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TOUR ITINERARY
 

Day 1 Delhi:
Arrive at Delhi airport. Received by Angad Tour Representative Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 Delhi: City tour Delhi.
After break fast the tour will begin with sightseeing of New Delhi: the capital of the nation has long been a phoenix rising again and again, out of its ruins. See the famous Qutab Minar-12th century 238 Ft. tall stone tower, indeed a masterpiece of construction, Humayun tomb-built by widow of the second Mughal King Humayun in 1265. New Delhi was the creation of the British Raj of the 30's and includes the President's House, Parliament, India Gate, The Rajpath and Downtown Connaught Place. Lunch at a restaurant.

In the evening tour will continue with sightseeing of Old Delhi: for something close to Rudyard Kipling, visit the 17th century Old Delhi; Jama Masjid - the biggest Mosque in India and Rajghat memorial, where father of the nation Gandhi was cremated.

Day 3 Delhi - Agra:
After breakfast drive from Delhi to Agra (126 Miles) Sightseeing of Agra visiting Taj Mahal & Red Fort.

The Taj Mahal, unquestionably the world's most magnificent monument to over built in 17th century. A colossal, perfectly proportioned mass of white marble, it is literally a jewel, fashioned over 20 years of hundreds of skilled craftsmen and over 20,000 laborers to float like some fantastic mirage upon the Yamuna. (Kindly note Taj Mahal is closed on Friday)

The Agra fort was once the flourishing center of the Mughal dynasty, and four successive emperors helped to create its massive walls, within which Hindu and Muslim styles merge into a splendid fusion of military might and lavish beauty.

 

In the evening tour will continue to Dayal Bagh: the white marble Dayal Bagh temple of the Radha Soami faith has been under construction since 1904 and is not expected to complete until some time next century. If you are lucky, you may get to see Pietra Dura inlaid marble work in process. The building is architecturally remarkable; the level of artisanship has to be admired.

Day 4 Agra - Jaipur:
Drive to Jaipur (137 miles) visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route.

Fatehpur Sikri
: About 40 km from Agra lays the magnificent deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, the capital of the great emperor Akbar. During his brief stay here, a great complex of forts, palaces and mosques sprang up, but Akbar was finally forced to abandon his dream city due to scarcity of water, and subsequently it became a ghost town. This epic poem in sandstone lies straddled across a rocky ridge, surrounded by immense walls with nine gates.

The largest of the gates is the Buland Darwaza, which leads to the Jama Masjid and to the fantastic tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, which lies under an elaborate marble canopy and is lavishly inlaid with mother-of-pearl.Thereafter continue drive to Jaipur. On arrival check-in luxury hotel

Day 5 Jaipur:
Excursion to Amber Fort with elephant ride.

Amber (Palace) Fort: The original palace of the local rulers was built in the 17th century high up on a hill overlooking a lake, just below the vast and somber walls of the ancient fort of amber. The rowers and domes of the Amber Palace are reminiscent of scenes from some fairy-tale. It's halls of victory is richly decorated with panels of alabaster with fine inlay work of tender colors. You ascend up the palace on board gaily-caparisoned elephants, as did the maharaja's of yore.
Afternoon:
Sightseeing of Jaipur visiting city palace, palace of winds (Hawa Mahal) & observatory (Jantar Mantar).


Jaipur city: This 18th century city (capital of Rajasthan) is famed as "The Pink City", because of the local rose-pink-sandstone used in its construction. The fortifications give it a medieval atmosphere, but its well-planned layout is "modern", built in 1728. Visit maharaja's city-palace, situated in the heart of the city with charming gardens surrounded by high walls; palace of winds (Hawa Mahal), a uniquely designed five -story structure with tiers of over hanging balconies of pink sandstone; Maharaja Jai Singh after whom the city was named, being a keen astronomer built an astronomical observatory which is still in use.

It is made of quaint masonry instruments of remarkable size. Later walk around local bazaar.

Day 6 Jaipur:
Day free for leisure activity at the luxury hotel. Optional movie at famous ‘Raj Mandir.’


The Raj Mandir Cinema:
The exterior of the building gives a look of abstract art which glows in the night time. It also boasts the legend 'The Showplace of India - Experience the Excellence'. In the large foyer there are chandeliers set into domes in the ceiling. A large ramp takes patrons up into the balcony area. Seating in the auditorium is provided in stalls and balcony areas. The decoration in the auditorium is awesome, with indirect lighting that changes colors. The cinema is equipped to screen 70mm films.
The Raj Mandir Cinema is the best known cinema building in India and is also on the tourist trail for visitors to Jaipur (similar to the Grumman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood).

Day 7 Jaipur - Delhi: Morning drive to Delhi. Evening kept free to relax.

Day 8 Delhi: After breakfast. Whole day is available for organized shopping. In the evening a fabulous farewell dinner.

There are many hot spot shopping places in Delhi the areas covered here are Jan path, Connaught Place, South Ex and Karol Bagh.

Day 9 Delhi: After breakfast transfer to the airport for onward journey.


 
 

 

 

(South India)

 

Day 1 Bombay: Arrive in Bombay airport. Received by Angad Tours Representative Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 Bombay: City tour of Bombay.
After breakfast the tour commence with the sight seeing of bombay -The city is a leisured tourist destination, a celluloid capital of India that treasures the palm beaches to warm your soul in the sun and slacken your mind. The oscillating atmosphere of Mumbai makes the city really a tourist's paradise. The aerial Hanging Gardens next door to the fetching Towers of Silence, the exquisite Mahalaxmi Racecourse one of the peerless in India, Rajabai Clock Tower, supreme in the Gothic architectural style, an aquarium and Marine Drive also known as "Queens Necklace" are the wonders of the city.

The cities of Mumbai spark like jewels during night. Juhu beach is the place to be in late evening to explore the romance of the city.


Day 2 Bombay - Cochin:
Fly from Bombay to Cochin


Arrive at Cochin airport/rail station and transfer to the Taj Malabar, Cochin or Taj Residency, Ernakulam. Afternoon is free. Bask your self on a sunset cruise at Taj Malabar, Cochin or a Kathakali performance in the evening at the Taj Residency, Ernakulam. Dinner at the waterfront.


Day 3 Cochin - Thekkady: Sight seeing in Cochin city.

After breakfast sightseeing city tour of Cochin - Fort Cochin, spice markets, antique shopping, synagogue and Chinese fishing nets. Return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, depart for Thekkady by road. Arrive at the Taj Garden retreat, Thekkady, in time for dinner.

Day 4 Thekkady: Excursion to Plantation followed by boat safari in Periyar After breakfast go for a plantation tour. Return to the hotel for lunch. Followed by a boat safari in Periyar Lake. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 5 Thekkady - Kumarakom: Trek to jungle and drive to Kumarkom Ayurveda spa centre.

Early morning go for a trek in the jungle followed by breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast depart for Kumarakom. Check-in at the Taj Garden Retreat, kumarakom in time for lunch. Take time off to relax swim, fish, and boat or enjoy a rejuvenating massage at the ayurveda centre which is offered by the resort.

Day 6 Kumarakom: Excursion trip to Kumarkom Bird Sanctury.

After an early breakfast, go bird watching in the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, return to the hotel for lunch.Afternoon free for leisure activities at the resort. Sunset cruise.

Day 7 Kumarakom – Cochin:Enjoy leisure activities at the hotel and mesmerizing sun set cruise.

After breakfast at the hotel depart for Taj Malabar, Cochin / Taj Residency, Ernakulam in time for lunch. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise at Taj Malabar, Cochin / a Kathakali show at Taj residency, Ernakulam. Return to the hotel.

Day 8 Cochin - Bombay: After breakfast transfer to the airport for journey to Bombay.

Day 9 Bombay: Day free for shopping, packing. In the evening transfer to Bombay airport for onward journey.




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