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Delhi City Tour
Terming Delhi as the epicenter of India will not be any exaggeration at all! It is the epitome of a lot of things India has to offer to its tourists. Anybody who wishes to spend vacations at India should not miss out the charisma of its capital state. E. Shreedharan has connected all the major areas with Delhi Metro.Agra Day Tour
| Schedule | Tour Program |
| 09:00 hrs | Pick up from hotel & proceed to
Delhi City Tour By Car
This morning our driver will pick you up for Delhi
city tour. |
| 09:30 hrs | Red Fort
This grand fort built during the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's reign, this majestic building made of red sandstone is the location from where the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation every Independence Day. The Diwan-e-khas, and Diwan-e-am, the weaponry museum and the sound and light show are all worth seeing at the Red Fort. |
| 10:15 hrs | Jama Masjid
Built during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid's large courtyard, onion domes and central tank are built of red sandstone and white marble in the Indo-Islamic style. |
| 11:00 hrs | Rajghat
The place where the remains of Mahatma Gandhi have been placed, set amidst exotic trees and fountains. |
| 11:45 hrs | Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple in New Delhi is an enlightening journey through India's glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind. The complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005. Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar as defined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity and peace forever pervades. For the first time ever in the world witness the heritage of India in all its facets, insights and beauty at the Akshardham temple, the most beautiful garden & other attractions. |
| 1:00 hrs | Lunch in Delhi Restaurant
You will stop over an Indian traditional restaurant to have lunch and continue your tour. |
| 1:30 hrs | Rashtrapati Bhawan
Formerly the Vice-regal Lodge, the building is the presidential palace. It was completed in 1929 at a cost of 12,53,000 pound sterling and has 340 rooms. |
| 1:45 hrs | India Gate
Situated on Rajpath, in the center of Delhi, this 42-meter high arch, was designed by Edwin Lutyens, in memory of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the first World War. Their names can be seen inscribed on the arch. The Amar Jawan Jyoti, an eternal flame, burns in memory of the unknown soldier, beneath the shelter of the arch, which is surrounded by green lawns, fountains and water bodies - an evergreen picnic zone in the heart of central Delhi. |
| 2:15 hrs | Humayun's Tomb
Built by Humayun's wife, Hamida Begum, in 1556, after Humayun's death, this elegantly proportioned tomb, set on a platform amidst a garden, is believed to have influenced the design of the Taj Mahal. |
| 3:00 hrs | Bahai Temple known as Lotus Temple
This aesthetically designed monument, commonly known as the Lotus Temple, because the white marble structure is built to in the shape of a lotus, set amidst, lakes and green lawns. It is a serene house of meditation, within which there are no idols and total silence prevails, so all can meditate in complete peace. |
| 4:00 hrs | Qutab Minar
Built during the reign of Sultan Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 A.D., this 72.5 m high pillar is a symbol of the Delhi Sultanate. Near it can be seen the ruins of Kila Ri Pithora, the fort of Prithviraj Chauhan, and an amazing iron pillar from Gupta times which has not yet rusted. |
| 5:00 hrs | Safdarjang's Tomb
Built by Nawab Shauja-ud-Daula in 1753 to preserve the remains of his father, this tomb has been described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture'. |
| 5:30 hrs | Jantar Mantar
The first of five observatories built by Sawai Jia Singh II of Jaipur (1699-1743), the structure has huge masonry instruments. |
| 6.00 hrs | Drop To Your Hotel
By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay. |
| Your Tour Includes: |
- Tour with all sight seeing as per above itinerary with air conditioned car with English speaking driver.
- Car Including: Fuel, Parking, Road tax, Toll tax, State taxes, Vehicles Insurance and Driver Expenses.)
- All applicable transport taxes.
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| Your Tour Does Not Includes: |
- Any meals other than those specified.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
- Entrance fees during sightseeing.
- Any domestic flight other than specified.
- Any other item not specified.
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| Number of Persons | Cost per Person in $ US Dollars | Vehicle to be provided |
| Single Person Traveling Alone | US$ 28 |
AC Indigo or Ambassador Car |
| Two Persons | US$ 14 |
AC Indigo or Ambassador Car |
| Three to Four Persons | US$
12 | AC Indigo or Ambassador Car |
| Five to Six Persons | US$
10 | AC Tavera /Innova Jeep |
| Seven to Eleven Persons | US$
9 | Tempo Traveler |
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