Exotique Vacation is
the best way to experience Royal Indian Hospitality at an incredible
value for money. You have the flexibility of creating your own
itinerary as per your preferences using the luxurious hotels of the
Oberoi Group of hotels in different locations in India. With the
special Exotique Vacation package, we have included the transfers,
visits, breakfast and entrance fees etc so that you get the complete
package under one roof
EXOTIQUE VACATIONS
TOUR CODE - EVT - 08
- 01
Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destinations
Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur
Book
your tour to Delhi Agra Jaipur Golden Triangle Tours
DAY
01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi by International flight.
New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion
of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic
Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture,
architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums,
galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet
harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel
hub of Northern India.
Narrating
the city's Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the labyrinthine
streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. You
will also discover lively and colorful bazaars that boast to cater all
sorts of good and items at mind-blowing prices amidst a barely
controlled chaotic ambience. The imperial city of New Delhi displays
the finely curved architecture of British Raj.
It
generates a mesmerizing charm reflecting well-composed and spacious
streets under the shade of beautifully lined avenues of trees and tall
and imposing government buildings.
You will be met on your
arrival by the representative of Exotique Expeditions with fresh
flower garlands. You will then be transferred to
hotel THE OBEROI.
Overnight at
the hotel.
DAY 02 : IN DELHI
Breakfast at
the hotel.
This morning you will be given the city tour of Old
and New Delhi.
Old Delhi. Visit
the former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments,
narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the vast Red Fort,
built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, the
greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also
built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma
Gandhi. A unique experience of taking 'rickshaw
ride' from the Red Fort, through
"Chandni Chowk" or Silver
Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue
heading west from the Fort. Chandni Chowk - literally means "moonlit
crossroads" and an area which best represents the "super-Oriental"
- the glory and the guile; the grandeur and the grime, with its
crowded bazaars, twisting lanes, maze of small streets strange aromas,
the pungent odour of Oriental spices, the cries of shopkeepers,
coolies and "rickshaw-walas" and the clatter and whirr of
furious industry.
New Delhi - drive past the stately government
buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the
India Gate & the
Presidential Palace. Continue onto the
beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the
world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab
Minar
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03 : DELHI AGRA (202 KMS/126 MILES)
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning leave Delhi for
Agra by air conditioned car.
Agra has a rich historical
background, which is amply evident from the numerous historical
monuments in and around the city. Though the heritage of Agra city is
linked with the Mughal dynasty, numerous other rulers also contributed
to the rich past of this city. Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar
Lodhi (Lodhi dynasty; Delhi Sultanate) in the 16th century. Babar
(founder of the Mughal dynasty) also stayed for sometime in Agra and
introduced the concept of square Persian-styled gardens here.
Agra came to its own when Shahjahan ascended to the throne of Mughal
Empire. He marked the zenith of Mughal architecture, when he built the
Taj in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
On arrival at
Agra, check in at THE OBEROI AMARVILAS
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04 : IN AGRA
Breakfast at
the hotel.
This morning you will be given the city tour of Agra.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the
river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his
citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It
has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj Mahal Little needs to be said about
this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for
every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white
marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took
22 years to be completed and was designed and planned by Persian
architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design balance and
perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant
domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever
seen.
Rest of the day free to explore the city on your own.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : AGRA-JAIPUR( 232 KMS/145 MILES)
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning leave Agra for
Jaipur by air conditioned car. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur
Sikri- Impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The
fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years
before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect
conditions. Continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra - check-in at
the hotel. Thereafter, visit the Red Fort, which was built by Akbar as
his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style
Jaipur, the pink city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a
Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744. Initially his capital was
Amber, which lies at a distance of 11kms from Jaipur. He felt the need
of shifting his capital city with the increase in population and
growing scarcity of water. Jaipur is the first planned city of India
and the King took great interest while designing this city of victory.
He consulted several books on architecture and architects before
making the lay out of Jaipur
In 1853, when Prince of Wales
visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted in Pink color to welcome
him. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink
provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural
and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various
historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city. This city of
victory really wins the hearts of the people with its splendid
charisma.
Arrive Jaipur and check in at
THE OBEROI RAJVILAS.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06 : IN JAIPUR
Breakfast at
the hotel.
This morning you will be given excursion to
Amber Fort followed by the city tour of
Jaipur.
Tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge
just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your
caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main
gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort,
completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and
now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the
lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Tour of the Pink City -
Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the
Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public.
Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed
here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa
Mahal, "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar
Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll
through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 07 : IN JAIPUR
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day is at leisure.
Overnight at
the hotel.
DAY 08 : JAIPUR DELHI (265 KMS/ 165 MILES)
Breakfast at the hotel.
This
morning leave Jaipur for Delhi by air conditioned car.
Upon
arrival in Delhi check in at hotel THE OBEROI.
Rest of the day
free to do your last minute shopping.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 09 : LEAVE DELHI
You will be met by the representative of Exotique Expeditions at the
hotel and transferred to the airport, in time to connect your onward
flight.
Exotique Vacation is the best way to experience Royal
Indian Hospitality at an incredible value for money. You have the
flexibility of creating your own itinerary as per your preferences
using the luxurious hotels of the Oberoi Group of hotels in different
locations in India. With the special Exotique Vacation package, we
have included the transfers, visits, breakfast and entrance fees etc
so that you get the complete package under one roof.
RATE
Net per person rate subject to 02 persons
traveling together.
Validity of rates 1st October 2011 till 15th April 2012
| |
EVT-08-01 |
| Two pax traveling together |
USD 3002 Per Person |
| Supplement from 11-25 Nov 2011 and 01-28 Feb 2012 |
USD 325 per person |
Not valid from 19th December 2011 till 05th January 2012