Activities
8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS SHIMLA & GOLDEN TRIANGLE
SHIMLA – AGRA – JAIPUR - DELHI
DAY 01
MEAL ON BOARD
Arrive Delhi , meet and greet upon arrival by our local representative and transfer to hotel
Overnight stay in hotel.
Note: Itinerary may defer depending on arrival time
DAY 02
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DELHI - CHANDIGARH - SHIMLA
After early breakfast transfer to railway station to board express train to Chandigarh.
On arrival in Chandigarh, transfer to restaurant for lunch. Later drive to Shimla. Distance of 120 kms will be covered in about 3.5 hours. Upon arrival transfer to Shimla hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing of Shimla visiting:
The Glen - Glen is a u shaped valley, located near to Andale and Summer Hill forest amid dense forest of deodar and pine trees. This famous spot has a hiking trail that extends towards Summer Hill and Chora Maidan where tourists get to explore the dense surroundings of Shimla while enjoying the calmness and the greenery around.
Annadale - Nestled at a height of about 6227 feet above sea level, this attraction decked with breathtaking vistas and snow-clad mountains offers a captivating bird’s-eye view of the entire region.
Prospect Hill - it is popular for having a very famous temple dedicated to Goddess Kamna Devi. Tourists from all over the country visit this place for religious purposes and for its unspoken beauty that lies in its green valley, stunning meadows, and exotic water bodies.
Kamna Devi - a beautiful religious spot, located approximately 6 km away from the Shimla hill station. It is believed that anyone coming to Shimla must pay a visit to this majestic temple as people say that Goddess Kali fulfils the desires of all her devotees who travel up the hill and offer prayers in the temple. This temple is built by Rana of Junga.
Sankat Mochan - Tourists visit this temple to pay obeisance to the deities of Lord Rama and other notable gods of the Hindu pantheon. The temple, which was established in the year 1950, was the result of an initiative taken by the noted religious figure-Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj, who was amazed by the beauty of the place.
Dinner and stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 03
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
IN SHIMLA
After breakfast full day excursion to Kufri and Chail.
Kufri - is about 16Kms from Shimla and is famous for Skiing. It is an amusement park having a number of enjoyable rides for the kids. This park also features the world’s highest go – kart tract – which obviously includes for adults as well.
Chail - is about 40ms from Kufri. It is known for its salubrious beauty and virgin forests. The Chail Palace is well known for its architecture and was built as summer retreat by the Maharaja of Patiala during the British Raj, on the land allotted to him by the British for former's assistance in the Anglo-Nepalese War.
The scenery en route is magnificent.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
DAY 04
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
SHIMLA - CHANDIGARH - DELHI
After breakfast, drive back to Chandigarh, on arrival sightseeing of Chandigarh visiting:
Rock garden - known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden. The Rock Garden sits near Sukhna Lake.[3] It consists of man-made interlinked waterfalls and many other sculptures that have been made of scrap and other kinds of waste (bottles, glasses, bangles, tiles, ceramic pots, sinks, electrical waste, broken pipes, etc.) which are placed in walled paths
Lunch in restaurant. Later board train back to Delhi.
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 05
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DELHI / AGRA
After breakfast sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting:Jama Mosque - one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 at a cost of one million rupees, and was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
Red Fort - a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India, which served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Every year on the Independence Day of India, the Prime Minister hoists the Indian
"tricolor flag" at the main gate of the fort and delivers a nationally broadcast speech from its ramparts.
India Gate - originally the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath. It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in between 1914–1921 in the First World War.
Qutub Minar - a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi.
President’s House (Rashtrapathi Bhavan) - the official residence of the President of India located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India. In terms of area, it is the largest residence of any head of state in the world.
Parliament House and Embassy area.
After lunch drive to Agra (City of Taj Mahal). The distance of about 200 kms will be covered in about 4.5 hrs.
On arrival in Agra, transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 06
BREAKFAST / LUNCH
AGRA - JAIPUR
After breakfast sightseeing of:
Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. The monument made of white marble took over 22 years to finish in between 1630 AD to 1652.
Agra Fort - A massive structure on the bank of Yamuna built by famous emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. It has numerous places and beautiful pearl mosque.
Marble factory - Witness a live demo of the Inlay Art, which was performed at Taj Mahal and other Mughal Monuments in 1600. You could see the tools and the entire process of fixing the precious and semi-precious gem stones in the marble.
Later after lunch drive to Jaipur (Pink City). Distance of 235 km will be covered in about 5.5 hrs.
On arrival in Jaipur, transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 07
BREAKFAST / LUNCH
IN JAIPUR
Morning sightseeing of Jaipur City visiting:
Hawa Mahal - “The Palace of Winds" or "The Palace of Breeze") is a palace in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers.
Janther Manther - (18th century astronomical observatory) built by the Maratha Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye.
Amber Fort - A very beautiful structure and well preserved 16th century built on four levels surrounded by ruins. Among the many splendor of the fort is a small room with ceiling covered by tiny mirrors. We step into the darkened enclosure and a man lights two candles, moving them in circles creating pattern that looks like an incredible star filled sky. Also enjoy the unique. Experience of elephant ride to the fort.
Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 08
BREAKFAST / LUNCH
JAIPUR - DELHI - ONWARD DESTINATIONS
After breakfast drive back to Delhi The distance of about 265 kms will be covered in about 6 hrs.
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to restaurant for lunch.
Visit Janpath market for last minute shopping.
Late evening after dinner transfer to airport for departure for onward destination.
