Day 01: Arrival at Delhi Upon arrival at
Delhi our representative will meet and assist you at the Airport and
transfer you to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast follows a sight seeing tour of the Delhi city.
Delhi, the capital of India, has long been the center of
political and cultural activities. Delhi has been the center of power
and politics for thousands of years now. It has resulted into the
development of a rich cultural heritage, which is reflected in the form
of architectural edifices such as Qutub Minar, Humayun tomb, Birla
temple, Red Fort, India Gate and much more. Your sightseeing will cover
all the abovementioned structures as well as the Rashtrapati Bhavan,
Parliament House, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. To relive the past of
Delhi you can catch the sound and light show held at the Red Fort/Old
fort in the evening. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast you will be picked up from the hotel and driven to
Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal. On your way to Agra you will stop for a
brief time at Sikandra.
Sikandra is known for the massive red sandstone and marble tomb
of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The tomb of Akbar at Sikandara exhibits a
unique blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. Upon arrival at
Agra you will check into hotel. Afternoon will be free for leisure.
Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 04: Agra
Welcome to Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal! After breakfast our
representative will pick you up from the hotel for a full day sight
seeing tour of Agra.
Agra is synonymous with the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and
romance. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in
memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. The city of Agra also boasts
of some other monuments such as the Red fort and the tomb of
It-mad-Ud-Daulah, the tomb of Emperor Jehangir's father-in-law.
Overnight stay will be at Hotel in Agra.
Day 05: Agra - Jaipur
It's time to say good-bye to the Taj Mahal and head towards another
fascinating destination, Jaipur (the Pink City). After breakfast you
will proceed to Jaipur by road, visiting Fatehpur Sikri on the way.
Fatehpur Sikri boasts of some wonderful monuments that were
built during the Mughal rule. The buildings at Fatehpur Sikri present a
unique blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture. The town of Fatehpur
Sikri served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for a few years before
being abandoned due to scarcity of water. Some of the highlights at
Fatehpur Sikri include the Panch Mahal (Palace of Five Storeys), Buland
Darwaza and Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti. Upon arrival at Jaipur, check
in at the hotel and proceed for a sight seeing tour of Jaipur in the
afternoon.
Jaipur, also called the Pink City is the capital of Rajasthan
state. Raja Jai Singh founded the city of Jaipur. Jaipur is known for
its rich cultural heritage and boasts of some magnificent structures
that include the Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar (observatory), the City
Palace and the Amber fort. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur
After breakfast, you will set out to explore the Amber fort (ascending
the fort on elephant's back). Amber Fort is an architectural delight and
consists of some prominent buildings such as the Diwani-i-am, Kali
Temple and Jai Mandir along with magnificent marble palaces and gardens.
You will have free time in the afternoon. Overnight stay will be at
hotel.
Day 07: Jaipur - Delhi
After a memorable tour of Agra, Delhi and Jaipur, it is time to say
goodbye. You will be driven back to Delhi for train/flight for onward
journey.