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ESSENCE OF NORTH INDIA
Day 1 London to Delhi
Depart London Heathrow on the Virgin Atlantic flight overnight to
Delhi.
Day 2 Delhi
Arrive Delhi in the morning where you will be met and transferred
to the Muse Hotel for two nights. Afternoon at leisure to rest and
acclimatise.
Day 3 Delhi
Today tour Old and New Delhi with your local guide. Explore Old Delhi’s
dense network of homes, markets, mosques and alleyways visiting Chandni
Chowk by rickshaw, the Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Rajghat. Later visit
Sir Edwin Lutyen’s New Delhi, inaugurated in 1931 and home to
Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the Indian President,
Rajpath and the imposing India Gate. (B)
Day 4 Delhi to Agra – by train
Early this morning transfer to New Delhi railway station in time to
catch the Shatabdi Express to Agra which departs New Delhi at 0615
hours and arrives into Agra at 0807 hours. You will be met and transferred
to the Mughal Sheraton Hotel for one night. (B)
Visit the imposing Agra Fort on the banks of the River Yamuna which was established by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565. Afterwards continue to the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), arguably the greatest monument to love, built by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz and a building world renowned for its power and beauty. The craftsmanship is outstanding with semi-precious stones inlaid into the marble in beautiful patterns, a process known as pietra dura, whilst the white marble reflects every change in light allowing the Taj to appear to change its hue according to the light and time of day. Leave the Taj and cross the river to visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, the jewel of Agra, sometimes known as the ‘Baby Taj’ – the least visited of Agra’s three great monuments and the first to be covered in white marble and pietra dura.
Day 5 Agra to Jaipur – 230 kms
This morning leave Agra for the drive to Jaipur stopping en-route
at Fatehpur Sikri the one time red sandstone capital of the Mughal
Emperor Akbar. Afterwards continue onto Jaipur, the state capital
of Rajasthan, where you will stay for two nights at the 4 Points by
Sheraton Hotel. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, Jaipur is
a highly distinctive and colourful planned city characterised by fine
bazaars, intricately carved palaces, havelis and powerful forts. (B)
Day 6 Jaipur
This morning drive through the rugged hills that surround Jaipur city
to visit Amber Fort a beautiful palace with ornate mosaics, coloured
stone inlays, intricately painted murals, palaces, temples and cooling
courtyard watercourses. In the afternoon take a guided walking tour
through the old city to explore the colourful markets and bazaars
before continuing onto the City Palace complex that occupies the centre
of Jaipur. (B)
Day 7 Jaipur to Delhi – by air
Delhi to London
Early morning transfer to Jaipur airport for the flight to Delhi and
connect Virgin Atlantic flight to London, arriving London Heathrow
in the afternoon local time. (B)
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A Guide to Price – ESSENCE OF NORTH INDIA
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £1,490.00. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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