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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Jaypee Palace HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Amongst the most contemporary of hotels in Agra, the Jaypee Palace offers a subtle blend of Mughal Architectural brilliance and modern amenities.Sprawling 25 acres in Agra of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers a modern business center, specialty restaurants, health club, 350 elegantly appointed rooms.  Taj Bengal KolkataHotel Class: Deluxe Positioned in the oldest and largest city in India, the Taj Bengal Kolkata presents guests with their grandiose atrium with its vertical gardens and dramatic lighting. The Taj Bengal also offers guests a swimming pool, massage spa, Jacuzzi, steam sauna, fitness center, night club, and children’s pool area. In addition, dining is available onsite at one of 8 restaurants/bars. The hotel’s 229 rooms offer AC, wireless internet access, mini-bar, safe, coffee/tea maker, satellite TV, and views of either the pool or the city.  Le MeridienHotel Class: Deluxe Located next to Delhi’s fashionable shopping and cultural center, Le Meridien Hotel has all the comforts of the modern world at guests’ fingertips. The 355 guest rooms have a view, air-conditioning, TV, radio, minibar, and telephone. Additional amenities include the health and fitness center, swimming pool, and restaurant.  Le Meridien HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Le Meridien Hotel in Jaipur is located in a majestic setting, and the architecture of the hotel itself will leave all guests feeling as if they were staying in a palace. Minutes from the city center, guests can easily find nightlife, shopping, or dining to suit their fancy. All guest rooms are equipped with minibar, climate control, balcony, telephone, and satellite TV. Additional amenities include pool, spa, fitness facility, sauna, restaurant, and theater.  Hotel OlathangHotel Class: Superior First Class Located on the southern face of the valley, the Hotel Olathang is in the heart of an alpine forest. Located on the southern face of the valley, the Hotel Olathang is in the heart of an alpine forest. Guest rooms include telephone, newspaper, and refrigerator. Additional amenities include restaurant, bar, and gift shop. Guest rooms include telephone, newspaper, and refrigerator. Additional amenities include restaurant, bar, and gift shop.  Hotel Phuentsho PelriHotel Class: Superior First Class Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Hotel Phuentsho Pelri, or “The Palace of Great Contentment”, is a blend of true Bhutanese architecture and modern facilities. Hotel Phuentsho Pelri is comprised of 49 guest rooms and suites and features amenities such as an onsite restaurant, a lounge, a nightclub and discotheque.  Taj GangesHotel Class: Deluxe Located on the Raja Bazar Road at Nadesar Palace Grounds and set amidst twelve acres of lush greenery, the Taj Ganges boasts 130 guestrooms offering central air conditioning, direct dial telephone, color satellite television, and available wireless internet access. Leisure facilities at the Taj Ganges include an outdoor pool, fitness equipment, tennis courts and onsite spa. The property also features a coffee shop with an attached bar, and two restaurants, the Chowk and Varuna, serving Intercontinental and Indian cuisine.
Day 1 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi and check-in to your deluxe hotel, centrally located near Connaught Place. Le Meridien Day 2 - Delhi An exciting day of touring begins in Old Delhi at the Red Fort and lively Chandni Chowk Market. Continue through New Delhi to Humayun’s Tomb#WHS# and Qutab Minar#WHS#. Meals B,L,D Day 3 - Delhi / Jaipur Travel to the lovely ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, and check-in to your deluxe resort hotel, set amidst 25 acres of gardens. The balance of the day is free – relax poolside or explore the city’s old bazaars. Meals B Le Meridien Hotel Day 4 - Jaipur Enter the imposing Amber Palace by elephant! In the afternoon, tour the Palace Museum, Palace of the Winds and Jantar Mantar. Meals B,D Day 5 - Jaipur / Agra Drive through the colorful Rajasthani countryside to Agra. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri#WHS#, the perfectly preserved, red sandstone “ghost town” built in the 16th century. Enjoy two nights at your deluxe resort hotel. Meals B Jaypee Palace Hotel Day 6 - Agra Today’s sightseeing includes the imposing Agra Fort#WHS#, colorful city bazaars for an intimate look into everyday life in India and, of course, the truly awe-inspiring Taj Mahal#WHS#. Meals B,D Day 7 - Agra / Delhi / Varanasi Drive to Delhi for your flight to Varanasi, one of the most ancient cities in the world and the center of the Hindu faith. Upon arrival, visit Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Check-in to your deluxe, centrally-located hotel. Meals B Taj Ganges Hotel Day 8 - Varanasi At dawn, take a boat ride on the Ganges River and see thousands of Hindus descend to the holy waters of the Ganges for purification – a powerful sight. Following breakfast, enjoy a tour of this ancient, spiritual city. Meals B,D Day 9 - Varanasi / Kolkatta Enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Fly to Kolkatta and transfer to your deluxe hotel. Meals B Taj Bengal Day 10 - Kolkatta Your exploration of this bustling city includes the impressive Victoria Memorial, built by the British; Kali Temple; the Indian Museum, the largest in India, and Shishu Bhawan, the children’s home established by Mother Theresa. Meals B Day 11 - Kolkatta / Paro / Thimpu Fly to Paro in the Kingdom of Bhutan, snuggled in against the glacial peaks of the Himalayas. Driver into the lush Paro Valley, under the watchful eye of Ta Dzong - the watchtower. Arrive in Thimpu and check-in to your superior first class hotel. Meals B,L,D Hotel Phuentsho Pelri Day 12 - Thimpu / Paro Touring in the scenic Thimpu Valley includes the National Library which houses a remarkable collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts and the National Memorial Chorten; this monument to world peace offers insight into the Buddhist traditions of Bhutan. Then drive to your superior first class hotel in Paro. Meals B,L,D Olathang Hotel Day 13 - Paro Journey to Taktsang, the legendary Tigers Nest Monastery, perched high on a cliff overlooking the scenic Paro Valley. The 3-hour walk is a bit steep, but the stupendous views are rewarding. Horses can be arranged for the excursion. Then visit the Paro Museum and a colorful bazaar. Meals B,L,D Day 14 - Paro / Delhi Fly to Delhi and transfer to your deluxe hotel, where you enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Meals B Le Meridien Day 15 - Delhi Your tour with us finishes this morning. Or, discover more of Asia with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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