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01 : Arrive Delhi
02 : Sightseeing of Delhi
03 : Visit the Samode Palace & Bagh
04 : Visit Forts of Jaipur
05 : Travel to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
06 : Visit Taj Mahal - Agra
07 : Arrive Delhi
08 : Board flight for onward journey
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Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Samode - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur
Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Day 1 » Arrive Delhi :
Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2 you are met
and transferred to your pre booked Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel you are
received with a traditional welcome of TIKKA and ARTI. Rest of the day is
relaxing and for free activities. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2 » Delhi :
This
morning we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jahan the
Magnificent (who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be visiting the
famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and
two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort.
Afternoon we'll visit Laxmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that's
just 60 years old , and then proceed via India Gate and the Governmental
building to Qutub Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the
arrival of Islam in India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an
elevated platform, and the Crafts Museum, which replicates and Indian street
with over 50 artists and craftspeople at work.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 3 » Delhi - Samode - Jaipur :
Depart for Jaipur by surface . Enroute our journey we visit the famous
Samode Village and visit the Palace and the Samode Bagh . We continue our
journey to Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, was built in 1727 AD by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an
ancient Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows a grid system. Upon
arrival check in your pre booked Hotel.
Day 4 » Jaipur :
Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a
super example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant
ride takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful
buildings. Afternoon - tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace
in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal
architecture. The Palace of winds - a five storied structure of pink
sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking
the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the
ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life.
Day 5 » Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatepur sikri - Agra :
This morning travel to Bharatpur for a tour of the world famous bird
sanctuary here. The reserve bosts of river 300 species of resident and
migratory birds. From here we drive to the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri
(ghost capital) for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings
still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Agra
and upon arrival check into Hotel.
Day
6 » Agra :
Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th
centuries. This morning we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's
chief minister and father-in-law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its
design foreshadows the Taj Mahal. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over
three generations by the moghul emperors. Following an afternoon free, we go
at sunset to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah
Jahan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous
scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection
in the water channel are truly breathtaking.
Day 7 » Agra - Delhi :
Later this morning we leave for Delhi, stopping en route at Sikandra to
view the 1613 built tomb of Akbar. Upon arrival check in at your pre booked
Hotel. Rest of the day for personal last minute shopping etc. Evening
Farewell Dinner at a typical Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 » Leave Delhi :
Departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey.
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01 : Arrive Delhi
