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Golden Triangle with Nainital
8D 7N
Delhi / Nainital / Agra / Jaipur
Day 01 Arrival Delhi (-)
Upon arrival at New Delhi Airport, meet and greet, proceed straight to visit India Gate, an arch of Victory, also known as the 'All India War Memorial', memorial to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers killed in World War I, the eternal flame reminds one of the sacrifices of those brave soldiers who laid their precious lives in the 1971 war with Pakistan to protect the country.
President House or Rashtrapati Bhawan of Delhi, formerly the Viceregal Lodge, is considered to be the best known monument of India next to glorious Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar. It was renamed 1959 after India became a republic. It is the house of the President of India, situated in the Raisina Hills.
Connaught Place, built in 1931, is the commercial hub and one of Delhi's largest and most popular shopping centre. There is nothing that one cannot buy here, also an entertainment.
Parliament House, the Sansad Bhavan (Parliament House of India) is the highest federal legislative body of India is a circular building designed by the British architect Herbert Baker in 1912–13. Transfer to hotel, check in, refresh and relax. Dinner and Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi/Nainital (320kms/6hrs 30mins) (B/D)
After breakfast, check out and enjoy 8 hours thrilling drive on the highways of Uttarakand to Nainital the Amazing Lake City. Upon arriving the hill station, check in, refresh and relax. Later take a slow walk around the Mall Street, facing the beautiful lake, “The Mall Road” & Naini Lake. Visit the Naina Devi temple in the evening. Nainital is a Hill Resort/Station and a popular summer retreat of India.
The small town of Nainital in Uttaranchal is dotted with cottages, villas and bungalows, situated at an altitude of 1,938 meters. Its name derived from the goddess Naina. There is a temple dedicated to the goddess Naina too in Nainital. It is also referred to as the Tririshi Lake.
The British made it their summer headquarter way back in 1841 AD. Nainital Boat Club also offers yachting facilities at the Lake. The prime attraction of Nainital hosts is the annual Kingfisher Yachting Competition in the third week of June. Overnight Nainital.
Day 03 Nainital (B/D)
After breakfast, take the Rope Way to the Snow Peak (if weather favours or open for views) in the picturesque Kumaon region around Naini Lake.
Go for the 45 minutes boating rowing slowly around the clam lake. The scenario is a perfect for photo shots. Visit the candle shops and many other interesting souvenir shops across the lake. If you are an Animal lover, you can choose the Naini Zoo which goes about 2kms on the upper Mall Street. The view from the Zoo is breath taking. You may pack some lunch and have a picnic lunch up at the platforms.
In the evening, you can experience the Trishaw ride from the entrance up to the Restaurants. There is a clean Non Halal Chinese Restaurants 'The Shakleys' near the Rope way. If you want Halal food, there are Indian Vegetarian Restaurants along the Mall Street, otherwise, you can order your dinner at the Hotel Restaurants according to your needs. Overnight in Nainital.
Day 04 Nainital/Agra Highway (361kms/9hrs) (B/D)
After breakfast, 7.30am drive from Nainital to Agra via the Agra-Jaipur highways.
This route is more relaxing compared to the Bareilly-Moradabad rural route which is a hassle, crossing the busy and crowed bazaars of Bilaspur, Rampur and Haldwani with vehicles to bullock carts, unless you wish to see the core interior of north India.
Arrive Agra in the evening, check in, refresh and relax a while, then proceed for the night view of Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River bank from within 10 minutes walking distance from your hotel. Have dinner and walk back to hotel. (Inform the hotel front desk, request for breakfast at 10.30am for tomorrow). Overnight in Agra.
Day 05 Agra/Jaipur via Fathepur Sikri (235kms/4hrs 30min) (B/D)
Before breakfast, leave the hotel at 6.30am to visit one of the World's Wonders 'Taj Mahal' at its most alluring morning, with its vast marble surfaces fall into shadow. Reflects of the sun, changes it's colour from soft grey, yellow to pearly cream and dazzling white, it's well worth visiting in the morning to observe the play of light. Return to the hotel for breakfast before 10.30am.
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Fatephpur Sikri, 35kms from Agra, explore the deserted city of sandstone built by the Emperor Akbar. Spend 3 hours in Fatehpur Sikri and head on to the Jal Mahal before heading to Jaipur.
After Fatehpur Sikri, drive to Jaipur, the first planned city of India located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. Check in, refresh and relax.
Later, free at leisure around the nearby streets in the evening and shop at the colourful varieties. Jaipur is home to India’s largest and the most fabulous collection of jewelry of all types, precious stones & gems, semi-precious stones.
There are also many restaurants where you can have simple delicious chaat, dosas and rolls. Dinner & Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 06 Jaipur (B/D)
After breakfast, full day Jaipur sightseeing, visit the Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal (Palace of the wind) a beautiful pink building with many small windows from where the royal ladies watched the annual procession of dynasty, the Pink city, City Palace the principle residence of the former ruling family and is known for its stunning architecture. It also includes museum, courtyards, and gardens, Camel ride.
Evening visit Rajasthan Cultural village with dinner and enjoy the cultural dances and performances at Chowki Dhani and Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 07 Jaipur/Delhi (265kms/5hrs 30min) (B/D)
After breakfast, free at own leisure and have lunch at hotel. Afternoon checkout and drive to Delhi. Transfer to hotel, check in, refresh and free at own leisure. Shop at Ambience Mall. Dinner & Overnight in Delhi.
Day 08 Delhi/Departure (B)
After breakfast, check out and transfer to airport for departure for onward destination.
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Package includes:-
Return airport transfers.
(Insurance and Medical claim from country of origin from departure till arrival date end of tour implies only for Malaysians)*
7 nights - 3* hotels with breakfast in Delhi/Agra/Jaipur.
2 nights - 3* hotels in Nainital with room heater and hot shower.
All monument marked as highligh
A/C Vehicle for transfers and sightseeing throughout the tour.
Breakfast and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
English speaking and friendly driver throughout the tour.
English speaking city guides in Agra, Fatehpur Sikri Only.
Toll tax, State tax, Petrol charges, Parking charges.
Package excludes:-
International/Domestic Airfare and Visa Applications.
Insurance and Medical claim.
Tipping for drivers and guides.
All Lunch.
All personal expenses - Calls, Laundry, tips, alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages or bottled water used in room, items ordered on room service, mini bar etc.
All specifically not mentioned in the includes.
Tips for tours:-
Nainital
Socks for bedtime and cardigan for strolling in Nainital
Umbrella will be provided by the driver for sudden rain or drizzles in Nainital.
You can also bring a light raincoat in case of non stop drizzles in Nainital.
Agra
Best not to shower in Agra. Use wet tissues or fill up empty mineral bottles before you leave Nainital to wash and wipe as water supply in Agra is salty.
Recommended 1 night in Agra due to salty water unless you request for 5 star hotels which is far expensive.
Have a good shower and hair wash before departing Nainital.
Stay the night, just use wet tissue to wipe.
In the morning, shower with the filled up water bottles, before visiting Taj Mahal.
Leave by 6.30am to enjoy the beautiful effects of Taj Mahal in the morning while the weather is still pleasant and cool.
Go back to hotel for breakfast in time before 10.30am before breakfast hall is closed.
Remarks:
Package rate will be calculated according to your group size upon request.
Reservation and bookings of hotel has not been made till further confirmation and payment received from guest.
Itinerary mentioned above is subject to changes according to your flight timings.
Full payment shall be made at least 3 weeks in advance before travelling date, for accommodation and transportation bookings.
Rates will be revised if any less or more guest upon confirmation.
(Insurance and Medical claim only for Malaysian citizens from departure till arrival date end of tour implies).