Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you
on arrival at the international airport in
Delhi late in the night or midnight.
Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires
is now a sprawling metropolis with a
fascinating blend of the past and the
present.It is a perfect introduction to the
composite culture of an ancient land. A
window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
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Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A
sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail
visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site
where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama
Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the
Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and
palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama
Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An
extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi
would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb,
the Qutub Minar, a drive along the
ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the
imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the
President's Residence, Lotus Temple and
would end with a drive through the
Diplomatic Enclave.
Proceed to see the DANCES OF INDIA show in
the evening.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Start for Agra early in the morning after
breakfast.
En-route you will visit the SIKANDRA. Check
in at hotel.
AGRA: Two great
Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan,
transformed the little village of Agra into
a befitting second capital of the Mughal
Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat
{seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to
Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble,
narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that
irresistible charm that this favorite city
of the Mughals still retains. It is not
surprising, that modern Agra still reflects
its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A
walk down the narrow bustling streets of the
city will introduce the visitor to the
wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
TAJ MAHAL:
Little needs to be said about this
architectural wonder which is always the
soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's
visit to Agra. 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.
Proceed for visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra
Fort and Itmadullah's Tomb with English
speaking guide. Enjoy battery van ride.
Return to hotel and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 4: Agra - Bharatpur
Breakfastwill be at the hotel.
Drive to 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 it's
grandeur. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the
largest gateway in the world.
JAIPUR - The
origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can
be traced back to the eighteenth century,
during the reign of Jai Singh II who
ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur
today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana.
In-spite of growing into a bustling
metropolis, it still retains its character
and history - A beautiful fusion of the
yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is
popularly known as the Pink City because of
the extensive use of the locally abundant
pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of
the visit of the royal consort of Queen
Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its
massive forts, magnificent palaces,
exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Proceed to Jaipur and check in at hotel.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 5: Bharatpur - Jaipur
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber
Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
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-storey 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.
Relax in the evening or visit the markets.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
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Day 06: Jaipur
After leisurely breakfast proceed for
shopping.
Leave for Delhi after lunch. Reach Delhi and
you will be transferred to airport for
flight with sweet memories of India after
FAREWELL DINNER.