Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive
by flight, after ' Indian Swagat' (Welcome)
our representative would assist you at airport &
transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines
in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic
location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties
chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological
cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha
from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000
BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries
by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin
Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built
the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi
was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose
central administrative area as a testament to British
rule in India. The division in walled city & New
Delhi also marks the division in life styles.
Overnight Hotel
Day 02 : Delhi
Full Day Tour
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the
17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting
the great Jama Masjid, the principal
mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best
known mosque in India. Later we walk
down or take a rickshaw ride through
Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of
Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red
Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.
In New Delhi, we visit Raj
Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation,
Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform
that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948.
Further we drive past India Gate, memorial
built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers
who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The
names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed
on the walls. President's House, the
official residence of the President of India, built
in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's
House & served as the residence of the Governor-General
of British India. We will also visit Humayun's
Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built
in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage
Site & the first example of this type of
Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar,
built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is
the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important
example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar &
its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
Overnight Hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur (262km - 5hr)
Today we drive to Jaipur, popularly
known as Pink City, the flamboyant
& colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich
& colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour
& bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage
cities in India. The city was founded in the year 1728
by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber.
It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the
nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular
sectors.
Optional - Chokhi Dhani
An evening excursion to Chokhi Dhani complex, ethnic
village resort located at a distance of 15 km from Jaipur.
Rajasthani village atmosphere is recreated on the sprawling
ground & includes the entertainment by folk dancers
& musicians. Later drive back to hotel.
Overnight Hotel
Day 04 : Jaipur
Full Day Tour
Today
we take an excursion to Amber Fort,
the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced
under the reign of Raja Man Singh. We take an Elephant
ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill,
an overwhelming experience.
Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect
blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The center
of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra
Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city.
Further we visit Jantar Mantar (Solar
Observatory), an astronomical treasure house, with solar
devices that give accurate predictions till date. We
also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds),
a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built
in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer
down the busy street market unseen by the world through
its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows).
Overnight Hotel
Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (260
km - 6 hr)
Today we drive to Agra, en route we
will visit Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital),
the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under
Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it
was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. We visit
Emperor Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque
& Tomb of Salim Chisti.
Further we continue our drive to Agra,
beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It
achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors
from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination
because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most
notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri,
all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Overnight Hotel
Day 06 : Agra - Delhi via Mathura & Vrindavan
(220km - 5hr)
Half Day Tour
Today we visit Taj Mahal, symbol of
eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna.
It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in
the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It
was completed in 22 years. Further we visit Agra
Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal
Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can
be more accurately described as a walled palatial city.
It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white
marble & intricate decorations. We will also visit
Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir
completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613.
En route Mathura & Vrindavan
Later we drive back to Delhi, en route
visit Mathura & Vrindavan, places
related with the birth & childhood of Lord Krishna.
In Mathura we visit Shri Krishna Janmabhumi
temple, a stone slab marks the original birth
place of Krishna. In Vrindavan we visit Bankey
Bihari Temple, built in the year 1864. Temple
is famous for the black statue of Krishna, also called
as Thakur Ji. ISKCON Temple, one of
the most beautiful temples in Vrindavan. Temple is devoted
to Krishna, his brother Balaram & Krishna's beloved
Radha.
Tour End |