Shimla Holidays
Sample Itinerary - REF INDIA 1649
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Day 1: New Delhi
Namaste! Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! We will pick you up from Delhi airport and transfer you to hotel.
Day 2: New Delhi
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi taking in the impressive Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque and the colourful, if crowded, Chandni Chowk bazaar. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of New Delhi. Offering a real contrast to the congestion of Old Delhi, open and relatively streamlined New Delhi was built as the imperial capital of India by the British. Overnight - Metropolitan Hotel
Day 3: New Delhi - Agra
Today, journey to Agra, once capital of India under the Mughals. We take an exotic horsecart or rickshaw ride to the legendary Taj Mahal. Built entirely of white marble it has no peers. Visit Agra Fort, which has some of the finest Mughal buildings in India behind its walls, followed by a tour of a marble craftshop. Overnight - Metropolitan Hotel
Day 4: Agra - Ranthambhore NP
This morning tour and explore the fascinating former Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri - Emperor Akbar’s vision in red sandstone. Early afternoon board the train Kota Jan Shatabdi Express (air conditioned chair car) to Sawai Madhopur station and onward transfer to Ranthambhore National Park. The remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight - Radisson Hotel
Day 5: Ranthambhore NP
Ranthambhore National Park is one of the prime examples of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts in Rajasthan. Sprawling across an area of some 1334 sq. kms, it is scenically beautiful. In addition to the Bengal tiger, Ranthambhore is home to wild boar, nilgai, sambar deer and a variety of birds. Venture on morning and afternoon game drives in shared jeeps or Canters. Overnight - Nahargarh Fort
Day 6: Ranthambhore NP - Jaipur
Indulge with a final game drive this morning before our afternoon transfer to Jaipur. Jaipur is affectionately known as the ‘Pink City’ as Maharaja Ram Singh had all of the Old City painted a welcoming pink in 1876 to herald a visit by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), it is also the bustling capital of the state of Rajasthan. Overnight - Nahargarh Fort
Day 7: Jaipur
This morning, we travel beyond Jaipur to the 16th century Amber Fort. An exotic elephant ride transports us to the lofty fort, where we’ll enjoy a tour of this Rajput extravaganza. Later in the afternoon we tour the City Palace, which boasts an interesting museum of regal attire and Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory. Overnight - Samode Haveli
Day 8: Jaipur - Udaipur
Take a mid-morning flight to Udaipur, which was founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh II. An oasis of cool, with its massive and Venetian-like appearance, Udaipur is one of the most romantic towns in Rajasthan. A favourite amongst the wealthy and the elite, Udaipur is full of palaces and temples. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Overnight - Samode Haveli
Day 9: Udaipur
Today you'll enjoy a cruise on Lake Pichola, plus touring of the imposing City Palace, a vision in soft yellow stone on the northeast promontory with breathtaking views of the lake. The City Palace is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Free time to explore the palace or perhaps shop for colourful Rajasthani arts and crafts and Indian spices. Overnight - Chunda Palace
Day 10: Udaipur - New Delhi
Departure transfer to the airport for our morning flight to Delhi. The afternoon is free for you to relax at the hotel or consider venturing out to further explore this vibrant city. Overnight - Chunda Palace
Day 11: New Delhi - Shimla
We will transfer you to the train station for the early morning Shatabdi Express train to Kalka and transfer on the Himalayan Queen toy train to Shimla. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight - Metropolitan Hotel
Days 12-13: Shimla
The next two days we will leave you to your own devices to explore and venture into the narrow streets, which fall steeply away from the ridge giving way to colourful bazaars and fine views of the surrounding valley and snow-capped peaks. Overnight - Hotel Willow Banks
Day 14: Shimla
Morning is at leisure and later drive to Kalka railway station to connect your train for Delhi. In Delhi you will be met and taken to the international airport in time to connect with your onwards flight. Overnight - Hotel Willow Banks
Gwalior
Gwalior is the largest city in northern Madhya Pradesh state and site of one of India’s most magnificent hilltop forts. ...
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