Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Where to go in India in June and July?

June first week is foretold the beginning of the monsoon in Kerala and from the coast of Kerala it arrives throughout India. Before entrance of the monsoon, or by first rain mostly part of India suffer intolerably hot. But when the first rain arrives, brings some humidity in climate and people feel relax better. So wherever you go in India in June bearing in mind that the 40 degrees Celsius or even more in mostly part of the country and its parts will be having heavy rain towards the end of June?



India experiences a range of climatic variations across its vast expanse.

Monsoon - July to September when monsoon rains sweep across the country with daily torrential downpours and a high possibility of flooding making travel difficult in all areas except the northwest. Duration of monsoons may vary in different regions by several weeks.

Cool - The months from October to February are some of the best times to visit as the weather is very pleasant with minimal rainfall in most places.

Hot - March to June witnesses temperatures that can soar above average making the hot season unbearable and the hazy, dust-laden air can hamper views. Many people head to "hill stations" which provide a welcome relief from the extreme heat of the lowlands.



Place of Interest to visit in the month of June, July, Aug, Sep



Ladakh
Lahaul and Spiti

Mysore

Shimla

Manali

Dhramshala

Nainital

Mussoorie

Kausani

Ranikhet

Pangot

Badrinath

Kedarnath

Gangotri 

Gomukh

Yamunotri

Mana Village (Indo china Border)

Govind Ghat
Hemkund





Monday, June 4, 2012

Hotel The Retreat, Agra

Hotel The Retreat, Agra - Deluxe Hotel At Agra Near Taj Mahal, Agra

About Hotel The Retreat, Agra
The Retreat, Agra, a 54 key, Luxury Hotel located just 01 km from the magnificient World Heritage "The Taj Mahal", welcomes its guest to experience an artful balance of contemporary elegance and modern design.

Newly constructed throughout from the splendid Lobby, newly well appointed rooms including 33 Deluxe Rooms, 20 Premium Room, 1 Suite and 2 Banquet Space, the hotel offers, a signature Restaurant and Bar along with impeccable service, we are further geared to recognise the distinctiveness of Luxury Travellers and we take pride in offering a personal, efficient and competitive service, at all times. Whether your stay is for business or for pleasure. We offer reasonably priced Bed and Breakfast accommodation. All tastefully done up Rooms are equipped with Direct Dial Telephones, High Speed WI FI Internet Access, LCD Television, Tea / Coffee Makers, Mini Refrigerators.

Room Tariff 


Total No. Of Rooms 54
Standard 20
Superior 33
Suite 01








Room Category Single (INR) Double (INR) Plan
Standard 5000 6000 CP
Superior 6000 7000 CP
Suite 8500 8500 CP
ExtraBed/Person 1000 CP

» Check-In / Check-Out Time 12 Noon.
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Hotel The Retreat, Agra
Taj Nagari Phase -1, Near  Prateek Enclave, Shilpgram Road, Agra-282 001 Uttar Pradesh (India)


Languages
– Hindi and English
 
Distance From

N. Delhi - 200 kms
Jaipur - 225 kms
Mathura - 55 kms
Lucknow - 380 kms

Place Of Interest

Taj Mahal (2 Km): The inimitable poem in white marble is the finest expression of love of an emperor for his queen situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal, in 1632.


Agra Fort (5 Km) : Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings, including the Moti Masjid, Diwane-i-Am, Diwane-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment, besides Jahangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal.


Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb (22 Km): The tomb was built by Empress Noor Jahan, in memory of her father, Ghias-ud-Din Beg in 1622-25A.D. This ornate tomb is considered a precursor of the Taj Mahal, this small garden tomb reflects the taste and sophistication of the gifted queen. The warm yellow marble is highlighted with white and black marble inlay, and the lacey pierced marble screens and rich, jewel-inlaid mosaics have a delicate, feminine quality that is pure enchantment.


Sikandara(22 Km): The tomb of Akbar, begun by the Emperor himself and completed by his son, Jehangir. This richly decorated structure is a quaint mixture of styles. The emperor began to build his own garden mausoleum during his lifetime, a red sandstone monument in a chahar-bagh or 4 square-formal garden. A magnificent marble-inlaid gateway leads up to the open, airy, four-tiered structure which is topped by a white marble cenotaph and screen on the fifth storey. This was added by Shahjehan who completed the mausoleum after his father's death.


Fatehpur Sikri (42 Km): The founding of Fatehpur Sikri reads like a fairy tale. When all else had failed, Emperor Akbar came here in search of the renowned Sufi mystic, Sheikh Salim Chishti, to ask the blessing of a son. His prayer was heard, and soon a son was born. In honour of the saint, Akbar named the prince Salim and vowed to found a new city. And so Fatehpur Sikri, a magnificent new city rose on the craggy hills 40 Kms from Agra.
Today Fatehpur Sikri is a deserted, phantom city. But the inner citadel is immaculately preserved. Its walls, palaces, baths, royal mint, courts and gardens still stand in splendid homage to great visionary and builder.


Bhartpur Bird Sanctuary(60 Km): Also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, India's most renowned waterbird sanctuary lying in the neighbouring state of Rajasthan, is the winter home of the rare Siberian Crane. Approachable from Agra by road, a variety of accommodation is available, within and outside the National Park. (Season - October to February)


Bateshwar(70 Km):A temple town, whose presiding deity is Lord Shiva. A huge cattle fair is organized from mid-October to mid-November. It is also a pilgrimage center for Jains.


Mathura-Vrindavan (70 Km): Mathura, on the banks of the River Yamuna, is celebrated as the birth place of Krishna, and the groves and ghats of nearby Brindaban with its thousands of shrines and temples still echo with stories and songs that recount the exploits of this charming god.

Golden Triangle Tour By Car (04 Nights / 05 Days)

  Golden Triangle Tour By Car (04 Nights / 05 Days)

Duration : 04 Nights / 05 Days


Route : Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Meet & Greet from Delhi Airport and transfer to hotel .After refresh there will be sightseeing tour of entire Delhi. First you will be visiting New Delhi – drive past the exalted government structures of the British Era. Visit the India Gate luxuriate in its vast lawns, Pass through the Rastrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace), Parliament House. You will be wonder struck at the sights of majestic Humayun’s tomb and the 5 story magnificent towering minaret of Qutab Minar. After lunch travel to Old Delhi City, a bygone center of Mughal Regime includes a visit to the Red Fort built in red sandstone, the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque and the Raj Ghat, memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 02: Delhi – Agra (205 km 5 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Agra, .On arrival Agra check into hotel, later proceed to visit Taj Mahal (Friday Closed) and Agra Fort .Overnight stay at hotel.

TAJ MAHAL- Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

AGRA FORT- Fort built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Jamuna.

Day 03: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur (235 km 5 hrs)
After breakfast proceed for Jaipur, on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri, on arrival Jaipur check-into hotel.. Overnight stay at hotel.
FATEHPUR SIKRI -the deserted red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its “ruins” are in pristine condition … it’s not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur.

Day 04: Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort – Elephant ride ascent to the fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar & Hawa Mahal. Overnight stay at hotel.

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it’s ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing.

CITY PALACE
A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum

JANTAR MANTAR – This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL
The ornamental facade of this “Palace of Winds” is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-story structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

Day 05: Jaipur – Delhi (258 km 5 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Delhi and transfer to Delhi airport or Railway Station for your onward journey to home.

Package Inclusions:
• 4 nights / 5 days (Delhi – Agra – Jaipur)
• Meet and assistance in the Airport/Railway station
• Accommodation in well-appointed rooms on twin sharing
• Daily Breakfast
• Transfer, excursion and sightseeing by Air-conditioned vehicle
• Local sightseeing in all places
• Inclusive of all applicable taxes

Package does not include:
• Entrance fee to monuments
• Any meals except breakfast
• Tips, beverages, laundry etc.
• Any item not shown in “cost Includes”

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