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15Nights/16Days India, Sri Lanka & Maldives Tour Delhi 3 – Jaipur 2 – Ranthanbhore 1 - Bharatpur 1 – Agra 1 – Colombo 1 –Kandy 2 – Maldives 4 Day 1 Arrival Delhi On arrival in Delhi pick-up from airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 2 Delhi – Private visit After breakfast at hotel proceed for visit to International Fair and Akshar Dhham. Overnight at same hotel Day 3 Delhi – City tour After breakfast at hotel full day city sightseeing with preferred language guide visit Red Fort, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Birla Temple, India Gate, Parliament House, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple, Handicraft Bazaar, Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel. Day 4 Delhi – Jaipur drive 265km/5hrs After breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur, en-route some stops for photo shoot. On arrival Jaipur transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Jaipur the capital city of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the most vibrant and colorful cities of India. Famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes the city basks in the glory of a rich and eventful past. Jaipur is a planned city which is made all the more attractive by the pink wash that most buildings are periodically given. Besides, it remains the only city in the world that symbolises the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors. It is for these reasons that Jaipur has been included on the popular tourist "Golden Triangle" of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra. Day 5 Jaipur – City tour After breakfast at hotel full day city sightseeing to visit Amber Fort,City by Elephant ride/jeep ride, Palace,Hawa Mahal,Jantar Mantar,Ram Bagh Palace ,Birla Mandir / Laxmi Narayan Mandir,Central Museum with preferred language guide. Overnight at hotel.

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15Nights/16Days India, Sri Lanka & Maldives TourDelhi 3 – Jaipur 2 – Ranthanbhore 1 - Bharatpur 1 – Agra 1 –Colombo 1 –Kandy 2 – Maldives 4

Day 1 Arrival DelhiOn arrival in Delhi pick-up from airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 Delhi – Private visitAfter breakfast at hotel proceed for visit to International Fair and Akshar Dhham. Overnight at same hotel

Day 3 Delhi – City tourAfter breakfast at hotel full day city sightseeing with preferred language guide visit Red Fort, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Birla Temple, India Gate, Parliament House, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple, Handicraft Bazaar, Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 Delhi – Jaipur drive 265km/5hrsAfter breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur, en-route some stops for photo shoot. On arrival Jaipur transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.Jaipur the capital city of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the most vibrant and colorful cities of India. Famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes the city basks in the glory of a rich and eventful past. Jaipur is a planned city which is made all the more attractive by the pink wash that most buildings are periodically given. Besides, it remains the only city in the world that symbolises the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors. It is for these reasons that Jaipur has been included on the popular tourist "Golden Triangle" of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra.

Day 5 Jaipur – City tourAfter breakfast at hotel full day city sightseeing to visit Amber Fort,City by Elephant ride/jeep ride, Palace,Hawa Mahal,Jantar Mantar,Ram Bagh Palace ,Birla Mandir / Laxmi Narayan Mandir,Central Museum with preferred language guide. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 Jaipur – Ranthanbhore drive 180km/4hrsAfter breakfast at hotel drive to Ranthanbhore, check-in hotel, PM jeep ride to explore Ranthanbhore National Park. Overnight at hotelThe spectacular town lies about 180 kms from Jaipur lying on the main Delhi-Mumbai railway line. Sawai Madhopur is an important town with its own history and legend. Sawai Madhopur was originally founded by Amer rulers. The region around Sawai Madhopur is thick with remnants of its past history. The Ranthambhore fort was gifted to them by the Mughals along them along with vast track of surroundings forest lands. Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to the world renowned Ranthambhore National Park, the famous 'Tiger Reserve' just 12 km away from the district. The Ranthambhore National Park and the Ranthambhore Fort lie within easy reach of Sawai Madhopur. Ranthambhore has been a witness to the rise and fall of many rulers and a series of battle scenes. Walls, wells, Mosques and hunting lodges adorn the lush rolling hills of the Vindhyas and the Aravalies.

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Day 7 Ranthanbhore – Bharatpur drive 197km/4hrsHaving a packed breakfast AM jeep ride to explore Ranthanbhore National Park. Return from the Park check-out hotel and drive to Bharatpur transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotelBharatpur is considered as the Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary-the Keoladeo Ghana National Park - finest in Asia rich avian variety. Bharatpur hosts a variety of bird species from across the globe. This north Indian sanctuary is situated in the country. s northwestern state of Rajasthan,

Day 8 Bharatpur - Agra drive 51km/2hrsAfter breakfast visit Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary. Do here Rickshaw ride for 2 hours. After visiting drive to Agra, on arrival Agra, Proceed for Agra sightseeing transfer to Agra hotel. Overnight at hotel.Visit the Famous Taj Mahal at Sunrise a fine example of the Mughal Architectural Styles is one of the seven Wonders of the Modern World. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal Taj Mahal was built in white marble which took 22 Years to build by 20,000 skilled artisans. The Building’s stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.After viewing Taj Mahal proceed for city tour of Agra visiting Agra Fort - built near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument. Agra Fort was also the headquarters for the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, Itmad-Ud-Daulah a beautiful tomb built of red sandstone in the memory of architect of the Taj Mahal and visit to the Local Markets

Day 9 Agra - Delhi airport drive 205km/4hrs-Colombo evening flightBefore breakfast very early morning visit the Famous Taj Mahal once at Sunrise a fine example of the Mughal Architectural Styles is one of the seven Wonders of the Modern World.After viewing return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Delhi airport. On time reach International airport for flight to Colombo. On arrival Colombo transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Colombo – Kandy drive 125km/3hrsAfter breakfast at hotel AM sightseeing of Colombo continue drive to Kandy en-route visit Pinnawala Elephant orphanage. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotelColombo – the trade and commercial capital has long been the traditional gateway to the Orient. Sri Lanka’s largest city, it is located on the west coast and draws together all the cultures, religions and influences of foreign lands into a pot-pourri of sounds, smells and a kaleidoscope of colour. The original traders and settlers - the Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch and the British have left in their wake churches and monuments, names and religions, costumes and food and smatterings of their languages which have been absorbed into the speech of the Sri Lankan. Today, Colombo is a fascinating city - a happy blend of east & west, past & present, with a charm of its own. A less known but amazingly true fact is that Colombo has a superb range of high quality restaurants

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serving food from all over the world and some of the best shopping opportunities in Asia. The main seaport of Sri Lanka is in Colombo & adjoining it, is Pettah, a local bazaar & trading area. Other places of interest are the beautiful Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, mosques, the historic Wolfendhal church, (1749) residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo Museum, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, the New Parliament in Sri Jayewardenepura, the Folk Art Centre, Art Galleries, Parks, Independence Square, the Ceramic Corporation famous for its well-known brand “Noritake” and ODEL the renowned shopping centre.Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – set amongst the verdant hills of Kegalle is a unique orphanage, where the tiny tots weigh 60 kg or more. This is the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the world's first and only elephant orphanage established to feed, nurse and house young elephants lost or abandoned by their mothers. Other occupants are elephants displaced from their natural environs by development projects or those found wounded. Visitors could see the baby elephants being fed milk from gigantic feeding bottles or bathed in the river which flows nearby – an unforgettable sight! Established in 1975, by the Wildlife Department and National Zoological gardens which subsequently led to a breeding program through which more than twenty five elephants have been born since 1984.

Day 11 Kandy After breakfast at hotel full day sightseeing of Kandy and surroundings area. Overnight at hotelKandy – a lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A cultural sanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive, Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of many varieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’s calendar is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and approximately 100 Elephants.

Day 12 Kandy - Colombo airport drive 125km/3hrs – Male by afternoon flightAfter breakfast at hotel drive to Colombo, on time departure transfer to airport for flight to Maldives.Upon arrival you are welcomed and transferred to your holiday resort by speedboat. Overnight at ResortMaldeive-widely described as the last paradise on earth. Sun, sand and sea, a thousand massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens form a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination

Day 13 Maldives IslandAfter breakfast, you may unwind on the snow-white sandy beach around the island for a suntan or just laze around the island, the choice is yours. Maldives has the most beautiful tropical scenery, graceful coconut palms leaning over crystal-clear lagoons, coral reefs promising great snorkelling and scuba diving, and lots of sunshine. White sandy beaches sparkling in the sun alongside crystal clear lagoons is the idyllic place to spend a

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perfect day. In the evening get ready to enjoy the fascinating sight of the unique Maldivian sunset.Overnight at same Resort.

Day 14 Maldives IslandThis morning, join one of the many excursions including island hopping, snorkeling excursion, night fishing, game fishing or morning fishing etc. and enjoy a sumptuous barbecue lunch on a deserted island. Go on a stroll through the lovely beaches providing the perfect atmosphere for you to relax. The serene atmosphere which this landscape offers is very hard to find anywhere else in the world. Return to the resort late afternoon or enjoy the in-house facilities provided by the resort. Spend your time at leisure in the evening. Overnight stay at your resort.

Day 15 Maldives IslandToday those who wish to relax can spend time on the beach or sit under the sun or in the cool shade of the palms, admire the surrounding natural beauty or perhaps simply gaze at the horizon lined with green island springing out of the blue ocean. You could go fishing as fishing is not only the lifeblood of the Maldivian economy; it is also a popular pastime among locals as well as visitors. The most popular among these is night fishing. It gives you an excellent opportunity to relax under the night sky as the boat gently rocks with the waves. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day16 DEPARTUREAfter breakfast, laze around the island at leisure. Get the best of what Maldives has to offer and enjoy the sights and sounds of this lovely island destination, as this is the last day of your wonderful holiday. In the afternoon, its time to say good-bye to the resort and join the transfer to Male' International Airport, for your journey back home after your splendid holiday.

Cost: India Part ( Day 1 to day 9)US$ 1140 per person on twin sharing ( breakfast ) basis.US$ 1340 per person on twin sharing ( breakfast+ buffet dinner ) basis.

The above cost Includes 1. All accommodation on as per plan taken including all taxes2. English speaking tour guide for whole tour and city sightseeing3. All ground transportation by ac Deluxe coach.

Transportation includes driver allowance, fuel, toll tax. State tax, parking and vehicle maintenance.4. All sightseeing by same vehicle.

The above cost doesn’t Includes1. Entrance fee of the monuments. ( Aprox: US$ 75 per pax )2. Nature of all drinks, Lunch/dinner, Laundry, tips etc3. Any airfare.

Hotels in use : Delhi Hotel The Ashok/The Lalit 5*

deluxe/similarBed & breakfast basis

Jaipur Hotel Jaipur Green 5* deluxe /similar Bed & breakfast basisRanthanbore Ankur Resort 4*facilities Heritage/similar Bed & breakfast basisBharatpur Chandar Mahal Haveli heritage 4*

facilities/similarBed & breakfast basis

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Agra Jaypee Palace 5* deluxe/similar Bed & breakfast basis

Cost: Sri Lanka Part ( Day 9 to Day 12)US$ 485 per person on twin sharing ( breakfast + buffet dinner ) basis.

The above cost Includes 5. All accommodation on bed, breakfast & dinner basis basis including all taxes6. English speaking tour Chauffer for whole tour and city sightseeing7. All ground transportation by ac Deluxe coach.

Transportation includes driver allowance, fuel, toll tax. State tax, parking and vehicle maintenance.8. All sightseeing by same vehicle.

The above cost doesn’t Includes4. Entrance fee of the monuments. ( Aprox: US$ 25 per pax )5. Nature of all drinks, Lunch, Laundry, tips etc6. Delhi – Colombo airfare: The current airfare is US$ 265 per person in economy class.The fare could

be change at the time of booking seats.Hotels in use : Colomboi Galadari Hotel /similar 5* Bed & breakfast + dinner basisKandy Mahaweli Reach Hotel 4* /similar Bed & breakfast+dinner basis

Cost: Maldives Part ( Day 12 to Day 16)US$ 895 per person on twin sharing ( breakfast + buffet dinner ) basis.Hotel : Adaaran Club Rannalhi http://www.adaaran.comPackage: 4nights/5days

The above cost Includes 9. All accommodation on bed, breakfast & dinner basis including all taxes10. Speed boat transfer to & from Male airport.11. Meal plan as mentioned above.12. Visa on arrival.13. Meet and assist at Male airport14. Complementary add ons as per the Resort policy

The above cost doesn’t Includes7. Activity like scuba dive, Snorkeling on direct payment basis with resort8. Nature of all drinks, Lunch, Laundry, tips etc9. Colombo - Male airfare: The current airfare is US$ 245 per person in economy class.The fare could

be change at the time of booking seats.