Day 01: Arrive in Delhi (in the evening)
On arrival, our local guide will meet and assist you at the airport
and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.
Delhi: India's capital & a major gateway to the
country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which
successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its
strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive
dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects
the legacy the British left behind. The division between New &
Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British
& the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he
will invariably confront the city's past.
Day 02: Delhi-Nawalgarh/Mandawa (Shekhawati)
After breakfast, go on a half-day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit the
Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Rajghat. Afternoon, leave Delhi for
Nawalgarh/Mandawa. Arrive Nawalgarh/Mandawa and check in at the
pre-booked hotel.
Shekhawati: Starting around 14th century, a number
of Muslim clans moved into the area and the town which developed in
the region became important trading posts on the caravan routes
emanating from the ports of Gujrat. The merchants prospered and in
later years, encouraged by the British, established themselves as
traders across the country. Although the towns have long since lost
any importance they may once have had, what they have not lost is
the amazing painted 'havelis' (houses) built by the merchants. Most
of the buildings date from the 18th century to early this century.
Day 03: Nawalgarh/Mandawa - Samode
In the morning, visit the 'Havelis' of Nawalgarh & Mandawa.
Afternoon, transfer to Samode. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel
Samode Palace.
Samode: A small village of Samode is nestled
amongst rugged hills about 50 km north of Jaipur. The highlight of
the Palace is the exquisite 'Diwan-e-Khas', which is covered with
completely painting and mirror-work, and is probably the finest
example of its kind in the country.
Day 04: Samode - Jaipur
Spend the morning at leisure. Explore the Palace & its
surroundings then in the afternoon, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in
Jaipur, check in at your pre-booked Hotel for overnight stay.
Jaipur: The city owes its names, foundation and its
careful planning to the great warrior - stronomer Maharaja Jai Singh
II. In 1727, with Mughal power on the wane, Jai Singh decided to
move down from his hillside fortress at nearby Amber to a new site
on the plains. He laid out the city, with its surrounding walls and
six rectangular blocks, according to the principles of town planning
set down in Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on
architecture
Day 05: Jaipur
After breakfast, take a short excursion to Amber Fort to take an
elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort
entrance.
Amber Fort: At a distance of 11 km from Jaipur, Amber was the
ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in
1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is
a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Then in the afternoon, take city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City
Palace, which has museum having an extensive collection of art,
carpets, enamelware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory
built Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the fa?ade of Hawa Mahal.
Day 06: Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra
After breakfast, drive to Agra, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri: built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was
the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years
due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the
Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces
which are still preserved in its original glory, credit of which
goes to Lord Curzon.
Day 07: Agra
After breakfast, visit the Agra Fort containing the halls of Private
& Public audience, Itmad-ud-daulah followed by the visit to the
highlight of the day - Taj Mahal, built by the Mogul emperor
Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal
remains, perhaps the most perfect architecture in the world.
Day 08: Agra-Delhi
After breakfast, leave Agra for Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and check
in at the pre-booked hotel. Afternoon, take city tour of New Delhi.
Visit India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, and Birla Mandir.
Day 09: Departure Delhi
Transfer to the airport to board your flight for onward destination
Price per person in USD
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tour category
Price includes:
- All transfers, excursions & sightseeing as per the above
tour program in a non A/C car.
- Hotel accommodation on twin sharing room basis only, inclusive
of all taxes & services charges.
- Hotel accommodation for 8 nights Check-Out : 1200 hrs (Noon)
- English speaking local guide for all sightseeing &
excursions.
- Elephant ride at Fort Amber
- Govt. Service Tax.
Price excludes:
- Any kind of insurance, airfare, visa fees, camera-video fees,
entrance fees to monuments, meals, airport tax, mineral water,
table drinks or any other personal expenses in nature.
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