Itinerary
Day 1: Kochi to Delhi by Flight + City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Agra
Pass By: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Pickup at 4am from Hotel in Kochi and Transfer to Airport for Flight to New Delhi.
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Arrival at 9am approx Delhi Airport, then proceed on the half-day city tour of Delhi. In New Delhi you'll visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
You'll also see the India Gate, a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan War, and drive past government buildings including the President’s House and Parliament House (Dating back to the time of British Raj).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
In the early evening you'll transfer to Agra (about 3 hours via expressway).
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar
Day 2: Agra City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Pickup at 6am early morning at sunrise we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and 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 the tour ».
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
After breakfast, visit the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kohinoor Jewellers, Fatehabad Road, Agra 282001 India
Shopping tour of Agra to explore the local handicrafts and shopping centers of the city where we can look for marble inlay work, fine quality carpets, Zari and embroidery, leather goods etc.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After Agra sightseeing 4-Hrs drive to the old walled city of Jaipur. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The city's ancient palaces and forts have borne witness to countless royal processions and fabulous splendor.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
You'll also make a stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri (own expanse), which has been described as the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Lemon Tree or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar
Day 3: Jaipur City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Delhi
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Jaipur 302001 India
After breakfast, check out at 8am and proceed to visit the Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan until Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
You'll also visit the Hawa Mahal, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, considered the most stunning sight in the city of Jaipur.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
After lunch, proceed to the City Palace, the principal residence of the ruling family, known for its stunning architecture. Part of the palace is now converted into a magnificent museum. You'll also see Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory built in the 18th century.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Gem Palace, M I Road Jayanti Market, Jaipur 302001 India
Time permitting you will also get a look at Jaipur's cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets & textiles. Witness how silk carpets are made by hand.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
In the evening, transfer to New Delhi where you'll be dropped off for next destination (At your won Flight)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.