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DURATION : 8 Days / 7 Nights
DESTINATIONS COVERED :
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi |
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Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Meet, assist on arrival in Delhi in the evening and transfer
to Hotel. Check in followed by transfer of baggage to the
rooms. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 2 In Delhi
This morning you will take a tour of the capital city of New
Delhi where you will visit the Qutab Minar, India Gate and the
President's Palace. The city is built in a typically British
colonial style with tree-lined avenues, colonial bungalows,
the Parliament House, the War Memorial Arch and the Vice Regal
Palace, now the official residence of the President of India.
Then, go down to Old Delhi to visit the Jama Masjid and the
Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. You will drive
past the Red Fort for a photograph opportunity. Return to the
hotel late in
the afternoon. Rest of the day is free to relax.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 03 Delhi / Agra - 203 Km
This morning depart by road for Agra, which is an interesting
4 hours drive covering a distance of 203kms. On your arrival
check in at hotel. Afternoon visit the Taj Mahal (closed on
Fridays) built in 1630 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in
memory of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her
mortal remains. The monument has been described as the most
extravagant ever built for love, for the emperor was
heart-broken when Mumtaz, to whom he had been married for 17
years, and who died in 1629 in childbirth soon after
delivering her 14th child.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 04 : In Agra
Morning visit Agra Fort -really a city within a city which
embraces the Moti Masjid, the Diwan-i-Amor the Hall of Public
Audiences, the Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of Private
Audiences,the Octagonal Tower, Jehangir's Palace and many more
monuments.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 5 Agra / Jaipur - 221 kms
This morning you will drive to JAIPUR- the pink city and the
capital of India's most colourful state, Rajasthan. En route
stop at FATEHPUR SIKRI, which is only 38kms (45 min. drive)
from Agra. Spend an hour in this deserted capital which was
built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned 15 years later
due to a severe scarcity of water. You will visit the graceful
buildings within such as the Jami Masjid, the tomb of Salim
Chisti, the Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival check-in
at hotel. After check in and relaxing for a while, visit the
old (pink) city for its colourful and crowded bazaars. Spend
time walking around in the by lanes, souvenir hunting and
haggling.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 6 In Jaipur
A late breakfast followed by excursion to AMBER FORT, 11kms
from city. This fort-palace was begun by Raja Man Singh and
used by the Rajputs as their stronghold until Sawai Jai Singh
II moved to the newly created Jaipur. You will visit the
palace and its many intricate chambers and hallways, which has
breathtaking views of the Jal Mahal (Water Palace) below.
Elephant taxis will be reserved for you for a memorable ride
upto the fort. Afternoon enjoy a tour of the city visiting the
Maharaja's City Palace, the Jantar Mantar Observatory and the
Palace of Winds. Also, drive past the rose-pink residential
and business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 07 Jaipur -Delhi (258Km)
Morning drive back to Delhi & check in at hotel. Day at
leisure for last minute shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 08 : Leave Delhi
Our services terminate with departure transfer to airport to
connect flight for onward destination. |