Golden Triangle for the discerning travellers HIGHLIGHTS OF THE - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Golden Triangle for the discerning travellers

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM Visit the Old and New part of Delhi. Cycle rickshaw ride through the alleys of Chandni Chowk Explore the Observatory and the charming City Palace of Jaipur. Witness the colourful procession during Hariyali Teej Visit to “Taj Mahal” ­ the universally admired masterpiece of the world's heritage. Witness the life of locals during Kachhpura Walk

India Gate

DAY WISE ITINERARY Day 01 Tue, 2 Aug'16: ARRIVE DELHI Meals Included : None ­ Arrive in Delhi by an international flight. Suggested flight: > LHR / DEL: BA ­ 143 (1045 / 2325) Hrs ­ Meeting on arrival at airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Delhi

Day 02 Wed 03 Aug'16: IN DELHI Meals Included : Breakfast & Dinner ­ Breakfast at the hotel ­ Morning: You will start your guided sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting Rajghat and Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque). Drive past Red Fort. ­ Experience the cycle rickshaw ride through the colorful bazaars of Old Delhi – Chandini Chowk. ­ Drive past India Gate (a war memorial), Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhawan), Parliament house and other Government Secretariat buildings. ­ Later proceed to see Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar. ­ Dinner at a local restaurant Overnight in Delhi

Qutab Minar

DAY 03 Thu, 4 Aug'16: DELHI / JAIPUR [Train] Meals Included : Packed breakfast & Dinner ­ Early morning transfer to Delhi railway station to board Shatabdi departing @ 0605 hrs ­ Packed breakfast will be carried on board. ­ Arrive Jaipur @ 1035 hrs. Proceed to visit Amer Fort. Take a jeep ride through the zigzagging way up to the fort. Later, you visit City Palace – The Royal Residence and then the Observatory (Jantar Mantar) ­ An astrological and astronomical Observatory Arrive hotel and check in In the evening, you are free to explore the local markets & life in the old part of the city Dinner at a local restuarant Overnight in Jaipur

Amer Fort

DAY 04 Fri, 5 Aug'16: IN JAIPUR Meals Included : Breakfast & Dinner HARIYALI TEEJ ­ Teej is celebrated with immense fun and fanfare in the capital city of Jaipur. On this day, women and young girls wear their best clothes and adorn themselves with fine jewelry. They gather at a nearby temple or a common place and offers prayers to Goddess Parvati for well­being of their husband. ­ Leisurely breakfast at the hotel ­ Later you proceed to celebrate Hariyali Teej & experience a procession with the idol of Goddesss Teej Mata, adorned with traditional jewelry & beautifully embroidered clothes ­ Dinner at a local restaurant Overnight in Jaipur

Teej Festival

DAY 05 Sat, 6 Aug'16: JAIPUR / AGRA [Train] Meals Included : Packed breakfast & Dinner ­ Early morning, transfer to Jaipur railway station to board Shatabdi departing @ 07:05 hrs ­ Packed breakfast will be carried on board. ­ Arrive Agra @ 1035 hrs. Proceed to visit Agra Fort. ­ Thereafter check in at the hotel. ­ Later proceed to visit Taj Mahal. ­ Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Agra

Taj Mahal

DAY 06 Sun, 7 Aug'16: AGRA / DELHI [Train] Meals Included : Breakfast and dinner ­Breakfast at the hotel ­ Proceed for a Kachhpura walk where you experience the local life of the villagers & understand the Indian culture and tradition. The walk ends with few minutes of relaxation at the Tea Terrace that offers a breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal. ­ Later transfer to Agra railway station to board Express train departing @ 1545 hrs. ­ Arrive at Delhi railway station @ 1905 hrs. ­ Transfer to a local restaurant for dinner. ­ Later transfer to the International airport to board onward flight back home. ­ Depart Delhi. Suggested flight: > DEL / LHR: BA ­ 142 (0150 / 0630) Hrs (+1)

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Cycle tour in Delhi* Delhi By Cycle: Experience cycle ride in the narrow alleys of Old Delhi. You ride past temples, street vendors with piles of spices and other goods, and bazaars selling colorful wedding accessories and jewelry.The best time for these rides is early in the morning. *price on request

Food Walk in Delhi* Food walks: S avor your taste buds with the exotic spices used in Mughalai cuisine, Indian cuisine, Indian street foods. Almost all of these street food joints are 60 to 100 years old, some even more. Many of these food joints have been in business for 3 generations now. *price on request

Elephant safari in Jaipur* The elephant safari is conducted in the natural and serene area surrounding the Aravali range. You will pass hutment village, fields, medieval fortress and monuments, finally arriving to the camp situated in the middle of the forest. *price on request

Cooking demonstration in Agra* Participate in a cooking demo: Learn about the different produce and spices that make up Indian cuisine. Participate in the entire cooking process like cutting, peeling, washing, etc to try your hands on one of the Indian dish followed by lunch/dinner with the family. *price on request