India Super Luxury Tour - Golden Triangle with Oberoi hotels
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Start your day with the visit of old Delhi also called Shahjahanabad. Visit the world famous Jama Masijd, the biggest Friday Mosque of India, which can host up to 20,000 worshippers. After the visit take a ride on a pedal rickshaw through the narrow alleys of famous Chandni Chowk market.
Proceed towards Rajghat – the tomb of Mahatma Gandhi called the father of the nation. In the afternoon visit Colonial Delhi Monuments, drive through Rajpath to view the parliament house, the president’s house and India Gate. End your day with the visit of Qutub Minar, a Unesco world heritage site. Proceed towards hotel. Check in and overnight in Delhi.
Inclusions: Accomodation, breakfast, transport, tourist guide, entrance fees
Highlights: Rickshaw ride, Jama Masjid, Colonial Delhi, Qutub Minar
Drive towards Jaipur. Enroute visit the marvellous palace of Samode. Samode Palace is situated in the middle of the hills. A splendid example of regal Indo-Saracenic architecture, the palace combines the best of Indian and Mughal styles. The 475-year-old palace is a celebration of the senses, underlined at all times by contemporary luxury and the signature service of Samode. Arrive at Samode and visit the palace with the palace guide. After the visit have an exquisite lunch at the palace. Proceed towards Jaipur. Arrival and check in at your luxury boutique resort. Overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, breakfast, transport, tourist guide, entrance fees, lunch at Samode Palace
Highlights: Enjoy the rural panorama on the way. Samode Palace, lunch.
Morning excursion to Amber to visit the Fort of Man Singh, a splendid example of Rajput architecture. The fort, built at a dominant position on the top of a hill, was once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Enroute take a photostop at Hawa Mahal. Later visit the City Palace, a complex of princely buildings that include the private apartments of the Maharaja. Its museum, full of carpets and miniatures is unique in the world.
Adjacent to the palace is the astronomical observatory of Jai Singh, a seventeenth-century astronomical marvel. The observatory includes sophisticated tools for the calculation of eclipses and for the detection of the position of stars and for the calculation of ascendants. The principal attraction of the building is the 27-meter high sundial which is located in the center of the observatory and is able to calculate the time up to 2 seconds of precision. Time to explore the local handicraft items. Jaipur is famous for textiles and gemstones. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, breakfast, transport, tourist guide, entrance fees, elephant ride.
Highlights: Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar.
Drive to Agra, along the way take a stop at Abhaneri for the visit of the famous monumental stepwell "Baoli" built in sandstone in the ninth century, Proceed towards Agra, take a second stop to visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, a city built in red sandstone by emperor Akbar and abandoned after only twelve years of use. The citadel retains the charm of the medieval atmosphere that characterized it. Arrival and check in to your last luxury resort of the trip. Overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, breakfast, transport, tourist guide, entrance fees
Highlights: Abhaneri, Fatehpur Sikri
Start your day witnessing the magnificent Taj Mahal, an incredible legacy of Moghul architecture in India. It was built by emperor Moghul Shah Jahan in white marble and semi-precious stones in the memory of her beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Proceed towards Agra Fort. One kilometer away from Taj Mahal on the banks of the river rises the complex of palaces and royal gardens that housed the Moghul rulers for many years.
Agra Fort was built by Akbar from 1565 on the foundations of the old fort of the Lodi dynasty and was enlarged and modified by its successors. In the afternoon proceed for a walk through Agra’s ancient and iconic old city which is full of unique elements, all combined to create an experience that you will not forget. End your day with an evening tea at a rooftop near the Taj Mahal. Proceed to the hotel and overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, breakfast, transport, tourist guide, entrance fees
Highlights: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Please Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays.
Proceed towards Delhi. On arrival you will be dropped off at the airport for further departures. No overnight.
Inclusions: Breakfast, transport
Please note that you will be dropped off at the airport or any other location of your choice. Please plan your onward journey accordingly.