DAY
01: ARRIVE IN DELHI
§ Namaste… and welcome to New Delhi, India’s
capital.
§ On
arrival at Delhi International Airport, you will be transfer to your hotel and assisted
with check-in. overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
§ Delhi,
locally pronounced as Dilli is located on the banks of the River Yamuna, The
Delhi has been known to be continuously inhabited since at least the 6th
century BC, though human habitation is believed to have existed since the
second millennium BC. Delhi is also widely believed to have been the site of
Indraprastha, the legendary capital of the Pandavas during the times of the
Mahabharata. Delhi re-emerged as a major political, cultural and commercial
city along the trade routes between northwest India and the Gangetic plain
after the rise of the Delhi sultanates. It is the site of many ancient and
medieval monuments, archaeological sites and remains. In 1639, Mughal emperor
Shahjahan built a new walled city in Delhi which served as the capital of the
Mughal Empire from 1649 to 1857.
§ Overnight
stay at the hotel in Delhi.
DAY 02: FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING OF DELHI –
AGRA (230 K.M. APPROX. 4½ HRS.)
§ After
breakfast, checkout from hotel and begin your tour of the Delhi. Start
with a drive through the wide avenues of Lutyen’s
Delhi. You pass some of India’s most iconic building on
this drive; India Gate, the stately memorial built for the Unknown
Soldier, the Parliament Houses, and the grandest building of them all, Rashtrapathi
Bhavan (President’ House).
§ Visit Raj
Ghat - A memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and enjoy the walking tour Also
drive pass theRed Fort (from outside) built by Emperor Shah Jahan.
§ Your
drive leads you toward Old Delhi- pulsating with energy and colour,
the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars and laced by a maze of narrow lanes
which twists and turns between tall, leaning houses full of sights, sounds and
aromas of the Indian sub-continent.
§ You
disembark here at the Jama Masjid. This is India’s
largest mosque and the last architectural triumph of Shah Jehan.
§ Late
afternoon you drive to Humayun’s Tomb, the
first of garden-tomb concept built by Mughal dynasty that later on became
inspiration for building of several monuments including the Taj Mahal. Take a
walk in the gardens of this grand monument, where ancient trees and broken
ruins pose as lush adornments to the sandstone glow of the mausoleum.
§ Later
evening drive towards Agra.
§ On
arrival check in at hotel and Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
§ Agra is
a city on the banks of the river Yamuna The city finds mention in the epic
Mahabharata where it was called Agreva?a, or 'the
border of the forest'. Legend ascribes the founding of the city to Raja Badal
Singh (around 1475), who’s fort, Badalgarh, stood on or
near the site of the present Fort. However, the 11th century Persian poet
Mas'udSa'dSalman writes of a desperate assault on the fortress of Agra, then
held by the Shahi King Jayapala, by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni. Sultan
Sikandar Lodi was the first to move his capital from Delhi to Agra in the year 1506;
he died in 1517 and his son Ibrahim Lodi remained in power there for nine more
years, finally being defeated at the Battle of Panipat in 1526. It achieved
fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658.
Day 03: - SIGHTSEEING OF AGRA- JAIPUR (260 K.M. APPROX. 06 HRS.)
§ Morning Sunrise visit to Taj
Mahal - The monument was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
in 1560 in loving memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal
remains. 20,000 workers from all over Asia toiled 20 years to create this
masterpiece. ‘A tear on the cheek of
humanity’ is how Nobel poet laureate Rabindranath
Tagore described this tomb.
· Note: The Taj Mahal
remains closed on Fridays
§ After
visit of Taj Mahal return back to hotel. After breakfast checkout from the
hotel and visit Agra
Fort. With the Taj Mahal overshadowing
it, one can easily forget that Agra has one of the finest Mughal forts in
India. Construction of the massive red-sandstone fort, on the bank of the
Yamuna River, was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565.
§ After
visit of Agra Fort, proceed to Jaipur. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
§ Fatehpur Sikri, located 40 Km from Agra, the deserted city of
Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint
Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons
to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city
was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted and ruined after
Akbar left the city. Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment
of this beautiful city. Visit the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings
within the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch
Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendor of the
Mughal empire at the height of its power.
§ After
visit of Fatehpur Sikri, continue drive to Jaipur.
§ On Arrival
at Jaipur, Check- in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
§ Jaipur
- also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the
Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai
Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.9
million. Jaipur is one of the finest planned cities of India, located in the
semi-desert lands of Rajasthan. The city which once had been the capital of the
royalty now is the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur
resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. At present, Jaipur
is a major business centre with all requisites of a metropolitan city
Day 4: - FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING OF JAIPUR
§ Come
on wake up and have your breakfast, the call of Jaipur would not be allowing
you to rest anymore
§ After
breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed for the sightseeing of Jaipur
city.
§ Visit
the Amber Fort. Amer fort was built with red sandstone and white
sandstone. The fort still stands as a grand example of ancient Indian
architecture. It is known for its blend of Rajput and Hindu style of
architecture and mixture of Hindu and Muslim style of ornamentation.
§ Later,
proceed to explore the architectural wealth of the city starting with a visit
to its monuments. Your first stop in the city is at the City Palace whose
several courtyards and gardens provide wonderful contrast to its many palatial
structures including Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Badal Mahal and the Sri
Govind Dev temple. The huge silver water vessels displayed at the Diwan-e-Khas
recorded in the Guinness Book as the largest in the world are a must see.
§ Also
visit The Observatory known as ‘Jantar
Mantar’ that incorporates multiple buildings of unique
geometrical forms, each with a specialized function for astronomical
measurement.
§ Stop
for photographs at the iconic Place of Winds or ‘Hawa
Mahal’. Time permitting you can stroll through the
many old markets or bazaars.
§ After
long day of sightseeing.
§ Overnight
at hotel in Jaipur.
Day
05: - JAIPUR DEPATRTURE
§ Morning
after breakfast Checkout from hotel and transfer to airport to catch a flight
for onwards journey.
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TOUR
COST (PER PERSON)
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STD.
PACKAGE
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DELUXE
PACKAGE
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Based on 2 Pax
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INR 12,199/-
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INR 13,999/-
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Based on 4 Pax
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INR 10,199/-
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INR 11,999/-
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Based on 6 Pax
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INR 9,299/-
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INR 10,399/-
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Extra Adult/Child with extra bed/Mattress
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INR 4,299/-
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INR 5,599/-
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HOTEL ENVISAGED OR SIMILAR
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DESTINATION
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STANDARD HOTELS
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DELUXE HOTELS
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DELHI
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Fab
Hotel Marble arch/ Similar
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Mapple express/ Similar
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AGRA
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Taj Vilas/ Similar
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Howard Plaza/ Similar
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JAIPUR
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Sarang Palace/ Similar
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Vesta Maurya/ Similar
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