14 Days Luxury Tour to Famous CitiesIndia is fast becoming the top Tourist, Shopping and even a Medical / Surgical destination. India offers a unique blend of Colonial and Modern experiences, from the Royal Palaces to the Luxurious Hotels and some amazing sights. Pinnacle Luxury Tours will make you feel like a Maharaja and Maharani. Your India Sojourn will include the following Cities:
*Itinerary can also be reversed
Itinerary & Hightlights of the Tour
- Depart USA (P.M.)
- Arrive in New Delhi (3 Nights)
Delhi - The historic Capitol of India is a unique blend of ancient glory and modern luxury. It consists of old Delhi that was occupied by the Moghuls & the British, and New Delhi, created after India's Independence in 1945.
- Spa treatmentExperience the first Pinnacle Pleasure, a rejuvenating Spa treatment
- City Orientation- DinnerFabulous Dinner at a Restaurant selected by the Pinnacle Staff.
- Breakfast al Hotel- Qutub Minar (Victory Tower)
Built in the 13th. Century it is 238 Feet high, the tallest brick Minaret in the world and an important example of ancient Indian Architecture. - Presidential Palace
Formerly the Viceroy Palace, it is equivelant to the U.S. White House. The official residence of India's President and hosts all State functions for visiting dignitaries. Bigger than Versailles, it also has the great Mughal Gardens, with an awesome collection of Flowers, Plants, Manicured Lawns, Gazebos & Fountains. - Mahatma Gandhi National Museum
Housing the Photos, Letters and Diaries of "Bapu Ji" as lovingly referred to, by the Millions who still adore the most famous spiritual leader of India, with no political aspirations. His non-violent philosophy and peaceful protests, eventually secured India's Independence. - Humayun’s Tomb (Mughal Emperor)
A complex of original Mughal Architecture. A world Heritage site and the first example of such designs in India.
You will see Sacred Temples from the 12th through the 19th centuries. - The Red Fort
A symbol of Colonial India. it was the palace of Emperor Shah Jahan. The Red color of the Fort articulated by Moasaic and unique fringes along the upper part of the walls, illustrate the advance designs used in India, centuries ago. – Jama Masjid
Built in 1423 with yellow Sandstone, this ancient Mosque is a remarkable adaptation of Hindu & Jain Architecture, by the Moghuls. Its 260 Pillars and 15 Domes, around a huge courtyard can accomodate a large congregation. - Birla Mandir
A modern Temple (finished in 1939 and opened by Mahatma Gandhi), it contains an excellant mix of Indian & Budhist mythology, with Frescos painted by famous Indian Artists. Its gardens and fountains providing a welcome respite in the hectic city.
You will marvel at the white marble Taj Mahal, one of the worlds most Architecturally fascinating structure, and one of the wonders of the world. The Taj Mahal is a monument constructed between 1631 and 1653 by a workforce of more than twenty thousand. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned its construction as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj (as it is often called) is generally considered the finest example of Mughal architecture. The Taj has achieved special note because of the romance of its inspiration. While the white marble Dome and the 4 Minarets are the most striking features, as you enter the gates of the Taj compound, it is actually a complex of various elements & designs.
A guided tour of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort. Learn more about the history dating back to 1643 when the Taj Mahal was completed. The entire site is crescent shaped, with 69 feet high walls, surrounded by a moat, facing out towards the Yamuna River.
- Fatehpur Sikri
On your drive from Agra to Jaipur, enjoy a stop in this historic walled city, designed to produce rich spatial effects around open spaces and important buildings, for maximum practical use of the land. A forerunner of the modern urban planning. - Jaipur - Amber Fort Palace
Ride an elephant or camel to this complex of Palaces, Pavillions, Gardens & Temples. Built on a hilltop overlooking ther river, over a period of 2 centuries. Its rugged on the outside, but the inside opulence full of painted scenes, precious stones, marble pillars and exotic mirrors, gives you a glimpse of the lifestyle of the Maharajas & their families
- Jantar Mantar Observatory
The Jantar Mantar is an equinoctial dial, consisting a gigantic triangular gnomon with the hypotenuse parallel to the Earth's axis. On either side of the gnomon is a quadrant of a circle, parallel to the plane of the equator. The instrument is intended to measure the time of day, correct to half a second, and declination of the Sun and the other heavenly bodies. - Hawa Mahal
Meaning a "Castle in the Air". Built in 1799 as a fake Fort wall that scared its enemies away, thinking that there was a big Fort behind it. Its held up in the rear by a mass of Pillars and Passages. Hollywood would be proud of this ancient facade
- City PalaceInside the walled city, a collection of several Palaces (one of the Maharajas, still lives there). Some converted to Luxury Hotels. One of them houses an entire collection of Royal Jewels & items made from Bacarat Crystal. Offering a great view of the city, it is a reminder of elegance & splendor of the glorious past of Indian Royalty - The Main City Palace
Built in Granite & Marble, with its beautiful laid out gardens & private courtyards, the Ladies' viewing windows and exquisite arches and pillars. - Famous Lake Palace Hotel (James Bond's Octopussy Fame)
Now a Luxury Hotel with its beatiful vistas is a must visit sight, even if one is not staying there.
Spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying the majestic views of ancient temples that date back to 728 AD, A riverboat ride to see the old culture still in existence. - Monsoon Palace
High on a hill, the Palace was built for the Maharajas to escape the torrential rains during India's infamous Monsoon season (hence the name), when most of the city was submerged by rains or flooded by the rising rivers. - Saheliyon ki Bari (Girlfriends Hangout)
Designed for the Royal ladies only, to hang out with their lady friends, men were forbidden to enter this walled garden of immense beauty. Now open to public & men, you still find it full of school girls hanging out, admiring the Lotus ponds, the Marbled elephants, exquisite imported Gazebos & Fountains. - 18th Century Fountain Gardens- Galleries- Marble Temples
Glamorous seaside City, also known as Bollywood, Movie Capitol of India is surrounded on three sides by the Arabian Sea. Drive along the Famous Marine Drive known as “Queen’s Necklace” and the Hanging Gardens. - Flora Fountain
It is a stone fountain situated in Fort business district in the heart of South Mumbai, India. Flora Fountain was built in 1864. The fountain depicts the Roman goddess Flora. It is now a World Heritage Structure. - Hanging Gardens
A terraced garden of delight in the busy city. People come here to get married and just enjoy its serene grandeur.
- Elephanta Caves
Day excursion from the famous Gateway of India to Elephanta Island with rock cut Cave Temples that date back to the 8th century, B.C.
- High Court
To the west of the central tower are two octagonal towers. The statues of Justice and Mercy are atop this building.
- Prince of Wales MuseumBuilt in 1905, it houses an amazing collection of paintings and scultures of various Indian Artists, depicting a look back into Indian History & Culture
- Your Final Night in IndiaRest, Relax and Cherish your memories during your Farewell Dinner, before your return journey.
- Fly Back to Your HomeBon Voyage! Thanks for joining Pinnacle
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