Attractions
1 Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is the whole of India and the world's most famous tomb is the world known as the miracle of human building. It is located in the outskirts of India's northern city of Glasgow Gentiles the south bank of Yamuna, from the Indian capital New Delhi by train 3 hours to arrive.
Mughal emperor Shah Khan, Ai Fei Meng Taiji • Mahal delicate and charming beauty and brilliance, along with Shah Khan patrol in the tragic death of the way, when he was 39 years old. To commemorate the inseparable Aifei contrast, Shah Khan, mobilized more than 20,000 migrant workers building the mausoleum.
Taj Mahal was built in 1632, to be completed before 1653, time for 22 years. Hill north to south and 580 meters, 305 meters wide, the middle is a beautiful square gardens. Middle of the garden is a marble pool, the pool at the end of a tomb. Mausoleum of white marble, all in the pool, clear reflection of the formation of extremely holy. The platform is a red sandstone tombs, and the white marble mausoleum in sharp color contrast. The central tomb covered with a dome 17 meters in diameter, but full of towering to the sky as the background, the outline of Clean magnificent form. Each of the four corners of a tomb as high as 41 meters steeple. Supporting buildings on either side of mausoleum for the mosque, exactly the same style. Underground palace domed tomb, the white marble walls inlaid with precious stones.
Magnificent magnificent Taj Mahal. Early morning or evening is to watch Taj Mahal's best moments, this time showing the Taj Mahal unparalleled purity, serene and beautiful.
2, New Delhi
India's capital, is located northwest of the country, located in the Ganges River tributary Chu Mu took the West Bank. Area of 1485 square km, population 8.38 million.
"Delhi" is derived from Persian, meaning "threshold", or "hill", "Quicksand," and so on, these statements come from the ancient Hindi. Delhi is an ancient tradition and modern combination of a city. Old Delhi is like a mirror of history, displaying the ancient civilizations of India, New Delhi is a milestone for people to see the pace of progress in India. Old Delhi has a long history, its capital of about 1400 BC, named "Indra Plaster", that "Indra God (Thor) of the home." Later, there has been here 7 has the city of Delhi, to the 1st century BC, the Indian princes in Rajasthan • Di rebuild this city, Delhi, hence the name.
1911, British colonial rulers in India, the Governor moved the capital from Calcutta, Delhi, 3 km south of the old building in New Delhi, to complete the series of buildings in 1929, from 1931 onwards, became the capital of New Delhi, 1947 declared the capital of India after independence.
New Delhi now is some scene of prosperity, not only is the country's political and economic center as well as cultural and educational center. City street radial, extending to all around. There are many scientific research institutions, many universities have built here. There are National Museum, National Museum, Delhi Fort Museum, the War Memorial Museum, arts and crafts museum, and many recreational and sports facilities. Located in the famous Nehru University on the outskirts. India after independence, many important international conferences and also the Asian Games held here.
New Delhi is a modern city, clean city, clean, do a very good urban greening, tree-lined roads, flowers in full bloom. A Block office buildings and villas located in the shade among the green grass on the ground Kongkuo for the people living and working to provide a good environment.
3India Gate
Center of the square building in the garden, shape to the style of the Arc de Triomphe to build, high 48.7 meters, 21.3 meters wide, 42 meters high arch. India Gate as the Arc de Triomphe in France as a symbol type of construction, appearance is also very similar.
More than ninety thousand Indian soldiers went off to fight in World War I fight and die for Britain after the war to appease the people of India the British anti-war discontent, the British government in 1921 funded the construction of the Gateway of India to commemorate those killed in the Indian and British soldiers. India Gate on the wall more than ninety thousand names of Indian and British soldiers. In particular the top of a diameter of 3.5 meters to set a large oil lamps, the festival is going to be lit the lamp, there will be a high flame. India, the Indian guards standing guard in front. There are many small traders have to sell balloons and candy, so Hanna painting, and juggling with a monkey, when the drum sounded, the monkey will not stop the somersaults, and looking very interesting! In India, near where the door is a red castle.
4 Office of the President of India
The former British colonial Government House, after India's independence in 1947 to the presidential palace. Area of about 2 million square meters, there are 340 palaces, 227 painted columns, 35 shelters, 37 fountains, 3,000-meter long corridor. In addition, there is a long 400 meters wide and 180 meters of the Mughal style garden. Open courtyard each year in January.
Presidential Palace was built in 1929, formerly known as the Victoria Palace, after India's independence, to the presidential palace. Presidential Palace is an imposing palace of male macro architecture, there is an audience hall, banquet hall, library and other magnificent halls, there are numerous fountains, pavilions promenade. Parliament Hill and Wang Zigong northeast India, the garden gate, are also magnificent building.
Office of the President within a very famous garden is modeled on the style of Mughal era gardens built, hence the name "Mughal garden." Garden Park is divided into square shapes and sizes, long garden and a round garden, planted with thousands of flowers Yi Cao, each year during the opening hours to this view people are doing.
Out of the presidential palace the main entrance, greeted by a broad and straight, "
National Road", through India Gate. Although the road a few dozen meters wide, but the distribution of many government agencies such as Foreign Affairs, Defence and so on. There are also dozens of magnificent palace. This verdant trees, green, green grass, quiet elegance.
5 Ganges
Varanasi, the most sacred place for the Indians - the Ganges bath (Dasawamadh Ghat). In the eyes of Hindus, the Ganges is the most sacred river. According to legend, the incarnation of the goddess Ganges, scouring the earth for the sins and down to earth, to block the excessive amount of water, one of the Indian god Shiva leader of loose hair, standing on the southern foot of the Himalayas, let her hair down slowly flood the flow of the earth. Shiva 6000 years ago "to create" a Varanasi. Therefore, Varanasi to worship Lord Shiva to become the center of the city built hundreds of large and small temples of Lord Shiva worship. Christians have always believed that bathing in the holy river Ganges, you can wash the sins of his life, drink Ganges water, can prolong life.
More than 100 were crossing the Ganges shore, the river for Hindu purification or in constant prayer, which is the most famous crossing the Ganges. There is a constant north bank of the crematorium (Manikarnika Ghat), the dead bodies of Hindus where cremation and the ashes thrown into the Ganges water.
Culture
Features:
Indian culture in the world, has produced a tremendous impact, has a pivotal role. Indian culture has a very clear and strong religion, diversity and inclusiveness. Indian culture system is easy to see other cultural elements such as Greek culture, Islamic culture, Persian culture, English culture and the characteristics of Chinese culture. The formation of India's cultural diversity, there are two main reasons, first in the history of foreign invasions, the second is the way of peace and cultural exchanges. In addition, India has hundreds of tribal nations and many of these nations and tribes have their own language, religious beliefs and cultural traditions. Therefore, Indian culture is constantly absorbing alien culture in the process and developed a rich, showing a rare in the world of diversity.
Origin:
India is the world's four ancient civilizations. Around 2000 BC, created a middle blue ancient civilizations. Before 1500 BC to 1200, the Aryans moved, they brought the Aryan culture, Hindu, and Indian literature, philosophy and art the source of the Ganges valley civilization began. 6th century BC, there has been Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Sudras of the four species, the seeds for the period of slavery. 6th century BC to the 5th century the history of Indian culture is a brilliant stage, various schools of philosophy and social theory has flourished, resulting in one of the world's three major religions of Buddhism. 325 BC to form a unified slavery. 8th century AD, the Arabs invaded, bringing Islam. 16th century European colonialism began to enter India. 1600 established the British East India Company, on the economic exploitation of India. British occupation of India, in 1849 the whole mirror and began the brutal colonial rule. August 15, 1947 India declared its independence, the establishment of dominion. January 26, 1950 announced the establishment of the Republic of India, but still "Commonwealth" members.
Contribution:
Indian culture is the greatest contribution to the success of Buddhism spread to other nations, of which Theravada Buddhist countries have become countries of Indian culture circles, Mahayana is absorbing the philosophy of Confucianism, and Confucianism merge.
Indian culture does not succumb to the pressure of any foreign culture, nor the fierce resistance, always stubbornly maintain their own traditions. India's cultural circle also includes the countries of Theravada Buddhism, they have a common cultural tradition and cultural background.
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Popular Culture and the wind
1. In entering Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, mosques and Sikh temples to take off your shoes.
2. Not to bring any leather products into the temple, because it may cause displeasure.
3. Many places of worship are not allowed to photograph, be sure to ask permission before using the camera.
4. In the worship area, wearing appropriate clothing moderate than short skirts, tight tops or shorts appropriate.
5. Most of the Indian women to shake hands with men, whether Indian or foreign, will be more hesitant, and no offense meant. Indian hospitality as guests, such as India are not familiar with the practices, and more can be accepted and be understanding. Affirmed the neck sideways, can not be mistaken for negative said.
6. In addition to not use the toilet outside the left hand, will see droves of cattle along the way, please note that is not bully beef.
7. A lot of street beggars, try not to give beggars money or goods, unless it is determined to leave his safe!
8. Do not ignore the entanglement of street vendors, and get out as soon as possible.
9. One more of the tourist attractions, should beware of pickpockets.
※ 10 large special habits
1. Indians are accustomed to, "Nama Manchester Namaste" instead of good morning, good afternoon, good evening or a welcome greeting hello ...... and all.
2. Indians to answer questions, they usually head to the left and right sides will tap, which represents the "OK" "No problem" or "Yes" means.
3. Most parts of India are unnumbered addresses, local people have become accustomed to landmarks, bridges, temples, markets as identification.
4. If you ask the way to the 10 Indians, will get 10 answers.
5. Indians say is the most tourists: "Where are you from?" "Whats your name?" "Youre my friend." But when they say these words are intended otherwise.
6. Indians of logic is very simple, action is also very slow, so visitors to be patient.
7. To the Indians eating at home, usually accompany the man of the house, it is best not to force the hostess at the same table for dinner.
8. Indians are accustomed to using right hand to eat, and will be left on the back.
9. Indian men strike up a conversation is like looking for foreign women, especially if you are mistaken when Japanese women.
10. A lot of Indian tourists to earn money, countries are learning the language. So in India, who can speak various languages, not the tour guide, a businessman, is a liar.
※ 6 big taboo
1. In the eyes of Hindus, cows are Lord Shiva's mount, so the ban consumption of beef or leather products. But India's Muslims do not eat pork, so tourists are advised to eat chicken or lamb.
2. In India, should be avoided to the left handed thing to the locals, because the left hand is considered unclean.
3. In India, children do not touch the head because the head is the Indians consider sacred.
4. In India, access to religious temples and monuments have to take off your shoes, the best local custom.
5. To visit Hindu temples, it is best not to wear shorts and short skirts.
6. In India, that held a special religious ceremony, do not despise or to criticize, so unassuming.
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Tour Itinerary:
First day of the Taipei / Delhi CI-181 21:45 / 02:15 +1
Today the collection at the CKS International Airport, after the departure clearance by hand, take flight to the mysterious ancient Indian capital - New Delhi.
Breakfast: Please take care of themselves Lunch: Please take care of themselves Dinner: aircraft supply
Accommodation: flight
The next day Delhi DELHI - AGRA Agra
That many of the early morning transfer to the remaining children Mogul Empire building of the city - Agra. Arrived at the hotel after breakfast and take a rest. Afternoon after three generations of the Emperor to visit Agra, built the castle, built of red sandstone used, it is also known as the Red Fort】 【building quite spectacular. Then went on to the marble factory tour, the other a spectacular beautiful carvings. Evening enjoy the humorous magic show, enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast Lunch: Buffet lunch and dinner in the hotel: the hotel buffet dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday inn or similar
AGRA Agra Day
After breakfast, visit one of the world's seven artificial wonders of the Taj Mahal】 【, Mogul Empire Shajia Han Wang Aifei child Taj Mahal this white marble mausoleum built by spending a total of 22 years, spent twenty manpower to complete, stand on it, can not help but to love this part of the ancient keyed endless. Afternoon visit to the tomb of Emperor worship Senanayake and free.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast Lunch: Buffet lunch and dinner in the hotel: the hotel buffet dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday inn or similar
Day Agra AGRA - JAIPUR Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to visit the sixteenth century, built by Akbar the Great, the victory of all - the 【】 Act Dempsey Kerry City, the ancient capital of India. As Akbar the Great to celebrate the birth of Zhu Qizi Jiaheng Ji, took 16 years to build complete, multi-city mansion built of red shale, giving a robust solid feel. Then transfer to the "Pink City" Jaipur is known, in the 19th century, in order to meet the British Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert visited allowed to visit, ordered arrived in this city painted pink, immediately transfer to the hotel rest.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast Lunch: Buffet lunch and dinner in the hotel: the hotel buffet dinner
Accommodation: K. K. Royal Hotel or similar
Jaipur JAIPUR fifth day
Jaipur After breakfast, 10 km outside the city】 【Amber Fort, riding an elephant on the top of the castle, Baonei magnificent gates, palace building compelling, plus gallery floor pavilion, spacious and elegant staircase, can be like then Mogul children is so powerful empire. Expand the afternoon of Jaipur City Tours: City Palace Museum, the Museum collection of royal family was left to the clothing, weapons, works of art ... and so on, the historical high artistic value. Then go to the Wind Palace, composed by the 593 windows of the tall walls, designed to give the palace watching the colorful world of women's pipe, and can cover peep from the outside world, design ingenuity, design Furama United States. Another observatory was built in 1728, well-documented secrets of the universe.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast Lunch: Buffet lunch and dinner in the hotel: the hotel buffet dinner
Accommodation: K. K. Royal Hotel or similar
Sixth day Jaipur JAIPUR - DELHI Delhi
Morning drive back to Delhi Upon arrival, visit during the British rule in India, designed by the British as the New Delhi area: 【】 Capitol is the symbol of modern Delhi, the grass in the wide, circular colonnade lined, elegant style of presentation . Presidential】 【former Government House when the British colony, combining traditional Indian style with Victorian architecture. 】 【India Gate, built in imitation of the Arc de Triomphe 1921 style, to commemorate the Indian soldiers killed in World War I built. Then visit the Spirit of Baha Yi Xi Church teaching, its unique shape similar to the lotus, also known as Lotus Temple】 【. Afternoon to keep the old look of the old Delhi area: Romeo ocher. Gath Park】 Mahatma Gandhi for the crematorium, the Hindu custom, ashes to be scattered in the river, so the park is now only a stone as a souvenir. Then arrange a time to let everyone buy the famous Indian curry powder, Darjeeling tea and other fruit. After dinner, folk dances of India Tour Gan, and then arranged in the hotel to rest and freshen up, midnight flight back to the airport for your flight to Taipei.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast Lunch: Chinese Lunch Dinner: Chinese Dinner
Closed: Western Hotel or similar
Seventh day of the Delhi / Taipei CI-182 03:30 / 13:10
Flights arrived in Taipei today, to end this with a rich emotional and intellectual trip to India, will you leave beautiful and unforgettable memories.
Breakfast: lunch on the plane: Please take care of themselves Dinner: Please take care of themselves
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Highlights:
Explore the kingdom of the mind and beliefs
The world's sacred river, the beauty of the Taj Mahal, waiting for you to personally experience! !
Most people have heard of India, the first feeling is nothing more than: poor health, the environment is poor, educationally backward, hanging around the sacred cattle, turbaned man sitting on the roadside piper get snakes, deep profile, looks beautiful men and women crowded In the streets, as well as beggars could not finish in time forever.
However, if you are on the back because then you will lose a lot of bright lush taste of life a rare opportunity. Because it is backward and many charming ancient customs and traditional culture can be preserved only so far, because it is undeveloped, and many gods of the natural landscape and the Millennium monument not only flooded the smoking industry, and these daunting all, it is the source of its mysterious attraction! If it's backward cast aside, it rejected its wonderful! This continent has a long history of ancient civilization, allowing you to experience the cultural heritage of the millennium, following the footsteps of Buddha, personally opened the mystery of this ancient civilization.
Note:
**** Fee does not include: visas, and insurance, airport tax, fuel tax, about 3500. RMB and tips 10 USD per person per day
Highlights:
* 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day.
* A class hotel accommodation throughout India.
* Jaipur Amber Fort on an elephant ride.
* Appreciation of India's traditional folk dance performances.
* Visit one of the world's seven wonders of the Taj Mahal.
* All arrangements for penetrating the Chinese tour guide explained, so you feel at home.
* In addition to the arrangements of Delhi enjoy Chinese cuisine, the other three meals were used in the hotel buffet.
India's natural borders charming scenery, picturesque scenery, making India as an attractive tourist destination.
Forest areas east of the Gulf - he Perth (north Bengal, south of the Himalayas) is also a wide area of the world;
West of the dry Thar desert, occasionally there are very few houses, scattered on top of built in layers of sand;
The southern end of three facing the sea, by the Indian Ocean, the impact of the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea;
North of the Himalayas like the world's most magnificent view of mountains, even the highest peaks of the high reputation of the world;
Deccan Plateau central, fertile land, plump, tree-lined, just to provide a natural barrier for wildlife;
Kashmir is the northwestern lush green trees and snow on the mountains have to form distinctive, pleasant contrast, four distinct seasons;
Five thousand years of cultural essence of India's cultural heritage created across the country, with vast territory, so any time throughout the year,
Are suitable for leisure travelers to visit.
* Area: 3,290,000 sq km * Language: Hindi, English, etc.
* Population: about 10 million * Religion: Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, etc.
* Capital: New Delhi * Time difference: 2 hours later than Taiwan and 30 minutes.
* Race: multi-ethnic collection is made, the North Caucasian tall, but more to the south of the deeper skin and short stature.
Travellers
[Currency]
Currency unit is Rupees (RUPEE), conversion rate is:
Currently about 1 U.S. dollar exchange rate Indian Rupee ≒ 65 ≒ 40 Nepalese rupees
1 NT ≒ 1.2 ≒ 2 Nepalese Rupee INR
[Out into the sea off]
India, check out more complicated, bulky items, please put to a locked suitcase, carry as much as possible not to take too many things.
[Health insurance and health]
Do not have documentary proof for the other, but to protect the personal safety, personal portable medical equipment. Do not drink no
Boiled or distilled water, choose the standard brand of mineral water, soft drinks and so on. Avoid fish and shellfish, salads, ice, etc.
Cold food; and carry personal standing medicine: cold medicine. Gastrointestinal drugs. Snake oil. ...
[Climate]
Winter: October to next March. Temperature about 20 degrees - 30 degrees, the sky clear, sunny. Comparison of the cold northern mountains
Cold mountain snow will also; south and east of the cool and pleasant and not cold.
Summer: April to September. Temperature about 30 degrees - 42 degrees, generally hot, mountainous areas (Kashmir) has become to avoid
Summer resort.
Rainy season: June to September, for the Ganges River Basin (northeast India) of the rainy season, not suitable for travel.
[Wear]
Determined by travel wear. In winter, one or two sweaters and a jacket or coat is a must. Other quarter
Festival is a summer clothing can be. Here for convenience, best not to wear sleeveless blouses women, miniskirts or incite
Of clothing. Be sure to prepare a pair of members to facilitate visits and walking shoes. In addition sunglasses, hats and personal defense
Sun products is also essential items.
[Eating habits]
Do not eat beef and pork, the territory of more than abstinence from meat, eating habits vary. If you want to try their hands to eat, do not forget the must use the right hand.
[Voltage]
Voltage of 220 volts, 50 hertz system. 220 volt power can bring their own spoon and boil the water or as a steel cup of instant noodles.
