Duration:
06 Nights / 07 Days Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi Day1: 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 2: Delhi This 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
3: Delhi - Agra Morning 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 14th 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 4: Agra - Jaipur Thereafter
drive to Jaipur (221 kms), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri the
deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and
palace in the 16th 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 5: Jaipur Morning 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 18th 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
6: Jaipur - Delhi Morning drive to Delhi (250 kms). Arrival in Delhi. Later
in late evening transfer to International airport for flight to back home. Day
7: Delhi - Abroad Depart Delhi.