Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of New Delhi where
ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in
the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab
Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s
House, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, Also visit Laxmi
Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in
Delhi.
Day 03 / Delhi - Agra ( By train Dep 0600 Hrs Arr 0810 Hrs )
Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer to railway station
to board the superfast air-conditioned train to Agra. Breakfast
in the train. Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours & transfer
to hotel. Later visit the Agra fort - the rusty and majestic
red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river
Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in
1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded
hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcoveof inlaid marble at
the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas
(hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral
inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded
Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly
kingdoms. Evening at sunset visit the magnificent Taj Mahal
- one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant
- expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over
17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife.
Night stay in Agra.
Day 04 / Agra - Jaipur ( By road )
Early morning a second visit to Taj Mahal at sunrise, Later
drive to Jaipur-the fabled “pink city” of the desert
named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is
the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of
the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing
it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses
to the royal processions and splendours are now living monuments
enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone
“ghost town" which was the estranged capital of mughal
emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply
failed. Arrive Jaipur in late evening & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 05 / Jaipur - Delhi ( By train Dep 1745 Hrs Arr 2230 Hrs )
After breakfast checkout from hotel & visit the majestic
Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. Ride up
on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against
the backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit the City Palace,
Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building,
now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate
screen sand carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined
to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Past,
present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time
has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Evening
transfer to railway station to board the air conditioned train
to Delhi, Dinner in the train. Arrive Delhi & transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 06 / Departure
Transfer in time to airport to board the flight for Bnagkok.
Day 07 / Bangkok
Arrive Bangkok, meet assist at the airport & transfer to
hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 08 / Bangkok
Morning after breakfast proceed for city and orientation tour
of historic and modern Bangkok, or the City of Angels as Bangkok
is known to the Thai people. Later visit the Reclining Buddha
Temple (also known as Wat Pho), the oldest of the city temples
situated opposite the Grand Palace. The temple is renowned as
Thailand s oldest university and there are instructive murals
illustrating the finer points of Thai massage which is still
taught and practised here. The highlight is the 46 metre long
and 15 metre high statue of a reclining Buddha. Also included
is a visit to the Golden Buddha Temple (also known as Wat Traimit),
located close to Hua Lum Pong, Bangkok s central railway station.
The temple houses a 5.5 tonne solid gold Buddha, which was discovered
when it s plaster casing broke whilst being transported to its
new home. Also visit the Gems Factory. Gemstones are mined in
Thailand and nearby Myanmar. At the Gems factory you will see
their team of experienced artists cut, polish, and set each
precious stone to create a perfect and exquisite unique piece
of jewellery. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 / Pattaya
After breakfast, drive to Pattaya, 147 kms from Bangkok. Day
is free for relaxation or you can take an optional Alcazar/Tiff
any Show, the famous cultural dance performance. Overnight at
the hotel
Day 10 / Pattaya
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the scenic Koh Larn - Coral Island.
Major attractions viewing coral reefs from glass-bottomed boats,
snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, skiing and para-sailing
(water sports are optional and can avail locally). Overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 11 / Departure
After your breakfast, day is at your disposal to you will be
transferred to Bangkok airport for your flight back home.