Golden Triangle with Wildlife

 

Overview

Indo Asia?s Golden Triangle of the three cities perfectly captures the pageantry of India. A gorgeous panorama of majestic architectural creations and a rich tradition of art and culture.

Here you can see some of the images that epitomize India. The marble symphony of Shahjahan?s Taj Mahal, the imperial elegance of Lutyens? New Delhi, the splendor of the pink city of Jaipur. Every city offers its unique blend of sights, sounds and experiences. From the opulence of the Mughal empire to the vibrant life of modern India.

Come be a part of the wonders, legends and love ? that is India.


Package Inclusions
 • Double room on twin sharing basis.
• Half board
• All transfers and sight seeing by air-conditioned vehicle.
• Services of English Speaking local guides in each city for sightseeing.
• Entrances to the Monuments as per the program.
• Bicycle / Jeep Ride in Bharatpur.
• Elephant/ Jeep ride in Jaipur
• Jeep Safari in Sariska.
• Service Tax.

Package Exclusions
• Any airfare & airport taxes.
• Any new tax imposed by the Government.
• Any meals other than specified
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as tips, drinks, telephone charges, laundry etc.

 

 

IMP
• The above rates are based on presently prevailing taxes and entrances to the monuments. If there is any change, prices will also change accordingly.
• Check in and check out time is 1200 Hrs
• Elephant ride in Jaipur is subject to availability of Elephant.

Day 01  Arrive Delhi
Flight to Delhi. On arrival in India you will be greeted and escorted by Indo Asia Tour's staff to your hotel. On arrival check in to the hotel. (Rooms are available from 12 noon).
 

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Day 02 Delhi - Sariska
Drive through Lutyens Delhi and see India Gate Built of Bharatpur stone, commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. Photo stop at Rashtrapati Bhawan once the Viceroy's residence is now the official residence of the President of India.

Later visit the Humayun's Tomb, built by his wife Haji Begum in the 16th. Century. An early example of Mughal architecture considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. The elements in its design a squat building, lighted by high arched entrances, topped by bulbous dome and surrounded by the char bagh (garden divided into quadrants), water channels and fountains.

After the sightseeing of Delhi, drive to Sariska.

Sariska is one of the most popular tiger reserves of India, one of the many protected sanctuaries in India where Project Tiger met with success. Sariska was declared a Sanctuary in 1955 and became a Tiger Reserve under in 1979.

With the beautiful Aravalli Hills in the background, the Sanctuary is home to other wildlife including the Leopard, Panther, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Hyena, Gaur, Four horned Antelope and Porcupine and Fox among animals. Among birds, you will find

Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed Woodpecker, Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian Horned Owl etc.

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Day 03 Sariska - Mandawa (By Surface 205 kms /5 hrs)
Morning we do Jeep Safari into the National Park. Later we enjoy a round of Tea / Coffee with village visit.
We proceed to Mandawa. On arrival check in at the Hotel.
Mandawa, a remote feudal principality in the centre of the Shekhawati region, was a trading outpost for the ancient caravan routes that stopped here from China and the Middle East. The Rajput ruler of Mandawa, Thakur Nawal Singh, built a fort in 1755 to protect this outpost. The township that grew around the fort soon attracted a large community of traders, who settled here.
When the caravan traffic ceased in the late 18th century, the traders created business empires in other parts of the country, but returned to Mandawa to build palatial mansions in their hometown.

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Day 04 Mandawa - Jaipur

Morning we visit the Mandawa Havelis.  Later drive to Jaipur. Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jaipur in the 18th century. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colorful state. The whole city was painted pink to welcome the visit of Prince Albert in 1853. On arrival check in the hotel Overnight at the Hotel.

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Day 05 Jaipur
Morning, half-day excursion trip takes you to Amber Fort with Elephant or Jeep ride. This city Fort is situated 130m high with the Aravali hills around 11 km north of Jaipur. It was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha Rajputs till 1037.

En route, make a photo stop at the palace of winds the Hawa Mahal. A 5 storied building with 25cm thick facade from the 18 century having 953 windows and niches so that ladies of royal family could see the procession and events in the city without being visible to the people.

In the afternoon, visit City Palace, which occupies the center of Jaipur. It now houses the Royal residence and museums with collections of textiles and costumes, armoury, manuscripts, paintings etc.
Later visit Jantar Mantar (1728-34) by king astrologer Jai Singh II. The instruments are built of stone with marble. Each instrument serves a particular function and each gives an accurate reading.

Then return to the hotel.

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Day 06 Jaipur - Bharatpur

After breakfast, drive to Bharatpur One of the finest bird parks in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park) is a reserve that offers protection to faunal species as well. Nesting indigenous water-birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar.

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Day 07 Bharatpur - Agra

After breakfast, visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. More than 300 species of birds are found in this small wildlife park of 29-sq-kms of which 11-sq-kms are marshes and the rest scrubland and grassland.

On the way, visit the Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. The complex consists of religious, residential and administrative buildings. Housed here is the Shrine of Sheikh Salim Chisti one of the greatest of Sufi saints of the Muslim world.

Continue drive to Agra. Agra stands on the right bank of the river Yamuna, was once the seat of the Mughal rulers, the zenith of art and an enshrined romance. Agra is a town famous for its beautiful medieval monuments.

Upon arrival in Agra transfer to the hotel.
 

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Day 08 Agra - Delhi

 

Morning, visit the Taj Mahal- a poem in white marble, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Today India's most fascinating and beautiful masterpiece, this perfectly symmetrical edifice is set amidst landscaped gardens on the banks of the Yamuna River.

IMP: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Later visit Agra Fort. Designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort is surrounded by a 70 feet high wall. It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces.

Continue drive to Delhi. Upon arrival you will transfer to the hotel for wash and change before your flight back home. Room for wash and change are available at extra cost (01 room for 04 pax).

Transfer to the Airport.
 

 

End of Services

TOUR LODGING INFO: 07 Nights Hotels

Places	Nights	03 Star Hotels	Room Type
Delhi	01 Night	Hotel Ibis or Similar	Standard room
Sariska	01 Night	Sariska Palace	Standard room
Mandawa	01 Night	Sara Vilas or Similar	Standard room
Jaipur	02 Nights	Paradise or Similar	Standard room
Bharatpur	01 Night	Udai Vilas Palace or similar	Deluxe room
Agra	01 Night	Clarks Shiraz or similar	Standard room

Tour Prices

 

 

Valid from 01 Oct 2011 to 30th Apr 2012

Category	Currency	03 star
Minimum 02 Persons	USD	791 Per Person
Single Supplement	USD	330 Per Person

Departure Dates

 

 

PRE/POST TRIPS -

1. English Speaking tour Escort for the entire tour for 02 – 03 Pax : US$ 47 per person.

2. Extra night in Delhi
US$ 152 per Single Room (Inclusive of breakfast & Taxes)
US$ 152 per Double Room (Inclusive of breakfast & Taxes)

3. Wash & Change room, Delhi
For 02 Pax – US$ 46 per person (Based on 01 Room /Sharing Basis)
For 03 Pax – US$ 29 per person (Based on 01 Room /Sharing Basis)
For 04 Pax – US$ 23 per person (Based on 01 Room /Sharing Basis)

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS ALONG WITH NECESSARY SUPPLEMENTS
1. The departures are valid from 01 October 2011 till April 2012.
2. Prices are on Half Board basis (07 dinners & 7 breakfasts)
3. The prices include an accompanying escort for tours with 04 pax or more.
4. For tours less than 04 pax: English speaking Local guides will be provided in all cities
5. For tours with 02-03pax, a supplement of US$ 47 per person for an accompanying escort.

6. Booking / Cancellation policies are given below for your kind reference -

Booking -
50% of Tour cost to reach us 30 days prior to arrival.
Full payment to reach before the start of the trip.


Cancellation -
Until 30 days prior to Arrival - 15%
Until 22 days prior to Arrival - 25%
Until 15 days prior to Arrival - 35%
Until 10 days prior to Arrival - 50%
Until 03 days prior to Arrival - 70%
No Show or Failure to Travel - 80%


BOOKING UPDATES –

1. An update of the booking status will be sent weekly for all the departures.

2. 45 days prior to start of trip, an update will be sent mentioning the participants. If there is only 01 pax booked then the trip is not guaranteed as it will operate with minimum 02 paying pax.

3. 30 days prior to start of trip, a Final update will be sent mentioning the final participants in the departure. If there is only 01 pax booked then the departure will be cancelled.