Travelpack

Highlights: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Maldives

Deposit: £695pp
Manchester - £4669pp, Birmingham - £4679pp

Please Note:
Regional departures are available on request, and supplements apply
The quote Also Includes: International flights by British Airways in economy class and regional and domestic flights Delhi-Bangalore -MALE by Air India in Economy class

Hotels Featured:
The Park New Delhi
Ramada by Wyndham Jaipur
Hotel Ranthambore Regency
Crystal Sarovar Premiere Agra
Reethi Faru Resort

Itinerary:
Wed 24 Jan 24 - Arrive in Delhi
Arrive at Delhi's Indira Gandhi international airport. Welcome to India!!!
Meet and Greet at the airport upon arrival by our representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Hotel check-in time is at 1400 Hrs. Delhi is the capital city of India and is regarded as the heart of the nation. The city is popular for its enriched culture and heritage. The city hosts some famous historical monuments and is developing with the passing of time. The influence of religious diversity can be seen in the city along with the cultural impact of the Mughals, the ancient Indians, and the British. There are many beautiful gardens in the city that provide opportunities to walk leisurely in the midst of greenery. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Thu 25 Jan 24 - In Delhi
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day tour of Old & New Delhi.
Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat which is located on the banks of the river Yamuna, This is Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. The memorial lies in the midst of landscaped gardens and is made of a simple square platform of black marble inscribed with his last words Hey Ram. Drive past Red Fort the 17th-century imposing fortress built in red sandstone is surrounded by a huge boundary wall 33m high. Inside are exquisite palaces and beautiful gardens. Board the 'cycle rickshaw' for a unique experience 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. Humayuns Tomb Humayuns Tomb, Delhi is the first of the grand dynastic mausoleums that were to become synonyms of Mughal architecture with the architectural style reaching its zenith 80 years later at the later Taj Mahal. Humayuns Tomb stands within a complex of 27.04ha. that includes other contemporary, 16th-century Mughal garden tombs such as NilaGumbad, Isa Khan, Bu Halima, Afsarwala, Barbers Tomb, and the complex where the craftsmen were employed for the Building of Humayuns Tomb. Qutub Minar the landmark of Delhi, is a huge tower of victory that started in 1199 and completed in 1368. The Minar is 72.5m high with a diameter at the base of 14.4m and 2.7m at the top. Later proceed to Rashtrapati Bhawan (Drive Pass) once the Viceroy's residence and now the official residence of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens, it combines Western and Eastern styles the dome reflects the Buddhist stupa, the Chhatris Hindu, and the graceful colonnades very British. It has 340 rooms.
The India Gate commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st World War. 13516 names of British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan War of 1919 are engraved on the arch and foundations. Under the arch, glows the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame commemorating Indian armed forces' losses in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Return to the Hotel for rest and relaxation. Overnight at the hotel.

Fri 26 Jan 24 - Delhi Jaipur (Drive: 265 Kms / 5 Hrs. Approx.)
After breakfast at your hotel, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in to your hotel. Jaipur is known as the pink city of India, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. It is also known as the Paris of India It is located 268km from the national capital, New Delhi. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Rajput Ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named. It was one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya during the British Colonial period, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State. After independence in 1947, Jaipur was made the capital of the newly formed state of Rajasthan. The rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Sat 27 Jan 24 - In Jaipur
After breakfast, proceed to visit Amber Fort situated 130m high with the Aravalli hills around and 11 km north of Jaipur. Amber Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amber Palace. Afternoon visit The Maharajahs City Palace A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, and the City Palace Museum. Jantar Mantar This is the largest and best preserved of the five observatories built by JaiSingh II in different parts of the country.
Hawa Mahal The ornamental facade of this Palace of Winds is a landmark in Jaipur. Its five-story structure of pink sandstone encrusted with fine tellies work and balconies have 953 inches and windows. It was built in 1799 by Pratap Singh and was a royal grandstand for palace women. Johari Bazaar The main bazaar is in the old city for jewelry and saris Overnight at the Hotel.

Sun 28 Jan 24 - Jaipur Ranthambore (Drive: 195 Kms / 4 Hrs. Approx.)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Later drive to Ranthambore. Upon arrival in Ranthambore check in to your hotel. Ranthambore National Park was established as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955, initially covering an area of 282 km2 (109 sq mi). It was declared one of the ProjectTiger reserves in 1973 and became a national park on 1 November 1980. In 1984, the adjacent forests were declared the Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary. In 1992, the Tiger Reserve was expanded to include the adjoining Keladevi Sanctuary in the north and Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary to the south along with other forests. The rest of the day is free for independent activities. Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel.

Mon 29 Jan 24 - In Ranthambore
Enjoy morning and evening game drives in the national park by non-A/C Open jeep on sharing basis to see Tiger and other wild animals. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Tue 30 Jan 24 - Ranthambore Agra (Drive: 297 km / 6-7 Hrs. Approx.)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Later drive to Agra. En route stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is a beautiful and deserted medieval city, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. It was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. Today, it is perfectly preserved as a ghost city built at the height of the empire's splendour. The name of the city is derived from the village called Sikri which occupied the spot before. An Archaeological Survey of India excavation from 1999 to 2000 indicated that there were habitation, temples, and commercial centers here before Akbar built his capital. The region was settled by Sungas following their expansion. Post-visit, continue the drive to Agra and Upon arrival check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Wed 31 Jan 24 - In Agra
After breakfast, proceed to visit the world-famous monument to Love Taj Mahal Overlooking the River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is a classic example of Mughal architecture, with the Taj itself built as a mausoleum at the northern end of an extensive formal walled garden designed in the char bagh style and structured on the Islamic theme of paradise. The whole site was built by Shah Jahan between ad 1632 and 1653 as the final resting place of his favorite wife Arjumand Bann Begum (also known as Mumtaz Mahal) who died in ad 1631shortly after giving birth to their fourteenth child. Upon his death in ad 1666, Shah Jahan was buried alongside his wife in the Taj. Later, visit Agra Fort and Baby Taj. Agra Fort Agra Fort was originally a brick fort and the Chauhan Rajputs held it. It was mentioned for the first time in 1080 AD when a Ghaznavide force captured it. Sikandar Lodi(1487-1517) was the first Sultan of Delhi who shifted to Agra and lived in the fort. He governed the country from here and Agra assumed the importance of the second capital. He died in the fort in 1517 and his son, Ibrahim Lodi, held it for nine years until he was defeated and killed at Panipat in 1526. He built several palaces, wells, and a mosque in the fort during his period. ItmadUd-Daulah Tomb also called Baby Taj has a special place in the chronicles of both history as well as architecture. This is precise because Itmad ud Daula is the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble. This is actually a mausoleum that overlooks the River Yamuna and is the tomb of Mir Ghiyas Beg, a minister in the court of Shah Jahan. Overnight at the Hotel.

Thu 01 Feb 24 - Agra Delhi (Drive: 210 Kms / 4 Hrs. Approx.)
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Check out from your hotel at 12 noon and drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Fri 02 Feb 24 - Delhi Bangalore
Bangalore Maldives
Early morning transfer to Delhi airport to board the flight for Maldives via Bangalore.

Sat 03 Feb 24 - Wed 07 Feb 24 - In Maldives

Thu 08 Feb 24 - Maldives London
After an early morning tea/coffee at your hotel, transfer to MALE airport to board the flight for London.

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-Any expenses of personal nature like table drinks (soft & hard), laundry, telephone calls
-Camera fee (Still/Video)
-Tips to Driver and Guide
-Visa & Travel Insurance
-Other meals/expenses which are not mentioned in the above Tour Itinerary

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