» Day 01 : Delhi
Arrival
Delhi. Meeting and Greeting at the airport. Transfer to Hotel for overnight
stay.
» Day 02 : Delhi / Jaipur
Morning city tour of Delhi - sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna,
Delhi, the capital of India.
Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor
Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by
Shahjehan and Raj Ghat -the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi.
New Delhi visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest
remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine
monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre
high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament
House, President's House, Secretariat Buildings and Birla Temple.
Late afternoon proceed to Jaipur which is 250 kms and 5.30 hrs drive. On
arrival Jaipur, tansfer to hotel for overnight stay.
» Day 03 : In Jaipur
Morning
visit to Amber Fort - fine example of Rajput architecture situated on a hill
side and overlooking a lake, which reflects the fort's ramparts and
terraces. Followed by city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City palace in the
heart of the old city which is the former royal residence that houses a
museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and an armoury of the
Mughals and the Rajputs. Near the Palace is Jantar Mantar, a stone
observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Also
visit the landmark of the "Pink City" the Hawa Mahal or the palace
of winds, built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch the
processions passing in the street without being seen. Overnight stay at
Jaipur hotel.
» Day 04 : Jaipur / Agra
Morning leave for Agra (which is 232 kms and 4.30 hrs drive). Enroute
visiting Fatehpur Sikri- the deserted red sandstone city (approx. 3.30 hrs
drive), which was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital in the late 16th
century. Continue your drive to Agra. Afternoon visit to Agra Fort - which
lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of town. It was
built by Emperor Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest
architectural style. Overnight in Agra.
» Day 05 : Agra / Delhi / Onward Destination
Morning visit world famous Taj Mahal - the epitome of love", "a
monument of immeasurable beauty", built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan
in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Afterthat
drive to Delhi (204 kms / 4 hrs drive) enroute Sikandra - the tomb of the
Mughal Emperor Akbar, a magnificent garden tomb. Reaching Delhi in the
evening to move for onward destination.
For your reference, details of monument entrance fees
as under : (based on per person per visit and to be payable in INR only)
| City |
Monument
|
| DELHI |
Red Fort - INR 100 per person. |
| Qutab Minar - INR 250 per
person. |
| Humayun's Tomb - INR 250 per
person |
| JAIPUR |
Entrance at Amber Fort, City
Palace and Hawa Mahal - INR 550 total per person |
| AGRA |
Taj Mahal - INR 750 per person. |
| Agra Fort - INR 250 per person. |
| Fatehpur Sikri - INR 250 per
person. |
| Sikandra - INR 100 per person |
Note : Taj Mahal Is Closed On All Fridays.
