are subject to availability and change without any notification.
Price includes only those items specified in the itinerary.
Early booking (45 days in advance) is advised during peak period i.e. Peak season of 01 – 28 February. (DURING THIS PERIOD, PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE MAY APPLY).
 
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Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Tonight, arrive in Delhi, the capital city of India. After a traditional Indian welcome, you will be escorted to your hotel for 2 nights stay.

Day 2: Day in Delhi
Today, enjoy the day discovering Delhi, exploring the city which is historic as well as modern, like 2 sides of the same coin!

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, which includes a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, ‘silver street’, one of the largest trading centres of India; drive past Red Fort, the place that marked the announcement of India’s freedom from the British Raj; visit Raj Ghat, cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.

Later in the afternoon, discover the modern city of New Delhi, which includes a visit to Qutab Minar, a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and the worlds tallest minaret; Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the largest Sikh temple of Delhi, with a gold tomb, still in active worship; Photo stop at India Gate, the war memorial arch built in honour of the soldiers who died in the second world war; drive past President's House, Parliament House and other Government Secretariat Buildings, the most imposing features of Lutyen’s Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, embark on your drive to Agra, city of the world famous Taj Mahal. En-route make a brief photo stop at Sikandra, the tomb of great mughal emperor Akbar.

Upon arrival in Agra, check in at your hotel and freshen up. In the afternoon, visit the Agra fort, lying across the River Yamuna, built in red sandstone with magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens.

Then, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the eternal symbol of love, the Taj Mahal. Often referred to as a poem, in white marble, Taj Mahal displays the saga of love between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. You may wish to stay at the Taj Mahal, to see the glistening white marble beauty by sunset.

Day 4: Agra to Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of India. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the ‘Pink City’, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727 A.D. En route to Jaipur; make a brief stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. Within the complex lies a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chisti, a Muslim Sufi Saint who blessed Emperor Akbar with a son.

In the afternoon, visit the gem and carpet weaving factories, and shop for souvenirs. Jaipur is famous for its precious and semi-precious stoned jewels, enamelled ornaments, beautiful carpets and other artifacts and crafts.

Day 5: Day in Jaipur
In the morning, visit Amber fort, a fine amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim architecture and ornamentation, built in the 16th century. To ascend up the fort, you may choose to walk, drive or take an elephant ride.

In the afternoon, visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, the largest astronomical observatory built in stone. Also drive past Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a remarkable five storied building along the main street of the old city, with semi-octagonal and delicate honey-combed sandstone windows.

Day 6: Jaipur to Jodhpur
In the morning, drive to Jodhpur, a city ringed by high stone walls with seven gates and several bastions. This second largest city of Rajasthan was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D.

Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 7: Day in Jodhpur
Today, visit the rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort, and the grand palaces within the fort - Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana, which are impressive examples of architectural excellence. Near the fort complex stands the Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. While in Jodhpur shop for the exquisite handcrafted articles such as embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics.

Day 8: Jodhpur to Udaipur
In the morning, drive to Udaipur en route visiting the famous Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Built in the 15th century, Ranakpur temples are one of the largest Jain temples in India. The temples are known for their architecture, grand structures and exquisite sculptures.

Continue, drive to Udaipur, a serene city set in the scenic valley of Aravalli hills, surrounded by three lakes – Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar. Upon arrival at Udaipur, check in at your hotel for 2 nights stay.

Day 9: Day in Udaipur
Spend the day exploring Udaipur. Visit the City Palace, one of the largest palace complex in Rajasthan; the grand white marble Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, garden of the maids of honour.

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

Day 10: Udaipur to Delhi (Departure)
In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi, you will be transferred to the International Airport, to board your flight back home.

Suggested Hotels
  City
  Agra Jaypee Palace Clark Shiraz The Retreat
  Delhi The Claridges Royal Plaza / Hotel Oodles Hotel Intercity
  Jaipur Fortune Metropolitan Holiday Inn Hotel Libra
  Udaipur Trident/ Sheraton Ramada / Udai Kothi Jagat Niwas Palace
Please note: Above hotel list is indicative only. If any of the above mentioned hotels are not available, an alternative hotel of similar standard shall be suggested.
 
Additional Supplement Per Person
  Supplement Details
  Single Room Supplement USD 720 USD 445 USD 245
  Monument Entrance USD 65 USD 65 USD 65
  Airfare: Udaipur – Delhi USD 155 USD 155 USD 155
Please note: Above airfares (Udaipur-Delhi) is non refundable, subject to availability and change.
 

Tour Inclusions    
Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
Daily breakfast included.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and departures.
Rickshaw ride in Delhi.
Elephant ride at Amber fort, Jaipur, subject to availability. Else, Jeep ride will be provided.
Chauffeured air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours.
English speaking Guide for all excursions & sightseeing.
All currently applicable taxes.
       

 

Tour Exclusions    
Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone, fax, internet, beverages, camera / video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax.
Local payments in domestic currency, such as tips and gratuities.
Elephant or Jeep ride at Amber fort, Jaipur, quoted as supplement.
Monument Entrance fees, quoted as supplement.
Domestic Air fare.
Indian Visa Fees.
Optional excursion tours, as mentioned in itinerary.
Any other services not mentioned in Price Inclusions above.
Special Notes
Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
Check-in, check-out time at hotels is usually 12:00 noon.
Domestic flights in the Indian subcontinent impose a baggage restriction of 20kgs for check in and 07kgs for cabin baggage.
In case of any significant foreign exchange fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
       

 

Flight to India

Carrier – Scheduled Airlines
From - London to New Delhi
Outbound – Daily until 30 Jun
Departs Various - Arrives Various
Inbound - After 9 nights
Departs Various - Arrives Various



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Hotel Check-in and Check-out Information
Check-In Time: 12:00 hrs
Check-Out Time: 12:00 hrs
 
 
 
 
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