Golden Triangle With Kashmir
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival, after clearing immigration and custom’s, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (Hotel check in time is 1200 Hrs).
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 spiralling 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 travelling in from the airport are of a specious, garden city, tree-lined with a number of beautiful parks.
Overnight Stay at Hotel
Day 02: Delhi / Srinagar
After breakfast, transfer to domestic terminal to board flight for Srinagar.
On arrival, our representative will assist you transfer to your Deluxe Houseboat & check in Srinagar
The capital of Jammu and Kashmir situated in the north-western region of India. Jammu and Kashmir is bordered in the north by China, to the east by the autonomous region of Tibet, to the south by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, to the west by the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi and on the north western side by Afghanistan.
After lunch on Houseboat proceed with an hours ride on the local gondolas ‘’Shikaras’’ on Dal Lake visit to floating Markets, Gardens and enjoy beautiful scenery of Dal lake.
Dinner & Overnight Stay on Houseboat
Day 03: Srinagar / Gulmarg / Srinagar
After breakfast, proceed for full day excursion tour of Gulmarg with packed lunch (112 Km / 02 Hrs drive). Gulmarg’s legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country. It is also popular for its golf course in summer, the highest and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendour of the nature snowy mountain. One can have (Gond Car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarag. In the evening return back to house boat
Dinner & Overnight Stay on Houseboat
Day 04: Srinagar
After breakfast on houseboat, proceed for sightseeing of Srinagar, visit world famous Mughal Gardens (The garden of Pleasure (Shalimar Garden/Cheshma shahi Garden), shalimar bagh built by jehangir for his wife empress nur jahan. All the gardens are situated on the bank of the Dal lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. Return to houseboat for lunch.
Balance day free for personal activities.
Dinner & Overnight Stay on Houseboat
Day 05: Srinagar/Delhi/Delhi/Jaipur
After breakfast free for personal activities and in time transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi
Upon arrival, lunch at Delhi’s restaurant, after lunch drive to Jaipur by surface.
Upon arrival check in at hotel
Dinner & Overnight Stay at hotel
Day 06: Jaipur
After breakfast, proceed to Amber fort the ascent to the Fort will be on Elephant back (Subject to availability) / Jeep. Amber Fort: At a short distance of 11 kms, from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below.One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh. Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the “Hall of Public Audience”, the Diwan-e-Khas or the “Hall of Private Audience” and the Sukh Niws where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning. Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court inprivacy. There is also the Jai Mandir or the “Temple of Vicotry”, with its famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating “Hall of Mirrors”.
Afternoon, visit Jaipur City: Hawa Mahal – Also known as the Palace of Winds was built in 1799 . It is a part of the City Palace and was commissioned by Sawai Pratap Singh. The Hawa Mahal was designed for the ladies of the royal household to watch the going on the street while themselves remaining hidden from public view. City Palace Museum – In the heart of the old city is former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. A part of this palace is now a museum. The rest of the palace serves as the living quarters of the royal family of Jaipur. The palace also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works. Jantar Mantar (Observatory) – A stone observatory, known as Jantar Mantar, was built by Jai Singh II, a great astronomer. It is located near the City Palace. It is the largest and the best-preserved observatory of the lot. By means of the instruments here, astronomers could measure the positions of the stars and calculate eclipses.
Dinner & Overnight Stay at Hotel
Day 07: Jaipur / Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, and driver to Agra
Upon arrival, check in at hotel. And Lunch at Hotel
Agra Fort: On the shores of River Yamuna, to the northwest of the Taj Mahal, Emperor Akbar started a majestic fort, which gained Jehangir and Shah Jahan as its future benefactors who added rose-red sandstone and marble buildings to it respectively. Within 2.5- km-long and 20 feet high fortified wall.
Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel
Day 08: Agra / Delhi & Depart
Delhi & Depart BLD 205 Kms / 04 Hrs approx
Early morning visit Taj Mahal: Agra is the city of the Taj Mahal, perhaps the most photographed monument in the world. However, no matter how many pictures you have seen or no matter ho high your expectations are, the Taj never lets you down – the unparalleled glory and beauty of the building surpasses beyond all human imaginations. At sunset we visit the Taj Mahal to witness this spectacular monument built for love. Besides perfect symmetry in every aspect of its construction, the inlay work of semi precious stones into marble in pietra dura style is absolutely remarkable.
(Taj Mahal is closed on all Friday’s)
After breakfast, leave Agra for Delhi by surface
Arrive Delhi and proceed for lunch at Local restaurant after lunch proceed for sightseeing
Afternoon visit to New Delhi: This city designed and built by the British in the 1920’s – a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, and official building in Connaught Place area. India Gate : This arch of triumph bears the names of several thousands of Indians who lost their lives during first world war. Rashtrapati Bhavan: (President House) Opposite India Gate is the official residence of the President of India. The building exhibits Mughal as well as Western architectural style. Surrounded by huge gardens, this was completed in 1929. Qutub Minar : 73m in height, this tower in Delhi tapers from a diameter of 15m to 2.5m. There are five distinct storeys, each of which has a protruding balcony.
In the evening, shopping and proceed for dinner & transfer to the international airport to connect flight for your onward destination.
