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Indian Experience
9 Days / 7 Nights from £995 Escorted Group or Private Journey · Non-stop Jet Airways Flights · Taj Mahal · 4 & 5 Star Hotels including a Royal Residence Experience a taste of India on this outstanding introductory tour of the country's most famous sights. Exploring the `Golden Triangle', this journey combines historic Delhi with the legendary Taj Mahal at Agra, the Pink City of Jaipur and a stay at a royal mansion in Rajasthan. INDIA & THE HIMALAYA
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Stay at the Rajputana Sheraton (or similar) for 2 nights. Afternoon visit to the ancient fort palace of Amber. (B) Day 7 Jaipur: Morning visit to the City Palace, home of the present Maharaja. Afternoon at leisure to relax or explore Jaipur's many bazaars. (B) Day 8 To Delhi: Drive to Delhi via the beautiful palace at Samode, a fine blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Following a sightseeing tour and lunch (optional), continue to Delhi. Day 1 To Delhi: Overnight flight from London to Delhi with Jet Airways. (N) Day 2 Delhi: Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the Intercontinental Eros (or similar) for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat. (N) Day 3 To Agra: Morning tour of New Delhi, including India Gate and the former Viceregal Residence, both fine examples of British Imperial architecture. Continue to the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the Qutb Minar tower. Afternoon drive to Agra and stay for 2 nights at the Mughal Sheraton (or similar). (B) Day 4 Agra: Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal in time for sunrise. After breakfast, visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. Optional excursion to the Taj Mahal at sunset (payable locally). (B) Day 5 To Bharatpur: Morning drive to the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Continue to the former royal mansion of the rulers of Bharatpur, Laxmi Vilas Palace, for 1 night. Afternoon visit to Deeg Palace, which was once the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur. Evening cultural show and dinner. (B, D) Day 6 To Jaipur: Optional early morning excursion to Keoladeo National Park. After breakfast, continue to the Pink City of Jaipur.
Overnight at the Intercontinental Eros (or similar). (B) Day 9 To London: Morning transfer to the airport. Fly to London with Jet Airways. (B) Private Journeys: In addition to the Escorted Group departures, this itinerary may be taken at any time as a Private Journey, subject to availability. Please see page 8 for more information about Private Journeys. Note: To combine this tour with Petra, Kerala or Nepal, see pages 16, 17 and 24-25.
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