Mr. William Benedict Lynn Mrs. Margaret Lynn · Morning visit to Bhangarh Fort – The Haunted Fort...

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Golden Triangle with Vanaashrya

Delhi – Jaipur – Tehla (Vanaashrya) – Agra – Delhi

Mr. William Benedict Lynn

&

Mrs. Margaret Lynn


Summary Itinerary

10 November 2017 – Friday

Depart for India

Depart for India

11 November 2017 – Saturday (Day 1)

Arrive into New Delhi

Arrive Delhi by MU 563 at 1915 hrs

Meet & Greet

Proceed to the hotel

Overnight at Leela Ambience Convention Hotel in a Premier Room

12 November 2017 – Sunday (Day 2)

Delhi: Explore Old & New Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning explore Old Delhi including a drive past the Red Fort, a visit to Jama Masjid and a visit to Raj Ghat

Lunch on own expense

Afternoon explore New Delhi including Lutyen’s Delhi with a photo stop at India Gate

Continue touring and visit Humayun’s Tomb & Akshardham Temple Complex

Return to the hotel and rest of the evening is at leisure

Dinner on own expense

Overnight at Leela Ambience Convention Hotel in a Premier Room (Breakfast included)

13 November 2017 – Monday (Day 3)

Drive from Delhi to Jaipur


Morning visit Qutab Minar

Drive to Jaipur – Approximately 6 hrs driving time


Arrive Jaipur and proceed to your hotel

Rest of the day at leisure


Overnight at Hilton in a Hilton Guest Room (Breakfast included)

14 November 2017 – Tuesday (Day 4)

Explore Jaipur including the Amber Fort


This morning explore the city with a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal and continue to visit Amber Fort with an

elephant ride* / jeep ride (Subject to availability)


Afternoon at leisure


Overnight at Hilton in a Hilton Guest Room (Breakfast included)


15 November 2017 – Wednesday (Day 5)

Drive from Jaipur to Tehla (Vanaashrya)


Morning depart for Abhaneri - Approximately 2 hrs driving time

Visit to Abhaneri Stepwell

Continue to Tehla - Approximately 1 ½ hrs driving time

Arrive and proceed to the resort

Lunch is at the resort

Afternoon at leisure

Dinner at the resort

Overnight at Vanaashrya in a Cottage / Luxury Tent (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)

16 November 2017 – Thursday (Day 6)

Tehla (Vanaashrya)

Breakfast at the resort

Morning visit to Bhangarh Fort – The Haunted Fort

Lunch at the resort

Afternoon enjoy a Camel Safari through the local villages and enjoy a Village Walk and visit to a Local School

Dinner at the resort

Overnight at Vanaashrya in a Cottage / Luxury Tent (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)

17 November 2017 – Friday (Day 7)

Drive from Tehla (Vanaashrya) to Agra

Breakfast at the resort

Morning depart for Agra - Approximately 5 hrs driving time

Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri

Continue to Agra

Arrive and proceed to the hotel


Afternoon visit to Agra Fort

Visit a marble inlay unit



Overnight at Jaypee Palace Hotel in a Standard Room (Breakfast included)

18 November 2017 – Saturday (Day 8)

Agra: Visit the Taj Mahal and drive to Delhi

Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal

Return to the hotel for breakfast

After breakfast, drive to Delhi - Approximately 5 hrs driving time

Arrive and proceed to the hotel




Overnight at Pride Plaza Aerocity in a Deluxe Room (Breakfast included)


19 November 2017 – Sunday (Day 9)

Delhi Departure


Room booked for late checkout

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight

Fly onwards by MU 564 at 2040 hrs (Breakfast included)

Notes:

- The itinerary is based on scheduled flights, the schedule of which could change without notice

- Check in and check out times are 1400 hrs and 1200 hrs respectively

- There is limited availability of twin bedded rooms at some hotels

- Sunrise and sunset visits to the Taj Mahal are subject to prevailing weather conditions

- Sariska National Park is closed during the monsoon i.e. 1 July – 30 September

- Game drives at the Sariska National Park Reserve are controlled by the Forest Department and are subject

to availability and their rules and regulations.

- The Sariska National Park remain closed from 1 July to 30 September every year

- Game drive bookings open 90 days prior and scanned copies of the travelers passports are required in

advance to book the game drives

- All passengers are to report at the airport at least one hour prior to the domestic flight departure time.

- All passengers are to report at the airport at least three hours prior to the international flight departure

time.

- Travel times indicated may vary due to traffic conditions

- VIP movement may restrict touring and sightseeing without any prior notice

- The order of the touring may vary at the time of operation.

- All visitors to India require a valid visa which has to be applied for beforehand online.

- Multiple entry visas are required for more than one visit. This visa type cannot be applied for online and

has to be applied for physically at the nearest Indian High Commission

- Meal abbreviation: (B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch & D – Dinner

Notes on Temple Visits:

- Temples have specific timings for visitors

- Most temples are closed between 1200 – 1600/1700 hrs

- Non – Hindus / Non – Orthodox Hindus are barred from entering the Inner Sanctum of a majority of

temples

- Some temples allow Non – Hindus to enter the temple complex but have certain restricted areas.

- Some temples do not allow Non-Hindus to enter the temple complex but allow viewing from a

designated platform

- Proper attire is required to visit the sacred sites. Shorts and short skirts are not allowed. Women must

have their shoulders covered. Shoes must be removed prior to entering the temples. We suggest bringing

along a pair of thick socks because the pavement may be hot.

- Prior consumption of alcohol before a visit to a temple is strictly prohibited


Monument Information:

Site Closed on National Holidays and..

Red Fort, Delhi Mondays

Taj Mahal, Agra Fridays

Akshardham Mondays

Distances:

Sector Distance in Km's Driving Time

Delhi - Jaipur 265 6 hrs

Jaipur – Abhaneri 95 2 hrs

Abhaneri – Tehla (Vanaashrya) 50 1.5 hrs

Tehla (Vanaashrya) – Fatehpur Sikri 160 4 hrs

Fatehpur Sikri – Agra 37 1.5 hrs

Agra – Delhi 210 5 hrs

Holidays in 2017

26 January Republic Day

13 March Holi – Hindu festival of colors

15 August Independence Day

30 September Dussehra

19 October Deepawali – Hindu festival of lights


Daily itinerary

India Gate

11 November 2017 Arrive Delhi

Welcome to Delhi, India’s capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling

metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds - the ancient with the modern. Amidst the fast

spiraling skyscrapers the remnants of a bygone time in the form of its many monuments stand as silent

reminders to the region’s ancient legacy. The first impressions for any visitor traveling in from the airport

are of a specious, garden city, tree-lined with a number of beautiful parks.

Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your hotel.

12 November 2017 Delhi

Your morning exploration of Old Delhi begins with a drive past the Red Fort, a symbol of Shah Jehan's

Mughal power and elegance, also known as the greatest wonder of all the cities of Delhi.

Your tour continues with a visit to India’s largest mosque Jama Masjid, originally known as ‘Masjid-I-

Jahan-Numa’, meaning ‘The mosque with a commanding view of the world’. This mosque was

commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan and was completed in 1656.


Jama Masjid

Continue onto Raj Ghat, a simple square platform of black marble found on the banks of the Yamuna, at

the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination on 31st February 1948. The

memorial has the epitaph Hē Ram, (literally translated as 'O' Ram’, but also translated to 'O God'),

believed to be the last words uttered by Mahatma Gandhi.

This afternoon you will explore ‘Lutyens’ Delhi or New Delhi. Drive through the city viewing the

government buildings, President's House and Parliament House. Enjoy a photo stop at the War

Memorial Arch, better known as India Gate, a memorial to the 90,000 Indians who gave their lives in

World War I. The foundation stone of India Gate was laid by His Royal Highness, the Duke of

Connaught in 1921 and it was designed by Edwin Lutyens.

As you drive along the majestic Rajpath - the broadest avenue of Delhi - our first views

encompass the enormous Secretariat buildings with their 1,000 rooms and miles of corridors, and the

Parliament House, a huge circular building in red and grey sandstone with an open colonnade extending

around its circumference. At the other end stands the Rashtrapati Bhawan, one of the largest and most

grandiose of the Raj constructions, built originally for the British Viceroy and now the official residence of

the President of India.

Continue visit to Humayun's Tomb. Emperor Humayun, the father of Emperor Akbar, lies buried in this

magnificent monument built in red sandstone. Haji Begum, Humayun's first wife and mother of Emperor

Akbar designed and supervised the entire construction. Her design was way ahead of the times and is the

basis for the design of the famous Taj Mahal, built almost a hundred years later!


Akshardham

India known as the land of spirituality and philosophy was the birthplace of many religions and you may

like to visit some places of worship! Your tour ends with a visit to Akshardham also known as

Swaminarayan. This is one of the Hindu religious complexes that display millennia of traditional Indian

and Hindu culture, spirituality and architecture. Set on the banks of the Yamuna, this has been designed

in accordance with ancient Vedic text and features a blend of architectural styles from across India. It has

been constructed entirely from Rajasthani pink sandstone and Italian marble and has no support from

steel or concrete. The monument also consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, nine domes, and 20,000

statues.

13 November 2017 Delhi - Jaipur

This morning you will check out from the hotel and proceed to visit Qutab Minar, India's tallest stone

tower. At a height of 234 feet, the "Tower of Victory" is considered by some to be the world's most perfect

specimen of tower architecture. A mathematical marvel, this building has remained standing for eight

centuries. Another important monument within the complex is the Quwwat ul-Islam Mosque, literally

translated as ‘The Might of Islam’. Though today the mosque is in ruins, it is believed that twenty-seven

Jain temples were destroyed and their materials reused to construct the monuments of the complex.

A 7.3 meter-high Iron Pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. Weighing more than 6 tons it dates

back to 4th century A.D. Erected as a flagstaff in honour of the Hindu god, Vishnu, and in the memory of

the Gupta King Chandragupta II (375-413), this pillar also highlights ancient India's achievements in

metallurgy. The pillar is made of 98 per cent wrought iron and has stood 1,600 years without rusting or

decomposing. It is believed that if you can encircle the Iron Pillar with your hands while standing with

your back to it your wish will be fulfilled!

Continue to Jaipur the Pink City, that glows with a singular beauty derived from the shimmering pink

sandstone used everywhere in its construction. The effect of this glorious extravagance, most especially at

sunset, has enchanted visitors for centuries! Arrive and proceed to your hotel.

Arrive and proceed to your hotel.


Hawa Mahal

14 November 2017 Jaipur

This morning you will drive along the streets of Jaipur, to Amber Fort, stopping en-route to view and

photograph the Palace of Winds. Completed in 1799, the Palace was originally built to allow the

sequestered ladies of the court to view the bustling life of the city. It is popularly known as Hawa Mahal,

because of the perforated screen façade which catches the welcome breeze or Hawa.

Continue on to the Amber Fort. On the crest of a rugged hilltop and overlooking Lake Moata, the fort

evokes thoughts of legends and fairy tales. The fort has been constructed in white and red sandstone. The

Fort is unique in that it’s outside, an imposing and rugged defensive structure, is markedly different from

its inside, an ornate, lavish interior influenced by both Hindu and Muslim styles of ornamentation. The

walls of the interior of the fort are covered with murals, frescoes, and paintings depicting various scenes

from daily life. Other walls are covered with intricate carvings, mosaic, and minute mirror work.

Afternoon at leisure.

15 November 2017 Jaipur – Tehla (Vanaashrya)

This morning you will depart for Vanaashrya stopping en route at the Abhaneri step – well! The concept

of step-wells originated in India and these acted as the reservoirs or the storage tanks that could store

large amount of water and keep it cool as well Chand Baori is India’s most famous step-well and is

believed to be the largest of its kind in the world. Located in the village of Abhaneri, it was built by Raja

Chand a Rajput of the ruling Chamana Dynasty, to solve the water problem of this arid region.

Continue to Vanaashrya and proceed to the resort.

Rest of the day at leisure.


Tigers at Sariska

16 November 2017 Tehla (Vanaashrya)

This morning you will visit Bhangarh situated at the edge of the Sariska Tiger reserve. Bhangarh is said

to be one of the Top 10 most haunted places in India. Here you will explore the area.

After lunch at a local resort you will enjoy a camel safari to a nearby village.

17 November 2017 Tehla (Vanaashrya) - Agra

This morning you will depart for Agra stopping en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri or “The City of Victory -

the deserted red sandstone city, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the

late 16th century. Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some

10 years. It was abandoned soon after it was built when the local wells went dry and it remains today in

much the same condition that it was over 300 years ago. It is complete with palaces and mosques and

used to be a town larger than London when it was originally constructed.

Welcome to Agra the capital to the Mughals in the 16th and 17th Centuries. Though Agra's history is

largely recognized with the Mughal Empire, this city was established much earlier and has links to the

Mahabharata period in 1000 BC. However the Golden Age of this city began with the Mughals and was

known then as Akbarabad. Home to three generations of one of the most dynamic dynasties in the

medieval world - with each generation playing a different role in its making! Agra is home to the finest

examples of Mughal architecture in India, of which the Taj is simply the most famous. The beauty of

these buildings is astonishing and learning about the dramatic history that played itself out on these

stages makes the entire Agra experience come alive.

Arrive and proceed to your hotel.


Taj Mahal

This afternoon you will proceed to visit the Agra Fort. Set on the bend of the River Yamuna. Emperor

Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1565-1573. This magnificent fort, with its imposing gates, walls

of red sandstone and moat, dominates the center of the city. The fort was built by three different Mughal

Emperors: Akbar the Great erected the walls, gates and first buildings; Emperor Shah Jehan built the

impressive imperial quarters and mosque; while Emperor Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. A visit

to the Hall of Public Audience and the Royal Pavilions is a must!

You have the option to visit to an artisanal marble inlay craft’s processing unit. Here you will see how

craftsmen skillfully create a beautiful inlay of precious and semi - precious stones into the marble.

18 November 2017 Agra - Delhi

Early this morning you will visit the Taj Mahal to view it under the rays of the rising sun. The Taj Mahal

is everything that has been said about it and more. Visitors are asked to remove their shoes prior to

entering the interiors of the Taj Mahal. Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was

quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants! Built by the Mughal

Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (literally translated as Jewel of the

Palace. Feast your eyes on the exquisite intricate marble inlay work!

Return to the hotel for breakfast. Depart for Delhi and upon arrival proceed to your hotel.

19 November 2017 Depart Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel.

Room booked for late checkout

Fly home – Bon Voyage!

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