you & India by VIVEK AGHERA

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India is a whole world in itself. And within its variegated arabesque, you are sure to findsomething of your choice. India is a fertile land laced by rivers. You can wander 3,200 Kmsnorth-south or 2,800 kms from east to west. In search of Himalayan beauty and peace. Orcoastal sun sprawled on golden sands. You may marvel at the jeweled cities of the desert or seethe wildest animals among thick jungle greens. Hustle your way through colorful crowds inbustling cities. An enlightened solitude under one guru. For opulence, we have our wondrous

palaces. Its covers a total area of 328,7263 sq km. This is divided into 29 states and six directlyadministered union territories.

Where culture echoes, traditions speak, beauty enthralls and

diversity delights



R omancing the TajNew Delhi ± Agra ± Jaipur

The Golden Triangle is a good introduction to India for the lay traveler. The cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur are exotic, aswell as understandable ± or so you think, until you get intothe streets. Then you realize that three are some things yousimply cannot prepare for: the intensity of the massive poverty; the religious diversity; shocking government hotels;antiquity still everywhere you care to look; the scale of theTaj Mahal; the mystique and audacious grandeur of the

ancient Mogul architecture; the chauvinism; theenvironmental desecration«and the traffic.

Day 01 New DelhiMeting assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at thehotel.

Day 02 In New DelhiIn the morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of the Old Delhi - a multi -layered city. Our first stop is the Red Fort built by the great MughalEmperor Shah Jehan when he shifted his capital from Agra. A short drivebrings us to the Great Mosque - The Jama Masjid . Drive on to see

the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.Afternoon Sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the QutubMinar - the tallest stone tower in India built in 1191 AD. Chhatarpur Temple - the most popular Hindu temple with blissful tranquility andserene ambience. Continue to Humayun's Tomb believed to have beendesigned by his widow. Its plan is based on the description of Islamicparadise gardens and is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and manylater Mughal tombs. Also visit the Bahai Temple - a lotus shapedstructure. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open toall faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace andtranquility.Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.



Day 03 New Delhi ± Agra (Drive: 203 Kms / 4 hrs approximately).

Early morning drive to Agra, 203 Kms from New Delhi, situated on the bank of river Yamuna and famous forone of the seven wonder of the world ³ TAJ MAHAL .́ On arrival check in at Hotel.

Later proceed for the city sightseeing and visit Taj Mahal - built by a grief-stricken emperor, Shah Jahan, as amemorial of eternal love for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Agra Fort which perhaps offers the most movingview of the Taj Mahal from its octagonal tower situated across the River Jamuna. (Yamuna)

Sikandra ± Emperor Akbar¶s tomb at Sikandra is a magnificent gateway, covered with floral and geometricalarabesque decoration in white and colored marble. Four elegant Minarets surround the tomb.

Evening at leisure to explore the local market. Overnight at the hotel.



Day 05 In Jaipur

Morning excursion to the Amber Fort which is perched on a hill. An Elephant transports us inside the fortwhich houses a Marble Palace, Temple of Victory and a Hall of Mirrors

Afternoon at leisure to relax

Later in the day proceed for a city tour of Jaipur visiting The Observatory (Jantar Mantar), built in 1726 byJai Singh, a notable astronomer King. It houses instruments of astronomy with astonishing accuracy, whichgives accurate predictions to this day. The City Palace is a visitors delight, Within the walls are severalPalaces and museums resplendent with collections of the princely era. Drive to the Palace of Winds (HawaMahal), a five story high Palace having a facade of windows and latticed screens which allowed the Ladies of the Court, in bygone days, to sit and view the streets of the city.

Evening at leisure to explore the local market. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 Agra ± Jaipur(Drive: 221 Kms / 5 hrs approximately).

After breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visitingFatehpur Sikri, a fascinating deserted capital

of Emperor Akbar

On arrival check in at Hotel

Evening at leisure in the Pink City of India,which is not only the capital of Rajasthan butalso the hub of Gem & Jewels.

Overnight stay



Day 06 Jaipur to New DelhiAfter breakfast at Hotel, drive to New Delhi 258 Kms & approx 05 Hours. On arrival transfer to a Restaurant for

Dinner and later on transfer to IGI airport to board onwards flight.

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Cost & Facts

Minimum 02 pax traveling together US$ 626 per personSingle Room Supplement US$ 421 per single

Hotel Envisaged

New Delhi The Claridges www.claridges.com

Agra Jaypee Palace www.jaypeehotels.com

Jaipur Jai Mahal Palace www.tajhotels.com

The above cost includes:

Accommodation on twin sharing room on CP (Room + Breakfast) basis inclusive of presently applicabletaxes.

Meet & Greet /Assistance at Airport/Hotel Inter & intra transportation using air-conditioned medium car Services of English Speaking Local Guide Entrance Fees to Places of visit Elephant Joy ride at Amber Fort ± Jaipur All presently applicable inter state & toll taxes

The above cost does not include:

Any airfare or expenses of personal nature viz., any meals other than specified above table drinks, laundry, telephone calls,

camera fee, travel insurance, gratuities to driver and guide or any other item not mentioned above in the clause

³ The above cost includes´.

The above rates ar e valid till September 15, 2007

Contact ± + 91 98 11 00 88 00 E-mail ± [email protected] Web ± www.divaindia.in

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