Day 01- Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight
Meeting on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Check-in time 14:00 hours
Day 02 - Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
Sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi, the capital of India, typifies the soul of the country. The city conceals within its bosom the remains of civilization that flourished over the last three thousand years. Since those legendary days, many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil. The legacy of that past survives in the many monuments left behind by the regents.
Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi.
New Delhi visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place.
Day 03 - Delhi-Agra drive, 204 km/4 hours
Drive to Agra and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Visit Taj Mahal at sun-set.
Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD.
Day 04 - Agra
Morning sightseeing tour of Agra.
Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is
replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period,
including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by
Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah built between
1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din
Beg., it is considered a precursor of the Taj Mahal.
Afternoon at leisure.
Day 05- Agra-Jaipur drive, 235 km/6 hours
Drive to Jaipur visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There,
in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by
name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son,
and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site
for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the
residence of the saint erected in k1569. The shortage of water lead to
the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti, Panch
Mahal and other Palaces.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel for overnight.
Day 06 - Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is
a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th
century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the
palace complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir,
Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some
of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend
the fort to visit the complex.
Afternoon city sightseeing tour.
Jaipur, this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer
260 years ago. Visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the
erstwhile royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap
Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur city
Day 07 : Jaipur-Delhi-dep
Drive to Delhi and transfer to airport for onward flight.
