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Hotel featured:
Le Meridien Hotel New Delhi

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Sun 16 Mar 25 - Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi later this morning from London @ 1020 hrs. Welcome to India!!!
Meet and Greet at the airport and transfer to Le Meridien Hotel for Check in. Standard check in time is 1400
hrs but we shall try to provide the room as soon as possible which is subject to availability on that day.
Later check into your Hotel. Rest of the day is ata Leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.
Delhi is the capital city of India and is regarded as the heart of the nation. The city is popular for its enriched culture and heritage. The city hosts some famous historical monuments and is developing with the passing of time. The influence of religious diversity can be seen in the city along with the cultural impact of the Mughal, the ancient Indian and the British. There are many beautiful gardens in the city, away from pollution and busy city life that provide opportunities to walk leisurely in the midst of greenery.

Mon 17 Mar 25 - Delhi
Early breakfast at the Hotel.
Later transfer by AC luxury Vehicle to Delhi Golf Club to reach at 10:30 hrs. Here you can enjoy playing Golf for the first half.
Afternoon or evening return to the Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Tue 18 Mar 25 - In Delhi
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Rest day is free for independent activities.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Wed 19 Mar 25 - In Delhi
Early breakfast at the Hotel. Later drive by AC luxury vehicle to ITC Classic Golf Club Gurgaon approx. 1.30hrs to reach the Golf Club @ 10:30 hrs and then enjoy Golf.
Return to the Hotel later on. Evening is free for independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Thu 20 Mar 25 - Delhi Agra Delhi (Gatimaan Express Train)
Early morning after tea & coffee at the Hotel, transfer to Nizamudin train station to board the train for Agra at 0810 hrs. Meet upon arrival at Agra Cantt train station at 0950 hrs and then proceed to visit Agras famous monument to Love Taj Mahal .
The Magnificent monument to Love Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) Overlooking the River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is a classic example of Mughal architecture, with the Taj itself built as a mausoleum at the northern end of an extensive formal walled garden designed in the charbagh style and structured on the Islamic theme of paradise. The whole site was built by Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 as the final resting place of his favourite wife Arjumand Bann Begum (also known as Mumtaz Mahal) who died in 1631 shortly after giving birth to their fourteenth child. Upon his death in 1666, Shah Jahan was buried alongside his wife in the Taj. Later proceed to enjoy your lunch in ITC Mughal Sheraton hotel in a a famous Restaurant called Peshawari. Post lunch proceed to visit Agras Impressive Red Fort. Agra Fort A massive red-sandstone fort located on the banks of River Yamuna was built under the commission of Emperor Akbar in 1565 and was further built by his grandson Shah Jahan. The fort, semi-circular on plan, is surrounded by a 21.4 m high fortification wall. The fort was built primarily as a military structure; parts of it are still reserved under Indian Army. Shah Jahan transformed it into a palace, later it became his gilded prison for eight years after his son Aurangzeb seized power in 1658. The fort houses a maze of buildings, including vast underground sections. The Amar Singh Gate to the south is the sole entry point. A path leads straight from here up to the large Moti Masjid. Just before this is the open Diwan-e-Aam, where Shah Jahan listened to peoples petitions or issues. A small staircase just to the left of Diwan-e-Aam throne leads up to a large courtyard. To the left is a beautiful white marble Nagina Masjid. Other places to see within the Fort are: Diwan-e-Khas - which once housed Shah Jahans legendary Peacock throne and the diamond Koh-I-Noor, Shish Mahal- a palace with walls inlaid with tiny mirrors, and Khas Mahal - the white octagonal tower and palace. In the South of the fort, there is a huge red-sandstone Jahangirs Palace, built by Akbar probably for his son Jahangir.
Later pay your visit to Itimadud daulah also known as baby Taj - A masterpiece of design and construction, this tomb was built under the commission of Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghias Beg in 1623-28 A.D. This ornate tomb is considered a precursor of the Taj Mahal. It is built completely in white marble and reflects a dazzling charm to the visitors.
Later return to the train station to board a train for Delhi departing at 1745 hrs. Meet upon arrival in Delhi at 1950 hrs and transfer to Le Meridien Hotel for overnight stay.

Fri 21 Mar 25 - In Delhi
Early breakfast at the Hotel. Later drive by AC luxury vehicle to Noida (approx. 2 hrs drive) to reach at the Jaypee Green Golf Club @ 10:30 hrs and then enjoy Golf.
Return to the Hotel later on. Evening is free for independent activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.

Sat 22 Mar 25 - In Delhi
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Rest day is free for independent activities.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Sun 23 Mar 25 - In Delhi
Breakfast at the Hotel. Later enjoy a full day combined city tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi.
Breakfast at the Hotel. Later, proceed on a full day city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Humayuns Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate and drive past some secretariat buildings such as Parliament House and Presidents House etc.
Raj Ghat - Raj Ghat which also means Kings Court is located on the banks of the Holy Yamuna River on Mahatma Gandhi Ring Road in Delhi officially named after the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi Ji who was also one of Indias greatest Leaders and freedom fighters who believed that Independence can be achieved by non violence and simple methods like fasting to death, which contrasted with many other Freedom Fighters who believed more in bloodshed and battles.
Mahatma Gandhi Ji was probably one of the greatest and undisputed leaders well respected by everyone. He led the way of non-violence and righteous path in order to force the British to Quit India. He also actively participated in many freedom movements including the Quit India Movement and was always in the forefront of it as its leader sincerely trying hard for the Independence of India and hence, Father of the Nation is a well deserved name given to him.
Raj Ghat is where Mahatma Gandhi Ji was cremated on 31st January 1948 after his assassination and his ashes were buried and hence make it his final resting place beside the sanctity of the Yamuna River. It isconstructed in the shape of a large square platform laid with black marble and an eternal flame burning perpetually in one corner to symbolise the eternity of this great leader. It is flanked with pathways made of stone stringed through the green covered lawns to arrive at the walled platform of this Memorial Site.
Red Fort - (Closed on Mondays) the Complex was built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546, with which it forms the Red Fort Complex. The private apartments consist of a row of pavilions connected by a continuous water channel, known as the Nahr-i-Behisht (Stream of Paradise). The Red Fort is considered to represent the zenith of Mughal creativity which, under the Shah Jahan, was brought to a new level of refinement. The planning of the palace is based on Islamic prototypes, but each pavilion reveals architectural elements typical of Mughal buildings, reflecting a fusion of Persian, Timurid and Hindu traditions. The Red Forts innovative planning and architectural style, including the garden design, strongly influenced later buildings and gardens in Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra and further afield.
Enjoy Cycle rickshaw ride in the busy market of Old Delhi Chandni Chowk to see the hustle & bustle of the local peoples daily life. One can enjoy street food if they wish as the market is very famous for the street food as well.
Enjoy your Lunch in a local restaurant and or in the Hotel (On direct payment)
Humayuns Tomb - is the first of the grand dynastic mausoleums that were to become synonyms of Mughal architecture with the architectural style reaching its zenith 80 years later at the later Taj Mahal. Humayuns Tomb stands within a complex of 27.04 ha. that includes other contemporary, 16th century Mughal garden- tombs such as Nila Gumbad, Isa Khan, Bu Halima, Afsarwala, Barbers Tomb and the complex where the craftsmen employed for the Building of Humayuns Tomb.
Enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant on your own and then continue your drive to visit New Delhi.
Qutub Minar Built of red and buff sandstone and eloquently carved with inscriptional bands, the Qutub Minar is the tallest masonry tower in India, measuring 72.5 metres high, with projecting balconies for calling all Muadhdhin to prayer. An iron pillar in the courtyard gave the mosque a unique Indian aesthetic.
The Qutub Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhis oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs.It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India. It is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city, mostly built between 1199 and 1220.
It can be compared to the 62-metre all-brick Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan, of c.1190, which was constructed a decade or so before the probable start of the Delhi tower.The surfaces of both are elaborately decorated with inscriptions and geometric patterns. The Qutub Minar has a shaft that is fluted with "superb stalactite bracketing under the balconies" at the top of each stage.In general, minarets were slow to be used in India and are often detached from the main mosque where they exist.
The India Gate commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. 13516 names of British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan War of 1919 are engraved on the arch and foundations. Under the arch, glows the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame commemorating Indian armed forces losses in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971.
Later, drive pass Rashtrapati Bhawan( Presidents Palace ), once the Viceroys residence and now the official residence of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens, it combines western and eastern styles - the dome reflects the Buddhist stupa, the chhattris Hindu and the graceful colonnades very British. It has 340 rooms.
Post visit this evening enjoy your visit to Akshardham Temple. Located in the heart of India i.e., New Delhi, Akshardham Temple is a marvel of architecture that unfolds the cultural legacy of thousands of years and is a tribute to Lord Swaminarayan (1781- 1830) who is the avatars, devas and great sages of Hinduism. The construction of the grand structure took almost 5 years and was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005. Today the imposing structure is standing on the banks of the Yamuna River and attracts millions of tourists and pilgrims across the globe.
Basically, the term Akshardham has been derived from two words Akshar which means eternal and Dham which means abode, which together means abode of the divine or the eternal. Entering the temple, one could see the 11 feet high gilded image of Bhagwan Swaminarayan that appears mesmerising. Visitors could feel each element of Akshardham echoing with spirituality that makes every soul potentially divine.
Return to the Hotel for overnight stay.

Mon 24 Mar 25 - Delhi London Heathrow
In time transfer to the airport to board a flight for London Heathrow.

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Deposit: £275 per person
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