Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi-Arrival
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
You will be assisted with check in at the hotel on arrival at Delhi, by our staff member, followed by sightseeing in the afternoon and an evening spent in leisure. The sightseeing tour will include a visit to India’s tallest stone tower-Qutub Minar, along with a tour of India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan- the Presidential House, Red Fort, and Jama Masjid. India Gate is a place built specially in commemoration of all the soldiers who tragically lost their lives in the Anglo-Afghan war and World War.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The India Gate was part of the work of the Imperial War Graves Commission (I.W.G.C), which came into existence in December 1917 for building war graves and memorials to soldiers who were killed in the First World War
Pass By: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
Is the official residence of the President of India located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India. Rashtrapati Bhavan may refer to only the 340-room main building that has the president's official residence, including reception halls, guest rooms and offices, also called the mansion; it may also refer to the entire 130-hectare (320 acre) Presidential Estate that additionally includes huge presidential gardens (Mughal Gardens), large open spaces, residences of bodyguards and staff, stables, other offices and utilities within its perimeter walls. In terms of area, it is the largest residence of any head of state in the world.
Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Constructed in 1639 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone and is adjacent to the older Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546 AD. The imperial apartments consist of a row of pavilions, connected by a water channel known as the Stream of Paradise (Nahr-i-Bihisht). The fort complex is considered to represent the zenith of Mughal creativity under Shah Jahan
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jama Masjid, Off Netaji Subhash Marg, west of Red Fort, New Delhi 110002 India
It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 at a cost of one million rupees, and was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan. The mosque was completed in 1656 AD with three great gates and two 40 metres high minarets constructed with strips of red sandstone and white marble. The courtyard can accommodate more than 25,000 people. There are three domes on the terrace which are surrounded by the two minarets. On the floor, a total of 899 black borders are marked for worshippers. The architectural plan of Badshahi Masjid, built by Shah Jahan's son Aurangzeb at Lahore, Pakistan, is similar to the Jama Masjid.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Night stay in Delhi
Day 2: Delhi-Agra-by Car
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
We set out on a road trip to Agra in the morning, followed by check in at the hotel. Spend the afternoon soaking in the beauty of the Taj Mahal followed by shopping in the evening. The Taj Mahal a classic example of Mughal art is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Emperor Shah Jahan. It took him 22 years and over 20,000 labourers and over 32 crores, to build the monument dedicating it to his beloved wife
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas. In 1983, the Agra fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Agra
Day 3: Agra-Jaipur-By Car
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Drive to the next destination- Jaipur in the morning. We make an en-route visit to the former capital of the Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Jaipur after check-in at the hotel, spend the remaining day at leisure.
Fatehpur Sikri formerly known as Sikrigarh is a fort made using red sandstone. The architecture blends composite cultures of indigenous and foreign origins in an Indo-Muslim composite style. Chokhi Dhani is a village located near Jaipur which captures the true spirit of Rajasthan.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
The name of the city is derived from the village called Sikri which occupied the spot before. An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavation from 1999-2000 indicated that there was a habitation, temples and commercial centres here before Akbar built his capital.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Jaipur
Day 4: Jaipur-Sightseeing
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Jaipur 302001 India
We visit the Amber fort in the morning. This fort was built in the 16th century, and is counted among the oldest forts of Rajasthan. We drive to the Hawa Mahal which literally means Palace of the Breeze. We then visit the City Palace and museum in the afternoon, followed by a visit to the Jantar Mantar observatory. Leisurely spend the evening.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Jantar Mantar, the largest sundial in the world, is a World Heritage Site and definitely a must-not-miss on your trip to Jaipur. A guided tour (30 minutes to 1 hour) is recommended, and would cost Rs. 100.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Once the seat of Jaipur’s Maharaja and today a rich museum, the main citadel of Jaipur’s City Palace is a marriage of Mughal and Rajput architecture. The Palace complex is home to historical attractions like Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Aam and Maharani Palace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Laxmi Narayan Temple, Jaipur 302028 India
The Laxmi Narayan Temple is more commonly referred to as the Birla Temple and it pays tribute to Lord Narayan in his various forms. The intricate carvings and the magnificent structure make the Birla Temple an artistic masterpiece. The special light effects at night, which augment the beauty of the pure white marble a thousand times over, should certainly not be missed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
One of the oldest museums in Jaipur, it is also known as Government Central Museum and was built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in 1868. Boasting of the Indo-Saracenic architecture, the design of the museum is quiet similar to the Victoria and Albert museum in London.
The museum building includes many archways, towers and courtyards which boast of a rich architecture. Inside the museum, a vast collection of artefacts like miniature paintings, tribal costumes, jewellery, weapons, clay sculptures, metal and ivory ware, ceramics, musical instruments and marble statues are on display.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Literally meaning as ‘Water Palace’, Jal Mahal is located amidst the Man Sagar Lake and was constructed by Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799. The beauty of the palace lies in its location as the palace cum hotel is standing in the centre of the lake.
The palace architecture boasts of a typical Rajput and Mughal style which is quite similar to that of Amer Fort. Made in red sandstone, the palace is actually five-storeyed where only the top story is visible (rest are submerged under water).
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Jaipur
Day 5: Jaipur/Delhi-Departure
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
The morning after breakfast depart from Jaipur Hotel to catch a flight or train for the onward journey or you can drive back to Delhi and can further take flight or train from Delhi for your onward journey. (Jaipur-Delhi drive minimum 05 Hours so plan accordingly)
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No accommodation included on this day.