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Tour with Srinagar
Golden Triangle Tour with Srinagar
Duration :
09 Nights - 10 Days
Places to see : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Srinagar
- Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi in the evening. Upon arrival, you shall met & assisted
with your baggages at the airport by our executive and transferred to prebooked
hotel.
Delhi : Indias capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary
Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the
ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons
why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also
reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New &
Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the
Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably
confront the citys past.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast, full day city tour of Old & New Delhi. Visit Jama
Masjid, the largest mosque in India - Built by Shah Jahan, the construction
was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658 ; witness the Red Fort;
Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example
of Mughal architecture ; Visit Qutab Minar, witness the India Gate, President
House. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Day 03 : Delhi - Srinagar
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight for Srinagar.
On arrival in Sringar meet and assist at the airport and transfer to houseboat
on Dal/Nagin Lake. Welcome drink on arrival at houseboat.
After lunch Visit the famous Mughal Gardens- touring Cheshma Shahi (The
Royal Spring), Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode
of Love). Evening return to houseboat for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 04 : Srinagar
After breakfast proceed with picnic lunch for full day tour of GULMARG
(Meadow of flowers). At Gulmarg explore scenic spots in and around the area,
take a walk on the Outer Circuit Road to enjoy a birds-eye view of the Valley
amidst dense woods. Also, experience the GONDOLA Cable Car ride
over Pine, Cedar and Fir covered mountains to view and visit Khilanmarg
and Kongdori.
Day 05 : Srinagar - Delhi
After breakfast, relaxing Shikara Cruise (Kashmiri version of a Venice
GONDOLA) on Dal and Nagin Lakes. Enjoy your ride through the floating gardens,
vegetable fields, narrow canals and visit- Ropa Lanc (Silver Island) popularly
known as Char Chinari & Sona Lanc
Afternoon, transfer to the airport to board flight back for Delhi. Arrive
Delhi and transfer to prebooked hotel.
Day 06 : Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur : The capital city of the state of
Rajasthan also know as Pink City owes its name, its foundation and planning
to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur
has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat
arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and
crenellated walls.
Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 07 : Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11
kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction
of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's
army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum having
an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar
Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade
of Hawa Mahal.
Day 08 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal
city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital
of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original
glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and check-in at
prebooked hotel.
Day 09 : Agra - Delhi
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built
by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his
grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences
amongst many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed
by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed
for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the
day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his
wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Delhi enroute visit Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's
Mausoleum. Continue drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check-in at prebooked
hotel.
Day 10 : Depart Delhi
Morning, Transfer to the airport to board flight back home/onward destination.
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