Delhi - Mathura - Brindavan
- Agra - Jaipur
DAY
01 – ARRIVAL DELHI
Garlanding on
arrival. Meeting and assistance on arrival at the airport, our
representative will meet to welcome and escort you by a private
chauffeur driven car and transfer to Hotel, whilst the
room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would
hand over the Welcome Folder documents and brief you the tour
programmed. Overnight at hotel.
DAY
02 – DELHI v AGRA (203 KMS / 4 HRS)
After
breakfast take half day sightseeing tour of historic city visiting Old Delhi:
the majestic Red Fort,
a marvel in red sandstone,
Jama
Masjid, the largest mosque in India, both
built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal fame,
Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past
through the silver street in Chandani Chowk, Later take a sight
seeing tour of New Delhi includes
Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys;
the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers
martyred during the Afghan war;
the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by
the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families,
lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar ,
built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty.
Later depart
by surface Agra, enroute visit Mathura and Brindavan, on arrival
check in at Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY
03 – AGRA TO FATEHPUR SIKRI TO JAIPUR (237 KMS / 5 HRS)
After
breakfast visit to witness one of most beautiful among the
seven wonders of the world: Taj Mahal with its’
speculative view. Taj Mahal, the architectural
modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example
of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders
of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest
buildings in the world. The tour continues with a visit
Agra Fort,
designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., built with barricaded
wall of red sand stone; it houses the beautiful Pearl
Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangir
Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am,
Macchhi Bhawan, Nagina Masjid, Meena Bazar, Moti
Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, Musamman Burj where
from Taj Mahal is visible in all its beauty from one side of
the fort. Overnight at hotel
Morning
depart by surface to Jaipur, en route visit
Fatehpur Sikri,
(37 kms from Agra), Old deserted town of
Mughal Dynasty –Fatehpur Sikri built in
red sandstone in honor of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold the
birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust
stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here
represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the
Diwan-e-Khas entirely unique in its concept is a tall
vaulted room with an intricately carved central pillar and
capital supporting a platform that once held the emperor's
throne. The airy Panch Mahal a 5 storied structure
rising in pyramidal fashion was probably used by the ladies of
the court. Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone is
the finest building here, the marble Tomb of Salim Chisti
enclosed by finely carved, lacy marble screens. The Buland
Darwaza, an imposing gateway 54 m high was built to
commemorate Akbar's Aligarh the famous university town is a
center of Islamic studies. Akbar built in 1492, The Tomb is
combination of Muslims and Hindu Architectural styles. On
arrival transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY
04 – IN JAIPUR
Today after
breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber
Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the
experience of ride on elephant back to and from the top of the
hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour
of City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for
its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is
the Central Museum. Jantar
Mantar is the largest of the five observatories
built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the
Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are
located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur.
Afternoon is kept free to visit the famous Markets of
Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts. Jaipur is an
ideal place for buying souvenirs. In the evening visit to
Birla Temple, speculator white marble temple.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 05 –
JAIPUR TO DELHI (265 KMS/ 6 HRS)
After breakfast depart by surface to Delhi
airport to board flight for onward destination.
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