Our representative will meet at arrival hall of IGI airport, Delhi Holding paging board of your Name, assists you check -in at the hotel.
India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, Delhi is contemporary and a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. Stay overnight at Delhi.
After breakfast,09-00 AM driver will meet you hotel and proceed for a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi. This fascinating city has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi…noisy, chaotic and uniquely Indian. You will then visit the Red Fort, which was constructed during the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan and served as the residence for the Mughal royal family. It continues to be significant till date, as every Independence Day, the Prime Minister makes a speech from its ramparts as the Indian flag is hoisted. Later, drive past India Gate, President House and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi before you head towards Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. This simple memorial marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Thereafter, visit Humayun’s Tomb, commissioned by Humayun’s wife in 1562. It was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent where the Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, which is the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by the first Muslim ruler of Delhi. Stay overnight at Delhi.
After an early breakfast, leave for Agra. On arrival check -in hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire – giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Afternoon visit:
AGRA FORT – Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture, perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Proceed to visit the It mad Dullah’s Tomb (also known as the BABY TAJ). Stay overnight at Agra.
Morning sunrise view of Taj Mahal:
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-
de-etre for every tourist’s visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his
beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and
planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect
symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and
some of the best inlay work ever seen.
After breakfast proceed to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, a side drive of 20 KMS visit Abhaneri
Stepwell.
Fatehpur Sikri – The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace
in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its “ruins” are in
pristine condition … it’s not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its
grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Abhaneri Stepwell
Abhaneri – Abhaneri is prominent for ‘Baoris’, step wells which were invented by the natives to harvest rain water. These tanks were used as cool places of retreat and as water reservoirs during parched times of the year. Chand Baori is the most popular of the wells in the region, and it is one of India’s deepest and largest. There are three ways to reach the water using the steps, which are divided into stories. This colossal, delicately carved well is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple. It was a ritual to wash the hands and feet at the well before visiting the adjoining temple.
Harshat Mata Temple, dedicated to the goddess Harshat Mata, serves as the other tourist attraction of Abhaneri. Razed during the invasion of India by Islamic rulers in the 10th century, the remains of the temple still boast architectural and sculptural styles of ancient India. Harshat Mata is considered to be the goddess of joy and happiness. According to myth, the goddess is always cheerful, and she imparts her joy and happiness to the whole village.
On arrival Check -into the Hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
After breakfast, proceed for full-day sightseeing trip of Jaipur, also known as the ‘Pink City’. The city of Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, famous for its colourful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes. Visit the Amber Fort. The best way to explore the fort is to ride atop an Elephant. Prominent structures inside the fort are the Diwan-i-aam, adorned with latticed galleries, the Ganesh Pol, with a beautiful painted image of Lord Ganesh and the stunning Sheesh Mahal, a hall decorated with thousands of tiny mirrors. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds.” This stunning façade with its ornately carved latticework windows was designed, to let the ladies at the palace look out onto the streets without being observed. Later you will visit the City Palace, again, a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The museums here showcase rare and ancient manuscripts, arms dating back to the15th century, and costumes of erstwhile royalty. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, comprising geometric devices for measuring time, and tracking stars in their orbits. Stay overnight at Jaipur.
After breakfast, we will be transferred to the airport/ Train station.
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