| Day
01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of
New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days
when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British
empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India
Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s
House, Red fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, Also
visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as
Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 03 / Delhi - Agra ( By train
Dep 0600 Hrs Arr 0810 Hrs )
Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer
to railway station to board the superfast air-conditioned
train to Agra. Breakfast in the train. Arrive
Agra in approx. 02 hours & transfer to hotel.
Later visit the Agra fort - the rusty and majestic
red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks
of the river Yamuna and the construction was started
by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall
of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone
with a throne alcoveof inlaid marble at the back,
the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas
(hall of private audience) where marble pavilions
with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience,
the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne
and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly
kingdoms. Evening at sunset visit the magnificent
Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world
surely the most extravagant - expression of love
ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17
years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved
wife. Night stay in Agra.
Day 04 / Agra - Jaipur ( By
road )
Early morning a second visit to Taj Mahal at sunrise
, Later drive to Jaipur-the fabled “pink
city” of the desert named after Jai Singh,
the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only
city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions
of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors
subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears,
which were witnesses to the royal processions
and splendours are now living monuments enroute
visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved
red sandstone “ghost town" which was
the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar,
built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply
failed. Arrive Jaipur in late evening & transfer
to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 05 / Jaipur - Delhi ( By
train Dep 1745 Hrs Arr 2230 Hrs )
After breakfast checkout from hotel & visit
the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be
easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the
former capital of the royals set against the backdrop
of the wooded hills. Later visit the City Palace,
Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this
elaborate building, now little more than a façade,
is encrusted with delicate screen sand carved
balconies from which the royal ladies, confined
to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside
world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's
observatory, where time has been accurately measured
since the 17th century. Evening transfer to railway
station to board the air conditioned train to
Delhi, Dinner in the train. Arrive Delhi &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 06 / Departure
Transfer in time to airport to board the flight
for Bnagkok.
Day 07 / Bangkok
Arrive Bangkok, meet assist at the airport &
transfer to hotel. Spend the rest of the day at
leisure.
Day 08 / Bangkok
Morning after breakfast proceed for city and orientation
tour of historic and modern Bangkok, or the City
of Angels as Bangkok is known to the Thai people.
Later visit the Reclining Buddha Temple (also
known as Wat Pho), the oldest of the city temples
situated opposite the Grand Palace. The temple
is renowned as Thailand s oldest university and
there are instructive murals illustrating the
finer points of Thai massage which is still taught
and practised here. The highlight is the 46 metre
long and 15 metre high statue of a reclining Buddha.
Also included is a visit to the Golden Buddha
Temple (also known as Wat Traimit), located close
to Hua Lum Pong, Bangkok s central railway station.
The temple houses a 5.5 tonne solid gold Buddha,
which was discovered when it s plaster casing
broke whilst being transported to its new home.
Also visit the Gems Factory. Gemstones are mined
in Thailand and nearby Myanmar. At the Gems factory
you will see their team of experienced artists
cut, polish, and set each precious stone to create
a perfect and exquisite unique piece of jewellery.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 / Pattaya
After breakfast, drive to Pattaya, 147 kms from
Bangkok. Day is free for relaxation or you can
take an optional Alcazar / Tiff any Show, the
famous cultural dance performance. Overnight at
the hotel
Day 10 / Pattaya
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the scenic Koh Larn
- Coral Island. Major attractions viewing coral
reefs from glass-bottomed boats, snorkeling, scuba
diving, windsurfing, skiing and para-sailing (water
sports are optional and can avail locally). Overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 11 / Departure
After your breakfast, day is at your disposal
to you will be transferred to Bangkok airport
for your flight back home. |
