Day 04 - Delhi / Agra (215 kms – 04hrs)
Morning drive to Agra. On arrival check into the hotel. P.M.
city tour covering Taj mahal – a poem written in white
marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love,
Red Fort – a visit to the fort in ‘Agra’
is must since so many of the events which lead to the construction
of the Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-daula’s Tomb –
The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design
elephants overshadow the Taj. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 - Agra / Jaipur (265 kms 05 hrs)
Today morning drive to Jaipur enroute Fatehpur Sikri (Old
Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland
Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal.
Arrive and check into hotel. In the afternoon take a city
tour covering ty Palace – occupies a large area divided
into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a
perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal
Observatory – An observatory with some rare qualities
to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli – and the Bazaar
etc. Overnight at hotel
Day 06 - Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion to Amber fort. Afternoon
enjoy golfing at Rambaugh Palace Polo & Golf Club.
An eighteen hole course with nine greens and nine browns overlooks
the picturesque Moti Doongri Palace and the historical Nahargarh
Fort. The fairway passes through the Rambagh Polo Grounds,
which have seen some of the finest polo matches in the time
of the late Sawai Man Singh. These days there are more golfers
to be seen on the ground where the royals once moved on their
chargers. The upper course has nine greens around the polo
ground. A drain separates the lower course which has nine
browns spread over a rough undulating terrain.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 - Jaipur / Delhi / Kolkata
In the morning drive back to Delhi and on arrival transfer
to airport to take flight to Kolkata. On arrival at Kolkata
transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 08 - Kolkata
Today enjoy full day Golfing at Royal Calcutta Golf Club.
Today, as the capital of West Bengal, Calcutta blends imperial
and traditional India. It is an important centre for commerce
and a major trading point for jute and tea. Like that of British
rule, the first impact of golf in India was felt in Calcutta,
The Royal Calcutta Golf Club, established in 1829 is not only
the oldest golf club in India, but the oldest in the world
outside Great Britain.
About the course
Year of foundation – 1829
Altitude – 1886m
Open – Round the year
No of Holes - 18
Distance Ladies - 6,827 Yards
Distance Gentlemen - 7.189 Yards
Par - 72
Additional facilities - Bar and dining, swimming pool,
billiards, bowling, tennis
Climate - Max – 300 Deg C.
Min - 14 Deg C
Clothing - Cottons
Day 09 – Kolkata
Today do full day sightseeing of Kolkata including visit to
the famous Victoria Memorial, Botanical Gardens, Indian Museum,
Temples and other places. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 – Kolkata – Delhi – Final
Departure
Today early morning transfer to airport to board flight to
Delhi. On arrival at Delhi transfer to hotel for day use.
Afternoon check-out from hotel and later transfer to international
airport for onward flight back home.
HOTELS TO BE ENVISAGED OR SIMILAR :
DELHI THE OBEROI (5-STAR DELUXE)
AGRA MUGHAL SHERATON (5-STAR DELUXE)
JAIPUR RAMBAGH PALACE (5-STAR HERITAGE DELUXE)
KOLKATA TAJ BENGAL (5-STAR DELUXE)
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