Pre & Post Tours

DELHI/AGRA/JAIPUR/DELHI 

NUMBERS: Based on 2 PAX
DURATION: 5 Nights / 6 Days

DAY 1: HYDERABAD/ DELHI

Arrive Delhi in the afternoon. You will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Delhi, the capital city of India is a bustling metropolis that successfully combines the ancient and the modern in its folds. Standing on the west bank of the Yamuna River at the narrowest point between the Aravalli hills and the Himalayas, this city has commanded the strategically vital route from the northwest frontier to the agriculturally rich Ganges plains for more than 2,000 years. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power.

It is not surprising that what constitutes Delhi today is really a conglomerate of seven cities. The division between the walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in lifestyles. The walled city retains its traditions and one can get a glimpse of a past life with its many facets, colors, and spells. New Delhi, in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st-century standards. Amid the modern skyscrapers, the remnants of a bygone time in the form of its many monuments stand as silent reminders to the region's ancient legacy.

Overnight at the ICONIC TAJ PALACE HOTEL

DAY 2: DELHI

Buffet Breakfast at hotel.

Later, proceed for city tour of Old Delhi.

Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes a visit to Red Fort and Jama Masjid, which is India's largest mosque, built of red sandstone and white marble in the middle of the 17th century. Chandni Chowk (Silver Street), once the imperial avenue down which Shah Jehan rode at the head of lavish cavalcades, is today bustling with shops, stalls and silversmiths' ateliers.

We will offer you a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon, proceed for a guided tour of New Delhi.

The city of Delhi can broadly be divided into two parts, Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of Delhi’s Muslim rulers notably the Mughal’s between 17^th & 19^th centuries. New Delhi on the other hand is referred to as the IMPERIAL city when the British decided to move their capital from Calcutta in 1911.

Sightseeing of New Delhi includes a visit to India Gate, built in memory of Indian soldiers killed during the First World War. Rashtrapati Bhawan, built in the early 20th century as the Imperial residence of the Viceroy is today the official residence of the President of India and Parliament House, a unique circular building with huge colonnades, houses the Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament.

Humyun’s Tomb is the first Mughal garden tomb. Visitors are immediately struck by the tomb's resemblance to its more famous cousin - the Taj Mahal - with its four grand gateways, octagonal base-plan, soaring niche-shaped arches, lofty double domes and the symmetrical garden with its central canal.

Also visit one of Delhi’s most striking monuments is the 70-meter high Qutub Minar, which looms majestically across the wide plains of Delhi.

Return to the hotel.

Overnight at TAJ PALACE 

DAY 3: DELHI/ AGRA  

After tea/ coffee at hotel, transfer to New Delhi railway station to board train- SHATABDI EXPRESS (0610/ 0810) to Agra. Arrive Agra and proceed to visit the massive Red Fort.

The Red Fort at Agra was built by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar and developed later by his successors. Built in the year 1565 and added upon subsequently the fort was principally a military structure and later partially became a Palace during the reign of Shah Jehan who built the Taj Mahal.

Later, check in at hotel & time at leisure.

In the late afternoon, proceed to visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunset. Watch the ray of the setting sun bathe the marble edifice in warm hues of gold, and orange.

The Taj Mahal was built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Standing on the banks of the Yamuna River it is a flawless architectural masterpiece. (Closed on Fridays)

Return to the hotel.

Overnight at  TAJ VIEW

DAY 4: AGRA/JAIPUR (230kms & 5hrs drive)

After Breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur. On the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri.

OPTION: You can visit TAJ MAHAL again this morning @ extra entrance fee of USD 18 per person (without guide).

The royal city at Fatehpur Sikri, situated 26 miles west of Agra, was built at the orders of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. While Akbar himself was illiterate, he took a keen interest in literature, architecture, and the arts. He is also reputed to be a very tolerant ruler, and the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri blended both Islamic and Hindu elements in their architectural style. One of the buildings even reflects the new syncretistic faith founded by Akbar, Din-e-ilahi, which though very short-lived remains a matter of controversy.

Continue drive to Jaipur.

Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743) and is the capital of Rajasthan. It is surrounded by hills and dotted with forts. Houses with pink latticed windows line the streets, and look almost magical at sunset.

Jaipur’s regal heritage is evident in its architecture and culture. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas are testaments to the Rajasthan of yesteryears. The arts and crafts of the state are amazing. The bazaars are a lot of fun for not just what are available, but also for the cheerful people in their traditional costumes.

Arrive Jaipur and check into hotel. In the afternoon, proceed to visit the Pink City, visiting City Palace & Jantar Mantar.

City Palace built between 1728 & 1732; it occupies the center of Jaipur and is surrounded by high walls. The important buildings within the Palace are textile and the costume museum, armory museum, Diwan-I-Khas and Diwan-I-am.

Return to the hotel, en route stop for photo opportunities at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), possibly Jaipur’s most famous building it was built for the ladies of the harem. We will also provide cycle rickshaw to visit the streets of Jaipur.

Return to hotel.

Overnight at JAI MAHAL PALACE

DAY 5: JAIPUR/ DELHI (260Kms & 4-5hrs drive) 

After breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the present day rulers of Jaipur. Ascend the FORT on elephant back.

The building of the fort palace was started by Raja Mansingh a noted general in Emperor Akbar’s army.  Successive rulers later added to the fort. Its architecture is highly influenced by the Mughal’s. Descend the Fort by jeep.

Later in the afternoon, drive to Delhi.

OPTION: Fly to Delhi in the evening by KING FISHER flight IT 4313 (1900/ 2005).

Arrive Delhi and check in at hotel.

Overnight at TAJ PALACE 

DAY 6: DELHI/ HYDERABAD

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board Indian Airlines flight IC 942 (0950/ 1200) to Hyderabad.

TOUR COST

All prices are per person on a twin/double sharing basis	Rate in USD
PRICE FOR 2 PAX 02 persons traveling together as per the above program and using AC Toyota INNOVA	USD 1440.00
Supplement for airfare for Hyderabad /Delhi or Delhi/ Hyderabad in Economy class (Indicative discounted airfare and is subject to change)	USD 250.00 per flight

INCLUDES

• Accommodation on TWIN SHARING at all hotels as per the program from Day 1 (check in 12h00) in Delhi until Day 6 (check out 12h00) in Delhi for a total of 5 nights with daily Breakfast.
• Ground Transportation (all transfers, sightseeing and excursions) by one air-conditioned Toyota INNOVA. 
•  Assistance & porterage – meeting and assistance on arrival/departure at airports and hotels by INCENT TOUR representative and porterage of two pieces per person at all transfers point (airports).
• Entrance fee at monuments as per the program.
• English speaking guide during sightseeing as per the program.
• Rickshaw ride in Delhi & 1 Elephant ride in Jaipur.
• Train journey from Delhi/ Agra in AC Chair Car.
• All presently applicable taxes including 2.56% Govt. Service Tax.

NOT INCLUDED

• International Airfare (i.e. London/ Delhi/ London)
• Internal airfare (Supplement specified)
• The payment of airport Taxes upon departure.
• All supplements as indicated above.
• Tips at Restaurants during meals and to Chauffeurs and Guides.
• Drinks during meals, including mineral water, soft drinks.
• All other items of purely personal nature.

DELHI/ AGRA/JAIPUR/ UDAIPUR/ DELHI OR BOMBAY  

NUMBERS: Based on 2 PAX
DURATION: 7 Nights / 8 Days

DAY 1: HYDERABAD/ DELHI

Arrive Delhi in the afternoon.

You will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.

Delhi, the capital city of India is a bustling metropolis that successfully combines the ancient and the modern in its folds. Standing on the west bank of the Yamuna River at the narrowest point between the Aravalli hills and the Himalayas, this city has commanded the strategically vital route from the northwest frontier to the agriculturally rich Ganges plains for more than 2,000 years. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power.

It is not surprising that what constitutes Delhi today is really a conglomerate of seven cities. The division between the walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in lifestyles. The walled city retains its traditions and one can get a glimpse of a past life with its many facets, colors, and spells. New Delhi, in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st-century standards. Amid the modern skyscrapers, the remnants of a bygone time in the form of its many monuments stand as silent reminders to the region's ancient legacy.

Overnight at TAJ PALACE 

DAY 2: DELHI

Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Later, proceed for city tour of Old Delhi.

Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes a visit to Red Fort and Jama Masjid, which is India's largest mosque, built of red sandstone and white marble in the middle of the 17th century. Chandni Chowk (Silver Street), once the imperial avenue down which Shah Jehan rode at the head of lavish cavalcades, is today bustling with shops, stalls and silversmiths' ateliers.

We will offer you a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon, proceed for a guided tour of New Delhi.

The city of Delhi can broadly be divided into two parts, Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of Delhi’s Muslim rulers notably the Mughal’s between 17^th & 19^th centuries. New Delhi on the other hand is referred to as the IMPERIAL city when the British decided to move their capital from Calcutta in 1911.

Sightseeing of New Delhi includes a visit to India Gate, built in memory of Indian soldiers killed during the First World War. Rashtrapati Bhawan, built in the early 20th century as the Imperial residence of the Viceroy is today the official residence of the President of India and Parliament House, a unique circular building with huge colonnades, houses the Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament. Humyun’s Tomb is the first Mughal garden tomb. Visitors are immediately struck by the tomb's resemblance to its more famous cousin - the Taj Mahal - with its four grand gateways, octagonal base-plan, soaring niche-shaped arches, lofty double domes and the symmetrical garden with its central canal. One of Delhi’s most striking monuments is the 70-meter high Qutub Minar, which looms majestically across the wide plains of Delhi.

Return to the hotel.

Overnight at TAJ PALACE 

DAY 3: DELHI/AGRA

After tea/ coffee at hotel, transfer to New Delhi railway station to board train- SHATABDI EXPRESS (0610/ 0810) to Agra. Arrive Agra and proceed to visit the massive Red Fort.

The Red Fort at Agra was built by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar and developed later by his successors. Built in the year 1565 and added upon subsequently the fort was principally a military structure and later partially became a Palace during the reign of Shah Jehan who built the Taj Mahal.

Later, check in at hotel.

In the late afternoon, proceed to visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunset. Watch the ray of the setting sun bathe the marble edifice in warm hues of gold, and orange.

The Taj Mahal was built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Standing on the banks of the Yamuna River it is a flawless architectural masterpiece. (Closed of Fridays)

Return to the hotel.

Overnight at  TAJ VIEW

DAY 4: AGRA/ JAIPUR (230Kms & 5hrs drive) 
 

After Breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur. On the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri.

OPTION: You can visit TAJ MAHAL again this morning @ extra entrance fee of USD 18 per person (without guide).

The royal city at Fatehpur Sikri, situated 26 miles west of Agra, was built at the orders of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. While Akbar himself was illiterate, he took a keen interest in literature, architecture, and the arts. He is also reputed to be a very tolerant ruler, and the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri blended both Islamic and Hindu elements in their architectural style. One of the buildings even reflects the new syncretistic faith founded by Akbar, Din-e-ilahi, which though very short-lived remains a matter of controversy.

Continue drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check in at hotel.

Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743) and is the capital of Rajasthan. Jaipur is surrounded by hills and dotted with forts. Houses with pink latticed windows line the streets, and look almost magical at sunset.

Jaipur’s regal heritage is evident in its architecture and culture. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas are testaments to the Rajasthan of yesteryears. The arts and crafts of the state are amazing. The bazaars are a lot of fun for not just what are available, but also for the cheerful people in their traditional costumes.

Arrive Jaipur and check into hotel. In the afternoon, proceed to visit the Pink City, visiting City Palace & Jantar Mantar.

City Palace built between 1728 & 1732; it occupies the center of Jaipur and is surrounded by high walls. The important buildings within the Palace are textile and the costume museum, armory museum, Diwan-I-Khas and Diwan-I-am.

Return to the hotel, en route stop for photo opportunities at the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of the Winds, possibly Jaipur’s most famous building it was built for the ladies of the harem. We will also provide cycle rickshaw to visit the streets of Jaipur.

Return to hotel.

Overnight at JAI MAHAL PALACE

DAY 5: JAIPUR 

After breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the present day rulers of Jaipur. Ascend the FORT on elephant back.

The building of the fort palace was started by Raja Mansingh a noted general in Emperor Akbar’s army.  Successive rulers later added to the fort. Its architecture is highly influenced by the Mughal’s. Descend the Fort by jeep.

Rest of the day at leisure for shopping etc.

Overnight at JAI MAHAL PALACE

DAY 6: JAIPUR/ UDAIPUR  

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for Udaipur.

Please note that there is no direct flight from Jaipur/ Delhi; hence they have to fly via Delhi.

Board King Fisher flight IT 4316 (0810/ 0920) to Delhi and connecting Jet Airways flight 9W 3317 (1145/ 1320) to Udaipur.

Udaipur’s royal past makes itself evident in every nook and corner of the city. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1568 and considered the jewel of Mewar, Udaipur's air is filled with a strong sense of romance, adventure and the best of Rajputana.

It is famous for the Lake Palace (a deluxe hotel) on Pichola Lake, and City Palace Complex.

Arrive Udaipur and check in at hotel. In the afternoon, proceed for city tour. 

The City Palace stands on a hill on the banks of Lake Pichola, surrounded by crenulated walls. Built in 1567, it is composed of 4 major palaces and several minor palaces that form a single façade.

Visit the Vintage and Classic Car Collection where grand limousines and cars showcased in the museum are the private collection of the House of Mewar and are in perfect running condition. The collection includes a Rolls Royce, 1939 Cadillac open convertibles, rare Mercedes models, a 1936 Vauxhall, a 1937 Opel and an MG-TC 1946 convertible amongst others.

In the evening take a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola which is most famous for the Lake Palace but is cradled amongst beautiful hills, gardens, haveli's, temples and ghats. The lake is about 4 km long and 3 km wide, and often dries up in the severe summer months.

Overnight at TAJ LAKE PALACE

DAY 7: UDAIPUR/ BOMBAY OR UDAIPUR/ DELHI

After breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit the famous temples at Eklingji and ruins at Nagda.

Eklingji, the city dotted with temples, is located about twelve miles to the North of Udaipur, Rajasthan. 22kms from Udaipur, Eklingji is a complex of 108 ancient temples, incised out of sandstone and marble. The temple, built in AD 734, to propagate the blessings of Lord Shiva, worshipped as the Ultimate Reality, the supreme power, and the wholesome one - Parabhrama, is venerated by the Mewar household.

Return to Udaipur and transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi OR Bombay.

Flight for Delhi: Jet Airways flight 9W 3318 (1350/ 1520)

Flight for Bombay: Indian Airlines flight IC 471 (1550/ 1705)

Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel TAJ PALACE OR

Arrive Bombay and transfer to hotel TAJ MAHAL PALACE & TOWERS.

Overnight at TAJ PALACE, DELHI OR TAJ MAHAL, BOMBAY

DAY 8: UDAIPUR/ BOMBAY OR UDAIPUR/ DELHI

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight to Hyderabad or take international flight back home.

Flight from Delhi/ Hyderabad: Indian Airlines IC 942 (0950/ 1200)

Flight from Bombay/ Hyderabad: Jet Connect S2 601 (1015/ 1125).

TOUR COST

All prices are per person on a twin/double sharing basis	Rate in USD
PRICE FOR 2 PAX 02 persons traveling together as per the above program and using AC Toyota INNOVA	USD 2325.00
Supplement for airfare for Jaipur/ Delhi/ Udaipur in Economy class (Discounted airfare as on date & subject to upward revision)	USD 470.00
Supplement for airfare for Udaipur/ Delhi in Economy class (Discounted airfare as on date & subject to upward revision)	USD 150.00
Supplement for airfare for Hyderabad / Delhi or Delhi / Hyderabad in Economy class (Indicative discounted airfare as on date & subject to upward revision)	USD 250.00
Supplement for airfare for Udaipur/ Bombay in Economy class (Discounted airfare as on date & subject to upward revision)	USD 205.00
Supplement for airfare for Bombay/ Hyderabad in Economy class (Discounted airfare as on date & subject to upward revision)	USD 205.00

INCLUDES

• Accommodation on TWIN SHARING at all hotels as per the program from Day 1 (check in 12h00) in Delhi until Day 8 (check out 12h00) in Mumbai or Delhi for a total of 7 nights with daily Breakfast.
• Ground Transportation (all transfers, sightseeing and excursions) by one air-conditioned Toyota INNOVA.
• Assistance & porterage – meeting and assistance on arrival/departure at airports and hotels by INCENT TOUR representative and porterage of two pieces per person at all transfers point (airports).
• Entrance fee at monuments as per the program.
• English speaking guide during sightseeing as per the program.
• Rickshaw ride in Delhi.
• 1 Elephant ride in Jaipur.
• 1 Boat ride in Udaipur.
• Train journey from Delhi/ Agra in AC Chair Car.
• All presently applicable taxes including 2.56% Govt. Service Tax.

DOES NOT INCLUDE

• International Airfare.  
• Internal airfare – Supplement Quoted separately.
• The payment of airport Taxes upon departure.
• All supplements as indicated above.
• Tips at Restaurants during meals and to Chauffeurs and Guides.
• Drinks during meals, including mineral water, soft drinks.
• All other items of purely personal nature.