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Day 7 Delhi::	X
This day is at leisure or the day could be spent visiting the main shopping areas of the city (optional). Overnight stay at your hotel in Delhi

Day 6 Jaipur - Delhi	X
This morning you will drive back from Jaipur to Delhi (246 kms/5.5 hours) On arrival in Delhi, check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day is at lesiure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Delhi.

Day 5 Jaipur::

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After breakfast enjoy visit to the Amber Fort a classic, Rajasthani Fort Palace located on the hillock, with huge ramparts and watchtowers. You will ride on a caprisoned elephant on ascend to the Fort. Amber was the seat of power before city of Jaipur came into existance in it’s surroundings. Visit the Marble Palace, Temple of Victory, Hall of Mirrors, all of which are excellent examples of ancient Rajput architecture. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a half day tour of the city including a visit to the City Palace - the former Royal Residence, part of which is now converted into a Museum; Hawa Mahal - The Palace of the Winds, a five storey building with semi octagonal and delicately honey combed sandstone windows. Built to allow the queens and the palace maids to watch the royal processions passing through the roads without being seen, and Jantar Mantar - an 18th century astronomical Observatory which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world, located near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments including an accurate 90 feet Sundial. Overnight stay at your hotel in Jaipur.

Day 4 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur::

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Morning drive from Agra to Jaipur (221 kms/5.5 hours) en-route visiting the deserted township of Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted fortress Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD, and was the old capital of the Mughal rulers. After 15 years of it’s existance it was abandoned due to acute scarcity of water. This graceful fortress with tall entrance houses buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces, which are still preserved in their original glory, much of the credit for the building’s excellent condition goes to Lord Curzon. On arrival in Jaipur, check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Jaipur.

Day 3 Delhi - Agra::

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Early in the morning drive from Delhi to Agra (203 kms/4.5 hours). On arrival in Agra, check-in at your hotel. Later in the day visit the Red Fort - situated on the banks of river Yamuna. This is a crescent-like fort, designed and built by Mughal Emporer Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is surrounded by a 70 foot high wall. It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangiri Mahal, Khas Mahal, Diwan-e-khas, Diwan-e-aam, Machihi Bhawan and Moti Masjid. The fort has four gates and is enclosed by a double-cemented wall of red sand stone. Next  proceed to the world famous - Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emporer Shah Jahan in 1560 AD in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains after she died while giving birth to his 14th child. This architectural marvel, which took 17 years to complete, is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from raw white marble which stands testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy (this monument is closed on Fridays) Overnight stay at your hotel in Agra.

Day 2 Delhi::

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The morning starts with a sumptuous breakfast after which you will be taken for a tour of Old Delhi. Visit the old city of Shahjananbad where you will see imposing Red Fort - one of the most magnificent palaces in the world; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India also a stunning example of Mughal architecture followed by Rickshaw ride amidst the traffic chaos, sounds and smells at famous main street in Old Delhi - Chandni Chowk, which overflows with people from all walks of life. Conclude the tour at the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi (father of the nation) at Raj Ghat, situated on the banks of the legendary Yamuna River, where his mortal remains were laid to rest. Rest of the day is at lesiure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Delhi.

Day 1 London - Delhi::

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Departure from London to Delhi. You will be met on arrival in Delhi and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, you will be taken for a tour of New Delhi. In 1911, the British asked Lutyens to re-design the city, resulting in the creation of New Delhi with architectural designs, sophistication of the buildings and the wide tree lined avenues, which are reminiscent of many European cities. You will visit Connaught Place - the hub of the city laid out as a traffic circle of architecturally uniform buildings, mainly devoted to commercial establishments, shops & restaurants. Further drive to The Rajpath flanked by Ornamental ponds and lawns, with India Gate (war memorial) at one end and Rashtrapati Bhawan - the Presidents house at the other. This part of the city most clearly reflects Lutyens European influence. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, believed to have been designed by his widow upon the mughal emporer’s death shortly after he re-conquered Delhi in 1555 AD. This tomb later inspired Taj Mahal and many other Moghul buildings. Further drive to the past the impressive Presidents house and the Parliament House - Sansad Bhawan, the seat of the Government followed by visit to the towering Qutub Minar. Built In 1199 AD either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque, it stands tall at 72.5 meters. It is still the highest, and the finest stone towers in India. Overnight stay at your hotel in Delhi.

PRICE::

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The Golden Triangle (7 nights/8 days) Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi Tour Price   3 Star 4 Star 5 Star 5 Star DLX 01 Oct – 31 Oct 06 GBP £ 569 GBP £ 769 GBP £ 899 GBP £ 1529 01 Nov – 30 Nov 06 GBP £ 569 GBP £ 769 GBP £ 769 GBP £ 769 Accommodation Details Delhi Qutub Residency The Connaught The Park The Imperial Agra Howard Park Plaza Holiday Inn Jaypee Palace Oberoi Amar Vilas Jaipur Shahpura House Trident Hilton Jai Mahal Ram Bagh Palace Delhi Qutub Residency The Connaught The Park The Imperial       Price Includes All prices are per person. International Flights and All Taxes. Featured hotels, on twin sharing room with daily breakfast using base category rooms. Highlights of the tour are Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, visit to Taj Mahal in Agra and Elephant/Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur. Travel between Delhi–Agra–Jaipur–Delhi by an exclusive air-conditioned car (Premium Car in case of 05 Star Deluxe Hotels). No domestic flights are required. All surface transfers, sightseeing and excursions by an exclusive air-conditioned car as per the itinerary. English speaking local guides, monument fees for sightseeing as per itinerary. Hotel extensions and other programs can be added on request at extra cost.