ITINERARY FOR
GOLDEN TRIANGLE & GREEN
TRIANGLE
Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore - Jaipur –Mumbai – Kochi– Periyar
– Kumarakom – Mumbai
DAY – 1 Thursday DEPART USA
Day – 2 Friday Delhi
On arrival our
Representative will receive you at the airport and transfer to
Hotel.
Check in at hotel.
Day
– 3 Saturday Delhi
Full
day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi
DELHI: The capital city of Independent India is often the starting point of a visit to India. Like Rome it is an eternal city and is a name with music in it for most of the people. For Indians it is the capital of their country, the centre of power and cultural; for the simple villager it is identified as the home of Panditji, as Mr. Nehru was affectionately known. For foreigners who have read of it in their newspaper and seen on their television, it is a strange, and sometimes puzzling blend of ancient and modern, of pageantry and socialistic planning.
There are today two Delhis: Old Delhi - the city built
by Shahjahan the man who built the Taj Mahal and New Delhi - built by the
British in 1931. It is this juxtaposition of the Old and the new one which
is one of the attractions of the capital. While the Old Delhi evokes a
distinctly oriental atmosphere, New Delhi has wide avenues and imposing
office buildings. Both the cities with monuments and mosques that can keep
any tourist happy for days.
Proceed in the morning to visit Old Delhi driving through Ferozshah Kotla, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and visit Rajghat. This simple square platform of Black Marble on the banks of the River Yamuna marks the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. His last words "He'ram" are inscribed on a platform which is surrounded by a serene garden. (2 & ½ hours)
Hotel inspection visit at the hotel
After lunch sight seeing of New Delhi.
Drive
through India Gate. Rashtrapati Bhawan, Central Secretariat Buildings.The
Parliament House and enter the Qutub Minar complex to visit the Qutab
Minar. The 72.5 metre high-tower dates back to the 13th century and
is one of the greatest bequests of Islamic culture. At its base lies
the Quwwatul-Islam Masjid, the first mosque in India and the Iron Pillar.
A famous iron pillar of the 5th century, inside Qutub Minar complex.
It has remained rust free for 1500 years. According to local belief
if you can get your fingers to touch, with your back to the pillar,
your wishes will be granted. (2 & ½ hours)
Proceed to another hotel for inspection and dinner.
Overnight at hotel
Day
4 Sunday Delhi - Agra
After
breakfast depart Delhi for Agra by road (126 Miles – 4 hours) visiting
Sikandra enroute.
On arrival
check into hotel and Inspection of the hotel.
After lunch sightseeing of Agra City visiting Taj Mahal: The
magnificent Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shahjahan , in white marble
brought from Jaipur, in the early 1600's for his beloved Queen Mumtaz
Mahal. The Taj, once described as "poetry in stone", is justly recognised
as one of the true wonders of the world, where 20,000 people from sunrise
to sunset which took 22 years to complete its construction. Even after
years, now this exquisite mausoleum stands eloquent witness to Emperor
Shah Jahan's immortal love to his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit the
AGRA FORT : Built by Akbar the Great, is a blend of architectural styles
used during the reign of three emperors, which includes the Pearl Mosque,
the Palace, and the Halls of Private and Public Audience. You can find
the place where Shajahan was imprisoned by his last son Aurangazeb for
7 ½ years and died.
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day
5 Monday Agra/Fathepur Sikri/Ranthambore
After
an early breakfast start at 7a.m and drive to Fatehpur Sikri (one hour
from Agra), the once-fabled Mogul capital that has taken on a sleeping
beauty quality, lying quietly but wonderfully preserved.
The Emperor Akbar built Fathepur Sikri during the second half of the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid. A large number of masons and stone carvers worked hard on an area that was over two miles long and a mile wide; they used brilliant red sandstone available locally, which provides the buildings with much of their luster. Shortly after the work was completed fifteen years later, it was realized that there was a lack of an adequate water supply and the pristine complex was abandoned. After visit to Fatehpur Sikri continue driving to Bharatpur Rail station for your train to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
Dep: Bharatpur at 10:54am by
train
Arr: Ranthambore at 13:12pm
On arrival transfer to hotel in Ranthambore and Inspection
of hotel followed by lunch.
Afternoon have a safari ride to view Tigers of Ranthambore. Ranthambore
encompasses nearly 152 square miles of dry deciduous forest in southwestern
Rajasthan and, in the heart of this forest, the Aravali and Vindhya
ranges meet. The park derives its name from the fort of Ranthambore,
which sits on a rocky outcrop in the forest. The fort dates back to
the 11th century when it was a vital citadel for the control of central
India. In 1981 Ranthambore was awarded National Park status and though
overrun by vegetation, remnants of the summer palaces, temples and guard
stones within the fort still remain.
Ranthambore is famous for its tigers and is a favorite with photographers.
With strict tiger preservation measures, tigers have become more active
during the day and can be encountered by visitors in broad daylight.
Sighting a tiger can never be a sure shot, but here one comes as close
to it as is possible.
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel
Day
– 6 Tuesday Ranthambore - Jaipur.
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (80 Miles – 3 hours)
On arrival check in at hotel – Inspection of the hotel
Afternoon visit the city of JAIPUR: Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan,
popularly known as the pink city, built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th
century. It is surrounded by hills topped with rugged fortresses, dotted
with fairy-tale palaces. Ambling camels and brightly-dressed peasants,
reflect Jaipur's desert heritage. The picturesque city, a fantasy in
stone, sit in desert land and is encircled by rugged ranges of the Aravallis.
These ranges are crowned with medieval fortresses reminiscent of the
days when the valiant Rajputs fought fierce battle and long drawn out
wars to protect their beloved land from invaders. Visit the City Palace.
This former royal residence is built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
styles. Contains an excellent collection of miniature paintings, costumes
and armoury. See the Hawa Mahal The intriguing 'Palace of Winds' is
really a facade built in 1799 to allow royal ladies to view the city
from the windows. Also visit The Observatory Also know as "Jantar Mantar"
is a magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728.
Proceed to visit another hotel for inspection and dinner.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day
7 Wednesday Jaipur
After breakfast excursion to Amber Palace
Amber Palace: Amber is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture.
Built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh, it sprawls on the hill
side. Built in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has
some very interesting apartments, the like of which are not to be found
anywhere else in the country.Enjoy a truly Indian Experience with an
Elephant ride at the Palace like Maharajas and Maharani used to do.
Rest of the day free Overnight at hotel.
Day
– 8 Thursday Jaipur - Mumbai
Early morning board flight to Mumbai. On
arrival in Mumbai transfer to hotel
Afternoon sightseeing of Mumbai including visit to the Gateway of India,
Dhobi Ghat, Mani Bhavan, and drive along the Marine Drive, Crawford
Market etc
Proceed for visit of a hotel in the evening with dinner.
Return
to hotel for overnight stay
Day
- 9 Friday Mumbai - Kochi
Morning
after breakfast transfer to airport to board flight to Kochi
Upon
arrival at Kochi airport , our representative will meet and assist you
to transfer to the hotel. On arrival check in at the hotel. Inspection
of the hotel.
Later proceed for a Half Day City Tour. The sightseeing shows
you the prominent landmark of Cochin viz. Jewish Synagogue constructed
in 1568. This is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth. Known for
mid 18th century hand painted willow pattered floor tiles from China,
ancient scripts on copper plates etc. Visit the “Dutch Palace” with
its wonderful murals depicting the entire story of the Ramayana and
Mahabharata on its walls. See St. Francis Church: built in 1503 by Portuguese.
This is the first European church built in India.
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day - 10 Saturday Kochi – Periyar
Morning
after breakfast you will drive to Periyar ( Thekkady) - 120 Miles - 4
hours
On arrival check in at hotel.
This is one of the most
picturesque reserves in India. A dam constructed on the Periyar River in
1895 led to the submersion of a large forest area and the formation of a
55 sq km lake which assured the local wildlife a perennial source of water
and led to its rapid multiplication. If we are lucky we’ll see Elephant,
tiger, sambar, barking deer, lion tailed macaque and a rich birdlife on a
government run boat ride.
Afternoon enjoy a boat ride on the lake to
see wildlife. You can also visit some spice gardens. Pepper, gooseberry
and tamarind trees are in abundance in this area along with cinnamon,
all-spice, and curry leaf plants are planted all over the spice gardens.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day – 11 Sunday Periyar – Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom
Your
scenic drive takes you to Kumarakom visiting en route visiting en route
Syrian Churches and a rubber plantation. As you leave the rubber
plantation , spice gardens give ways to backwater canals and banana
plantations.
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on
the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad
region. It is an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests,
emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting
waterways and canals adorned with while lilies.
On arrival in Kumarakom
check in at the hotel.
Later take a cruise the famous “Back waters” of
Kerala. The celebrated backwaters of Kerala comprise one of South India’s
most picturesque rural areas, an idyllic network of rivers and canals in a
luxuriant coastal terrain. Originally created by 45 rivers, which flow
down from the Western Ghats to the coats, the region is characterized by
lush coconut groves and paddy fields. It is known as Kuttanad – “the land
of the short people”, a reference perhaps, to the sight of the men and
women-working knee deep in paddy fields. For centuries, the waterways
provided an efficient, peaceful transport system, for the local farmers
and inhabitants. Foreign invaders, too, appreciated their importance as
trade and communication arteries, and built a number of settlements along
the riverbanks. Today, coconuts and peppers are still carried in country
boats, newspapers are delivered by skiff, and children go to school by
ferry. The scene is idyllic and the mood dreamlike. Life on the backwaters
is quite distinct from the rest of India, beating to its own gentle
rhythm. The banks are lined with cashew trees, hibiscus and modest
thatched cottages
Overnight at hotel.
Day
- 12 Monday Kochi – Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel
Utilize the morning to experience the famous Kerala Ayurvedic Massage
& Spa on your own.
Afternoon proceed to Kochi airport to connect flight to Mumbai.
On
arrival in Mumbai transfer to international airport in time to connect
flight to New York / Newark.
Day - 13 Tuesday Mumbai – USA
Arrive
home in U.S.A.
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