Golden Triangle with Holy Ganges
07NIGHTS / 08DAYS
Destination covered: - Delhi - Haridwar - Agra - Jaipur  



Day 01:- Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. After completing formalities with customs and immigration, you will be received by our representative with Traditional Indian Welcome (with garlands).

KINDLY NOTE THE CHECK-IN/OUT TIME IN INDIA IS 12’NOON, BUT WE WOULD DO OUR BEST TO SECURE THE ROOM AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE FOR EARLY CHECK-IN.

Delhi:- is the capital of India since old times. Delhi's history dates back to the first millenium BC, when it was known as Indraprastha. The Tomar Rajputs built Lal Kot, the core of the first of Delhi's seven cities. It is the epicenter of the nation's politics, economy and culture. History is alive and throbbing in Delhi, the capital of India.

Afterwards transfer to your hotel and rest of the day is at leisure to recover from Journey, stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: - Delhi
After breakfast you embark on your Half day sightseeing trip of Delhi City which would include the visit to Old Delhi and New Delhi

Old Delhi : An ancient walled city. Here you would see the Red Fort (from outside), the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire, Rajghat the Samadhi of our Father of Nation, Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India and Chandni Chowk the bustling and colourful market of the old city.

New Delhi : The city designed and built by the British in the 1920’s- a city of wide boulevards impressive Government Buildings, green parks and gardens. First you will visit the two monuments from the Delhi’s past Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. Then your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the Imposing India Gate and Parliament House.

Evening return to hotel and stay overnight.

Day 03: - Delhi – Haridwar (Breakfast Included)
Drive to Haridwar

Haridwar:- is a holy city and municipal board in the Haridwar District of Uttarakhand, India. In Hindi, Haridwar stands for Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God, with
'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate. Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus.

On arrival check- in to the hotel. Later visit Mansa Devi

Har Ki Pauri: This ghat, located in Haridwar, is one of the most sacred ghats in India. People say that this ghat was built by Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. This ghat is also known as Brahmakund. In the evening a Maha Aarti is performed on this ghat. It is an event which is must not be missed by any visitor. The floral diyas which float on the ghat in the twilight creates an impression of a stars being brought in the river water

Mansa Devi: This temple is located on top of a hill called the Bilwa Parvat. The temple can be reached by the rope way or one can take the normal trekking route to the top. The top of the hill gives you an excellent view of Haridwar. The temple is surrounded by many shops and you have to follow the line to have a glimpse of the goddess. One of the goddess has three mouths and six arms while another has eight arms. The trolly ropeway route to Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi, is very exciting

Evening enjoy the 'Aarti' – A holy prayer on banks of River Ganges.
Stay overnight.

Day 04: - Delhi – Haridwar - Rishikesh (Breakfast Included)
Drive to Rishikesh

Rishikesh:- is a name of Vishnu that means 'lord of the senses'. Rishikesh is a holy city for Hindus located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India. Legend states that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Rāvaṇa, the demon king of Lanka. It is also known as the gateway to the Himalayas and is located around 100 kilometers away from another holy city, Haridwar. Rishikesh is the starting point for traveling to the sites that form the Char Dham pilgrimage — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

Visit the lakshman jhoola, a suspension bridge spanning the ganga and many highlights of the place.

Later drive back to Delhi. Check-in to your hotel and stay overnight.


Day 05: - Delhi – Agra by Surface (Breakfast Included)
Drive to Agra
Agra:- is the one of the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map with three heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It is more just a dacadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies that have enriched mankind and shaped human thought over centuries.
On arrival check - in to the Hotel and Later

Later: Embark on the sightseeing of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Taj Mahal : The 17th Century master piece named Taj Mahal ,which of course is the most splendid of all the buildings – perhaps the most perfect architectural monument of the world. It was built in the memory of the beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal by one of greatest king of Mughal Empire Shah Jehan.

Agra Fort: Built primarily as a military establishment by Emperor Akbar in 1565,the redstone Agra Fort, was partially converted in to a palace during the tenure of Emperor Shah Jehan. Though the principal structure was built by Akbar, many more additions were made by his grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 Kms long and is considered the predecessor of the Red Fort of New Delhi.

Return to the hotel, for overnight.

Day 06:- Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur the total distance will be covered in 5 hrs, and enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri: - perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of Mughal emperor Akbar, built ins 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed.

Afternoon arrive at Jaipur.

Jaipur:- Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of the state of Rajasthan. It is the third corner of India's Golden Triangle, the others being Delhi at 300km northeast and Agra 200km east. It is a city with a timeless quality to it, a city where the ancient and the modern co-exist in complete harmony. The label of 'pink city' applies specifically to the old walled quarter of Jaipur while the glorious palaces and temples are in the urban area.

Check-in to your hotel, evening enjoy the dinner at Chokhi Dhani. Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 07:- In Jaipur
After breakfast: Embark on the sightseeing of Jaipur City

Amer Fort: 11 Kms from Jaipur- A marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and reflected in Matao lake below. The magnificent old Citadel, a labyrinth of massive walls and towers, shrouds an exquisite marble palace, pillared and carved glimmering with a million tiny mirrors, which creates tanatalising reflection effect. The ascent to the fort is on a gaily caparisoned elephants.

City Palace Museum : An imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princess, carpets an armoury of old weapons , miniature paintings portraying court scenes , battle scenes and processions.

Janatar Mantar : (Observartory): Jantar Mantar, built between 1728 and 1734, literally means the ‘instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens’. Jai Singh, the brain behind the grand project, chose stone with marble facing. This was the biggest of all his observatories and the only one built of stone. He used it daily, often with his astronomy gurus Pandit Jagannath and Kewal Ram. In all there are 17 instruments in the Jantar Mantar complex. The function of each instrument is rather complex but serves a particular function where time plays the main theme.

Hawa Mahal : (Palace of Winds) : A five storeyed wonder with a spectacular pyra midal façade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the hotel for overnight.

Return to the hotel after the sightseeing.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 08:- Jaipur – Goa (Morning Flight)
Early Morning, assisted in the transfer to the airport to board the flight for Goa at 0700 hrs.
 

»  All our rates are in U.S.DOLLARS

»  Our prices are inclusive of all prevailing taxes

Validity of Rates : April 2009

Hotel Category

No. of pax

Land Cost on Twin / Double share
 Per person basis

Airfare Supplement
Subject to change

Total Tour Cost
Per person basis

03 star

02

USD 299

USD 188

USD 499

04 star

02

USD 460

USD 188

USD 658

05 star

02

USD 610

USD 188

USD 796


Cost Inclusions
(on the basis of above prices)
Hotels & Meals :
• 05 night’s accommodation basis on 01 double room per aforesaid hotels.
• Daily TDH Breakfast.

Transport:
• All Transfers, Sightseeing tours, Excursions and Inter-city drives will be by the air-conditioned vehicle coach from the hotel side.
• Road / Toll / Interstate Taxes, Parking Fee, Fuel Charges and Driver’s allowance etc.

Assistance, Government taxes etc. :
• Assistance during all arrival and departure transfers (at airports), & while checking-in/out at hotels.
• All currently applicable taxes including recently imposed Service Tax of 3.09% on the total invoice amount.

Few matters will be courtesy JETWAYS TRAVELS :
• Traditional Indian Welcome at the time of arrival with garlands.
• 02 postcards (per person) along with postage stamps.
• A souvenirs for each client at the time of departure.

Non - Inclusions
(on the basis of above prices)
• International flights.
• Visa Fee, Airport taxes.
Entry fee at the monuments (SUPPL. of USD 108 Per person would be extra).
Guide Charges at the sightseeing places (SUPPL. Of USD 84 for a couple would be extra).
• Expense of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, fax services, beverages (even during meals), camera fee and video charges at monuments.
• Tips / Gratuities to Guides / Drivers or at the restaurants.
• Insurances of any kind relating to Trip (Delay or Cancellation), Baggage (Lost or Damaged) and Medical (Medication, Consultation or Hospitalisation).
• All services which are not mentioned in the “Trip Inclusions”.


…. Tour Ends…..

Jetways Travels (P) Ltd, | UGF-07 Indraprakash Building |
21 Barakhamba Road | New Delhi- 110001
Tel: 0091 11 23715614, 23716545, 23721862/23353872
E mail:
reservation@jetwaystravels.com, enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
Website:
www.jetwaysindia.com, www.traveldestinationsofindia.com