Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days Touring
Day 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
New Delhi, the capital of India, upon arrival you are greeted and escorted to your hotel, where a room has been blocked for immediate occupancy.
Overnight at to your hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI
After breakfast, our representative meets you at the hotel and will brief you on your entire itinerary / tour; and later you undertake a full day sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi. Visit the Qutab Minar Complex, dominated by the 234-foot Victory Tower, followed by the spectacular Rajpath, passing the triumphant House of Parliament, Diplomatic Enclave, President’s House and the India gate & the famous Birla Mandir.
In the afternoon, you visit Old Delhi.
Visit the Red Fort which was the opulent residence of Shah Jehan, builder of the Taj Mahal and the magnificent Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) which dominates the skyline. You also visit the Raj Ghat-- cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, later walk through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shahajahanabad, now a picturesque bazaar.
Later you visit the main shopping areas in Delhi and finally returning to hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 03 : DELHI – SIKANDRA – AGRA
After breakfast you drive to Agra, which is a 220 kilometer / 5 hours approximate journey. En route stop at “Sikandra” to visit the tomb of Akbar the Great (widely regarded as the greatest Mughal Emperor in India) which shows an interesting fusion of Hindu and Mulsim art and architecture.
Check into hotel and after freshening up, a half day city tour of Agra is in store for you.
Explore the 16th century Agra Fort, seat of the Mughal dynasty in the 16th century. It lies on the bend of the River Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the year 1565-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls red sandstone and a moat.
Followed by a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, this incredible lacy white grandeur built by Emperor Shahjehan in memory of his loving 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 his wife Mumtaz died. The Taj Mahal has recently been immortalized by the inclusion as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World”.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : AGRA / FATEHPUR SIKRI / JAIPUR
After breakfast drive to Jaipur, at a distance of 202 kms and will take apprx. 6 hrs. Enroute stop at the abandoned and nearly intact Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece of Muslim architecture.
It comprises the remains of the new capital that Akbar built in the 16th century. Predominantly red sandstone buildings sprawl over a huge area. The architectural style is very much in tune with the emperor’s dreams and includes both Hindu and Muslim styles. The sculptured columns bear mute testimony to this gallant experiment to unite the two religions. It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and many noteworthy structures.
Continue drive to Jaipur and upon arrival check into your hotel. Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan. The city was painted in the tones of an autumnal sunset, literally blushed pink when Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, stepped on its soil in 1863. Jaipur , also known as the pink City is a well planned city named after one of the greatest of the Rajput rulers, Maharaja Jai Singh II . It takes its name from the pink paint on its buildings. Overnight is at the hotel.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR
Today you go on an excursion to Amber Fort.
You will have a unique experience of riding a caprisoned elephant from the foothill to the ramparts of the ancient fort. Once inside we explore the Palace of Mirrors, inlaid with millions of tiny glistening mirrors, the hall of Public Audience and the beautiful manicured gardens.
Drive back to your hotel for breakfast and a morning of leisure. Later in the afternoon tour of the old city of Jaipur.
Visit the Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds," Jaipur's central landmark, an extraordinary façade of multiple airy windows used by the court ladies to watch the outside activities without beeing seen. Explore the City Palace, characterized by balconies, tiny windows, cupolas, courtyards and arched entrances. It now houses an excellent collection of Rajasthani costumes, miniatures and an armory of weapons.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : JAIPUR / DELHI & OUTWARD DESTINATION
After breakfast morning is at leisure. Later drive to Delhi, at a distance of 265 kms and will take apprx 6 hrs. Get straight to the International airport intime to connect your onward flight.
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