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DAY
01 : Arrive
Delhi
Arrive Delhi on arrival, we shall meet & greet
assisted with you at the airport by our executive
and transferred to hotel. O/N Hotel.
DAY
02 : Delhi
After breakfast, full day local sight-seen of
Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid , the largest mosque
in India - Built by Shah Jahan, built in 1656;
witness the Red Fort; Visit Humayun's Tomb:
built in mid 16th century this is an early example
of Mughal architecture; Visit Qutab Minar, witness
the India Gate, President House.
O/N at Hotel
DAY 03 : Delhi
- Jaipur (260 KMS, 05-06 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 lakebed
in a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded
by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and
crenellated walls. O/N |
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DAY 04 : Jaipur
After breakfast, excursions to Amber Fort enroute
witness the façade of Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of Winds that 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 check in 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 hotel.
DAY 07: Delhi
Transfer to the IGI airport to catch international
flight for your own destination.
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