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Day 1: Arrive DelhiArrive Delhi, met upon arrival at the international airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning tour briefing and orientation followed by a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi.
New Delhi - visit 13th century minaret Qutab Minar one of the tallest tower of it's time, Humayun Tomb one of the forerunner of the Taj Mahal, Laxmi Narayan Temple, drive past India Gate and President House and other government buildings.
Old Delhi - Red Fort ultimate symbol of mighty Mughal empire, Jama Masjid one of the biggest mosque in India, Chandni Chowk bustling market place today once served as royal bazzar and Raj Ghat the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi the Father of The Nation.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Morning depart Delhi by surface for Agra (200 km approx.). Arrive Agra and check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour or Agra.
Agra Fort - four of the mighty Mughal rulers controlled their vast empire from here. Wander around the palaces built by successive emperors, which represents the excellence of Mughal architecture. Fort also serves a vantage point to view the Taj Mahal from a distance and it is believed that the Emperor Shah Jahan spend his file days in exile watching the Taj from here.
Itmad-ud-daulah Tomb - built by Begam Nur Jahan wife of Jahangir, in the memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg one of generals in Mughal army, who had been given the title of Itimad-ud-Daula (pillar of the state). Primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations, this monument also elegantly displays white marble and pietra dura inlay which is considered to be one of the fore runner of the Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal - the most beautiful monument of love, which is flawless to its conception and execution (remain closed to visitors on Fridays). It is aptly said that Taj Mahal is not a monument that can be described in words - one has to see it to experience it.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Agra to Jaipur
Morning depart Agra by surface for Jaipur (232 km approx.) stopping by en route to visit the deserted capital of Fatehpur.
Fatehpur Sikri - Just 44 km away from Agra on the way to Jaipur is Fatehpur Sikri, which briefly served as capital of Emperor Akbar. It is believed that city was quickly abandoned due to lack of potable water. Palaces, meeting halls, courtyards inside the complex is in a remarkable state of preservation. Holy shrine of Saint Salim Chisti here is one of important pilgrimage for Muslims and Buland Darwaza which Emperor Akbar built to commemorate his victory on Gujarat is very imposing.
Arrive Jaipur and check in at hotel with rest of the day at leisure or free for optional activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur
Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort and afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur city.
Amber
Fort - Ancient capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs rulers of Jaipur, Amber
guarded one of the important defiles from invading enemies. Wander
inside the Fort to watch extravagant Palaces to witnessing the opulence
of Rajaput royal lifestyle amongst which summer palace, winter palace
and mirror palace etc. are the most popular. Climb atop the forts
ramparts on an elephant back. City Palace - Official residence of the present royal family City Palace covers a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. A part of this Palace is a now a museum housing Armoury, Textiles and Artifacts. City Palace is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture.
Jantar Mantar - This 17th century astronomical observatory is an excellent example of the marvelous precision wherein each construction has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars, altitudes and azimuths or calculating eclipses and some of them still works.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Jaipur to Delhi and Depart
Morning at leisure in Jaipur. Afternoon drive to Delhi, on arrival in Delhi, transfer to international airport to board the flight for onward destination.
| Optional activities possible with this tour: |
i) Watch sound and light show in the evening at Red Fort where a tale of last city of Delhi Shahjahanabad is narrated with a wonderful light display on the monument.
ii) Watch sound and light show in the evening at Old Fort where tale of rise and fall of seven cities is narrated with a colorful light display on the monument.
iii) Witness folk/ classical dances from various parts of the country.
iv) Dinner at an ethnic resort 'Choki Dhani' which is built in a local Rajasthani village concept with folk music and dances.
