Proposal Golden Triangle

PROPOSAL

GOLDEN TRIANGLE SKETCH PROGRAM

DAY / DATE ROUTE / PROGRAM SURFACE / FLIGHT / TRAIN MEALS

Day 01 Arrive Delhi by Flight Flight x

Day 02 Delhi ‐ B

Day 03 Delhi – Agra Surface B

Day 04 Agra – Jaipur Surface B

Day 05 Jaipur ‐ B

Day 06 Jaipur – Goa Surface B

Day 07 Goa ‐‐ B

Day 08 Goa B

Day 09 Goa – Delhi. Flight B

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive Delhi International Airport. Following immigration, customs formalities and baggage collection, a TCI representative will meet, as you exit the terminal building and will transfer you to your Hotel.

Delhi: The capital of Republic of India, Delhi is a bustling metropolis and a city of almost 17 million inhabitants. Delhi is a near perfect blend of the ancient and the modern and is seamlessly divided into two parts – Old & New Delhi. Old Delhi is part of the city that was designed by the Mughals and New Delhi was designed majorly during English rule. Delhi has something for everyone ranging from forts to shopping malls, museums to temples, golf clubs to discotheques etc.

Overnight at Hotel. (Meals : No Meal)

DAY 02: IN DELHI Morning after Buffett Breakfast at Hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Old Delhi – This visit include visit to mosque of Friday, Jama Masjid. Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India and is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan whose best work is Taj Mahal. The spacious courtyard of the Jama Masjid holds thousands of faithful devotees. Drive in a man pulled rickshaw through the colorful shopping bazaar known as Chandni Chowk (“Moonlit Street”). Drive past the Red Fort, an important building complexes of India which encapsulates a long period of Indian history and its arts. Also visit Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.Continue with tour of New Delhi Humayun’s Tomb

After Lunch on own visiting Qutub Minar, the pride of Delhi. The Construction of this tall minaret was commenced by muslim ruler, Qutb‐ud‐din Aibak in 1192 and completed by Iltutmish. The soaring conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo‐Islamic Afghan architecture. Later drive past the spectacular India Gate (the memorial built to commemorate the unknown soldiers), The President’s House and Government Buildings (ministry offices). Tour end with visit to Gurudwara Bangla Shaib – Sikh Temple .

DAY 03: DELHI/AGRA Morning: drive by surface to Agra (203 Kms / 04 Hrs approximately).

Agra: Traditions ascribes the foundation of the present city of Agra, situated on the banks of Yamuna river. Agra came into limelight during the rule of the Afghan King, Sikandar Lodhi, who made it the capital of his empire. The next few hundred years of Agra witnessed rise of the pomp and pageantry of three great Mughal monarchs – Emperor Akbar, Jehangir and Shahjahan.

On arrival, check in at your hotel. Time to relax at your hotel.

Late afternoon proceed for visit to Agra fort. Agra Fort – the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. The Agra Fort presents a formidable appearance with its vast walls, standing seventy feet in height, and a mile and a half in circuit, with imposing turrets and gateways. – It was in this very fort that Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son, Aurangzeb.

Also visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday’s). Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried from 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world.

Overnight at hotel (Meals : Breakfast)

DAY 04: AGRA / FATHEPUR SIKRI / JAIPUR Early morning at Sun rise ( Optional )

Morning after breakfast Check out and proceed for Jaipur en‐route visiting ‐ Fatehpur Sikri (250 Kms / 07 Hrs Approximately)

Fatehpur Sikri – Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. Fatehpur Sikri bears exceptional testimony to the Mughal civilization at the end of the 16th century. It offers a unique example of architectural ensembles of very high quality constructed between 1571 and 1585.

Driving through the rural green also see en‐route chand Baori Step well in Abhaneri is a village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan state in India. Step wells which were invented by the natives to harvest rain water. These tanks were used as cool places of retreat and as water reservoirs during parched times of the year. Chand Baori is the most popular of the wells in the region, and it is one of India’s deepest and largest.

Upon arrival in Jaipur , check in at your hotel.

Jaipur is popularly known as the ‘Pink City’, Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of 3.1 million.

Rest of the day free to relax.

Overnight at Hotel. (Meal: Breakfast)

DAY 05 : JAIPUR Morning after breakfast proceed for Excursion to Amber Fort with a photo stops at Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). Amber Fort Palace is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Enjoy short jeep ride to reach atop of the palace. The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh the fort was made in red sand stone and white marble. The rugged forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise with a beautiful fusion of art and architecture. Amber is the classic and romantic fort‐palace with a magnificent aura.

From here continue for Sightseeing tour of city visiting City Palace, a beautiful palace complex full of treasures now housed in the museum area. City Palace is a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. Also visit Jantar Mantar or Royal Astronomical Observatory. This observatory is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja (King) Jai Singh II at his then new capital of Jaipur between 1727 and 1734..

Rest of the day free for shopping in the local bazaar of Jaipur .

DAY 06 : JAIPUR – GOA ( by Flight ) Morning at leisure. In time transfer to Airport to connect your flight for Goa via Mumbai

Departure 0850 hrs Arrival 1320 Via Mumbai Goa, this drop of golden sun on the West coast of India is bestowed upon by innumerable gifts: picturesque landscape, sun drenched beaches, historic monuments, pleasant climate, culinary expertise and above all hospitable people. You can create your own kind of holiday at the Idyllic seaside stretches ‐ sun bathing in quiet secluded spot or choosing the exhilarating thrills of parasailing, speed boating, water skiing, wind surfing and deep‐sea diving.

Goa, a heady blend of serenity and excitement down a 100 km coastline, studded with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Idyllic seaside stretches where you can create your own kind of holiday. Sun bathing in a quiet secluded spot or choosing the exhilarating thrills of parasailing, speed boating, water skiing, wind surfing and deep‐sea diving.

Upon arrival, proceed for check‐in at the hotel.

Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel

DAY 07: GOA Morning after breakfast proceed for short tour of Goa visiting ‐ Se Cathedral of St. Catherine, the largest church in Asia, which has 14 altars, an 80m long aisle and 5 bells including the Golden Bell, said to be one of the best in the world. The late 16th century Basilica of Bom Jesusvwith its richly gilded altars is famous throughout the Catholic world. It is the venue for a pilgrimage for both Christians and Hindus who come to pay homage to the embalmed mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier enshrined in a silver casket since 1553.

Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel

Full day free to relax. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 09: GOA ‐ DELHI Morning at leisure. Late Afternoon in time transfer to airport to connect your flight for Mumbai

Flight : Departure 1630 hrs / 1900 hrs ( Indigo Airways )

Upon arrival assistance and transfer to your conference hotel

END OF THE TOUR

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Cost Applicable: Nett RATE per person on TWIN sharing basis Validity : September 2016 Number of Pax Cost per person in US$ 01 paying pax US $ 2270 per Person 02‐ paying pax travelling together US $ 1220 Per Person Single room Supplement US$ 510 per person Air fare supplement Jaipur – Goa – Delhi – economy class subject to US$ 225 per person change

HOTEL USED ( 5 Star Hotels) City Hotel Room Category Number of Nights Delhi Hotel Shangri‐La / Lalit Deluxe 02 Agra ITC Mughal Mughal Room 01 Jaipur ITC Rajputtana Sheraton Executive Room 02 Goa Taj Fort AGuada Garden View 03

Cost Includes  08 night’s accommodation in hotel mentioned or similar on Twin sharing of room basis.  Meals ‐ Buffet Breakfast  Transportation by Indian Make air –conditioned Vehicle.  Till 05 pax we will be providing Local English speaking guide.  English/ Spanish speaking Accompanying guide Delhi to Delhi – staying in different hotels from 06 pax onwards.  Entrance Fee at the monuments (Single entry).  Rickshaw ride in Delhi.  01 Bottle of mineral water per person daily.  TCI representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers.  All local tax and service tax, as applicable at present.

Does not include  Expenses of personal nature like drinks, personal insurance, tips and telephone calls.  Any additional expenses due to unforeseen problems like natural disaster, war or strikes, cancellation or misconnection of flight or last minute change of timings etc  Any other service, which has not been specified as "included".  Air fare – if any Quoted as supplement

Important notes  The cost has been calculated on the existing tariffs/conditions and any change in costs or modification in tax structure will oblige us to revise the same.  This is simply a proposal and not the confirmation of any service. All confirmations will be subject to availability of accommodation / air seats.  Incase desired category of Hotel/s or type of room is not available then our costs will be subject to revision or supplement or reduction.  Check in time at hotel is 1400 hrs & out time at hotels is 1200 hrs.  All quoted rates are Nett and Non Commissionable