India! - Isram World of Travel

Spectacular IndiaDelhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra,Khajuraho & VaranasiPlus! Extension to Kathmandu (Nepal)14 Days / 13 Nights ❖ Tuesday ArrivalsTOUR INCLUDES• All Flights and trains within India• 13 Nights Deluxe & Superior First-Class hotels• Services of Local English-Speaking Guides• Air-conditioned Motorcoach• Buffet Breakfast Daily• Comprehensive Sightseeing per Itinerary• All Transfers upon Arrival & DepartureTravel in a small Private Group with usually not morethan 15 participants.(B) BreakfastACCOMMODATIONSCity Nights HotelDelhi 2 The Lalit New Delhi (or similar)Jodhpur 1 Taj Hari MahalUdaipur 2 The Lalit Laxmi Vilas PalaceJaipur 1 Rajputana Palace SheratonAgra 2 Jaypee PalaceKhajuraho 2 Taj ChandelaVaranasi 1 Radisson HotelDelhi 2 The Lalit New Delhi (or similar)Extension to Kathmandu:Kathmandu 3 Hyatt RegencyITINERARYDAY 1 | Arrive DelhiLate evening arrival; meeting and transfer to hotel.DAY 2 | DelhiMorning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing of Old and New Delhibegins with a visit to the Shahjahanabad. Drive past the Red Fort,symbol of Mughal elegance and Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque.Visit Raj Ghat on the banks of the river and Mahatma Gandhi’sMemorial. Continue to the 12th-century Qutab Minar. Then, on tothe President’s residence, government buildings, Parliament Houseand past the inspiring India Gate War Memorial. (B)Jodhpur •Udaipur •Delhi★Agra•• JaipurIndiaNepal•Khajuraho★Kathmandu•VaranasiDAY 3 | Delhi / JodhpurMorning flight to Jodhpur. After arrival, visit to the vast MehrangarhFort, one of the most impressive structures in Rajasthan. Then, on toJaswant Thada and the Museum in the majestic Umaid BhawanPalace. (B)DAY 4 | Jodhpur / UdaipurMorning at leisure. Afternoon flight to Udaipur, one of the mostcharming cities of Rajasthan, surrounded by the green AravalliMountains; meeting and transfer to hotel. (B)DAY 5 | UdaipurVisit the City Palace, built on the banks of Pichola Lake; thisimpressive complex is a blend of Rajput and Mughul influences.Later, visit the Jagdish Temple, representing a fine example of theNagara style of temple architecture. (B)DAY 6 | Udaipur / JaipurDepart Udaipur by flight to Jaipur, capital city of Rajasthan, knownas the “Pink City.” Founded in 1727, the city was made attractivewith the usage of local pink stones. Afternoon visit to the City PalaceMuseum, and the well-preserved Jantar Mantar Observatory. (B)DAY 7 | Jaipur / AgraMorning excursion to Amber Fort, a stunning fusion of Mughal andHindu style architecture. Stop at the Hawa Mahal, the Palace ofWinds, with its lacey ornamental façade. Ascend to the Amber Fortby elephant – a royal experience! On to Tiger Fort; enjoy a rickshawride in the busy bazaar. Continue to Agra with a stop at FatehpurSikri, built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. Arrive in Agra forovernight. (B)DAY 8 | AgraVisit to the astounding Taj Mahal – perhaps the most perfectarchitectural monument in the world, built by Emperor Shah Jahanas a memorial to his beloved wife. This extraordinary structure, ofwhite marble and precious stones, was built by 20,000 craftsmen over17 years. Later, visit the riverside Agra Fort and the local market forshopping. Evening: High Tea at Taj Khema with its spectacular viewsof the Taj Mahal. (B)DAY 9 | Agra / KhajurahoMorning transfer to the Railway Station; board the Shatabdi ExpressTrain to Jhansi. Continue on a drive from Jhansi to Khajuraho,stopping to visit the medieval city of Orchha. Late afternoon arrival8 ESCORTED TOURS