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Day One 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.
Day Two
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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.
Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi
after breakfast.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing 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 sightseeing 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.Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day Three Delhi - Agra
In the morning after breakfast leave for Agra
and visit Sikandara en-route to Agra. 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. Return to hotel and relax
in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day Three Agra - Samode
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri after breakfast. 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.
Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest
gateway in the world. Reach Samode. Evening at
leisure to stroll in the village on foot.
Day Four Samode - Jaipur
Continue drive to Jaipur and reach Amber by
0900hrs. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
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 its ultimate expression.In the evening
proceed for the local bazaar and the gems
cutting and polishing center in Jaipur.
Day Five Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to the old
city after breakfast. 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. It is a five-storey structure 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.Overnight will
be at Jaipur.
Day Five Jaipur - Udaipur
In time transfer to the airport for your
flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival transfer to
your hotel.
Day Six Udaipur
In the morning visit the City Palace the
richest palace museum in the entire Rajasthan.
See the peacock square and the miniature
painting school inside the palace premises.
Udaipur has the prestige of housing the best
miniature schools in the country under the
royal patronage of the king of Udaipur.
Day Seven Udaipur - Delhi
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Leave your hotel in the morning. Enroute the
airport see the temples of Nagda and Eklingji.
The temple at Eklingji is a temple that
belongs to the Maharana of Mewar (royal
family) and he is often there to pray. The
temple complex of Nagda is a group of temples
of which only two remain intact and those are
that of Saas and Bahu. Two temples of Shiva
and of Vishnu both from the 7th century. In
time transfer to the airport for your flight
to New Delhi.
Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to a
local restaurant, as your flight will be late
in the evening. Meet your Tour Manager for a
tour debrief and FAREWELL DINNER.
Proceed to the airport for flight with sweet
memories of India. |