ATS Tours - Asia 2008 - (Page 36) New Delhi 2 Jaipur 2 1 Agra Jhansi 1 1 Ganges River Khajuraho Varanasi INDIA Mumbai (Bombay) Kerala Cochin PLANE TRAIN GOLDEN TRIANGLE EXTENSION INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE 6 days/5 nights Land only, Independent DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI Welcome to Delhi – India’s capital city. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Delhi is a city which presents a fascinating panorama of old and new; where forts, tombs and ruins share the skyline with high-rise buildings and stately homes. Overnight: Delhi, Crowne Plaza Delhi (First Class) or Taj Palace (Deluxe) for 2 nights. DAY 2: HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF OLD DELHI Visit the 300-year-old walled city built in 1648. The magnificent Red Fort built of red sandstone dates from the peak of the Mughal power. Within its walls are marble palaces, opposite the fort is the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. Finally, visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. (B) DAY 3: DELHI – JAIPUR Depart by road to Jaipur. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Jaipur, Jaipur Holiday Inn (First Class) or Jaipur Jai Mahal Palace (Deluxe) for 2 nights. (B) DAY 4: JAIPUR This morning discover the “Pink City” and visit the Amber Fort, including an elephant ride. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace, where the royal family still lives, the Observatory and a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). (B) Amber Fort, Jaipur ^ KHAJURAHO & VARANASI 8 days/7 nights OPTIONAL EXTENSION DAYS 1-5 Refer to Golden Triangle itinerary (left) for details. DAY 6 AGRA - KHAJURAHO Transfer to the railway station and board the train to Jhansi. Proceed by road to Khajuraho, home to the largest group of medieval temples in India, famous for their architecture and erotic carvings. Overnight: Khajuraho, Holiday Inn (First Class and Deluxe) for 1 night. (B) DAY 7: KHAJURAHO – VARANASI Visit the Eastern and Western temples, before journeying to Varanasi, one of the most important pilgrim sites in India. See the buried Buddhist city of Sarnath before an evening at leisure. Overnight: Varanasi, Radisson (First Class and Deluxe) for 1 night. (B) DAY 8: VARANASI – DELHI Enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges and a tour of Varanasi. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. (B) HIGHLIGHTS: An introduction to colorful India, including the famous Taj Mahal, and a kaleidoscope of colors, palaces and forts. $1799 FROM PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE DAY 5: JAIPUR – AGRA Depart by road for Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted ghost capital with its beautifully preserved forts, palaces and mosques. The journey from Jaipur to Agra takes approximately seven hours. This afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Agra which includes a visit to the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Overnight: Agra, Agra Holiday Inn (First Class) or Agra Taj View (Deluxe) for 1 night. (B) DAY 6: AGRA – DELHI Enjoy time at leisure before returning to Delhi. (B) ^ Khajuraho Temple INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH EXTENSION PRICE INCLUDES: Same as India’s Golden Triangle plus: • 1 night Khajuraho, 1 night Varanasi • Rail travel in air-conditioned chair car aboard the Shatabdi Express. • Domestic flight Varanasi - Delhi Price per person US$ DOUBLE SINGLE $899 PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE PRICE INCLUDES: Departs • • • • • DAILY Tour Code: GOLDTRI 36 Tour Code: TRIEXTN DAILY FROM 5 nights hotel accommodation Half-Day Tour of Old Delhi All road transport via air-conditioned vehicles Local English speaking guide Breakfast daily Price per person US$ First Class Deluxe DOUBLE SINGLE Deluxe $899 $1285 $1659 $2299 Note: Prices are “from” and seasonal surcharges may apply. Flights not included. Monuments/sites are closed to visitors as follows: Agra/Taj Mahal: Fridays, Delhi/Red Fort: Mondays. Note: Prices are “from”and seasonal surcharges may apply. Travel from Khajuraho to Varanasi between 1 Oct–30 Apr will be via flight and surcharges apply. Monuments/sites are closed to visitors as follows: Agra/Taj Mahal: Fridays, Delhi/Red Fort: Mondays, Varanasi/Sarnath Museum: Fridays. Departs First Class $1799 $2845 $2159 $3459
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