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Tour
Duration |
08 Nights /
09 Days |
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Tour
Destination |
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar -Ajmer - Delhi |
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Travel Theme |
Leisure |
Tour Programme
Day 01 : 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 02 : 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.
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 03 : Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to
Agra (203 km) 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 04 : Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to
Jaipur (221 km), 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 05 : 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
artefacts 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 06 : Jaipur - Pushkar
Late morning drive
to Pushkar (130 km)
Pushkar - is famous
for its colourful annual fair during kartik poornima (full moon) in
the November each year. At this time this otherwise peaceful and
gentle village on the banks of holy Pushkar take is thrown into
colourful confusion when the desert tribes and camel caravans meet to
trade cattle, camels, goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery and spices
beside the sacred Pushkar Lake and to perform their rituals in its
waters, to the accompaniment of temple & folk music. Upto 200000
traders and 50000 cattle pour into town, along with numerous festooned
camels and colourful pilgrims. After 10 hectic days of livestock
dealing, camel racing and colourful festivities, everybody goes for a
big holy dip in the lake on the night of the full moon. (Kartik
Purnima).
Upon arrival in
Pushkar- check into the Royal Camp captures the luxurious nostalgia of
a bygone age of the Maharaja's Safari and Shikar camps, combined with
innovative design demonstrating many of the skills and crafts of
Marwar.The camp consists of tents, each with verandah, bedroom and
bathroom. There is a large dining tent serving the best of Rajasthani
cuisine and a large open reception tent with seating areas. The
campfire is the focal point for the evening entertainment programme
with cocktails & rhythms of the Thar-music, dancing, magicians, puppet
shows, jugglers, flaming torches & camel parades.
Afternoon City tour
of Pushkar - Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you
might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were
deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the
Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world
dedicated to this deity. It's marked by red spire, and over the
entrance gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said
to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Overnight at Camp
Day 07 : Pushkar
Full day at the
fair. Built as 'an explosion of fun, frolic, games and laughter', the
fair provides some wonderful photographic opportunities and is a rare
change to see Rajasthani women decked out in all their traditional
jewellery, dress and finery. Temple music wafts through the night, as
the fires die down and the Rajasthani melodies played on thestringed
ek-tara come to a close.On the night of the full moon, the pilgrims
bathe by moonlight, then send marigold and rose petals floating across
the lake on green plate-like leaves. It is worth getting up early to
see the camels and tribes rousing themselves in the pink of the dawn
desert light. Overnight at hotel
Day 08 : Pushkar - Ajmer - Delhi
Morning drive to
Ajmer (15 Km) Upon arrival in Ajmer, straight proceed for city tour.
The Emperor Shah Jehan's white marbles pavilions are in a delightful
park on the east banks of the man-made Ana Sagar Lake. Ajmer, located
135 km southwest is the most sacred of all Muslim places of pilgrimage
in India. Ajmer is a green oasis on the shore of Ana Sagar Lake,
hemmed in by barren hills. Historically Ajmer has always had great
strategic importance. It was founded in 7th century by Ajaipal Chauhan.
He named it Ajaimeru the 'invincible hill', because here he raised
Taragarh, India's first hill fort. The city's Muslim history began
when Prithviraj Chauhan lost Ajmer to Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1193
A.D. The Persian saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti who came with Muhammad
Ghori from Persia in 1192 settled here. Thus the place where he was
buried is today known as the Dargah Sharif. Construction of the shrine
was completed by Humayun and the gates were added by the Nizam of
Hyderabad. Later Shah Jahan constructed a mosque of white marble, it
has 11 arches and a Persian inscription running the full length of the
building. Beyond the Dargah is the Adhai din ka Jhonpra an ancient
Sanskrit college, which was converted into mosque in 1198 and remains
one of the finest monuments of medieval India. Afternoon transfer to
railway station for train to Delhi
On arrival in Delhi,
the guests will be met by our representative and straight proceed to
International airport for flight back to home.
Day 09 : Delhi - Abroad
Our tour concludes: Caper thanks you for your patronage & look forward
serve you again in near future.
Package includes:
• 08 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis with Breakfast
• A/C transportation as per the itinerary (No transportation on
leisure days).
• Local English speaking guide during the tour except Fatehpur Sikri
• Elephant ride in Jaipur.
• Mineral Water on the route
Package does not include:
• Any airfare or airport tax.
• Any Monument entry fee & camera fee (wherever Applicable)
• All presently applicable taxes.
• Any expense of personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, laundry,
phone/fax calls, tips etc.
• Any other expense not mentioned in the "Package includes". Our
Concludes
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We
thank you for your patronage & look forward serve you again in near
future.
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