| Day 1 :
Arrive Amritsar |
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Arrive Amritsar. On arrival in Amritsar you will be welcomed
by our representative present at Amritsar Airport carrying
placard of your name. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay.
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| Day 2 :
Amritsar |
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After breakfast move for sightseeing covering
Golden Temple-the holy scripture is brought in
a vivid procession from the Akal Takhat (the highest
temporal seat of the Sikhs) in the morning to the temple
to be returned at night. Singing is central to Sikh
worship & is a feast to the souls when hymns from
the holy scripture are recited Kirtan and the waves
of the classical ragas, a sublim blend of voice &
music.
Jallianwala Bagh-the historic site where hundreds
of innocent Indian men, women an children were massacred
by British General Michael Dyer on April 13, 1919. A
memoral and Garden have been created here as a national
monument.
Afternoon visit Indo-Pak Border to watch retreat
ceremony-30 KM on the road to Lahore is India-Pakistan
Border. A visit to the border is an interesting experience
especially at Sunset, when the retreat ceremony takes
place with the Border Security Force on the Indian Side
and the Sutlej Rangers on the Pakistan side putting
up a well coordinated and spectacular display. The sound
from the Bugles blown together from both sides paints
past on the canvas when India and Pakistan were one,
simultaneously Flags of the two nations are ceremoniously
retrieved and lights are switched on marking the end
of the day. Amidst thunderous applause today this point
is the only land route open to approach Pakistan and
central Asia.
Return to hotel in the afternoon. Overnight stay.
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Punjab's Bhangra,Gidha Team

Punjab Fields
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| Day 3 :
Amritsar-Delhi |
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Early morning transfer
to Railway station to board morning shatabdi train at
0515 hrs. Reach New Delhi. Afterwards, move for full
day sightseeing in Delhi
New Delhi : The capital of the country has long
been a phoenix rising again out of its ruins. Delhi
is really seven cities in one. The first dating from
the 11th century. See the famous Qutab Minar-12th century
238 ft. High stone tower,indeed a masterpiece of construction,
Humayun's Tomb-Built by widow of the second Moghul king
Humayun in 1265. New Delhi was the creation of the British
Raj of the 30's and includes the president's house.
Parliament, India Gate, The Rajpath and Downtown Connaught
Place Old Delhi: For something close to Rudyard Kipling,
visit the 17th century old Delhi, Jama Masjid-the biggest
mosque in India, Rajghat Memorial where father of the
Nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.Return to hotel in
evening. Have dinner. Overnight.
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India Gate

Humayun's Tomb

Qutbminar
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| Day
4 : Delhi-Jaipur |
Early
morning take a Shatabdi train for Jaipur.
Reach Jaipur - The Pink City of Jaipur is a major
gateway to explore the cultural and architectural heritage
of Rajasthan. Reputed as one the ancient cities in India,
it showcases the best of flamboyant Rajput architecture.
Jaipur's ornately decorated vernacular buildings welcome
you with open arms. Check in hotel. Full day at leisure
to explore Pink City. Overnight stay |
Rajasthani Dance
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| Day 5 :
Jaipur |
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After breakfast move for sightseeing in Jaipur covering:
Amber Palace, Jaipur
The spellbinding Amber Palace still reverberates with
the tales of the valor and bravery of Rajput rulers.
The fort enjoys a distinct reputation among the tourists
for its "Sheesh Mahal"- a hall full of mirrors.
The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with
a beautiful array of mirrors that reflect the rays of
light. The fort can be explored, in the most exciting
way, on an elephant back.
City Palace, Jaipur : The charming City Palace
houses countless imposing structures that present a
unique blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
The palace is spread across a wide area that includes
buildings, gardens and courtyard. Major attractions
in the palace include the clock tower, Diwan-E-Aam and
Diwan-E-Khas.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur: The opulent "Hawa Mahal"
or the "Palace of winds" is a major landmark
not only in Jaipur but also in Rajasthan. The five-story
façade, decked with countless windows was built
to enable the women of the court to watch royal processions.
The intricately carved windows and a breathtaking interplay
of red and white sandstone make it a destination par
excellence. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
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Amber Fort
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City Palace

Hawa Mahal
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| Day
6 : Jaipur |
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After breakfast drive to Agra visiting enroute
Fatehpur Sikri - About 40 Km from Agra lies the
magnificent deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, the capital
of the great emperor Akbar. During his brief stay here,
a great complex of Forts, Palaces and mosques sprang
up, but Akbar was finally forced to abandon his dream
city due to scarcity of water, and subsequently it became
a ghost town. This epic poem in sandstone lies straddled
across a rocky ridge, surrounded by immense walls with
nine gates. The largest of the gates is the Buland Darwaza
which leads to the Jama Masjid and to the fantastic
tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti which lies under an elaborate
marble canopy and is lavishly with mother of pearl.
Continue drive to Agra. Reach Agra in afternoon. On
arrival check in hotel.
Evening move for sightseeing covering
The Agra Fort was once the flourishing centre
of the mughal dynasty and four successive emperors helped
to create its massive walls, within which hindus and
muslim styles merge into a splendid fusion of military
might and lavish beauty.
The Taj Mahal unquestionably the world's most
magnificent monument built in 17th century. A colossal,
perfectly proportioned mass of white marble, it is literally
a jewel, fashioned over 20 years of hundreds of the
skilled craftsmen and over 20000 labourers to float
like some fantastic mirage upon the Yamuna.
Evening watch sound & light show on the replica
of Taj Mahal at the Oswal Emporium . Return to hotel.
Overnight stay.
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Fatehpur Sikri

Agra Fort

Taj Mahal
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| Day 7 :
Agra-Delhi-Amritsar |
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Early morning transfer to Delhi. Reach Delhi. Transfer
to Railway station to board evening Shatabdi Express at
1630 hrs. for Amritsar. Reach Amritsar at 2215 hrs. Check
in hotel. Overnight stay. |
| Day 8 :
Depart Amritsar |
| After
breakfast transfer to airport to board your flight back
home. Your tour ends here. Carry home the sweet memories
you had on your trip well organized by Time Travels.
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