Delhi, Agra and Jaipur form the traditional tour of a basic trip to India what is commonly called The Golden Triangle or what we call "Dreams of the Taj". These three cities offer the guest an insight into the multi-faceted face of India. All three cities have the finest in facilities for incentives and meetings of all sizes. From palaces and forts to small palatial mansions, there is something for everybody. The tour of course includes visits at sunrise and sunset to the magnificent Taj Mahal. In Jaipur, an elephant ride up the Amber Fort relives the yester years of the desert kingdoms. Along the way the guests can shop to their hearts delight for luxurious silk Kashmir carpets, precious and semi-precious stone jewellery, marble inlay work, silk brocades and much more. This tour is designed to give a first time visitor the very best India has to offer in the short time they are here.
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Your Program is Unique
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India and her neighbours form a vast region, with much to see and much to offer to your clients. Each part is different, from the forts and Palaces of the North India, the temples of the West, the evergreen hills of the East and the backwaters and beaches of the South India – there is much to offer the travel planner to make their trip most memorable. Add in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan or Sri Lanka and you a have a truly special tour. Creative Travel provides you the solution to all your planning needs. The cities may be the same, but every tour has something special about it, which makes it unique. We also understand that most travellers are limited by time and budgets. Based on this we custom produce all our programs to best meet the needs of the client. Following is just one sample program that we have designed in the past for travel professionals from all over the world. This is just a suggestion on what is possible when organising a tour to our region. Your program will be designed after careful study of your needs, time frame of operation and budgets. Elements of the programs can be mixed and matched to give your group a truly unique experience. While designing an incentive or meeting for you, it is important for us to know : • Approximate month and year
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Day 1 : Arrive in Delhi
- Special Welcome on Arrival
On arrival at the hotel, the group will be treated to a Traditional Indian Welcome. The guests will be welcomed and garlanded at the entrance of the hotel lobby by beautiful Indian girls in ethnic costumes, to be followed by Aarti (the girls carry silver trays containing an auspicious little oil lamp, lit as a gesture of respect and welcome to great guests) & application of Tikka (vermilion powder which is applied with the middle finger on the forehead of the guest). Musicians will fill the air with the melodious sound of the Shenai, an Indian wind instrument. A special non-alcoholic welcome drink will be given to the guests
Day 2 : In Delhi
- Full Day Tour of Old and New Delhi
- Cycle Rickshaw ride in old Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel proceed on a full day tour of Old and New Delhi.
Old Delhi was an ancient walled city. Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1650 switched the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi. Shah Jehan possessing an exquisite talent, especially in architecture, created the seventh city and in the process brought about Delhi's glorious renaissance. Start the day with a cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi. Here you will see Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. The fort is Shah Jehan's symbol of power and elegance, built behind red sandstone walls. Its main gate (Lahore Gate) faces Chandni Chowk, the perpetually congested avenue heading west from the Red Fort, is filled with twisting lanes, small streets and crowded bazaars. If you peer through a portico you may see a man getting shaved, silver being weighed, or any other conceivable form of intense commerce.
Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colourful market of the old city. Chandni Chowk was the commercial centre of Delhi in the old time and you will see it come alive in the morning as the trading day starts
Today’s lunch will be en-route at a city hotel or restaurant.
New Delhi was designed and built by the
British in the 1920's-it's a city of wide boulevards impressive Government
buildings, green parks and gardens. In 1911 King George V announced the
transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. The King's architects,
Lutyens and Baker, set in motion the Design and construction of Delhi's
eight city - New Delhi. Lutyens designed an "Imperial City" having
palatial-sized buildings set amid broad tree-lined avenues punctuated by
Mughal style gardens, complete with fountains and shallow pools. It took
20 years to complete this immense
undertaking only to have the British pack
up and relinquish the subcontinent in 1947. You will visit two monuments
from Delhi's past - Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. Your drive takes
you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajghat, past the imposing India Gate
and Parliament House. Also visit a local temple. Dinner at the hotel.
This evening you also have the option of
having a very special welcome dinner. See our list at the end of this manual
for options.
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Day 3 : Delhi - Agra
- Drive Delhi – Agra
At the time of the Mughals, in the 16th & 17th centuries, Agra was the capital of the grand Mughal Empire. During this period the city became a leading centre of art, science, commerce and culture. Akbar the Great made Agra great. The city's origins are dim but Akbar's grandfather Babur is credited with Agra's founding. The short golden age of Agra came to an end with the seventeenth century reign of Shah Jehan, mastermind of the unforgettable Taj Mahal.
Day 4 : In Agra
- Magical Sunrise Visit to the Taj Mahal
- City tour of Agra
This morning after breakfast revisit that
magnificent monument to love – The Taj Mahal, built by an emperor in memory
of his beloved queen. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631, and
is believed to have taken 18 years to complete, with over 20,000 craftsmen
working around the clock. The design and construction is said to be that
of the legendary architect, Ustad Ahamad Lahori. Legend has it that
once construction was completed, Shah Jehan had Lahori's hands cut off,
and blinded, so he would never be able to duplicate the structure. What
makes the Taj Mahal unique is its perfect proportions, distinct femininity,
medium of construction and ornamentation. Its marble exterior reflects
rose and golden tints at sunrise and sunset, while it is dazzling white
during the day. It is impossible to visualize the Taj Mahal in any surrounding
others than its paradoxical garden. Paradise, in Islam, is visualized as
a lush garden where running streams flow. When the Mughals brought this
concept to India they elevated it to heights of incomparable artistry.
Also visit the Agra Fort and the city.
At the impressive Agra Fort you are taken through the chambers of this
royal residence. As you drive through the city witness the local life and
bazaars (markets) and the hustle bustle of everyday India.
Afternoon pay a visit to the impressive tomb of the mighty Emperor Akbar – Sikandra. Sikandra lies outside Agra and lays testament to the long and fruitful rule of this well liked Mughal ruler.
Bring alive the magic of this ancient city with a special Picnic overlooking the Taj Mahal or a extravagant evening reliving the glory of the Mughal Empire. See our list at the end of this manual for options.
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Day 5 : Agra - Jaipur
- Drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri
Afterwards continue your journey on to Jaipur, once the capital of Rajasthan province, "the abode of rajahs." Everywhere you will see the monuments of its Rajput rulers. Jaipur is one of the main centers for shopping in India -- especially with regard to textiles, jewellery, stones carpets, etc.
Day 6 : In Jaipur
- Full day tour of Jaipur City & Amber Fort with Elephant Ride
After breakfast depart the hotel for a half day excursion to Amber Fort. 11 Kms. from Jaipur, Amber Fort is a marvellous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. Go up the fort on the back of a gaily caparisoned elephant true to the style of the Maharajas of the past. The interiors of the fort has various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glass work complemented by exquisite wall paintings. As you move between the rooms of this magnificent structure feel the history and visualise the pomp and grandeur of a kingdom never conquered. After your tour return to the hotel for lunch.
After lunch venture back into the city, this time on a city tour. This afternoon you will visit the City Palace Museum where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armoury of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions, Also visit the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory built in 1726 AD). Also included is a photo visit at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a five storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
From dinners at forts and palaces, to a friendly game of elephant polo, Jaipur offers you event opportunities that will give memories to last a lifetime. See our list at the end of this manual for options.
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Day 7 : Jaipur - Delhi
- Drive back to Delhi
Day 8 : Depart Delhi
- International Departures.
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