| Highlights of
India |
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| Day 1 | Depart Hong Kong by air
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| Day 2 | Arrive Delhi
Transfer to the hotel Hotel: GRAND HYATT The capital of India for 800 years; the court of the glorious Moghuls; the Citadel of the British Raj. Today, the seat of the world's largest democracy. Tour to the Old Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque, Raj Ghat, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb and Chandni Chowk (Silver Street). Also visit Connaught Place, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate and Birla Mandir. In the evening attend a Sound and Light performance at the Red Fort. |
| Day 3 | Transfer to the railway station. Depart Delhi by air-conditioned train Arrive Agra Hotel: J.P. PALACE Yesterday's city of Moghul splendour. Visit the most spectacular monument ever dedicated to love, the Taj Mahal. Also visit the Agra Fort. In the evening, return to the Taj Mahal to walk barefoot on the warm marble and to admire the moonlit glow of the building. |
| Day 4 | Depart Agra on a
fascinating drive through rural areas to Jaipur, the "pink"
city, visiting the ghost capital of Akbar, Fatepur Sikri, en route. Overnight
in Jaipur. Hotel: RAMBAGH PALACE |
| Day 5 | Designed and founded
by Maharajah Jai Singh in 1727, Jaipur, the capital city of the State
of Rajasthan, is a magnificently planned city. It is built from local
rose pink coloured stone. Surrounded by battlement walls, it has medieval
atmosphere. Sightseeing will include the City Palace, Diwan-e-Khas, Diwan-e-Aa,
Pothikana and Chandra Mahal. Also visit Jantra Mantra with its 90 ft.
high sundial and the Hawa Mahal, better known as the "palace of Winds".
Also included is a visit to the Amber Fort with the opportunity to enjoy
an elephant ride. |
| Day 6 Thu. |
Transfer to the airport Depart Jaipur by air Arrive Udaipur Transfer to the famous hotel set by the lake. Hotel: LAKE PALACE This fascinating city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in the 16th century and accommodation is in the famous Lake Palace. Sightseeing will include the impressive City Palace and the shoreline of Fateh Sagar Lake. |
| Day 7 Fri. |
Transfer to the airport Depart Udaipur Arrive Delhi |
| Day 8 | Depart Delhi by air Arrive Hong Kong |
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This is a suggested itinerary
only, which can be modified to suit individual requirements.
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