Delhi / Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur / Amer Fort /
Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Udaipur Day 01
Arrive Delhi Today Arrive Delhi, The Capital of India. You are
greeted with a traditional Indian Welcome and escorted transfer to HOTEL.
Day 02 New Delhi Sightseeing After a leisurely morning embark on a
tour of
"Imperial City" New Delhi. Drive pass through the
Raisina Hill to view
Parliament House, The President House, past the
imposing India Gate, visit the Humayun's Tomb, Quatab Minar, Lotus Temple
and Birla Temple. Evening return to the Red Fort to watch the
"Son
et Lumire" show which is Interplay of colorful lights and sound
tracing the history of monument till date.
Day
03 Old Delhi Sightseeing Today tour of Old Delhi includes
The
Red Fort - the most opulent Fort and Palace of Mughal Empire Shah Jehan,
Also visit
Jama Masjed - the largest mosque in India and Raj Ghat,
the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Day 04
Delhi / Agra Sightseeing (204 kms) Morning drive to Agra - city of
Mughals, Agra was the capital of the grand Mughal Empire. During this period
the city became a leading center of art, science, commerce and culture.
Akbar the Great made Agra great. In Agra, visit the 16th Century
Agra
Fort, tomb of
Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan in the
memory of her father and enjoy the Magnificent
Taj Mahal - The
Monument of Love in the warm glow of Sunset, which was built in 1630 by
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631, and is believed to have taken
18 years to complete, with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock.
Day 05 Agra / Jaipur Sightseeing (232 kms)
Drive to Jaipur via visit the ghost city of
Fatehpur Sikri,
built in 1569 by the Great Emperor Akbar. Today, it is deserted and left in
solitude to reminisce over its past glory. On today's drive to Jaipur
through the Rajasthani countryside we see villages, woman dressed in the
brilliantly colored saris of the region, Camels, Elephants & scenes of
rural lives.
Afternoon visit to
Maharaja's City Palace,
Jantar Mantar (an accurate Observatory built in 1726 AD), Hawa Mahal
(Palace of Wind) - a five storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal façade
overhanging windows and Birla White Marble temple.
Day 06 Excursion to Amber Fort / Jodhpur Morning embark, Journey
back in time at the deserted 17th Century fortress of Amber. Ascent to the
fort on
Gaily Caparisoned elephant to various palaces with rooms and
stunning beauty including the world's finest chamber of Mirrors and the
temple Kali. Afternoon board the train for Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur. Upon
arrival transfer to hotel.
Day 07 Jodhpur Sightseeing & Tribal Village Safari This morning
you will enjoy half day sightseeing of the city includes visit to
Meherangarh Fort, drive through the old city and past the Clock Tower near
the largest spice bazaar in the sub-continent, visit the
Jaswant Thada
Cenotaph, the royal cremation site and then proceed to see the most
magnificent, modern 20th century Palace, the Umaid Bhavan Palace and its
museum - a treasure trove.
Tribal Village Safari (By Jeep)-
A memorable outing in Jeeps visit various traditional villages seeing local
handicrafts viz. shoe makers, pottery, hand weaving and also men in their
traditional attire, women clad with ancestral silver jewellery, enroute
watch and photograph wildlife Black Buck, Chinkaras, Peacock etc. freely
moving in abundance protected by "Bishnois" Protectors of Wildlife
and tree. (B)
Day 08 Jodhpur / Udaipur
Sightseeing (275 Kms) After breakfast leave for Udaipur. Today
famous sightseeing includes
The City Palace, drive around Fateh
Sagar lake,
Sahelion-ki-Bari (The fountain and flowered garden of
Maidens), Partap Smarak: A memorial to the legendary warrior Rana Pratap,
Bhartiya Lok Mandal Museum. (B)
Day 09
Excursion to Ranakpur Overland full day excursion to Ranakpur
temples of the Jains, built in the 15th century in the lovely valley of
Aravallis. It has grand structure & beautiful Sculptures. The 1444
pillars in the temple are different from each other. The magic of light &
shade is really awe- inspiring. Evening back to hotel. (B)
Day 10 Udaipur / Delhi / Onward Destination At leisurely morning
fly to Delhi. After taking a lot of memories say good-bye to this
fascinating land. Arrive Delhi & transfer to International airport to
board the flight for onward.
Note
- Taj Mahal closed on Friday
- Ranthambore open from Oct. to June
Tour Price:---------? Inclusion
& Highlights
- Accommodation with Private bath & shower facilities.
- Daily full breakfast
- Arrival & Departure transfers by car
- All sightseeing and excursion as per itinerary by air-conditioned
car.
- Local English Speaking guide for sightseeing
- Entrance fees to the Monuments
- Internal flights.(Economy Class)
- Thrill to the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort at Delhi
- Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
- Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
- Village Safari at Jodhpur
Excludes: Laundry, Insurance, Tips,
Telephone Calls and Expenses like personal nature, Still & Video Camera
fees in Monuments
