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DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi in the
evening. Upon arrival, you shall met & assisted
with your baggages at the airport by our executive and transferred
to prebooked hotel.
Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country,
contemporary Delhi
is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its
fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location
was one of the prime reasons why  successive
dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also
reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division
between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the
capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So,
wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the
citys’ past.
DAY
02 : DELHI
After
breakfast, full day city tour of old & modern capital
of India. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in
India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in
1844 and was not completed until 1658 ; Red Fort, which
was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built
from 1638 to 1648 ; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat -
the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India
Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament. Visit
Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is
an early example of Mughal architecture ; Qutab Minar.
The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla
Mandir).
DAY 03 : DELHI - JAIPUR
260 kms/4-5 hours
After breakfast,
drive to Jaipur
: The capital city of the state of Rajasthan
also know as “Pink City”
owes its name, its foundation and planning to the great
warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II.
The city of Jaipur
has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild
and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted
by fortresses and crenellated walls.
Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel. Rest
of the day at leisure.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort enroute witness
the
façade of Hawa Mahal
or the Palace of Winds which was built in
1799.
Amber Fort - The ancient capital of the state until 1727 when
Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber
to new site on the plains. The construction of this fort began
in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s
army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture,
stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake which
reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the
Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors,
Jal Mahal & temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the
hill, on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur.
Visit the Jantar Mantar
– the observatory built
by Jai Singh in 1728;
the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive collection
of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating
back to the 15th century.
DAY
05 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri :
203 kms / 04-05 hours
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra : 27 kms / 45 minutes
Morning, leave for Agra.
Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri
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built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capita l
of the Mughals, which was abandoned after 15 years due to
scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the
Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other
Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.
Continue drive to Agra.
Arrive Agra
in the evening and checkin at prebooked
hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 06 : AGRA - DELHI
210 kms /
4-5 hours
After breakfast, city tour of
Agra. Visit
Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565,
and additions were made up until the time of
his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and
private audiences amongst many other beautiful structures;
Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed by Nur Jahan
between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she
constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan;
the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which
was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz
Mahal. Construction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Delhi
enroute visit Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's Mausoleum.
Continue drive to Delhi.
Arrive Delhi
and check-in at prebooked hotel.
DAY
07 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board your flight for onward destination.
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