Day 01:
Arrival at Delhi
Arrival at Indira Gandhi International
Airport - Delhi followed by a traditional welcome rituals and
transfer to hotel.
Over night stay at Delhi.
Delhi - Delhi is a fast growing capital city of India. Being the
centre of political activities from many centuries, it has been
gifted with many architectural marvels by several rulers. A
perfect potpourri of varied cultures, it is a fascinating blend
of modernity and tradition. The rich cultural and historical
heritage of Delhi makes it a very interesting city to explore.
 
Day 02:
Delhi
Post breakfast; proceed for the sightseeing tour of Delhi
extensively covering both Old and New Delhi.
Visit the monuments of New Delhi covering Qutab Minar,
Humayun's Tomb that are testimonies of the bygone era and also
visit Baha'i Lotus Temple.
Lunch at local restaurant. Proceed towards Old Delhi exploring
the narrow lanes of famous Chandni Chowk and photo-stop at Red
Fort.
Drive past the magnificent buildings built during British Raj
like India Gate, the President's House and Parliament House.
Enjoy Cultural Dance Show in the evening showcasing various
classical performances of different states of India.
Over night stay at Delhi.
Delhi - Delhi, the capital city of India, is one of the most
important administration, commercial and tourist destinations of
India. Witness to the rise and fall of many dynasties, it has
several monuments, each one being an imprint of the character of
the specific ruler. The city is a perfect blend of past and
present and could be called as a city of contrasts. Delhi is
cosmopolitan in nature which is quite visible in its culture,
traditions, cuisine and lifestyle of its people.
Day 03:
Delhi - Agra (By road)
After an early breakfast at Hotel, depart for Agra.
On arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in. Post lunch; visit
the marvelous Taj Mahal.
Built entirely out of pristine marble, Taj Mahal is an
architectural marvel with beautiful carvings, magnificent domes
and marble screens. It is a mausoleum erected by Mughal Emperor,
Shah Jahan, in fond memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal.
Drive to the Red Fort of Agra where we will visit Emperor
Akbar's and his grandson Emperor Shahjahan's palaces.
In evening explore the handicrafts markets of Agra. Over night
stay at Agra.
 
Day 04:
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (By road)
After breakfast. proceed to Jaipur with enroute visit Fatehpur
Sikri w hich houses the Emperor Akbar's deserted capital,
Fatehpur Sikri.
Visit the palaces complex and the mosque with Sufi saint Sheikh
Salim Chistie's tomb after driving 40 kilometers or 25 miles
further from Agra.
Proceed to Jaipur & Check into hotel.
Jaipur - Jaipur is the capital city of a state that could be
called the land of Maharajas. The first planned city of India,
it boasts of being a bustling city of Rajasthan known for the
riots of color. It has many palatial structures such as City
palace and Hawa Mahal, mostly built by Rajput rulers. The city
is also an important commercial hub and is very famous for its
buzzing bazaars.
Over night stay at Jaipur.
Day 05:
Jaipur
After Breakfast proceed to Amber Fort on Elephant back
ascending and return by Jeep.
Further visit the Maharajas' City Palace to view the
fascinating textiles gallery in Mubarak Mahal, the Sarvatobhadra
(Hall of Private Audience) with the two famous Gangajallis
(Silver Urns to carry Ganga River water), the colorful courtyard
of Chandra Mahal with its Peacock Gate and the "Diwan-i-Am"
Art Gallery that houses some of the most famous Mughal and
Rajasthani miniature paintings.
Stepping out of the City Palace we will visit the Astronomical
Observatory that is largest one built by the founder of Jaipur,
Sawai Jai Singh. All except one of its astronomical instruments
are still functional. Drive past Hawa Mahal for photo-stop.Over
night stay at Jaipur.
 
Day 06:
Jaipur - Delhi (258 km, approx 5.5 hour drive)
After breakfast, prepare for check-out. Proceed to Delhi to
catch your connecting flight home.
Delhi - Delhi, the capital city of India, is one of the most
important administration, commercial and tourist destinations of
India. Witness to the rise and fall of many dynasties, it has
several monuments, each one being an imprint of the character of
the specific ruler. The city is a perfect blend of past and
present and could be called as a city of contrasts. Delhi is
cosmopolitan in nature which is quite visible in its culture,
traditions, cuisine and lifestyle of its people.
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