India - Taj Tours — Indian Sub-continent — Kuoni Travel Worldwide 2008 2nd Edition online holiday brochure

taj tour The imperial monuments of India's bustling capital Delhi, the Royal Palaces of the `pink' city of Jaipur and the overwhelmingly beautiful Taj Mahal at Agra are the principal attractions of this classic north India tour. Choose from medium, first class or deluxe hotels for the main Taj Tour and add one of the exciting extensions to experience just a little more of this fabulous country. G AMRITSAR G SHIMLA DELHI G GANGES JAIPUR G RANTHAMBORE G G AGRA SHIMLA EXTENSION AMRITSAR EXTENSION RANTHAMBORE EXTENSION NEPAL TAJ TOUR GANGES + KHAJURAHO EXTENSION G VARANASI G KHAJURAHO Visit the famous Taj Mahal in Agra on Day 4 of the Taj Tour Kuoni P L US OFFERS airconditioned vehicle An airconditioned vehicle is provided on all departures for your comfort whilst on the main tour. taj tour Delhi: 1 night Agra: 2 nights Jaipur: 2 nights Delhi: 1 night I Day 1 Sat Fly Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow to Delhi. I Day 2 Sun Arrive late morning in Delhi and transfer to your hotel for one night. The rest of the day is at leisure. Optional evening visit to the Sound and Light show at the Red Fort or the Dances of India show. I Day 3 Mon After breakfast begin a fascinating orientation of exciting Delhi. Visit the chaotic yet mesmerising Old Delhi with its narrow bustling streets and teeming colourful bazaars. Continue by coach to the imperial architectural masterpiece of Lutyen's New Delhi. Visit Ghandi's memorial `Rajgat' before driving along the sweeping Rajpath to the monumental India Gate. Drive in the afternoon to Agra for two nights (130 miles). B. I Day 4 Tue This morning visit the spectacular Taj Mahal. 20,000 craftsmen laboured 20 years to build this fabulous memorial for Shah Jahan to honour his wife, Mumtaz. The cool marble and clear symmetry are justifiably a masterpiece of the modern world. A short tour around Agra follows including the 16th Century red sandstone fort and the fairy tale Jahangir Palace. The afternoon is left at leisure with an optional tour to visit the Itimad-ul-Daulah (Baby Taj) available. We highly recommend the optional tour to the Taj Mahal at sunset to witness its translucent stone gradually change as the light fades colour to a warm pink and then finally a silvery white under moonlight. B. I Day 5 Wed After an early breakfast leave Agra for the `Pink City' of Jaipur stopping en route to see the perfectly preserved deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. Rest for lunch en route (at additional cost) at the village of Abhaneri. Rest of the day is at leisure. (160 miles). B. I Day 6 Thu Leave Jaipur and visit the ancient imposing Amber Fort. Constructed by Raj Man Singh in 1592, the austere exterior of the fort gives way to a beautiful fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural influences. In the afternoon return to Jaipur and the Royal Observatory and Maharajah's Palace. Marvel at the unique Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), a five storied wonder with a pyramidical fa�ade dotted with overhanging windows with latticed screens. Take a rickshaw ride through the bustling streets between the City Palace and Albert Hall. Later enjoy leisure time to wander the many bazaars or take an optional tour to the central SOS Children's Village to observe the charity work undertaken there. In the evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. B,D. I Day 7 Fri Drive back to Delhi for one last night, fly to Goa for the Goa Extension or drive directly to Ranthambore for the Tiger Extension (Ranth. 113 miles; Delhi 162 miles). B. I Day 8 Sat After breakfast in Delhi transfer for your flight to Heathrow on Virgin Atlantic, arriving the same day. B. goa extension Taj Tour: 5 nights Goa: 7 nights I Day 1 Sat to Day 6 Thu As per main itinerary. I Day 7 Fri to Day 13 Thu Fly with Kingfisher Airlines to Goa for seven nights at the La Calypso (EXE) (Medium), Ramada Caravela (SUP) (First Class) or Park Hyatt (PRK) (Deluxe). See p68-70 for details and alternative hotels. B. I Day 16 Sat Fly Jet Airways to Mumbai for your Virgin Atlantic flight to Heathrow arriving the same day. B. upgrades Your own private vehicle For a supplement from only �70 (medium, Ford Ikon or similar), �140 (first class, Toyota Corolla or similar) or �408 (deluxe, Toyota Camry or similar) per vehicle you can enjoy the Taj Tour with your own private driver following the main tour group from Day 2 to Day 8. Maximum 2 persons per Medium car and 3 per First class and Deluxe. Larger vehicles available at a supplement on request. Please note that due to road conditions you may arrive before the main tour group and will wait to begin sightseeing. We can offer the option of your own local guides or an accompanying escort for the ultimate in private touring. Supplements available on request. ganges & khajuraho extension Taj Tour: 6 nights Khajuraho: 2 nights Varanasi: 2 nights Delhi: 1 night I Day 1 Sat to Day 7 Fri As per main itinerary. I Day 8 Sat Transfer to the railway station for the early morning Shatabdi Express (3� hours) to Jhansi. Upon arrival transfer to Khajuraho visiting the medieval town of Orchha en route for two nights at the Holiday Inn (Medium), Radisson (First Class) or Taj Chandela (Deluxe). B. I Day 9 Sun A morning of sightseeing to the magnificent Western temples. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or join an optional visit to the Eastern and Southern group of temples. B. I Day 10 Mon Transfer to the airport for your midday flight with Jet Airways to Varanasi, one of the holiest sites in India. Upon arrival transfer to the Clarks (Medium), Radisson (First Class) or Taj Ganges (Deluxe) for two nights. Spend an afternoon at leisure and perhaps take the optional evening visit to the banks of the Ganges to enjoy a colourful Aarti ceremony. B. I Day 11 Tue An early morning visit to the Ghats to witness the ceremonial cleansing followed by a boat ride on the river Ganges. Later tour the temples and maze of bazaars that characterise Varanasi. B. I Day 12 Wed Enjoy an optional visit to the holy sites of Sarnath or spend a leisurely morning before transferring for your lunchtime flight with Jet Airways to Delhi. On arrival transfer to your original hotel for one night. B. I Day 13 Thu Leave Delhi for Heathrow at lunchtime with Virgin Atlantic arriving later the same day. B. escorted This tour is accompanied from arrival in Delhi right through to departure from Delhi by a professional, English speaking local tour manager. Extensions to the main tour are on an unescorted basis, however assistance will be available from our local representatives throughout. extensions The Taj Tour can also be combined with extensions to Chitwan and Nepal (5 nights), Corbett National Park (4 nights), Kanha Tiger Reserve (4 nights) and Nepal (5 nights). Please contact us for more details. kuoni in india From the moment you book a Kuoni holiday until the moment you return to the UK you are in safe Kuoni hands. In India our own company Kuoni DMC will make sure your holiday runs smoothly, according to plan and meets the high quality standards expected � a true Kuoni Plus! jeeps in ranthambore Game drives in Ranthambore are in open top cantors. Shared jeeps of up to 4 adults can be arranged at a supplement of �10 per person per drive up to two months in advance, subject to availability. optional experiences All of our tours are designed to provide the gentle balance between touring and relaxation. Where suitable, we have also arranged a selection of optional experiences to enhance your insight into local art and culture, available locally at extra cost. sri lanka extension Taj Tour: 6 nights Sri Lanka: 6 nights I Day 1 Sat to Day 7 Fri As per main itinerary. I Day 8 Sat Evening flight to Colombo to stay at Riverina (STD) (Medium), Bentota Beach (STD) (First Class) or The Beach (DLX) (Deluxe) for six nights or more. See p46-57 for details and alternative hotels. B. I Day 14 Fri Fly on SriLankan Airlines to Heathrow arriving later the same day. B. 78 Palace of the Winds, Jaipur

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