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Day 01
- Arrival Delhi :
Arrive Delhi, Meet, assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night
stay in Delhi.
Day 02 - Delhi :
After a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate
buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the
British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India
Gate and the grand government buildings, the Presidents House ,
Red fort , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial , Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple
popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 - Agra :
Morning drive to the city of Taj, Agra & transfer to hotel. Start the
sightseeing of Agra by visiting the magnificient Taj Mahal one
of the of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love
ever created.20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this
memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble
and semi-precious stone-undoubtedly the highlight of your tour. Also
visit the Agra fort the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of
Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was
started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public
audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of
inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the
Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with
floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his
gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of
friendly kingdoms. Evening free to explore the Agras rich heritage of
handicrafts in its markets. Night stay in Agra.
Day 04 - Agra - Jaipur :
After breakfast drive to Jaipur- the fabled pink city of the desert
named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only
city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe
through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and
forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal
processions and splendours are now living monuments enroute visiting
Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone ghost town which
was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and
deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur in late evening &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 05 - Jaipur :
After breakfast visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that
cannot be easily described. You ride up on Elephants to the former
capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills
later visit the City Palace - the royal residence of the
Maharaja of Jaipur and is known for its stunning architecture, it also
houses a museum. Later visit the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa
Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is
encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the
royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the
outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's
Observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th
century. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 06 - Jaipur - Udaipur :
Morning drive to Udaipur - an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan
enroute visiting Pushkar. Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as
ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site,
since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The
most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in
the world dedicated to this deity. It's marked by red spire, and over
the entrance gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is
said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Arrive Udaipur and
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 07 - Udaipur :
Morning city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559
A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most
romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the
City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari
(Queens resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art
museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Rest of the day at leisure. Night
stay in Udaipur.
Day 08 - Udaipur - Mumbai:
Transfer to airport to connect the flight for Mumbai
Day 09
Mumbai
Full Day Mumbai
Sightseeing and Evening Transfer to Airport to connect the flight. |
