Indian Golden Triangle

India in luxury 13 days tour to Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai at $7630 By Sita World Tours

India’s is the country of most ancient culture and heritage in the world. This vast country offers the visitor a view of fascinating religions and ethnography, a vast variety of languages with more than 438 living languages, and monuments that have been present for thousands of years. There is no country like India none other than India itself where diversity of religions, arts, history, people, dwells and blends as one country.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Delhi
Welcome to India’s capital city! Upon arrival you are welcomed with a traditional Indian greeting before being escorted to your hotel.

Day 2 – Akshardham Temple Sightseeing
After a leisurely morning, visit the beautiful Akshardham Temple. Built without steel, it consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, 20 quadrangle shikhars, spectacular Gajendra Pith.

Day 3 – Old & New Delhi Sightseeing
your visit includes stops at the Red Fort, Raj Ghat – a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, Asoka Pillar and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. In the afternoon, embark on a tour of New Delhi driving past the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple.

Day 4 – Delhi / Agra Sightseeing
On your morning drive to Agra, stop at Sikandra to visit the architecturally marvelous tomb of Emperor Akbar. This afternoon, spend time exploring Agra and the 16th century Agra Fort with its battlements, apartments, gardens and audience halls. The day ends with a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, monument to love, where you will witness the warm glow as the sun sets over the monument.

Day 5 – Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Ranthambore
Visit the Taj Mahal one of seven wonder of the world early this morning before departing for Ranthambore. On the way you will visit the 16th century abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri, once ruled by Emperor Akbar. This ghost town is remarkably well preserved and presents a perfect synthesis of Muslim, Hindu and Jain architecture. Once you arrive in Ranthambore; visit the remains of a thousand year old fortress which now serves as a wildlife sanctuary for many animals including leopards and tigers. Spend the night at your luxury camp on the private reserve of the local Maharajah.

Day 6 – Ranthambore Game Reserve
Ranthambore Game Reserve is one of the few preserves, where the nocturnal camera-shy tigers almost hunted to extinction by the local royalty and their British overlords may be seen in daylight. You’ll take thrilling game drives in the morning and evening to scour the jungle for wildlife.

Day 7 – Ranthambore/Jaipur
Start off your day with a morning game drive. After, leave for the “Pink City” of Jaipur, where the old city is surrounded by a massive wall pierced by magnificent gates.

Day 8 – Amber Fort Excursion & Jaipur
Today, you are transported back in time, riding royally atop elegantly draped and painted elephants to the mountain fortress of Amber, a superb example of Rajput architecture with its complex of palaces, temples and ornate apartments. In the afternoon you will tour Jaipur City and visit Hawa Mahal, or “Palace of Winds”. Continue on to City Palace, with its latticed balconies, tiny windows, cupolas, courtyards and arched entrances. A stop at the ancient observatory concludes the tour.

Day 9 – Jaipur / Udaipur
In the morning, visit the town of Sanganer, well known for its handmade paper industry and its hand-printed textiles. The industry of Sanganer began flourishing in 1728 when they began creating prints using specialty block printers. You will fly to Udaipur in the evening where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 10 – Ranakpur Excursion
Today’s excursion brings you to the beautiful 15th century sculpted Jain temples of Ranakpur. The intricately carved white marble temple of Adinath is perhaps the most well preserved and impressive examples of Western Indian Temple architecture. The temple dedicated to the Sun God is famed for its erotic sculpture. Enjoy lunch at Maharani Bagh where you can see a mango grove and private gardens of the Maharajah of Jodhpur.

Day 11 – Udaipur
Spend the morning at the romantic and picturesque “City of Lakes,” before visiting City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, or Garden of Maids and the folklore museum. You will also have the opportunity to view a presentation of string puppets typical to this area. The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 12 – Udaipur/Mumbai (Bombay)
Fly to Mumbai (formerly Bombay), and proceed on a tour of this cosmopolitan city. Sights include the British-built arch “Gateway of India,” the Hanging Gardens and Malabar Hills where Mumbai’s rich and famous live, the Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the Gandhi Memorial Museum and Jain Temple.

Day 13 -Elephanta Caves / Depart
Explore amazing Elephanta Island and its famous caves, with carvings and sculptures dating back to 550 A.D. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to relax and pursue independent activities. You’ll be provided a late evening transfer to the International airport for your flight home.

Dates/Prices

  • Oct 12, 2012- Oct 24, 2012: $7,630(Double Occupancy), $12,270(Single Occupancy)
  • Nov 2, 2012- Nov 14, 2012: $7,630(Double Occupancy), $12,270(Single Occupancy)
  • Nov 16, 2012- Nov 28, 2012: $7,630(Double Occupancy), $12,270(Single Occupancy)
  • Dec 14, 2012- Dec 26, 2012: $7,630(Double Occupancy), $12,270(Single Occupancy)

Hotels

  • Delhi-The Oberoi
  • Agra-The Oberoi Amarvilas
  • Ranthambore-The Oberoi Vanyavilas
  • Jaipur-The Oberoi Rajvilas
  • Udaipur-The Oberoi Udaivilas
  • Mumbai-The Oberoi

Inclusion

  • Luxury Accommodation with private facilities
  • Services of Professional SITA Tour Manager
  • A la carte dining room service(breakfast and lunch),with dine out plan
  • Arrival and Departure transfers
  • All sight seeing as per itinerary
  • Local English speaking guides for sightseeing
  • Entrance fees to monuments and Cultural events
  • Baggage Handling
  • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal

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