DAY 01:
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi
DAY 02:
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Our itinerary takes off from Old Delhi, which is a multi-layered city. Our first stop is the Red Fort built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra. A short drive brings us to the Great Mosque - The Jama Masjid. Drive on to see the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
Afternoon Sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the Qutub Minar - the tallest stone tower in India built in 1191 AD. Chhatarpur Temple - the most popular Hindu temple with blissful tranquility and serene ambience. Continue to Humayun's Tomb believed to have been designed by his widow. Its plan is based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens and is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. Also visit the Bahai Temple - a lotus shaped structure. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi
DAY 03:
After breakfast proceed for Agra (203 km / 4 hrs), on arrival check-in at the hotel followed by city tour of Agra visit Taj Mahal - built by a grief-stricken emperor, Shah Jahan, as a memorial of eternal love for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Agra Fort which perhaps offers the most moving view of the Taj Mahal from its octagonal tower situated across the River Jamuna.
Sikandra Emperor Akbars, tomb at Sikandra is a magnificent gateway, covered with floral and geometrical arabesque decoration in white and coloured marble. Four elegant Minarets surround the tomb. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
DAY 04:
After early breakfast, proceed for Jaipur (235 km / 6 hrs), en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri - a fascinating deserted capital of Emperor Akbar. This was abandoned in a few years for lack of water. On arrival at Jaipur check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur
DAY 05:
After breakfast, proceed for the city sight seeing tour of Jaipur. Start the tour with a morning excursion to the Amber Fort, that is perched on a hill. An Elephant transports you inside the fort, which houses a Marble Palace, Temple of Victory and a Hall of Mirrors – Sheesh Mahal. On returning to the city we admire the Outdoor Observatory the Jantar Mantar- built in 1726 by Jai Singh, a notable astronomer King. It houses instruments of astonishing accuracy, which gives accurate predictions till this day. The City Palace is a visitor’s delight. Within the walls are several Palaces and museums resplendent with collections of the princely era. Drive to the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), a five story high Palace having a facade of windows and latticed screens which allowed the Ladies of the Court, in bygone days, to sit and view the streets of the city. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
DAY 06:
After breakfast drive for Delhi (265 km / 5 hrs) on arrival in Delhi transferred straight to international airport to connect your flight to onward destination.
Includes
Accommodation for 05 nights/06 days in the above mentioned hotels.
All the transfers and sightseeing by AC Car.
Elephant ride at Amber fort, Jaipur.
Daily breakfast at the hotel.
English speaking guide as per the itinerary.
All applicable taxes.
Excludes
Expenses of personal nature such as meals other then specified, soft/hard drinks, mineral water, camera/video fee, film rolls.
Any air/train fare (as per actual).
Entrance fees of monuments.
Any tips, travel insurance fee.
Any other item not specifically mentioned above.
Validity
Rates are valid from 01 October 2007 - 30th April 2008
Rates are not valid from 22 DEC 2007- 05 JAN 2008
Since 1981
