Thailand with India Tour
Duration: 13 Nights/ 14 Days
Destinations: Phuket - Bangkok - Pattaya - Bangkok
- Delhi -Agra - Jaipur- Delhi/Departure
Day 01 : Arrive in Phuket
Upon arrival you will be transferred to hotel. Check-in
at hotel. Relax. Enjoy rest time at leisure or visit Phuket
FantaSea (Optional Tour). Enjoy a toothsome dinner at night.
Night at hotel.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in Phuket
After a great breakfast, set-out for Phuket City Tour
and visit the famous attractions and splendid beaches. Also,
enjoy windsurfing & parasailing or enjoy sunbathing.
Get back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Sightseeing in Phuket
Enjoy a healthy breakfast in the morning. Then check-out
for sightseeing tour and visit James Bond Island (Phang
Nga Bay) Included. The island is famous for being featured
in James Bond movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. Enjoy
Kayaking and pass through small pass ways. Also catch spectacular
views of the Phang Nga Bay. Night at hotel.
Day 04 : Phuket - Pattaya
Afetr Breakfast Drive 2 and half hour drive to Pattaya.
Enjoy evening at leisure or enjoy or enjoy an Alcazar Show
(optional tour). Enjoy a scrumptious dinner at a local or
Indian restaurants. Get back to hotel for night stay.
Day 05 : Coral Island Tour in Pattaya
Breakfast and then leave for Coral Island (KohLan) through
the Gulf of Thailand. Arrive and relax. Enjoy your day beside
its beachside, enjoy leisure walk around. Then get back
to hotel, and enjoy an Indian lunch. Evening at leisure.
Enjoy a toothsome dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Pattaya-Visit Temples in Bangkok
After breakfast leave for Bangkok . visit famous temples
of Bangkok like Wat Traimit(Temple of the Golden Buddha),
and Wat Pho(Temple of the Reclining Buddha). Enjoy shopping
at the Gems Gallery and later get ready for a delectable
dinner at night. All over night stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Sightseeing in Bangkok
Breakfast and then spend rest of the evening at leisure
or opt for Safari World and Marine Park (Optional Tour).
You can also enjoy a nice lunch here. You will be then transferred
to hotel. Evening free for leisure. Enjoy Dinner at a restaurant.
Night at hotel.
Day 08 : Bangkok/Delhi-India
Have a nice and big breakfast before you head to the
airport and board a flight to India.
Arrive Delhi and Transfer to your Hotel.
Namaste & Welcome to India!!!
Delhi a dynamic city where the past and
the present coexist, has been ruled by numerous dynasties.
The city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Diverse
cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city
have enriched its character. Seven times this city went
through the pain of being built, destroyed and rebuilt.
It has been witness to many important events in Indian history,
and today it stands proud as the capital of India.
Day 09 : Sightseeing in Delhi
Morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of the New Delhi
& Old Delhi which includes visits to such sights as:
Qutab Minar- Qutub Minar is the highest
stone tower in India. The construction of the Qutub Minar
was started by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1199 and it was finished
by his successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish. The Qutub Minar
was named after the Sufi saint, Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar
Kaki.
Humayun’s Tomb- After wandering in wilderness
for 25 years, Humayun reoccupied Delhi in the year 1555
AD but he was not destined to rule any longer and died barely
six months of his arrival, from a fall in his library, Sher
Mandal. Humayun's tomb was built by his widow, Hajji Begum
around 1565 AD,
Lotus Temple-Completed in 1986, the Bahai
temple is set amidst pools and gardens, and adherents of
any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate
silently according to their own religion. The structure
is in lotus shape so it often called the lotus temple.
Laxmi Narayan Temple - This temple was
build by G. D. Birla in 1938. This beautiful temple is located
in the west of Connaught Place. The temple is dedicated
to the goddess of prosperity and good fortune.
India Gate- India Gate, situated on the Raj Path
in New Delhi, was built to memorialize the 70,000 Indian
soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War,
fighting for the British army. The India Gate also bears
the name of 13,516 British and Indian soldiers killed during
the third Afghanistan war, 1919.
Later, continue with a drive through Embassy area, the Government
buildings (1921-1930.)
Old Delhi: The City of Shahjahanabad was
the capital of Shah Jahan but little remains of that old
city. The Old Delhi or the walled city served as the capital
for many emperors. Today, remains of the historical city
are the gates like - Kashmiri Gate, Ajmeri Gate, Turkman
Gate, Delhi gate. Near Delhi Gate is Feroz Shah Kotla, close
to this is kept the Ashokan Pillar which was brought from
Meerut by Feroz Shah Tughlaq.
Here you will drive past the Red Fort -
Visit Raj Ghat- The Raj Ghat is one of
the most visited ghats. A simple square platform of black
marble marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated
after his assassination in 1948.
Visit Jama Masjid-Jama Masjid of Delhi
is the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid stands across
the road in front of the Red Fort. Built between 1644 and
1658, Jama Masjid is one of the last architectural works
of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The spacious courtyard
of the Jama Masjid holds thousands of faithful. Jama Masjid
is located on a mound in the heart of the old city and projects
beautifully into the Old-Delhi skyline. Jama Masjid Mosque
was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000
artisans. Originally called the Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, or
"mosque commanding view of the world", the Jama
Masjid stands at the center of the erstwhile capital city
of the Mughals, Shahjahanbad.
Visit Chandni Chowk-one
of the main markets of Delhi, Chandni Chowk was once lined
with beautiful fountains. But today the place is very crowded
and congested. Chandni Chowk is located opposite the Red
Fort. The Area has got the Digamber Jain Temple which houses
the Birds hospital. On one end of Chandni Chowk is the Fatehpuri
Mosque which was erected by the wives of Shah Jahan. Opposite
the old police station or the Kotwali is the Sunheri Masjid
from where Nadir Shah ordered his troops to plunder and
massacre Delhi.
Rickshaw Ride at Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi!!!
Day 10 : Delhi–Agra
(204 Km/4-5 hrs)
After breakfast , drive to Agra transfer
to the hotel.
On arrival at Agra, check-in at the Hotel.
Agra was the capital
of India at the time of Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries
and its superb monuments date from that era. Situated on
the banks of the Yamuna River, Agra has a magnificent fort
and that building, solely for which, many people have been
visiting India - the Taj Mahal.
Later Visit Agra Fort - the
seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive
generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration
and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who
erected the wall s and gates and the first buildings on
the eastern banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the
impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added
the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and
its Royal Pavilions.
Tonga Ride near Taj Mahal (Royal Vehicle)!!!
Evening, witness the magic of the ultimate
symbol of Mughal achievement, The Taj
Mahal at Sunset.
Taj Mahal, a dream etched in milky white pristine marble
is the peerless monument portraying the beauty of eternal
love! A commemoration of the memory of Shahjahan's beloved
wife, Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is indeed India's rich tribute to
womanhood. Renowned for its aesthetic beauty, this extravagant
building of timeless beauty is the outcome of a unique combination
of passion and architectural exuberance.
Day 11 : Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur (235kms/5-6hrs)
After breakfast, visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s
Tomb, the monument that is most important in Agra is the
Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah or "Baby Taj" as it is
called sometimes.
Later proceed to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur
Sikri (ghost capital) for a tour of these magnificent
and world heritage buildings, which are still in a state
of perfect preservation. The city is divided into religious
and secular sections. The profusion of sculpture is breathtaking.
After visit drive continue to Jaipur Upon arrival check-in
at the hotel.
Jaipur- The capital city of
the state of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City,
from the pink coloured sandstone with which the buildings
in its old, walled city are constructed. The town is in
a desert-like landscape, surrounded by barren hills. Jaipur
owes its name, its foundation and its careful planning to
the great warrior-astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699-1744).
His predecessors had enjoyed good relations with the Moghuls
but in 1727, with Moghul power on the wane, Jai Singh decided
the time was ripe to move down from his hillside fortress
at nearby Amber to a new site on the plains. He laid out
the city with its surrounding walls and six rectangular
blocks after the principles of town planning set forth in
the Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture.
Day 12 : Sightseeing in Jaipur
After breakfast, visit Amber Fort, the former capital
of the royal Rajputs.
Elephant Ride at Amber Fort!!!
Afternoon, visit Jaipur City.
Visit Jal Mahal-
This palace is situated in the center of Man Sagar lake
and has got a major tourist attraction.
Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds- Jaipur
is synonymous with Hawa Mahal. This beautiful monument of
India was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year
1799. Also known as the Palace of Winds, this beautiful
monument is the landmark of Jaipur. The monument is five
stories high and the front of the monument is delicately
carved with beautiful motifs.
We proceed for a guided tour of the City Palace
& Observatory. The City Palace in the heart
of the old city is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
The center of the palace is a seven storied building called
Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens and the
city.
Next top the City Palace is the Solar Observatory
- an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that
gives accurate predictions till date.
Day 13 : Jaipur/Delhi by Road
Breakfast at Hotel.
Late Afternoon drive to delhi and Transfer to Hotel.
Day 14 :Delhi/Departure (Please
Advise Flight Details)
Breakfast at hotel. (Check out time 1200 Noon)
In time, transfer to the international Airport to fly Back
Home with Sweet Memories of India