This itinerary has been prepared specifically for our NID Trip by Rotarian Captain Swadesh Kumar of Shikhar Travel Agency in India
India NID – Dist. 6440
DAYDATE CITY TRANSPORT TIME
DAY 0114 FebDepart USTBA
(Tuesday)
DAY 0215 FebIn Flight
(Wednesday)
Day 0316 FebArrive FlightTBA
(Thursday)Delhi
Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life ; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport with garlands by our representative and proceed to your hotel for overnight stay.
On arrival check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 0417 FebDelhiD:
(Friday)
Morning after breakfast visit to WHO and a project of Delhi South Metropolis at Kusumpur Pahari.
Later proceed with sightseeing of The Red Fort (Delhi's most magnificent monument was built by Emperor Shah Jehan.Some of the buildings it encloses are Diwani-am,Diwani-Khas, Rang Mahal,The Pearl Mosque etc.). Jama Masjid- India It is largest mosque,
Explore the Streets of Chandni Chowk – Silver Square on a rickshaw.
Overnight at the Hotel. (Meals : B/F, L & D)
Day 0518 FebDelhi D:
(Saturday)Muradabad 179 kms / 4-5 hrs drive
(suggested location for NID)
Morning after Breakfast proceed to Philkuwa enroute to Muradabad, visit Rotary Project (details to be advised later). Evening, meet the senior members of the host club for NID briefing followed by dinner.
Overnight at the Hotel.(Meals : B/F, L & D)
Day 0619 FebNIDD:
(Sunday)
Participate in NID activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.(Meals : B/F, L & D).
Day 0720 FebNID LocationD:
(Monday)
Door to door mop-up activities and project visits.
Overnight at the Hotel.(Meals : B/F, L & D)
Day 0821 FebMuradabad (NID Location)173 kmsD:
(Tuesday)Delhi
Morning join the door to door mop-up activities. Proceed to Delhi.
Overnight at the Hotel.(Meals : B/F, L & D)
Day 0922 FebDelhiFlightD: 1355A:1520
(Wednesday)Indore – Maheshwar ( 80 kms)
Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Indore. On arrival at Indore drive to Maheshwar.
Maheshwar the temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Revived to its ancient position of importance by the Holkar queen Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. Maheshwar's temples and mighty fort-complex stand in quiet beauty, mirrored in the river below. Today, Maheshwar is also known for its distinctive handwoven sarees called Maheshwari exquisitely woven ‘Maheshwari’ sarees.
Overnight at the Hotel.(Meals : B/F, L & D)
Day 10 23 FebMaheshwarD:
(Thursday)
Morning visit the Jhoole Project and meet Rupali Patidar the incharge of this project. Afternoon sightseeing of Maheshwar Temples and Fort of Rani Ahilyabai and in the evening witness the 'Aarti' rituals at the Ghats (banks) of river Narmada.
Overnight at the Hotel.(Meals : B/F, L & D)
Day 11 24 FebMaheshwar (280 kms) Surface D: 0730 HRS
(Friday)Bhopal – AgraBy Train D: 1440 A:2025
Morning after breakfast drive to Bhopal (kms 280 Kms/ 6 hrs). Arrive and visit Buddhist monuments that crown the hilltop of Sanchi. Sanchi Stupa is Number One or the Great Stupa. It is part of an entire complex of structures, mostly stupas, built between the 3rd Century BCE and the 12th Century AD. The stupa is not a building in any traditional sense. Once a burial or reliquary mound, the stupa has become a purely symbolic object.
Afternoon, board a train (Shatabdi Express) for Agra.
Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal empire, of which Agra was the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries
On arrival check in at the Hotel. (Meals : B/F, L & D)
Day 1225 FebAgraSurfaceD: 1000 HRS
(Saturday)
Morning after breakfast relax at poolside.
In the afternoon visit Agra Fort, his great monument of red sandstone dominating a bend in the river Yamuna, 2km northwest of Taj Mahal was constructed by the Mughals during 1565-1571. It was Emperor Akbar who laid the foundation of this majestic citadel in 1565.
Visit Taj Mahal, - "the epitome of love", "a monument of immeasurable beauty". The beauty of this magnificent monument is such that it is beyond the scope of words. The thoughts that come into the mind while watching the Taj Mahal of Agra is not just its phenomenal beauty, but the immense love which was the reason behind its construction.
Overnight at the Hotel.(Meals : B/F, L & D)
Day 1326 FebAgraSurfaceD:0830 HRS
(Sunday)Jaipur 265 kms – 5 hrs drive
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur.
Jaipur was born when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, a Kacchawa Rajput decided to build a royal city that would serve as the capital of his kingdom in Amber. The Mughals bestowed Jai Singh with the title of Sawai that means 'the one who knows all'. Jaipur was the first city in Rajasthan that acknowledged Mughal presence and struck a political alliance with them. \
Evening visit Chokhi Dhani based on an Ethenic Rajasthani Village Theme.
Overnight at the Hotel.(Meals : B/F, L & D)
Day 1427 FebJaipurD: 1940 A:2040
(Monday)Delhi / Gurgaon
Morning after breakfast we will take you to a guided excursion to Amber Fort (The classical romantic Rajasthan Fort palace. It's construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by his descendant Jai Singh I. Its rugged forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate refinement.Painted scenes of hunting and war adorn the walls with precious stones and mirrors set into the plaster.In the foreground is the Maota Lake with breath taking reflections of the magnificent Amber Palace). Also enjoy Elephant Ride while climbing up atop of the hill of Amber Fort
Also visit The City Palace (In the heart of the old city, it occupies a large area divided into a series if courtyards, gardens & buildings. It's a blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. A portion of which has been converted into museum housing royal artifacts art, carpets, enamelware & old weapons) and Jantar Mantar (or observatory built by the astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh. It is the largest and the best preserved f the 5 he built).
Visit Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti ( Jaipur Foot Factory) Rotary Project of Polio Corrective Surgery.
In the evening, transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. Arrive and proceed to a hotel in Gurgaon (Haryana) for check-in.
Overnight at the Hotel.(Meals : B/F, L & D)
Day 15 28 FebTavru TBA
( Tuesday) Delhi / Departure
Morning, proceeed for a project visits to Tavru (details to follow)
Return to hotel for check-out (around 1200 hrs noon time).
Afterwords proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi covering Rashtrapati Bhawan (is the official residence of the President of India. Formerly the residence of the Viceroy of India, it has a magnificient view of the Rajpath and symmetrical North and South block Govt offices), India Gate (is a majestic high arch,42 metres high, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in world war 1)
(Check out from hotel at 1200 hrs)
In the evening join the Farewell dinner. In time proceed towards airport to board International flight. ( B/F, L & D)
Day 16 01 MarDelhiTBA
( Wednesday) Departure – Fly Home
***Tour Ends
India – NID
Hotel envisaged as below or similar
CITY / No. Of Nights / Superior categoryof Hotel
DELHI / 3 / Hilton
NID LOCATION / 3 / Hotel (not known)
MAHESHWAR / 2 / M.P.Tourism
AGRA / 2 / Jay Pee Palace
JAIPUR / 2 / Ramada/Golden Tulip
THE ABOVE PRICE INCLUDES
1. Accommodation in the above hotels or Similar on Bed + Breakfast Basis. Lunch and Dinner at the Local Restaurant .
2. Transportation by Air Conditioned coach Mini/Large as per the programme incuding return Airport transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per program.
3. Transportation by Air-con Jeeps for NID activities in remote areas.
4. Complimentary 2 Bottles of Mineral Water per day.
5. Services of through English Speaking Guide as per programme.
- Presently Applicable Taxes.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
1. Tips and gratuities at hotels, restaurants, to guides, drivers etc
2. Any table drinks with meals- Mineral water, alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks.
3.Any personal expenses such as telephone, room service, laundry etc.
4. Any services not included in the above itinerary.
5. Camera and video charges at sightseeing spots.
6. Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in trip program due to or circumstances, weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
7. Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods.