DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Namaste!
Welcome to India!
Arrive
Delhi after
clearing all immigration and customs formalities,
our representative will meet you in the arrival hall
.. He/She would assist you at airport &
transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully
combines in its folds the ancient with modern.Its
strategic location was the prime reasons why
successive dynasties chose it as their seat of
power. In fact, more mythological cities are
believed to be here, like the city of
Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata,
founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were
built over several centuries by different rulers
like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks,
Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City
Shah Jahanabad.
Later in first half of 20th century much of New
Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out
a grandiose central administrative area as a
testament to British rule in India. The division in
walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in
life styles. Arrive Hotel and rest of the day will
be free for independent activities.
Overnight Hotel - Delhi
DAY 02 : DELHI SIGHTSEEING
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th
century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the
great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old
Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known
mosque in India. Later wewalk down or take a
rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old
marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque
bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by
Shah Jahan.
In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the
Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple
black marble platform that marks the spot of his
cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past
India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to
commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the
World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the
soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the
walls. President's House, the official residence of
the President of India, built in the year 1931.
Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served
as the residence of theGovernor-General of British
India. We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial
of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562.
The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first
example of this type of Mughal architecture in
India. Qutub Minar,built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din
Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the
world, an important example of Indo-Islamic
Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight Hotel - Delhi
DAY 03 : DELHI - JAIPUR (260 KMS, 05- HRS DRIVE)
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 (240 KMS,
06-07 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the
abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri: built by
Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital 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 pre booked hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 06 : AGRA - DELHI (210 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
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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