Route : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur
Day 01 Abroad –
Delhi
Arrive
at Delhi International airport.
On arrival in Delhi, the guest will be
met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
02 DelhiThis morning you will be taken to visit
Old Delhi
Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow
streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and
board the
‘rickshaw ride’ for a unique experience
from
the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street,
experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west
from the Fort. Later visit the
Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in
India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and
the
Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
This
afternoon you will be taken to visit
New Delhi
drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by
Lutyens, including the
India Gate & the
Presidential
Palace. Continue onto the beautiful
Humayuns tomb of
the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour
at the towering minaret of
Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Delhi – AgraMorning
drive to
Agra (203 kms)
Upon arrival in Agra – check
into the hotel
Afternoon visit red fort and famous Taj Mahal.
Red
Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the
town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the
finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone
and a moat.
Taj
Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah
Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It
has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for
the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage,
during the birth of her 14
th child.The central structure has
four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of
Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian
mausoleums. (
Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).
Stay at
pristine
Taj Mahal for
sunset, to see this true Wonder of
the world in gentle late afternoon light.
Overnight at hotel
Day
04 Agra – JaipurThereafter drive to
Jaipur (221 kms),
en route visit
Fatehpur SikriFatehpur Sikri the
deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital
and palace in the 16
th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza
the largest gateway in the world.
Thereafter continue drive
to Jaipur
Upon arrival in Jaipur – check into the hotel
Afternoon at leisure to explore the city.
Overnight at hotel
Day
05 JaipurMorning tour of the impressive
Amber Fort,
situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you
will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the
main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort,
completed in the early 18
th century, took over 100 years to
build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the
lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon
tour of the
City - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set
within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your
tour will include the imposing
City Palace, still home to the
Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many
antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here,
including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the
Hawa Mahal
"Palace of the Winds", and the open-air
Jantar Mantar
Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll
through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight
at hotel
Day 06 Jaipur – DelhiMorning drive to
Delhi (250 kms)
Arrival in Delhi
Later in late evening
transfer to International airport for flight to back home
Day 07 Delhi – AbroadDepart Delhi
