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Highlights of India

Highlights of India Tour

No country has captivated the imagination of travellers like India over history. A land of great beauty, might cities, ancient love palaces, great temples and some of the friendliest people on Earth who are always willing to lend a hand to visitors.

Trip Dates:

Departures available from April through December 2009

Length:

7 days

Accommodations:

  • Delhi: Taj Palace Hotel or InterContinental The Grand
  • Jaipur: Jai Mahal Palace or Sheraton Rajputana Palace
  • Agra: Taj View Hotel or ITC Mughal

Meals:

Breakfast daily

Locations:

India

Package Inclusions

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private car transportation
  • Comprehensive sightseeing with admissions with English speaking guide

 

  • Rickshaw ride through the streets of Old Delhi
  • Enjoy traditional folk dance performance
  • Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur
  • Visit the Taj Mahal at sunset

 

Tour East

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Tour East Holidays is one of Canada's most dynamic, respected and innovative travel companies. Founded in 1976, Tour East Holidays has grown from a niche Asia travel wholesaler to one of the nation's largest, most diverse and fully integrated full-service travel companies. Today, Tour East Holidays has offices across Canada as well as in New York, Beijing, and Shanghai and serves a growing and diverse annual customer base of approximately 200,000 around the world. Their Asian heritage, which puts an emphasis on hospitality and detail, has served them well over the past 30 years.

  • Day 1: Arrive Delhi: Arrive in Delhi, where you will be escorted to your hotel.
  • Day 2: Delhi: This morning, embark on a tour of Old and New Delhi. Start with a cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, which dates back to 1650. See the Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colourful market of the old city. Tonight, enjoy the special Folk Dances of India performance.
  • Day 3: Delhi: This morning, tour New Delhi, which was designed and built by the British in the 1920's. It's a city of wide boulevards, impressive Government buildings, green parks and garden. Start your day with a visit to Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. Next, see India Gate and the Parliament House. Later, visit Akshardham Temple, the monument to world peace.
  • Day 4: Delhi/Jaipur: This morning, drive to Jaipur where you will stay 2 nights. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Jaipur, one of India's main shopping centers. Buy exquisite textiles, jewelry, stones, and amazing carpets at the bazaar in the evening.
  • Day 5: Jaipur: Known as the "Pink City", Jaipur is the capital of the colourful state of Rajasthan. This morning, enjoy an elephant ride that takes you to the Amber Fort, a marvelous example of Rajput architecture. In the afternoon, tour of the City Palace Museum where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. Also visit the awe-inspiring Jantar Mantar and the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of the Winds).
  • Day 6: Jaipur/Fatehpur Sikri/Agra: Today, drive to Agra, the capital of the grand Mughal Empire. En-route; visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city that was built by the Emperor Akbar as his capital. Visit the Agra Fort and the city. Later on, visit the magnificent monument to love, the Taj Mahal at sunset. Spend the evening touring the love palace built in 1631.
  • Day 7: Agra/Delhi: Enjoy the morning at leisure. Drive back to Delhi in the late afternoon. Later tonight, head to airport for your onward destination.

 

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