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New Delhi
jaipur
Note: The red-marked inclusions are not valid in The Leela Mumbai.
Arrive at New Delhi’s ‘IGI International Airport’. Meet with our company representative, warm welcome with fresh flower garlands & then transfer to hotel in your private Vehicle.
On arrival, check-in. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Delhi’s tour.
Start the tour by visiting Raj Ghat, the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948.
Next you will be driven to Old Delhi market, just before entering the market you will embark on a ‘Rickshaw’ to steer through tiny lanes of Chandni Chowk. Ride past the majestic Red Fort & through the main Chandni Chowk street straight to Khari Baoli; Asia’s biggest wholesale spice market, pass through the tiny lanes of Kinaari Bazaar; lane for Indian attire accessories like borders etc, Dariba Kalan; lane for Silver market. Hop off and bid bye to your Rickshaw Puller at Jama Masjid; A beautiful pocket of calm at the heart of Old Delhi’s mayhem, the capital’s largest mosque is built on a 10m elevation. It can hold a mind-blowing 25,000 people.
Later drive through Parliament’s street, & around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Short photography stop at India Gate; This imposing 42m-high stone memorial arch was designed by Lutyens in 1921. (note: photography stop at India Gate is strictly subject to security clearance and subject to vehicle parking availability at the day)
Arrive at the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara; this magnificent white-marble gurdwara (Sikh temple) is topped by glinting golden onion domes. Next visit Humayun’s Tomb, Humayun’s tomb is sublimely well proportioned, seeming to float above its symmetrical gardens. It’s thought to have inspired the Taj Mahal, which it predates by 60 years. Lotus Temple for a short exterior photography stop;
Later proceed to Qutub Minar; The Qutab Minar, soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to proclaim his supremacy over the vanquished Hindu rulers of Qila Rai Pithora and a Kashmiri Co-operative, enjoy a Kashmiri Tea ‘Kahwa’ here when you witness the artisians presenting their local arts & products.
Transfer to your hotel at the end of the tour & overnight
Post breakfast, transfer to Railway station to take train for Agra.
Train:Gatiman Express H Nizamuddin, Delhi (0810 hrs) Agra Cantt (0950 hrs) M,T,W,T,-,S,S
On arrival, proceed to visit Taj Mahal a UNESCO world heritage site constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal that has left tourist spellbound by its beauty for years.
Later visit Agra Fort; Agra has one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Visit a Marble Workshop; local artisans showcase their skill of Marble Inlay work in these workshops. The artisans in Agra are believed to be the descendants of the artists who were actual workers of Taj Mahal
Post Agra sightseeing, transfer to railway station to take train for Delhi.
Train:
Gatiman Express Agra Cantt (1745 hrs) H Nizamuddin, Delhi (1930 hrs) M,T,W,T,-,S,S
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Post breakfast and checkout, drive to Jaipur (270kms,5-6hours).
Optional: You can also opt to take flights instead of a surface transfer. (extra for flight tickets)
Indigo 6E – 212 Delhi (1300 hrs) Jaipur (1350 hrs) Daily
On arrival, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing of Jaipur
We start with Amber Fort. Elephant ride uphill & Jeep ride downhill at the fort. Nostalgic Amber Fort, near Jaipur in Rajasthan, is one of the most well-known and most-visited forts in India. During downhill, visit a very heritage structure – Panna-Meena ka kund, which is a square-shaped stepwell, with adjoining stairs on all four sides and a room on the northern wall.
We will make our way back to the city, en-route we will stop at Jal Mahal, Possibly the most serene sight amidst the chaos of Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal Jaipur, the Water Palace. Short stops at the Jewel & Carpet Workshops in Jaipur are must to witness how the local artisans create marvels from raw materials.
Later in the second half of the day, visit Jantar Mantar, a large grassy enclosure containing eighteen huge stone astronomical measuring devices constructed between 1728 and 1734. City Palace, originally built by Jai Singh in the 1720s and having lost none of its original pomp and splendour. Before you start exploring the local markets, stop for photography at the one world’s most famous façade Hawa Mahal.
Post your exploration in the local market. Return to hotel & overnight.
Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel, Day free for leisure or spa activities.
Overnight at hotel.
This day brings the end of wonderful tour, post breakfast drive to Delhi airport (270Kms/5-6hrs).
Optional: You can also opt to take flights instead of a surface transfer. (extra for flight tickets)
Indigo 6E – 6917 Jaipur (1420 hrs) Delhi (1520 hrs) Daily
