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 Golden Triangle with Shimla

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Shimla, the summer capital of India , affords you some gorgeous Himalayan views and excursions to the untouched countryside around.
 Destinations:

Delhi(2), Jaipur(2), Agra(1), Delhi(1), Shimla(2), Delhi(1)

 Duration: 09 Nights/10 Days

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet the SITA representative at the arrival hall and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi .

Day 02: In Delhi
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi. Visit the 12th Century Qutab Minar; gracefully fluted and hand carved for its entire height of 234 feet. Near it stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the ravages of time and hasn't rusted in 840 years. Also, visit the graceful mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the modern Birla Temple . Drive past the President's House, the Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings. The Red Fort, which was built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan and the Jama Masjid, which is one of the largest mosques in India are other places of interest. The Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana are the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru respectively and make for a peaceful retreat. Besides these, visit Chandni Chowk for a unique shopping experience at Old Delhi.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi .

Day 03: To Jaipur - 260 Kms - 5 hours drive
Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 04: In Jaipur
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Amber Fort and Jaipur city. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali , the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You can also experience a unique ride on an elephant's back to and from the top of the hill on which the Fort is situated. The city of Jaipur takes its name from Maharajah Jai Singh, a prince and an astronomer, who designed and founded the city in 1727. Visit the quaint observatory built by him, which is equipped with instruments that he designed. These devices are of remarkable sizes, with such accuracy that is difficult to attain even in today's age. Also visit the Maharaja's City Palace , a former royal residence and now a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons. Drive through the pink-rosed residential and business areas, past the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds , which is the landmark of Jaipur.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 05: To Agra - 238 Kms - 5 hours drive
Morning drive to Agra . En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is an impressive fortified city, which was built by Emperor Akbar. In spite of being a capital city, it was hardly ever inhabited because of shortage of water. Even today it stands magnificent, with majestic palaces, the five-tiered Panch Mahal and the tomb of Salim Chisthi, a saint who had predicted the birth of Akbar's son. Arrive Agra and check-in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Day 06: To Delhi - 204 Kms - 4 hours drive
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra . Visit Taj Mahal, which is the epitome of Shah Jahan's monumental testimony of love for his empress, Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum has become synonymous not only with this city but with India as a whole. The construction of Taj Mahal is believed to have taken 18 years (1631-1648) with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. Also visit the Agra Fort, which is on the banks of the river Yamuna and is almost in the centre of the town. This Fort represents the architecture of the period during the reign of three great Mughal emperors; Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. The conspicuous structures within this complex are Jahangiri Mahal, Anguri Bagh, Khas Mahal and Moti Masjid. Later drive to Delhi . Arrive Delhi and check-in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 07: To Shimla by Train
In-time transfer to Railway Station to board Express Train to Kalka. Arrive Kalka and further connect with Toy Train to Shimla. Meet the SITA representative on arrival at Shimla Railway Station and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Shimla.

Day 08: In Shimla
After breakfast proceed for full day city tour of Shimla. Shimla; a pleasant, sprawling town set amongst the pine-clad hills, presents you with glimpses of fading colonial charm. The buildings, the Mall and the picnic spots tell you a story of the era when Shimla was the summer capital of the British India . A visit to the Mall brings you to the hub of activity in this city. Move around the city and you get to see some of the fascinating sights of the landscape around. Other major attractions here are Jakhoo Hill, Glen, Summer Hill, Chadwick Falls , Prospect Hill, Institute of Advance Studies , Sankat Mochan Temple , Taradevi Temple and Himachal State Museum.
Overnight at the Hotel in Shimla.

Day 09: To Delhi by Train
In-time transfer to Railway Station to board Express Train to Kalka. Arrive Kalka and further connect with Train to Delhi . Meet the SITA representative on arrival at Delhi Railway Station and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 10: Leave Delhi
In-time transfer to airport to board your flight for onward destination.
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Delhi
Jaipur
Agra
Shimla
 Package Includes
Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per the list above
Breakfast on all days.
All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport.
Services of an English speaking local guide.
Train Tickets for the sector Shimla-Delhi
Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
Train fare as per the itinerary.
 Package Does not Includes
Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
Any airfare or airport tax
Tips, gratuities.
Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.
   
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