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Kashmir Tour withGolden Triangle Tour |
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Delhi
– Agra
Meeting & welcome on arrival at IGI Airport
then directly departure to Agra. Check-in at
hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Agra. |
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DAY
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Agra
- Jaipur
After breakfast visit world famous
Taj Mahal, One of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan built this Marble
monument of love in 1653 in memory of his beloved
Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
The construction work took 17 years to be completed
with 20 thousand workers. Also visit Agra Fort,
a Red sand stone fort built by Akbar the Great
in 1565 and completed by grandson Shah Jehan.
Later visit the Marble Factory.
Afternoon departure to Jaipur and enroute visit
Fatehpur Sikri, city built to commemorate the
birth of Akbar’s son now deserted but,
still in a state of perfect preservation. The
palace had to be abandoned due to scarcity of
water. Visit the graceful buildings within the
former city like Jamma Masjid,Panchal Mahal
and Tomb of Salim Chisti. Arrive Jaipur &
check-in at hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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DAY
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Jaipur
After breakfast sightseeing of Hawa Mahal
or Palace of Winds. It was built in 1799 by
Pratap Singh and was a Royal Grandstand for
Palace Woman, City Palace, Visit the Jantar
Mantar- Observatory raised in the 18th Century
by the Astronomer King.
Afternoon visit Amer Fort- the Capital of
the state for six centuries before Jaipur
was built. It is set on a steep hill and the
palace is laid down at different levels on
hillsides and encircled by fortress. Also
enjoy the jeep ride or Elephant ride up to
the Fort. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
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| DAY
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Jaipur
- Delhi
After early breakfast departure to Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and check-in at hotel. Afternoon
visit Old & New Delhi - Jamma Masjid, drive
pass Red Fort, India Gate - 42 meter high memorial
arch is a tribute to the 90,000 Indian Soldiers
killed during World War 1; Parliament House and
visit Qutub Minar 72.5 meter high memorial built
by Qutub’d Din in 1199 AD. Dinner &
Overnight at hotel in Delhi. |
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Delhi
- Srinagar
After breakfast dep. transfer
to domestic airport for a spectacular
mountain flight to Srinagar- the summer
capital of Kashmir, which is located on
the foot of Himalayan Mountains, where
tourist enjoy living in Deluxe Houseboats
which are anchored on famous Dal Lake.
A Kashmiri warm welcome greets you on
arrival from airport to jetty by cars
and after which transfer to Deluxe Houseboats
by Gondolas(shikara). After lunch cruise
on Dal Lake visiting the Floating garden,
Lotus gardens, back waters of the lake
, cruise will go through canals. Dinner
and stay at Deluxe Houseboat in Srinagar.
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Day
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Srinagar
– Gulmarg - Srinagar
AM enjoy Gulmarg ( Meadow of Flowers
) at a height of 8800ft above sea level. Here
you will witness the beauty of Nature surroundings
of Kashmir set out like a Doll’s village
enroute stop at few villages to witness the
country life of Kashmiris.Gulmarg used to be
a favourite hunt of the British in summers and
you will find old fashioned hotels and shops
in the village.Gulmarg has highest 18 hole golf
course in the world and has developed into a
famous Ski resort. After lunch take a gondola
ride(optional) high above the meadows and snow
covered slopes of Apherwat and Khilanmarg mountain
which provide a play ground for skiing, tobogganing,
pony ride and skating, Return to Srinagar and
stay at houseboat in Srinagar.
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Day
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Srinagar
AM visit Mughal Gardens of Nishat (Garden of
pleasure) overlooking the crystal clear Emerald
green waters of the Dal lake then to Shalimar
(Garden of Love)built by Mughal Emperors During
Spring until Autum these gardens are full of
flowers. Also pay a visit to Kashmir Famous
Handknotted Silk carpet weaving factory for
good bargains .Return to houseboats for lunch.
Afternoon enjoy sunset cruise by shikaras and
followed by visit handicraft centers for papier
machie and wood carving factory.While you are
in Kashmir look for pure hand woven pure Pashmina.
Evening enjoy farewell dinner and overnight
at houseboat in Srinagar.
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Day
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Srinagar
- Delhi
AM witness the activities around the lake area
and can also enjoy last minute shopping in Srinagar.
Later transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.
Meet upon arrival in Delhi and transfer to main
city for last minute shopping. Evening enjoy
farewell dinner and there after transfer to
International airport for flight to back destination.
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