Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days

Destinaions : Delhi - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri -Agra - Mathura - Delhi

For centuries, the attraction ofDelhi, Agra and Jaipur have beckoned the travelers from other lands andtoday this Golden Triangle is one of the best tourist destinations of theworld. There is much that binds these three cities together and much thatsets them apart. Delhi, hoary with traditions, spans more than 2300 years ofvibarant history. It has seen dynasty after dynasty hold sway, then yield toanother. Agra, to the world, is a town basking in the shadow of the TajMahal. This city was once the capital of Mughla Empire, a fortified town ofawesome majesty and splendour. Jaipur, barely 250 years old, is unique amongthe three - in that it never felt the brunt of Mughal dominance. The Rajputwarriors were second to none in valour, but the foresight of their rulersaverted war with the Mughals. Today this city is a fascinating and colourfulshowcase of the rich tradition of Rajasthan. We bring all this excitement toyou in seven blissful days. Come, see the combination of Old and Newcivilization at Delhi, experience the greatest love story of Taj Mahal atAgra and fall in passion with grandeur of Rajasthan at Jaipur.

 

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport you will be met by Max Holidaysrepresentative who will transfer you to your hotel for rest and night stay.

Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
After breakfast a full day guided tour of Old and New Delhi (Delhi, thecapital of India comprises of conspicuously contrasting Old and New Delhi.Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between the 12th and 19thcenturies and one can find mosques, monuments and forts related to Muslimhistory. New Delhi is the imperial city created as India's capital by theBritish, intricately planned and comprises of imposing buildings displayingvarious modern style of architecture) will take you to Red Fort (Built bythe builder of the Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan, famous for its delicately carvedinlaid and Royal chambers), Raj Ghat (The creamation Ground of the father ofthe Nation Mahatma Gandhi), Humayun's Tomb (Humayun's tomb is believed tohave been designed in 1565 AD by the widow of Mughal emperor Himayun. It'splan, based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens, is known to haveinspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. This type of garden is known as a charbagh and is based on a grid), Safdarjung's Tomb (Representingthe last phase of the Mughal style of architecture, Safdarjang's Tomb standsin the centre of an extensive garden), Qutab Minar (73 meters high whichtapers from a 15 m diameter base to just 2.5 m at the top. The walls consistintricately carved quotations from Koran and is one of the most perfecttowers of the Persian world) Drive through India Gate (The war memorial) andPresident's Palace. Night stay in your hotel.

Day03 : Delhi-Jaipur (257 kms / 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to the pink city of Jaipur. On arrivalcheck into thehotel. Later sightseeing of Jaipur city visiting Hawa Mahal- Palace of Winds(This five storied building which looks out over the main street of the oldcity is one of Jaipur's major landmarks. This is a stunning example of theRajput artistry with it's pink, semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombedsand stone windows. Originally Hawa Mahal was built to enable the ladies ofthe royal families to watch the everyday life and processions of the city),Jantar Mantar - The Observatory (The Observatory, built by Raja Jai Singh in1728. It is an excellent example of the marvelous precision wherein eachconstruction has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars,altitudes and azimuths or calculating eclipses. The most striking instrumentis the Sun Dial which is 90 feet high) and City Palace Museum (City Palaceis delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. Apart of the palace is still the house of the former Maharaja of Jaipur).Night stay in the hotel.

Day 04 : Excursion to Amer and Jaigarh Forts
After breakfast we drive to Amer Fort (Situated atop the Aravali hills Ameris the ancient capital of Jaipur and a magnificent example of Rajputarchitecture). We ascend to the fort on Elephant's back. Later we also visitthe Jaigarh Fort (Overlooking the Moata Lake and dating back to the 11thcentury, to see the world's biggest cannon. Visit Gaitor, the royalcremation ground to see the elegant chhatris and cenotaphs of various kingsand queens. The white marble structure of Jai Singh II, with its intricatelycarved dome and supporting pillars, is the most beautiful.). Evening free toexplore the city and night stay in the hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur-Agra (245 kms / 5 hrs drive)
Breakfast in the hotel and then drive to Agra (Agra attained itsmagnificence under the Emperor Akbar The Great. Once the capital of MughalIndia, it is famous for the world renowned Taj Mahal). Enroute visitFatehpur Sikri (This magnificent fortified ghost city was the capital ofMughal empire between 1571 and 1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Itwas built by the emperor to commemorate the birth of his son Jahangir.Fatehpur Sikri was thereafter quickly abandoned, but till date it remains aperfectly preserved example of Mughal architecture.). Later proceed to Agraand check into the hotel. Night stay in your hotel at Agra.

Day 06 : Agra sightseeing
After breakfast visit the most beautiful monument Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal wasbuilt by Emperor Shahjahan in the swet memories of his wife Mumtaj. The Tajcomplex took 22 years and 20,000 workforce, including specialised craftsmen,to get completed and is today counted as one of the Wonders of the World.This white Marble wonder is extraordinarily luminescent and even on the dulldays one can find it glowing. De facto the Taj is believed to change itsglow depending on the intensity and direction of the sunrays falling on it).Also visit Agra Fort and Itmad Ud Daulah. Night stay at hotel.

Day07 : Agra-Mathura-Delhi (205 kms/4 hrs drive)
Breakfast in the hotel and then at around 0900 hrs we proceed to Delhi.Enroute we stop at Sikandra Fort (High battlement walls pierced on each sideby four gateways built of red sandstone enclose Sikandra - the mausoleum ofAkbar, placed at the centre of a huge garden. Crowning each corner of thegateway are four marble minarets. The burial chamber is reached by acorridor, which leads deep into the heart of the building). After visitingthe fort proceed to Mathura (57 kms north of Agra lies the birth place ofthe Hindu epic hero Lord Krishna. Situated on the right banks of Yamunariver, Mathura is one of the seven holy cities of Hindus. Coincidentally itis also an important centre for Buddhist art. Here the marble galleriesadjoining the ghats are actually a study in elegance. Mathura also has aMuseum with an excellent collection of sculptures -dating from 5th centuryB.C. to 1200 A.D., terracotta and inscriptions.). Upon arrival at Delhi inthe evening the group will check into the hotel for night stay.

Day 08 : Leave Delhi
Intime the group will be taken to the International airport by our guide.Our services finish and the group departs to their hometown with sweetmemories of their trip.