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 1 Oct 2009 till 15 Apr 2010
| |
EVT-08-01 |
| Subject to 02 pax |
USD 3029 PER PERSON |
| Single room supplement |
USD 2495 PER SINGLE ROOM |
