Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Places to visit: Delhi - Sikandra – Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur – Pushkar - Jaipur - Delhi
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Day 01: Arrive Delhi |
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone. From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again. |
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Day 02: Delhi |
Full day take the tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi.
Morning proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi, Visit Qutub Minar, One of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb, built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal, Drive pass by India Gate (A War memorial) and Presidency House.
Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Old Delhi, include the drive past to Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques, and later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel. |
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Day 03: Delhi – Agra (205 Kms / 4 & ½ Hrs) |
Early morning drive to Agra, visit Sikandra en route.
Akbar's tomb at Sikandra has a large arched entrance and green lawns, the entrance is decorated with marble inlay work around the arch, and the inner surface of the dome of the tomb is decorated with images of flowers, geometric designs and Islamic calligraphy.
Later continue drive to Agra on arrival check-in into hotel. Afternoon take Half day tour of Agra.
Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, the city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Empire.
Visiting Taj Mahal, the monument of love built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in sweet memory of his wife after she died in 1631. Later visit the Agra Fort; this was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. And Itimid-ud-Daulah Tomb, which is also known as
Mini Taj because of its resemblance; however it was built before the Taj Mahal.
Stay overnight at hotel. |
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Day 04: Agra – Jaipur (240 Kms / 05 Hrs) |
Morning dive to Jaipur, en rout en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
An epic in red sandstone; a city of yesteryears today lost in the mists of time. A sonless Akbar had gone to Sikri to seek blessings of a Muslim saint Sheikh Salim Chishti. When his son was finally born, he in gratitude constructed his capital city and named it Fatehpur Sikri. Later Fatehpur Sikri is also known as Abandoned Capital of Mughal Empire.
Thereafter continue drive to Jaipurand on arrival check-in into hotel for overnight stay.
In 1876 A.D. Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria and earned the epitaph ‘PINK CITY', it is also a home of excellent handicrafts especially known for the exquisite gold jewellery enameled or inlaid with precious stones, blue pottery, carving on wood, stone & ivory, block print, tie & dye textiles, hand made paper, miniature painting etc. |
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Day 05: Jaipur |
Morning we take an excursion to the Amber Fort and afternoon visit the city.
Visiting impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. A royal elephant ride to ascend the fort (depending upon the availability else by jeep).Later stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photography. Hawa Mahal was built in 1799, its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.
Stay overnight at hotel. |
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Day 06: Excursion to Pushkar |
Morning proceed to Pushkar,
Pushkar lies on the shore of Pushkar Lake. It has five principal temples, many smaller temples and 52 Ghats where pilgrims descend to the lake to bathe in the sacred waters. One of the primary temples is the 14th century temple dedicated to Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. Very few temples to Lord Brahma exist anywhere in the world. Pushkar is also famous for its annual Pushkar Camel Fair.
On arrival proceed to sightseeing tour of Pushkar.
Visit Brahma Temple - This is the only temple in the world where Lord Brahma is worshiped and the main attraction of Pushkar. The temple has a special position in Hindu pantheons. There is life-size four-armed idol of Lord Brahma - the creator in the vestibule. Pushkar Lake - Pushkar Lake is another important attraction of Pushkar and it has immense significance for the followers of Hinduism. Savitri Temple -The temple is dedicated to Savitri, the wife of Lord Brahma and located on the top of the Ratnagiri Hill.
Later return to Jaipur by surface en-route visit Ajmer, and on arrival at Jaipur stay overnight at hotel. |
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Day 07: Jaipur - Delhi (265 Kms / 06 Hrs) |
Morning proceed to Delhi by surface and on arrival check-in into hotel. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own.
Stay overnight at hotel. |
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Day 08: Depart Delhi |
In time you will transfer to international airport to connect flight for your onward journey. |
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