Great Taj Mahal Tour
Duration:
05 Nights / 06 Days
Destinations:
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur
Day 01: Arrival 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: Delhi Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Start a
full-day tour of Old and New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A
sight-seeing 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
sight-seeing 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.
Proceed to see the DANCES OF INDIA show in the evening.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day
03: Delhi - Agra Start for Agra early in the morning after
breakfast.
En-route you will visit the 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.
Enjoy battery van ride. Return to hotel and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day
04: Agra - Jaipur Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri.
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 it's grandeur. Also visit the Buland
Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
JAIPUR - The
origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth
century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in
1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing
into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A
beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known
as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink
plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of
Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent
palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Proceed to Jaipur
and check in at hotel.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. 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 it's ultimate
expression.
Continue sight-seeing.
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. Their five-storey structures 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 visit the markets.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur After
leisurely breakfast proceed for shopping.
Leave for Delhi after
lunch. Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to airport for flight with
sweet memories of India after FAREWELL DINNER.
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