Explore Delhi, Jaipur, Agra & Maldives in one trip Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Delhi by flight

Arrival Delhi by late night flight Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel Rooms foreseen from 1400 hrs on this day Overnight at the hotel

Day 02

In Delhi

Breakfast at hotel Morning visit of Old Delhi-the 300-year-old walled city built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1648 as his capital and named after him. Drive past the Red Fort (Closed on Monday) built of red sandstone. Opposite the fort are the black and white onion dome and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. Drive past Kotla Firoze Shah, ruins of an old fort of the 14th century and the Ashokan Pillar of 3rd BC. Then visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Drive through the old city subject to traffic restrictions. Rikshaw ride at Old Delhi Afternoon visit of New Delhi-the new capital designed by Sir Edward Lutyens. Drive past the Presidential Palace, the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the secretariat buildings - the centre of all government activity and down the main avenue, the impressive Rajpath to the World War I memorial arch, the India Gate, the High Court Building and the Old Fort. Visit Humayun’s Tomb built in 1565 AD by his grieving widow Haji Begum, the Qutub Minar, 72 metres high and the ruins of Quwat-ul-Eslam (Light of Islam) Mosque. See Delhi’s most curious antique, the uncorroded Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD. Later visit of Gurudwara-the place of of worship for the Sikhs Overnight at the hotel

Day 03

Delhi/ Jaipur (256 Kms/ 4½-5 Hours)

Breakfast at hotel Morning proceed by surface for Jaipur and on arrival check in at the hotel Late afternoon panoramic tour and visit of Birla Temple to see the evening prayer ceremony Overnight at the hotel

Day 04

In Jaipur

Breakfast at the hotel Morning visit Amber Fort- just 7 miles north of Jaipur is Amber with its a honey-coloured fortress-palace in the Aravalli Hills which can be mounted by elephant. It has been described as “the sleeping beauty of Rajasthan”. The sombre exterior belies the richness of the royal apartments which open on to striking views of the gorge. It also possesses a Chamber of Mirrors. The Hall of Victory presents a galaxy of decorative art-panels of alabaster with fine inlay work of the tenderest hues Afternoon city tour of Jaipur- It is the city which has the “tone of the autumn sunset” photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) an elaborate building encrusted with delicate honeycomb screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could view the world outside. Jai Singh’s Observatory built in the 17th century by the founder of Jaipur who, besides being a prince was also soldier, astronomer and builder. City Palace now a museum contains fine Rajput and Moghul paintings, rare manuscripts and an armoury Overnight at the hotel

Day 05

Jaipur/ Agra (236 kms/ 6-7 Hours including visit of Fatehpur Sikri)

Breakfast at the hotel Morning proceed for Agra en route visit of Fatehpur Sikri- 37 kms west of Agra lies the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri- an epic poem in red sandstone, built by Emperor Akbar the Great in 1569 and deserted 14 years later because its water supply failed. Its glorious courtyards and palaces conjure up dreams of the mysterious past. The Panch Mahal, a strange building which resembles a Buddhist Temple, a cloistered courtyard which was the Hall of Public audience, and the Pachchisi paved with black and white where the Emperor played chess using slave girls as figurines. After visit proceed for Agra and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 06

Agra–Delhi 220km/ 03 hours

Tea/ Coffee at the hotel Visit of Taj Surnise- Visit of Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday)- the greatest love story ever told. On the death of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, in wild extravagance, Shahjehan built her this memorial. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this wealth of white marble and precious stone. On return breakfast at the hotel Later visit of Agra Fort-behind its forbidding red sandstone battlements lie palaces that tell the story of the Moghul Empire. The most impressive part of the Fort are the Dewan-e-Am, where the Emperor sat on his throne to dispense to his subjects, and the Dewan-e-Khas where he received foreign dignitaries After visits proceed by surface for Delhi and on arrival check in at the hotel Overnight at the hotel

Day 07

Delhi/ Male by flight AI 281-1230/ 1605

Breakfast at the hotel Morning in time transfer to airport to board the flight for Colombo Departure: Delhi by: AI 281 at: 1230 Hours Arrival: Male at: 1605 Hours Meeting and assistance on arrival transfer to hotel Overnight at the hotel

AI 281

Day 08

In Male

Breakfast at the hotel Day at lesiure Lunch/ Dinner and overnight at the resort

Day 09

In Male

Breakfast at the hotel Day at lesiure Lunch/ Dinner and overnight at the resort

Day 10

In Male

Breakfast at the hotel Day at lesiure Lunch/ Dinner and overnight at the resort

Day 11

In Male

Breakfast at the hotel Day at lesiure Lunch/ Dinner and overnight at the resort

Day 12

Leave Male

Breakfast at the hotel Rooms foreseen till 12 Noon on this day Later in time transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward journey Flight check in starts three hours before the schedule departure time

Package Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected hotels and Maldives resort

• Daily breakfast during Golden Triangle tour

• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner during Maldives stay

• Arrival and departure transfers

• All sightseeing and intercity transfers by private vehicle in India

• Meeting and assistance on arrival

• Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi

• Visit to Amber Fort, Jaipur city attractions, Agra and Delhi sightseeing as per itinerary

• Visit to Fatehpur Sikri en route to Agra

• Maldives airport/resort transfers

• All applicable hotel taxes as per package

Package Exclusions

• International / domestic airfare unless specified

• Maldives flight from Delhi if not included in package cost

• Visa charges if applicable

• Travel insurance

• Monument entrance fees unless specifically mentioned

• Elephant ride / optional activities / water sports

• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, tips and beverages

• Meals not mentioned in the inclusions

• Early check-in and late check-out charges

• Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Explore Delhi, Jaipur, Agra & Maldives in one trip