Day 01: Arrive Delhi, Flight
Upon arrival transfer to hotel for check in
In the afternoon, you will proceed for the tour to New Delhi which includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the President House and Thé Qutub Minar, which is thé tallest stone tower in India. The Qutub Minar was started in 1199 AD by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak anda completed by thé sultan’s successor anda son-in-law, Iltutmish. The Qutub Minar is still thé highest stone tower as well as one of thé finest Islamic structures ever raised in India.
Akshardham Temple (If time permits) Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham complex is a Hindu temple, and a spiritual-cultural campus in Delhi, India.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 02: Delhi – Jaipur, Surface: 260 Kms/ 5 Hrs Approx
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check in at the hotel
In the afternoon visit Nahargarh Fort: Nahargarh Fort, situated on the outer skirts of Jaipur is an epitome of great architecture and planning. Drenched with rich past, the fort allows you a picturesque view of the entire city. Built in 1734, this grand architecture is a perfect way to begin the excursion of this pink city.
In the evening proceed for dinner at Chokhi Dhani
Overnight at the hotel
Day 03: Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed for Jaipur city tour. Capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started the construction of Amber Fort in the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. The fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the Moat Lake. Ruins and remains are spread over the Aravalli hills and sprawling crenulated walls lattice the surrounding area sprawling complex of courtyards and halls, Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.
You will take a photo stop at `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below. It is extremely intricate in its pink sandstone carving. The cool wind blows through its facade of windows and latticed screens through which the queens of the court once viewed the streets of the city.
Afternoon, you will visit the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armoury, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Jantar Mantar is the most famous of five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh in India. Jai Singh was a great admirer of progresses and research made in the fields of science and technology, but he was passionate about astronomy. There is a very interesting story behind the construction of this observatory, considered as the largest stone observatory in the world. Sawai Jai Singh sent his emissaries to all parts of the world before commencing the construction of this observatory. The emissaries returned with many manuals on astronomy containing cutting-edge technological information. One of these manuals was a copy of La Hire’s “Tables”. The king ordered the observatory to be built according to the details contained in this manual. When the construction ended, for the astonishment of the king and others, the observatory was 20 seconds more accurate than the one mentioned in “Table.
Jal Mahal: Jal Mahal is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 04: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra By: surface 232 Kms / 4 Hrs Approx
After breakfast drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri: A fascinating ghost town, lies a little beyond Agra the deserted Red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its ruins are still in a pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone is the marble tomb of the Saint Salim Chisti, enclosed by delicately carved marble screens and visits Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, The Jami Mosque, Birbals Palace, Sunhera Makan, Palace of Jodha Bai, Kahan-i-khas, Diwan -i-am.
After visit continue your drive to Agra, Upon arrival check in at the hotel
Overnight at the hotel
Day 05: Agra
After breakfast Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Dayal Bagh
Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). Midway ‘’Battery bus’’ would be waiting for you and will drop you at the gates of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is everything that has been said about it and more. Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture.
Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Agra Fort – the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions.
Dayal Bagh : Dayalbagh or Dayal Bagh means ‘Garden’ of ‘Merciful’, inferring “Garden of the Merciful”, is a locality in metropolitan Agra in western Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the headquarters of the Dayalbagh sect of the Radhasoami faith where the 8th revered leader lives and presides over the satsang.
Overnight at the hotel-
Day 06: Agra – Delhi, Surface 205 Kms/ 3 Hrs
After breakfast drive back to Delhi airport to board the flight for onwards destination
