TAJ MAHAL TOUR & JUNGLE SAFARI India

[Pages:20]TAJ MAHAL TOUR & JUNGLE SAFARI India

14 Days/13 Nights

Let your imagination soar

About &Beyond &Beyond is a pioneering, experiential travel company that offers forward-thinking, global travellers an exclusive experience of the world as it should be; a world that is in balance with itself. We go beyond mere luxury to enrich your guests' experience through our core ethos of Care of the Land, Care of the Wildlife, and Care of the People. &Beyond has 30 exquisite safari lodges and camps across Africa and South America, and we also design personalised, high-end tours in 15 African countries, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador and Peru.

Welcome to India

India is the world's largest democracy and covers an area of 3,287,263 sq. km, stretching from the high Himalayas in the North, to the southern tropical rain forests and flanked by the Arabian Sea in West and The Indian Ocean in the East. In the shape of a triangle, India's topography is greatly varied in that there are deserts and rain forests, much of its land is comprised of fertile river plains and high plateaus. A vast subcontinent of over 1.2 billion people , and contains more different languages, religions, races and cultures than any other country in the world. India offers the traveler a multitude of unique experiences ensuring an unforgettable visit. From the vibrant and bustling markets and extravagant festivals to the serenity of a mountain retreat, India is a destination that will touch your soul.

Highlights of the Itinerary: Breathtaking architecture and urban vibe in Delhi The magnificent Taj Mahal, the world's most famous monument

to love The spectacular forts and palaces of Jaipur Exotic Indian wildlife on game drives in Pench & Kanha National

Park The Majestic Mehrangarh Fort, the largest residential palace in

India, Umaid Bhawan Palace and the Home of the Bishnoi community.

Specially created for Culture enthusiasts, Wildlife enthusiasts and Photographers



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At a glance

13 Nights / 14 Days 1 ? New Delhi (Day 1,2 / Flyout on day 14) 2 ? Agra (Day 3) 3 ? Jaipur (Day 4,5) 4 ? Jodhpur (Day 6,7) 5 ? Pench (Day 8,9,10) 6 - Kanha (Day 11,12,13)

AN &BEYOND CUSTOM-DESIGNED ITINERARY

DATE

SERVICE

ACCOMMODATION

Day 1

Arrive into Delhi (Flights to be booked and issued at your end ? details to be advised)

Meet & greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel

Spend 02 Nights in The Oberoi, New Delhi

Premier Room ? BB Basis

Day 2

Embark on a guided tour of Old Delhi with Rickshaw ride

Later drive through Delhi's former colonial splendour, passing the magnificent president's house, the World War I memorial of the India Gate

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Humayun's Tomb and the Sikh Temple of Worship `Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Day 3

Morning drive to Agra (Approx. 3 ? hrs drive)

You will be met on arrival and assisted to check-in at your hotel

Late afternoon tour of the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal; to view it by Sunset

Spend 01 Night in The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Premier Room ? BB Basis

Day 4

Revisit Taj Mahal at Sunrise

Return to your hotel for Breakfast

Leisurely drive to Jaipur, enroute visiting the deserted Mughal walled city of Fatehpur Sikri (Approx. 5 ? hrs drive)

You will be met on arrival and assisted to check-in at your hotel

Spend 02 Nights in Taj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Palace Room ? BB Basis



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Day 5

Morning embark on a guided tour of the stunning Amber fort

Spend the afternoon exploring the Jaipur City Palace, marvelling at the ancient astronomical instruments in the Observatory Tower and admiring the Hawa Mahal

Enjoy the evening at the Dera Amer Camp where you will get an opportunity to interact with the elephants which will be followed by a sumptuous alfresco dinner

Day 6

Morning drive to Jodhpur with a packed Lunch (approx 05 hours' drive)

You will be met upon arrival and assisted to check-in at your hotel

Spend 02 Nights in Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

Palace Room ? BB Basis

Day 7

Embark on a Jeep Safari to Bishnoi Village

Drive back to Jodhpur and visit the Mehrangarh fort and Jaswant Thada

Round off the evening with a walk around the spice market

Day 8

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai (AI475 / Dep 1420 Hrs :: Arr 1600 Hrs / Air India)

On arrival and Mumbai airport, connect for your onward flight to Nagpur (AI629 / Dep 1840 Hrs :: Arr 2010 Hrs / Air India)

You will be met on arrival and driven to Pench (approx. 02 ? hours' drive)

Spend 03 Nights in Jamtara Wilderness Camp, Pench

Luxury Tents ? JP Basis

Day 9/10

Scheduled morning and afternoon game drives in a shared jeep

Day 11

Morning drive to Kanha (approx. 04 hours' drive)

Arrive and check-in at the lodge

Embark on an afternoon game drive in a shared jeep

Spend 03 Nights in Banjaar Tola, Kanha

Luxury Tented Suite ? JP Basis

Day 12/13 Scheduled morning and afternoon game drives in a shared jeep

Day 14

Experience a morning game drive in a shared jeep

Later drive for about 4 hours to Raipur airport in time for your flight to Delhi (6E2454 / Dep 1940 Hrs :: Arr 2135 Hrs / Jetairways)

On arrival, you will be met and assisted to connect for your onward flight (Flights to be booked and issued at your end ? details to be advised)

GLOSSARY

BB = Bed and Breakfast JP = Jungle Plan Basis (Cycle of 3 meals and scheduled game drives)

ENTRY/VISA REQUIREMENTS



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 As for all international travel, the visitor to India is required to be in possession of a valid passport and visa. Travellers from all countries need a visa. Enquire about this from the Indian diplomatic Representatives abroad OR apply online at

Boarding or immigration can be denied if there is a mismatch of passport details mentioned on the visa letter issued by the Government of India and the passport presented at these checks.

The passport has to be valid for a minimum of 6 months AFTER the departure date from India and at least 2 (two) clear pages available in the passport for immigration stamping.

SATELLITE PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN INDIA "The Government of India has banned the use of Satellite Phones across the country - it is a criminal offence to be in possession of such a phone and use of the same as well in India."



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Expect the extraordinary

Day 1- Arrive New Delhi

Upon arrival at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (Flights to be booked and issued at your end - details to be advised) You will be welcomed by your &Beyond India host and chauffeured to `The Oberoi New Delhi'

New Delhi, the capital of India is a modern buzzing metropolitan city with remnants of the past strewn amongst the modern buildings. Much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyen's, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British imperial pretensions.

Delhi was established between 900 B.C and 1930. Delhi's famous "seven cities" range from the 12th century Quila Rai Pithora, built by Prithviraj Chauhan, to the imperial Shahjahanabad, constructed by the Mughals in the 17th century.

Of the many attractions in Delhi, the major sites are the Rashtrapati Bhawan designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens as the British Viceroys Palace, Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) where the Red Fort is, or Jama Masjid in the famed Chandni Chowk in the heart of Old Delhi.

The Oberoi: Located in New Delhi, India's capital city, The Oberoi New Delhi reflects the city's spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication. Located close to the city centre near business, commercial and shopping districts, the luxury hotel overlooks Delhi's prestigious Golf Club on one side and the heritage site of Humayun's Tomb on the other. Exquisite interiors, impeccable service and fine cuisine combine to make this the Capital's most graceful and elegant hotel. The award-winning hotel is ideal for business travel or holidays to explore the cultural wonders of Delhi.

Spend Two Nights at The Oberoi New Delhi. Accommodation will be in a Premier Room. Your stay is on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 2 - New Delhi

At a convenient time today, you will have the opportunity to plunge deep into the beating heart of Delhi as you take a guided sightseeing tour of the Chandni Chowk. Immerse yourself in the colourful stalls and crowded alleyways of this historical market on a rickshaw ride and visit the Jama Masjid, the largest and most splendid mosque in India.



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Chandni Chowk: Once the grandest of markets in India. Even though today Chandni Chowk appears choked with congestion, it retains its historical character.

Jama Masjid: The Jama Masjid is the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is the largest and bestknown mosque in India. It lies at the origin of a very busy central street of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk.

Spice Market: Located in `Khari Baoli' a street in Old Delhi known for its wholesale grocery and Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling all kinds of spices, nuts, herbs and food products like rice and tea. The market is operating since the 17th century.

Later in the afternoon you will embark on a drive through New Delhi's former colonial splendour, passing the magnificent president's house, known as the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the World War I memorial of the India Gate and the Old Secretariat building.

Visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi's most prominent Sikh Temple and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Humayun's Tomb, India's first garden-tomb.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: One of the most prominent Sikh Gurudwara or Temple, known for its association with the 08th Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the pool inside its complex, known as the Sarovar. As with all Sikh Gurudwaras, the concept of Langar (Community Kitchen) is practiced, and all people, regardless of race or religion may eat in the Gurudwara kitchen (Langar hall). The Langar food is prepared by gursikhs (Sikh Devotees) who work there and also by volunteers who like to help out.

Optional: You will have the opportunity to lend a helping hand in the community kitchen or participate in community service.

Humayun's Tomb: Humayun's tomb is a complex of buildings built as the Mughal Emperor Humayun's tomb, commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It was the first structure to use red sandstone at such a scale. The complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.



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Day 3 - New Delhi ? Agra

This morning, you will be met and driven to Agra. (approx 4 hours' drive)

Agra: The city of Agra flourished under the patronage of the emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan and attracted artisans from Persia and central Asia. Agra is where Emperor Shah Jahan engraved his immortal love for his Empress in marble, the Taj Mahal. Agra is still famous for handicrafts products such as inlay work on marble, carpets, jewellery, zari and embroidery work.

You will be met on arrival and assisted to check-in at The Oberoi Amarvilas

The Oberoi Amarvilas: Considered as one of India's best hotels, The Oberoi Amarvilas stands unmatched in its grandeur and style. Being only 600 mtrs away from the Taj Mahal, every single room in this property looks over the monument.

Once you have settled in, you will embark on a guided tour of the Agra fort and the Taj Mahal; to view it by Sunset.

Agra Fort. For many years through the Mughal rule, especially during the period when Agra was the capital of the kingdom, Agra Fort was renovated and reworked extensively with marble and pietra dura inlay. Notable buildings in the fort include the Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas (halls of public and private audience), Jehangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (mirrored palace), and Musamman Burj.

Taj Mahal: Said to be one of the most elegant and a harmonious building in the world, Taj Mahal is the manifestation of the wealth and luxury of Mughal art as seen in its architecture, garden design, painting, and calligraphy.

Please Note: The entry tickets for visiting the Taj Mahal will be valid for 3 Hrs only. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared that the Main Dome & 04 Cupola's would undergo clay packing W.e.f. April 2018 till November 2018. They would restart the restoration work from the front facia of the Dome from April & move on towards the rear side in anti-clockwise direction so that in beginning September the scaffoldings do not interfere with the view of the Taj while one enters the complex. However the view from Mehtab Bagh would remain interfered between August & November as per our assumptions. At present as per the ASI's timeline the entire work on the main building of the Taj Mahal would be completed till November 2018.

Spend One Night at The Oberoi Amarvilas. Accommodation will be in a Premier Room. Your stay will be on Bed & Breakfast Basis.



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