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Tour
Duration |
06 Nights /
07 Days |
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Tour
Destination |
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi |
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Travel Theme |
Leisure |
Tour Programme
Day
1: Delhi
Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the
international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer
to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling
metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is
aperfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A
window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast proceed for a day sightseeing tour of the city.
Start with the sightseeing of Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a
visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the
Red Fort continuing to the Jama Masjid by bicycle rickshaws, one of
Asia's largest mosques. The magnificent Red Fort, overlooking the
river Jamuna was built during the years 1638 - 48 when the Moghul
Empire was at its peak. The tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of
Asia's largest mosques and which is viewed from the outside.
People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence
of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet.
Enjoy the rickshaw ride at Old Delhi.
After visiting Old Delhi, you will be driven to New Delhi, which
reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New
and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and
the Mughals respectively. The division in the walled city and New
Delhi also marks the division in the life-styles. The walled city is
all tradition where one will be able to glean a past life-style in all
its facets, colours and spells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city
trying to live up to the best of 21st century standards.
Imperial Delhi will include the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower
in India. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate,
the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President's
residence.
Spend night at Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra: By road 201 km in 4 hr
Start for Agra early in the morning after breakfast. Reach and check
in at hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the
little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal
Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}.
Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint
buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the
Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still
reflectsits Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow
bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting
aromaof Mughlai cuisine.
Proceed for sightseeing.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder
which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to
Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his
beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be
completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa.
Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj
is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved
screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the
fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the
picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Proceed to visit the Itmadullah's Tomb (also known as the BABY TAJ)
Return to hotel and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur
By road 221 km in 6 hr
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri after breakfast.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his
capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating
experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in
pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life
must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund
Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Continue your drive to Jaipur.
Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of
resplendent palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies
in the western deserts and is an utterly unique part of India.
Proudlybelonging to the KSHATRIYA warrior caste and fiercely
independent, the Rajput princes made fearsome foes. However, many of
them realized that to maintain their wealth and authority locally, it
was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central power. Thus, many
enjoyed a privileged position under the Mughal emperors and also the
British Raj that followed.
The bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its
venerated founder Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja
by the Mughal. Literally translated this would mean 'one and a
quarter', suggesting that the Mughal thought this emperor to be more
valuable than just 'one'. Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' on
account of the distinctive colour of its buildings. This did not,
however, form part of the original plan, but dates back to 1856, when
the city was given a wash of pink in honor of a State Visit from
Prince Albert.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn more about the
fascinating religious life of Jaipur. The marble structure, built as
recently as 1985, houses ornate statues including one of Lakshmi
(goddess of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan dressed in gaudy robes,
representing a Hindu vision of heavenly luxury. Carvings in the temple
and on pillars supporting the covered walkways include images of the
Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St
Francis of Assisi. Your visit will coincide with the AARTI Ceremony,
which involves oil lamps being lit and waved, in order to awake and
invoke the deity. Enjoy the experience and spend night at Jaipur.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast.
Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort
palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and
completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior
belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu
styles finds its ultimate expression. 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.
Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area
inthe walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple
and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five
observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country.
This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is
still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a
prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of
sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate
balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by
Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
This afternoon is free for you to relax, shop or explore
independently. Shopping is superb in Jaipur, particularly for gold and
silver jewellery, pottery, tie-dye materials, silk, saris, wooden
handicrafts and carpets.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 6: Jaipur - Delhi
By road 260 km in 5 hr
After leisurely breakfast proceed for shopping.
Proceed for sightseeing of a royal village SAMODE.
Samode according to the Rajputana Gazetteer of 1879 was a large and
flourishing town. The Zamidars (landlords) of Samode - the principal
thakurs of the state of Amber were the Nathawat clan from Chomu, a
branch of the house of Amber, tracing their relation to the Jaipur
Maharaja the fabled Prithviraj Singhji the 17th prince of the house of
Kacchwaha Rajputs. Gopal Singhji one of his 12 sons was awarded
Samode, a noble feudatory of the Amber & Jaipur principality. It was
among the wealthiest territories in the Amber kingdom. The Zamidari
eventually passed within the clan to the hands of Behari Das, a Rajput
warrior in Mughal Service. After 6 generations in the hands of his
descendants Samode was relinquished to the Raj.
The 400-year-old SAMODE PALACE has a wealth of frescoes, many of them
depicting religious subjects. The highlight is a vast DURBAR HALL.
Take a walk of the Rajasthani village or take a camel cart ride. Have
lunch at SAMODE PALACE.
Leave for Delhi after lunch. Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight
will be in Delhi.
Day 7: Delhi - Home
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Day will be free to explore the markets and other places of interest
like the MUSEUM & DILLI HAAT.
You will be transferred in the evening to airport for flight with
sweet memories of India.
TOUR ENDS
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
a) SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,
b) ACCOMMODATION AT MENTIONED HOTELS,
c) ALL TOURS AND TRANSFERS WITH AC SUV & DRIVER,
d) ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE FOR ALL MENTIONED TOURS,
e) MEET AND ASSIST SERVICES ON ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE,
f) DAILY BREAKFASTS AT THE HOTELS,
g) ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES,
h) ELEPHANT RIDE AT AMER FORT - JAIPUR AND
i) ALL PARKING, ROAD TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES.
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We
thank you for your patronage & look forward serve you again in near
future.
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