Golden Triangle & The Colonial Hill

Duration	Destination	Departure
13 days and 12 nights	India (New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Shimla, Mussoorie)	India (New Delhi)

Description

The renowned & popular Golden Triangle is combined with Colonial Hill. Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri present a lyrical vision of romantic India and most memorable sights of Mughal, while Fort & Palaces of Jaipur present the valour of Rajput. Step back in time aboard the Kalka-Shimla Toy Train, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1903. This toy train ride is one of India's most incredible feats of engineering covering a staggering 102 tunnels, 864 bridges and 919 stunning curves. Visit Shimla once the summer capital of British & Mussoorie a favorite hill station of British in the foothills of the Himalayan.

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Category
3 Star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Kalka - Shimla heritagetoy toy train ticket • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 Star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Kalka - Shimla heritagetoy toy train ticket • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 Star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Kalka - Shimla heritagetoy toy train ticket • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Delhi - Agra (204kms)
Drive to Agra check in at hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal & Birla temple. Further explore local market of Pink City.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Jaipur - Chandigarh
Transfer to airport to board flight for Chandigarh. On arrival transfer to hotel check in at hotel. Later visit the best-planned city in India, manifestation of a dream that Le Corbusier executed.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Chandigarh - Shimla
Transfer to Kalka railway station to board toy train to Shimla. On arrical assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free to relax & visit The Mall.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8:
Shimla
Visit The Ridge, The Mall Road, Scandal Point, Christ Church, Jakhoo Temple, State museum, Green Valley .
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 9:
Shimla
Excursion to Chail known for its salubrious beauty and virgin forests. And Kufri offer breathtaking views, stunning locales and tranquil surroundings. Back to Shimla.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10:
Shimla - Mussoorie (260kms)
Drive to Mussoorie check in at hotel. Rest time to visit The Mall, dotted with shops, cafes and a host of colonial remnants.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 11:
Mussoorie
Visit Gun Hill, Lal Tibba & Kempty Falls. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 12:
Mussoorie - Delhi (275kms)
Drive to Delhi check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax and visit any place of your interest with your driver.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 13:
Delhi - Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Kalka - Shimla heritagetoy toy train ticket
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	3 StarsNew Delhi	New Delhi - Delhi Airport
2	3 StarsNew Delhi
3	3 StarsAgra
4	3 StarsJaipur
5	3 StarsJaipur
6	3 StarsChandigarh
7	3 StarsShimla
8	3 StarsShimla
9	3 StarsShimla
10	3 StarsMussoorie
11	3 StarsMussoorie
12	3 StarsNew Delhi
13		New Delhi - Delhi Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 Star hotels	4 Star hotels	5 Star hotels
New Delhi	Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similar	The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similar	Le Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
Agra	Howard Plaza the Fern/ Amar Hotel or similar	Radisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn or similar	Courtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel or similar
Jaipur	Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean or similar	Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier or similar	ITC Rajputana/ Trident Hotel or similar
Chandigarh	Red Fox Hotel/Sarovar Portico or similar	Lemon Tree Hotel/Welcomhotel Bellavista Panchkula or similar	JW Marriott Hotel/ Taj Chandigarh or similar
Shimla	Toshali Royal View/ British Resort or similar	Clarks Hotel/ Radisson Jass Hotel or similar	The Oberoi Cecil/ Radission Blu or similar
Mussoorie	Royal Orchid Fort Resort/ Hotel Himalaya Castle or similar	Fortune Resort Grace/ WelcomHeritage Kasmanda Palace or similar	Welcomhotel The Savoy/ JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa or similar