At Your Own Pace – India On Bike |
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Day 1- Arrive Delhi Arrive Delhi
and meet the SITA representative at the arrival hall and transfer to
hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a tour of New Delhi, visit the
Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British
viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian
soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan Temple, built by
the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built
by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha’i
Temple
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Day 2- In Delhi Morning sightseeing
tour of Old Delhi. The important places in Old Delhi includes the majestic
Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana
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Day 3- To Mandawa Morning drive to
Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa and check – in at hotel. Afternoon free to take a
walking or a bicycle tour of the painted \'Havelis\' in Shekhawati region
belonging to some of the leading business families of the country
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Day 4- To Jaipur Morning drive to
Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check – in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour
of Jaipur including, City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its
blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central
Museum with its large collection of woodwork. Another monument near the
City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built
by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed
for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen
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Day 5- In Jaipur Morning excursion
to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city. You can have the unique
experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill
on which the fort is situated. The remaining day is at your disposal to
independently explore the crowded and colorful lanes of the pink city’s
bazaars and of course you could use your bicycle for this.
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Day 6- To Karauli
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Morning drive to Karauli. Switch over en route to your bikes and
explore the lovely countryside. Arrive Karauli and check – in at hotel.
Later in the day you will have an opportunity to explore the colorful
bazaars and its narrow lanes on your bike and also visit the attractions
like City Palace, a treasure trove of architecture, stone carvings,
gorgeous jalli work and classic paintings. Visit local bazaars for
exclusive items of handicraft, and colorful bangles of Karauli |
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Day 7- To Agra Morning drive to
Agra visiting enroute Bharatpur bird sanctuary where you can enjoy a cycle
rickshaw to see birds in their natural habitat and also visit Fatehpur
Sikri, an abandoned city that was hardly ever inhabited on account of
shortage of water. Also stop at. Arrive Agra and check – in at hotel
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Day 8- In Agra Early morning Taj
Mahal on your bicycle, which is entirely made of white marble and its
walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work. Later
visit Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort), which retains the irregular
outline of the demolished mud-wall fort of the Lodis.. The Tomb of
Itmad-ud-Daula is located in a walled garden overlooking the Yamuna.
Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra, located in a large walled garden on the road to
Delhi.
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Day 9- To Delhi Morning drive to
Delhi visiting Mathura and Vrindavan enroute. Mathura is famous as the
birthplace of Lord Krishna. Besides being an important pilgrim place of
the Hindus, it is one of the seven most sacred cities in India; and
Vrindavan, associated with the childhood exploits of Lord Krishna.
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Day 10- Leave Delhi You will be
accompanied by a SITA representative to airport to board flight for onward
destination. End of our services……………
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Cities |
Superior |
Standard |
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Delhi |
Le Meridien |
Siddharth |
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Mandawa |
Castle Mandawa |
Castle Mandawa |
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Jaipur |
Rajputana Sheraton |
Mansingh Tower |
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Karauli |
Bhanwar Vilas Palace |
Bhanwar Vilas Palace |
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Agra |
Jaypee Palace |
Howard Park Plaza | |
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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
air-conditioned transport.
- Services of an English speaking local guide.
- Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
Train fare as per the itinerary.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- 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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