Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport
Our company representative will meet and assit
you at the airport
Later transfer to prebooked hotel (for immediate
occupency)
Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
After breakfast start Sightseeing
of New Delhi including Laxmi Narayan
Temple : Garishly colored modern temple is erected
by the industrialist Birla. India
Gate : The 42m high stone “Arch of Triumph”,
erected in the memory of Indian soldiers
who died in the First World War. Humayun’s
Tomb : Built by wife of Humayun, the second
Mughal king. It is an early example of Mughal
architecture. Qutab Minar : The building
complex dates back to the onset of Muslim
rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan
architecture. Lotus Temple : Located in Kalkaji
in the south of Delhi, it is lotus shaped
and has rightly been given the name. It is
made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand.
It is open to all faiths and is an ideal
place for meditation and obtaining peace
and tranquility. It is a very recent architectural
marvel of the Bahai faith, the youngest of
the world's independent religion founded
by Bahá'u'lláh (1817-1892).
The central theme of Bahá'u'lláh's
message is that humanity is one single race
and that the day has come for its unification
in one global society.
Afternoon continue sightseeing of Old
Delhi including Red Fort : The red stone walls
of the fort extend from 2kms and vary in
height from 18m on the riverside to 33m on
the city side. The hall of public audiences,
the hall of private audiences, the royal
baths and Moti Masjid built by Aurangzeb
for himself are important part of the immense
fort. Jama Masjid : It is the largest mosque
in India and the final architectural extravagance
of Shanjahan. Raj Gath : The memorial of
Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after
his assassination.
Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur (by
road approx.230 kms/3-4 hrs travelling time)
Morning 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.
On arrival check in at hotel and enjoy lunch.
Post lunch start Sightseen of beautiful “Pink
City” including 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.
Hawa Mahal – the palace of winds etc.
Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning after early breakfast visit Amber
Fort, and enjoy Elephant ride upto the
hills and enjoy beautiful view of Aravali
range of Rajasthan from the magnificent
Fort. 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.
Afternoon free for self exploration of Jaipur
city and local bazaars / markets etc
Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri
- Agra (by road 230kms/4-5 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel
Morning drive to Agra, enroute visit the abandoned
Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor
Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the
Moghuls, 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
and check-in at prebooked hotel.
Day 06 : Agra
Early morning at the time of sunrise
visit Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah
Jahan in memory of his love and wife Mumtaz
Mahal. Described as the most extravagant
monument ever built for love, it was constructed
by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial
to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of
white marble took 22 years to complete
(1630-1652 AD). Ustad Ahamad Lahori, a
Persian Architect, is said to be the main
designer and planner for this magnificent
memorial.
After breakfast continue sightseeing
of Agra, including Agra 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.
Dinner and overnight at hotel
.
Evening you can walk through the local bazaar.
Overnight at hotel
Day 07 : Agra - Delhi (by road,
approx 220 kms / 3-4 hrs drive)
Breakfast at hotel , morning free at leisure.
Post lunch drive to Delhi international
airport for flight back home
