Detailed
Itinerary Day 01 Arrive 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 a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope -
that is India. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02 New Delhi
Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi after breakfast. (0930
hr) OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the
Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid
- the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort
and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from
Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI -
An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the
Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue -
Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's
Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic
Enclave.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 03 Delhi - Agra: By road 201 km in 4 hr Start for Agra
early in the morning after breakfast.
En-route visit SIKANDRA. 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 reflects its
Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets
of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai
cuisine.
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.
Proceed for visit to the Taj Mahal,
Agra Fort and Itmadullah's Tomb with English speaking guide. Return to hotel
and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day
04 Agra - Karauli: By road 181 km in 4 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 drive to Karauli and reach
by afternoon. After lunch its time to discover the hidden bounties of this
beautifull and lost world. Visit the Palace in Karauli with its intricate
mirror and wooden work. Take a stroll in the local bazaar full with local
flavours and colours. It is a lovely experience. Dinner at your hotel.
Day 05 Karauli - Jaipur: By road 181 km 5 hr Leave Karauli
after breakfast and reach Jaipur by lunch time. After lunch proceed for the
local bazaar and the gems cutting and polishing center in Jaipur. Overnight
in your hotel in Jaipur.
Day 06 Jaipur (B, L, D)
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.
Continue
sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful
blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace
sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the 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.
Relax in the evening or proceed to
Choki Dani Village for dinner.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 07 Jaipur - Delhi: By road 260 km in 5 hr After leisurely
breakfast proceed for shopping.
Leave for Delhi after lunch.
Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to a hotel for WASH AND CHANGE as
your flight will be late in the evening. Proceed to the airport for flight
with sweet memories of India.