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​Golden Triangle & Rajasthan
12 days/11 nights 

Itinerary

Day 01 - Delhi

​Arrival in Delhi, airport assistance, transfer and hotel check-in . In the afternoon, sightseeing tour of Delhi with the India Gate, the Indian Parliament and the Presidential Palace. Visit of the Gandhi Smriti museum, home of the Birla family, where Mahatma Ghandi was assassinated in 1948. Late afternoon, visit of the fascinating Sikh temple Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Overnight at hotel in Delhi. 

​​Day 02 - Delhi

​After breakfast, visit of Old Delhi with Jamma Masjid, the largest mosque in India, from where you can see the ramparts of the Red Fort (outside) and then visit of the Raj Ghat, memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. In the afternoon, visit of the magnificent archaeological complex of Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage site and visit of the Lotus Temple, a beautiful monument representing the Bahai faith in India. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi. 

​Day 03 - ​Delhi/Mandawa

​Breakfast. Transfer to Mandawa, Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mandawa.

​Day 04 - Mandawa/Bikaner

​After breakfast, visit of Mandawa, famous for its havelis, old mansions built by wealthy merchants. In the afternoon, transfer to Bikaner, the “camel city” situated on the ancient silk route across the Thar desert. Overnight at the hotel in Bikaner. 

​Day 05 - ​​Bikaner

​Breakfast. Visit of Bikaner with the elegant Junagarh Fort, built in the 16th century and the Palace Museum which has curious objects belonging to Maharajah Ganga Singh. In the afternoon, jeep excursion in the desert to see the local wildlife, semi-nomadic villages and optional camel ride. Overnight at the hotel in Bikaner. 

​Day 06 - ​​Bikaner/Jodhpur

​After breakfast transfer to Jodhpur. On the way, visit of Deshnok, where there is the only temple dedicated to mice in all India. In the afternoon, visit of Jodhpur, the “blue city”, founded in 1459 by Rao Jhoda, chief of the Rajput Rathore clan. Visit of the imposing Meherengarh Fort. Overnight stay at hotel in Jodhpur. 

​Day 07 - ​Jodhpur/Ranakpur/Udaipur

​Breakfast. Transfer to Udaipur and on the way, visit of Ranakpur to see the wonderful Jain temple complex built in white marble. Arrival, check-in and overnight at hotel in Udaipur. 

​Day 08 - ​Udaipur 

​Breakfast. Visit of charming Udaipur, the “Venice of the East”, which has several lakes and is surrounded by the Arawali hills. Visit of the fascinating City Palace. In the afternoon, boat ride on the picturesque Pichola Lake with a stop at Jagmandir Island. Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur. 

​Day 09 - ​Udaipur/Pushkar/Jaipur ​

​After breakfast, transfer to Jaipur and on the way, stop to visit the charming little town of Pushkar, an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus with its holy lake and the only temple dedicated to god Brahma in India. Arrival, check-in and overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur. 

​Day 10 - Jaipur

​Breakfast. Tour of Jaipur with stop for photographing the facade of the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). Excursion to the splendid Amber Fort with optional elephant ride to climb up the hill to the fort. In the afternoon, visit of the Jantar Mantar, astronomical observatory and the Royal Palace (City Palace). Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur. 

​Day 11 - Jaipur/Fatehpur Sikri/Agra

​Breakfast. Before arriving in Agra, visit of Fatehpur Sikri, considered a World Heritage Site. Built in the 16th century to commemorate the birth of the son of the Mughal emperor Akbar, the “ghost” city was inhabited for only twenty years and subsequently abandoned. Arrival, check-in and overnight at the hotel in Agra. 

​​Day 12 - ​Agra/Delhi

​Breakfast. Visit of the splendid Taj Mahal and the Red Fort, former residence of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Then return to Delhi. According to the departure time, transfer directly to Indira Gandhi International Airport and board the International flight back to your country . No overnight stay. 

NB: The Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays. 

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Costs

​INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

​ ​Overnights in double room with breakfast.

​ ​​Transfers and ground transportation with air conditioning.

​ ​Guided tours, excursions and tickets to monuments.

​ ​​Local guides speaking English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian or French.

​ ​NB: itineraries, availability, rates and taxes subject to change without notice.

​Travel Tips

​Passport:

​The passport must be valid for at least six months before the return date with three consecutive blank pages.

​Visa:

​A tourist visa is required for India and Nepal. You can apply for the E-Visa to travel to India through the official web page of the Indian Government: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html (beware of fraudulent sites that mimic the official page). However, you must apply for a visa in advance before travelling to India. The 30-day visa is a double entry visa, i.e. you can enter India twice during the validity period of your visa (maybe you want to visit a neighbouring country and then return to India). It is much cheaper than a traditional visa. Once you have obtained the e-visa, it is advisable to have a medical travel insurance to enter India. The tourist visa for Nepal is valid 15 days and can be obtained on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. It costs USD 25, payable in US dollars or in euro, one photo is required.

​​​Vaccine

​No mandatory vaccine to visit India and Nepal.

​Time zone:

​GMT + 5:30 India and Nepal GMT + 5:45.

​Phone and internet:

​In India, the best way to communicate with your country is to use wi-fi, generally available and free in most of the hotels. To use your cell phone, just buy a local sim card. The most important operators are Airtel, Idea and Vodafone and the minimum cost of a simcard is around INR 150. You need to submit a photocopy of your passport and of your Indian visa, give a photograph and fill out a form.

​Climate:

​​O tempo é quente, em geral seco no norte e úmido no sul. O período ideal para viajar na Índia é de outubro a março. A estacão das monções vai de julho a setembro, com pouca chuva no norte e frequentes temporais no sul da Índia. As temperaturas são mais baixas durante o inverno, de dezembro a janeiro, com muita neblina na capital indiana e neve na zona montanhosa do Himalaia.

​Shopping:

​It's good to take a suitcase nearly empty, because India is the shoppings paradise. The prices are very attractive and bargain is always welcome. Objects of marble with inlays of semi-precious stones such as the Taj Mahal (Agra), sarees and silk handkerchiefs (Varanasi), gold, silver jewelry and precious stones (Jaipur), pashmina shawls and scarves (Kashmir), fabrics and cotton clothes, salwar-kameez (tunic pants), incense, sculptures, objects in copper, brass, and more.

​Languages:

​The most widely spoken languages in India are English, used in the federal administration and Hindi, the main Northern language, spoken by 40% of the Indian population. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali, derived from Sanskrit.

​Food:

​Indian food is not always spicy, but contains spices. Hotels serve buffet with international dishes. Avoid raw salads, unpeeled fruits and street food. It is recommended to drink mineral water always in sealed bottles. The cuisine of Northern India is characterized by dishes baked in the tandoor oven (charcoal), chicken or lamb, but also paneer (cheese). Everyday you will find dal (lentils), chapati or nan (bread), pulao or biryani (rice with spices) and a multitude of vegetarian dishes with different types of masala (curry). Lassi is a yoghurt-based drink that can be served with salt or sugar, as it is the refreshing lime soda (lemon juice and soda). In South India, food is essentially vegetarian (except in Goa), more spicy and with a huge variety of tropical fruits.

​Tip:

​It is part of Indian culture and important to ensure good services, especially in hotels and restaurants, as well as to thank the services of guides and drivers.

​Currency:

​Indian rupee (INR), rates go from 60 to 65 for one USD. While shopping, you can pay in US dollar, euro and credit card. In Nepal, Indian rupees are accepted.

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