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Golden Triangle with Corbett
Golden Triangle with Corbett
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Corbett
National Park - Delhi
Day: 01 Arrive Delhi
You will be received by Great India Holiday representative at the airport,
who will take you to the hotel. You will be accorded a traditional welcome.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Delhi: India's capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary
Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the
ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons
why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also
reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old
Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls
respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the
citys' past.
Day: 02 Delhi
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the
largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started
in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by
Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and
Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb; built in mid 16th
century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive
past India Gate, President House, Akshardham Temple, Connaught Place. The
city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) or
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh temple).
Day: 03 Delhi - Jaipur (260 Kms, 05-06 Hrs Drive )
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur - The Pink City : Jaipur needed a fresh
coat of paint to welcome its distinguished guest the Prince of Wales in
1905-6. The contractor inability to supply any other color in the required
quantity compelled the choice of pink shade for its walls. A contractor's
compulsion famed Jaipur to Pinkcity. Since then the PINK color is associated
with hospitality in Rajput culture. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at hotel.
Day: 04 Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravallis to the fort entrance.
Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient
capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man
Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of
Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum
having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons;
Jantar Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the
façade of Hawa Mahal.
Day: 05 Jaipur- Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (240 Kms, 06-07 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of
Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the
Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See
the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.
Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at hotel.
Day: 06 Agra (180 Kms, 04-05 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by
Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his
grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences
amongst many other beautiful structues; the highlight of the day - The Taj
Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz
Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until
1653.
Day: 07 Corbett (210 Kms, 04-05 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, leave for Corbett. Arrive Corbett and check in at prebooked
hotel.Afternoon, jungle safari inside the park in a private jeep. Overnight
stay at wildlife resort
Day: 08 Corbett Natianal Park
Early morning, safari inside the park in a jeep. Rest of the day, free.
Day: 09 Corbett-Delhi (255 Kms, 05-06 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check in at prebooked
hotel.
Day: 10 Departure Delhi
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home/onward destination.
