LOT DEFINITION
This Lot is a 14 day tour for two to Northern India, Agra and Jaipur with Natural Mystic South Asia.
INCLUDED
Accommodation in one room on a double occupancy basis at each of the hotels listed below
Cost of Air Fare on sector Delhi – Shimla, Shimla - Delhi and Jaipur – Delhi by economy class
13 nights, hotel accommodation, one room on double occupancy basis including all existing taxes.
Hotels are to include:
Delhi: The Imperial Hotel - Heritage Room - 5 star Diamond - 3 nights
Shimla: Wildflower Hall - Premier Room - 5 star Deluxe - 4 nights
Agra: Amarvilas - Premier Room with terrace - 5 star - 3 nights
Jaipur: Rajvila - Premier Room - 5 star - 3 nights
Transportation in an air-conditioned car (As per itinerary below).
One English-speaking guide charges
NOT INCLUDED
Any other flights other than those during the itinerary as listed.
Transfers other than those listed in the itinerary.
Meals or beverages - all accommodation is on a 'room only' basis.
Any items of a personal nature including laundry and gratuities
Museum tickets or entry fees
Elephant rides at the Amber Fort in Jaipur or boat ride on Lake Pichola
Insurances
GENERAL:
While every endeavour is made to secure all reservations at the hotels listed in the itinerary, all accommodation is strictly subject to availability at time of booking.
The package is valid from 1 May - 30 September 2008.
Surcharges may be payable and can occur subject to fuel price hikes or increases in local taxes or bookings made outside the validity period quoted.
We recommend all our bidders take out comprehensive insurance prior to embarking on any travel.
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ITINERARY
Day One
Arrival Details: Arrival in Delhi
Car Arrangements: Airport pickup
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Delhi / The Imperial hotel
Category of Room: Heritage room
Meals: Room only basis
Day Two
Departure Details: Stay in Delhi
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Delhi/ The Imperial hotel
Category of Room: Heritage room
Meal: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – Start with a visit to Old Delhi and explore the Red Fort with its pearl mosque and exquisite audience halls. See Jama Masjid mosque with its marble domes and splendour minarets, Raj Ghat (where Gandhiji was cremated), the Ashoka Pillar and mile long Chandni Chowk Bazaar where craftsmen sell their wares. PM – Visit the majestic Akshardham temple or Lotus Temple, and then take a ride around India Gate on your way back to the hotel.
Guide: Will meet you at the hotel (at 10 a.m.)
Dining Suggestions: In the famous Bukhara restaurant, which is famous for its North Western Frontier cuisine
Day Three
Departure Details: Fly to Shimla on Kingfisher Airline IT 4549 at 1015/1135 hrs
Car Arrangements: Airport drop off, pickup and transfer to the hotel
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Shimla / Wildflower Hall
Category of Room: Premier room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – In transit (Drive to Shimla) and PM – Check in to the hotel & relax for the remaining part of the day
Dining Suggestions: - At the hotel
Day Four
Departure Details: Stay in Shimla
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Shimla / Wildflower Hall
Category of Room: Premier room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM / PM – Full Day sightseeing tour of various view points around Shimla including Mashobra, Golf Course at Naldehra and Chail Palace at Chail.
Dining Suggestions: - At the hotel
Day Five
Departure Details: Stay in Shimla
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Shimla / Wildflower Hall
Category of Room: Premier room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM / PM – In the morning after a delicious breakfast go on an excursion to Kufri a 30 minute from Shimla and enjoy the stunning fauna and natural beauty. Also visit Fagu, Indira Gandhi Holiday Home and enjoy horse riding (optional) in the apple orchids.
Dining Suggestions: - At the hotel
Day Six
Departure Details: Stay in Shimla
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Shimla / Wildflower Hall
Category of Room: Premier room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM / PM – Free to explore various scenic sights or visit mall road and shopping
Dining Suggestions: - At the hotel
Day Seven
Departure Details: Fly to Delhi on Kingfisher Airline IT 4550 at 1155/1310 hrs and drive straight to Agra (220 KM)
Arrival Details: Drive will take approx. 4 hrs
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Agra/ Amar Vilas
Category of Room: Premiere Room with balcony
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM /PM – In transit
Day Eight
Departure Details: Stay in Agra
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Agra/ Amar Vilas
Category of Room: Premiere room with balcony
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – Early morning visit to Taj Mahal at the time of sunrise. The Taj is one of the 7 wonders of the world and took 20,000 men 21 years to complete. PM – Proceed for sightseeing tour starts from Agra Fort, a fort, which represents the architecture of three great Mughal Emperors.
Guide: Guide will meet you at Hotel
Dining Suggestion: At Amar Vilas, in its famous European restaurant
Day Nine
Departure Details: Stay in Agra
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Agra/ Amar Vilas
Category of Room: Premiere room with balcony
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – Morning at leisure PM – Optional visit to Agra bazaar famous for its marble and soft stone inlay work, leather goods, brassware, carpets and chikanwork fabrics
Dining Suggestion: At Amar Vilas, in an Indian restaurant
Day Ten
Departure Details: Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (230 KM)
Arrival Details: Entire drive will take approx 6 hrs
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Jaipur / Raj Vilas
Category of Room: Premium room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – Drive to Jaipur via the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri PM – Relax at the hotel for remaining part of the day
Guide: Guide will accompany you till Fatehpur Sikri
Dining Suggestions: At Raj Vilas where the food is excellent
Day Eleven
Departure Details: Stay in Jaipur
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Jaipur/ Raj Vilas
Category of Room: Premium room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – In the morning after breakfast depart for the impressive Amber Fort, which towers over the city as its supreme protector. Ride up this magnificent fort on elephants as the kings used to and make a tour of the complex. PM – Visit to the City Palace a beautiful palace complex full of treasures that are housed in the museum area. Within its complex lies an old conservatory, which is also a wonderful experience.
Guide: Guide will meet you at Hotel (10 AM)
Dining Suggestion: As Samode Haveli, a beautiful mansion with a stunning dinning room
Day Twelve
Departure Details: Stay in Jaipur
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Jaipur/ Raj Vilas
Category of Room: Premier room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – Visit the Bazaars of Jaipur famous for their gemstones and textiles. PM – Optional day trip to Samode Palace for lunch, an hour away from the city. It’s a beautifully restored palace hotel and the Durbar Hall is unsurpassed in Rajasthan.
Dining Suggestions: At Raj Vilas
Day Thirteen
Arrival Details: Catch the Jet Airways 9W 3301 at 0955/1045 hrs to Delhi
Car Arrangements: Airport drop and pickup
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Delhi / The Imperial hotel
Category of Room: Heritage room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – At leisure PM – In transit (Fly to Delhi) and check in to the hotel & relax
Dining Suggestions: - At the hotel
Day Fourteen
Departure Details: Catch the International flight back to your destination
Car Arrangements: Drop at international airport
Type of Car: A/c SUV