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If the name
conjures up miles of white beaches fringed with palm trees, gardens filled
with tropical fruits and scented flowers, relaxing in a hammock under
coconut palms, seafood barbecues accompanied by romantic guitar music, then
you are in the right place!
This is India's own private paradise. Unlike any other area of India you
will be transported into a very special world. Because Goa was a Portuguese
colony until the 60's, the music, language, religion and food are all
influenced by it's history.
Take your choice of lazing away your days in the relaxed atmosphere or
spending some time visiting the state. The Cathedrals and whitewashed
churches of Old Goa close by the capital of Panjim, the Wednesday Flea
Market on the beach at Anjuna or the Hindu temples around Ponda in south
Goa.
Goa has more than 100 kilometers of coastline so your only problem is
choosing a beach. Take your pick:
- a quiet beach to laze on while the waters of the Arabian Sea lap at your
feet,
- swimming with dolphins ,
- a myriad of watersports including parasailing, water-skiing, windsurfing
,
- cruising down the Mandovi river.
If the idea of eating freshly caught lobsters, tiger prawns, crab and a
whole range of fish makes your mouth water, then this is the place for you.
Together with an exciting cocktail and the sounds of Goan music in the
background, your holiday feeling is assured.
We can offer you some of the finest hotels in Goa at affordable prices, so
luxury is not out of the question. Some of our most used hotels are only a
short drive from the airport or railway station. The hotel will pick you up
and before you know it you will be sitting in a tropical garden surrounded
by palms. The gardens, with swimming pools and water bars end only when you
reach the beautiful white beaches.
Goa is also an ideal closing point after a tour of other parts of India.
After taking in the sights and sounds of India, a few relaxing days on the
beaches of Goa is a wonderful way to finish off your Indian experience!
Taj Mahal Tour
With Rajasthan & Beaches of Goa
14 nights / 15 days
Delhi-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur-Pushkar-Jodhpur-
Ranakpur-Udaipur-Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai
Taj Mahal Agra
Please
Note : If you wish to add / remove any number of days / place you can do
so please consult with us
Day 1. Arrive Delhi
You will be welcomed at the Airport in traditional style and escorted to
your hotel for your Overnight stay.
Day
2. Delhi
Full day sightseeing in Delhi: The main sights are Old Delhi, Red Fort and
the Jama Masjid Mosque, a rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk visiting
the Spice, Wedding and Silver Markets and the Birla Temple. A drive through
New Delhi to see the Parliament Buildings of Sir Edwin Lutyens, India Gate,
Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. An English speaking guide will accompany
you. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day
3. Delhi - Agra
Leave Delhi early morning for the drive to Agra which will take
approximately four hours. Just 4 Kms before reaching Agra you could stop to
visit Sikandra, the tomb of Emperor Akbar, the greatest of the Moghul
emperors. Upon arrival in Agra you will transfer to Hotel for overnight
stay.
Afternoon sightseeing with an English speaking guide. Monuments to visit in
Agra are the Taj Mahal, the tomb of Mumtaz, beloved wife of the emperor Shah
Jehan, the Red Fort and the exquisite Itimad-ud-Daulah, tomb of the wazir of
Emperor Jehangir. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4. Agra - Fatehpur Sikri -
Jaipur
Suggest you leave Agra after an early breakfast for the 40 km drive to
Fatehpur Sikri, (one hour) the deserted capital city of Emperor Akbar. Your
tour should include a visit to the beautiful Dargah Mosque, the Buland
Darwaza, Victory Gate - Akbar's victory over Gujarat and the tomb of Shaikh
Salim Chishti. Also the palaces of Akbar's women; Jodh BAL Palace for his
Hindu mother, Birbal Bhawan for his favourite courtier and Golden House for
his Christian wife. Also make a visit to the Karawan Serai which is a
courtyard surrounded by hostels used for visiting merchants, the Panch
Mahal, a five storey palace the Treasury (Ankh Micholi) the Diwn-I-Khas
(must see!) and the Diwan-I-Am.
Continue on to Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. (Approx.5 -6 hours) This is a
busy bustling city where the bazaars spill over on to the streets, to mingle
with the handcarts, camels, elephants, scooters, rickshaws and tuk-tuks. It
is lively and colourful and painted pink! Check in your hotel for overnight
stay.
Amer Fort Jaipur
Day
5. Jaipur
Whole day to sightsee and shop in Jaipur. Suggest you begin the day with a
visit to the Amber Fort Palace, which is spectacular. Later you can visit
the City Palace in Jaipur city itself, the Hawa Mahal - Palace of the Winds
and the Observatory.
Please Note:
» Photography in some of the museum and galleries inside the City
Palace is not allowed.
» Due to a fatal accident in Oct 2005 we are no longer recommending
the elephant ride at the Amer Fort in Jaipur to our clients. You are
strongly requested NOT to take an elephant ride even if one is offered.
Anglo Indiago cannot take responsibility for any calamities which occur if
the guest decides to take an elephant ride.
Jaipur is famous as a centre for carpet weaving - silk and wool - and also
for Jaipur blue pottery, but probably best known for its exquisite gems and
jewellery. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
A favourite place for lunch or dinner is at the Raj Palace Hotel. Lunch is
in the garden or in the fabulous dining room and dinner is a BBQ out on the
terrace.
Day 6. Jaipur - Pushkar
Today you drive to the holy site of Pushkar. Built around a holy lake it is
a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. Here the pilgrims perform their daily
prayers and rituals. The lake is surrounded by more than 100 temples which
all have ghats "staircases" leading down into the lake. Here you
will stay at the Pushkar Palace, the only hotel on the lake itself. You can
sit in their garden and enjoy the sites from there. Pushkar is best seen by
foot and for the adventurous there is a climb up to the Savitri Temple or a
short camel ride into the sands at sunset.
Day 7. Pushkar - Jodhpur
After breakfast leave for Jodhpur. Upon arrival check in at your hotel.
After noon visit magnificent Fort Palace of Mehrangarh. Perched more than
300 feet above the city, it not only is a fascinating place to visit but
affords incredible views over the city, which is painted blue. You can also
visit the Royal Cenotaphs on your way down from the Palace. Jodhpur is an
interesting place to shop for wooden objects. Return to hotel for overnight
stay.
Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
Day
8. Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
Leave Jodhpur after breakfast for the drive south to Udaipur. On this part
of the drive you will see some of the most fascinating costumes worn by the
Rajasthani ladies and the most colourful turbans worn by the men so have
your camera at the ready!
Stop on the way to visit the temples at Ranakpur. These temples were built
in the 15th century in a stunning location and set amidst deep forest. Built
on 1444 marble pillars, the temple is one of the finest examples of Jain
architecture and not to be missed. Continue drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival
check in at your hotel for overnight stay.
Lake Palace Udaipur
Day
9. Udaipur
Whole day to visit Udaipur. We suggest a morning visit to the City Palace,
the Jagdish Temple. Udaipur has many local bazaars ranging from shoes,
Indian clothing, silk sarees and is very famous for its art schools where
young boys are taught the art of miniature Moghul painting.
We suggest an afternoon boat ride (Not Included) over the lake to the Jag
Mandir Island, then back for High Tea at the Fateh Prakash Palace with its
magnificent views over the lake. Upstairs is the Crystal Gallery which is
worth a visit after tea. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10. Fly Udaipur - Mumbai - Goa
Depending on your flight your driver will drop you at the airport in time
to take the flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai please take the
connecting flight to Goa. You will be met by the hotel people will take you
to the hotel for overnight stay.
Goa Beach
Although
this is expensive option but highly recommended to stay at Taj Holidays
Village: www.tajhotels.com
The Taj Holiday Village comprises of individual cottages set in a huge
tropical garden bordering a white beach of many kilometres. Each cottage has
its own little garden with hammock, parasol, table and lounges. The complex
encompasses a total of 9 restaurants, health club, Ayurvedic massages,
tennis courts and certain watersports.
Day 11 - 14. Goa
Day at leisure to relax at the beach.
Goa Beach
Please
Note:
Visit the magnificent churches dotting its sites, and the equally
remarkable temples which have an architectural style quite distinct from the
Dravidian or the North India style.
Day 15. Goa - Mumbai - Onward
destinations
The hotel will organize a transfer for you to the Diabolim Airport for your
flight to Mumbai. Then you can take the free shuttle bus across to the
International Airport for your next destination.
End of services
We
wish you a safe flight……………….
| Place |
Tour - A |
Tour - B |
Night |
| Delhi |
Claridges |
Hans Plaza |
02 |
| Agra |
Trident - Hilton |
Howard Park Plaza |
01 |
| Jaipur |
Trident - Hilton |
Mandawa Haveli |
02 |
| Pushkar |
Pushkar Palace |
Pushkar Palace |
01 |
| Jodhpur |
Fortune Ummed |
Ajit Bhawan Palace |
01 |
| Udaipur |
Shiv Niwas Palace |
Udai Kothi |
02 |
| Goa |
Depends of the month |
Depends of the month |
05 |
PLEASE
NOTE :
- All of the above is subject to availability. If the accommodation
requested or offered is not available, we will try to arrange
alternative hotel accommodation at the same / similar level. However
this could sometimes entail extra cost as not all hotels maintain the
same rates.
- The price of the tour is subject to change if the Hotels / Government
of India / Airlines should make increases in their prices / taxes.
- There will be 2% Surcharge on credit card payment.
- Due to a fatal accident in Oct 2005 we are no longer recommending the
elephant ride at the Amer Fort in Jaipur to our clients. You are
strongly requested NOT to take an elephant ride even if one is offered.
Anglo Indiago cannot take responsibility for any calamities which occur
if the guest decides to take an elephant ride.
- For International flights airlines require you to report for check in
3 hrs prior to departure if you are flying economy class.
- Return flights should be reconfirmed at least 72 hrs prior to
departure. Anglo Indiago will do this for you on request; however we are
not responsible if the request is not made to us and seats are released
by the airline.
- Hotel Check - in & Check - out time 1200 NOON
Please
make sure you have following valid documents with you before you leave for
India.
- Valid passport
- Valid Visa
- International air tickets.
- Overseas Medical Insurance. (Mandatory)
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