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Tour Duratation |
05
Nights / 06 Days |
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Places to be covered |
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi |
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive 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.
Day 2: 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.
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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 - Jaipur
Breakfast will 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: 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.
Day 6: Jaipur - Delhi
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.
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