Destination
: Delhi - Mandawa - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Duration : 6
Nights / 7 Days
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel
Day 02 : Delhi After Breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi, visiting
Jama Mosque , Red Ford , Raj Ghat,Visit Humayun's Tomb , Qutub Minar, 72
metres high and one of the perfect towers of the Persian world. Nearby,
amidst the ruins of the Quwut-ul-Islam Mosque stands the Iron Pillar, which
has stood the vagaries of the weather and not rusted over 1500 years. An
orientation drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic
Enclave), Govt. Building (1921-30 A.D.) and Birla Laxmi Narayan temple.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa
Breakfast at Hotel and Departure for Mandawa. check in to Hotel. Afternoon
sightseeing of Mandawa City visiting the semidesert Shekhawati region. The
town have still not lost its charm, i.e. the beautiful havelis (mansions)
constructed by the merchants of the region.
Most of the buildings
date from the 18th century to early this century, and the entire area has
been dubbed by some as the open air gallery of Rajasthan" There are
also forts a couple of minor castles, baolis (stepwells), chhatris, and
handful of mosques.Camelride at optional. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04 : Mandawa Jaipur Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for
Jaipur. Arrive jaipur and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon city sight seeing of
Jaipur visiting The City Palace which now houses a museum containing reare
manuscripts, painting and an armoury; the Observatory - built in the 17th
century by Jai Singh , the Palace of Winds, a landmark of Jaipur made of
pink sandstone and a unique design. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 05 : Amber AMBER : 12 kms (7 miles) from Jaipur, lies Amber
with an old palace overlooking the lake at the entrance to a rocky mountain
grove. Built in the 17th century, the palace is a distinguished specimen of
Rajput architecture. The Jai Mandir (Hall of Victory) is so delicately
commented with fine inlay work that glows. The fort of Jaigarh, crowning the
summit of a peak is of amazing beauty and grandeur, (Amber Palace and
Observatory will remain closed on 26 the January, 15th Aught, 2nd October
and the day following the Festival of Holi in March). Take a joy ride on
elephant back to Amber Fort. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra Breakfast at the Hotel and
departure for Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted city of
Emperor Akbar literally means "The City of Victory" the audience
halls; palaces and the mosques are still in a state of perfection as are the
tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, Panchmahal and the Buland Darwaza. Check-in and
overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 : Agra - Sikandra -
Delhi Breakfast at the Hotel and city sight seeing of Agra,
visiting Taj- Mahal : One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by
Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal, this
beautiful mausoleum is pure white marble and an architectural marvel.
Remains closed on Fridays to all the visitors. Agra Fort : Built by Emperor
Akbar, the maze of courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echo
the story of the Mughal Empire. Moti Masjid, Jasmine Tower and
Itmad-ud-Daulah reflect the skills of the ancient Indian architects and
artists. Afternoon check-out from the hotel and departure for Delhi en-route
visiting Sikandra. The tomb of Akbar the Great, built in red sandstone
inlaid with marble is a striking sight.
Arrive Delhi and Transfer to
Air-Port to connect your flight for onward destination.
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