Day
01 / Arrival Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur, Meet assist at the airport &
transfer to hotel.
Jaipur - the fabled "pink city"
of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former
Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the
world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe
through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing
it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears,
which were witnesses to the royal processions
and splendours, are now living monuments.
Day
02 / Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast, visit the majestic
Amber Fort, the one that cannot be easily
described. You ride up on Elephants to the former
capital of the royals set against the backdrop
of the wooded hills. Post lunch tour of the Palace
of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal. This
elaborate building, now little more than a façade,
is encrusted with delicate screens and carved
balconies from which the royal ladies, confined
to their quarters, could sneakily view the outside
world. Past, present and future merge at
Jai Singh's observatory, where time has
been accurately measured since the 17th century.
Later also visit Birla Mandir - a unique monument
with exquisite marble carvings. In the evening
enjoy your dinner at Chokhi dani (an ethnic
village resort) where you will have an idea
of the village life of Rajasthan. Also enjoy various
traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and
various other interesting activities. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
03 / Jaipur - Bharatpur (By Road - 176kms - 04hrs)
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur - lying between
the cities of Agra and Jaipur in the northwest.
It is famous for Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary,
which is a home to an astonishing range of flora
and fauna. Birds come to this national park in
waves. Arrive Bharatpur and transfer to
hotel. After lunch have a completely rewarding
experience of seeing an overwhelming range of
birds during the rickshaw ride into the Keoladeo
Ghana National Park. Overnight at hotel.
Day
04 / Bharatpur- Agra (By Road - 56 kms - 1.5hrs)
After breakfast drive to the city of Taj - Agra,
enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly
preserved red sandstone "ghost town"
which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor
Akbar. Arrive Agra and transfer to hotel. Evening
visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunset.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World and the
most extravagant expression of love ever created.
20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build
this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
05 / Agra
After breakfast visit Agra Fort. A hilltop citadel
with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates.
Post lunch tour of Itmad-Ud-Dullah's tomb, or
the 'Baby Taj'. Less visited but much admired,
it bears striking mosaics inlaid with sparkling
stones. Overnight at hotel.
Day
06 / Agra - Delhi (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
Morning drive to Delhi, India's Capital and a
major gateway to the country. Arrive Delhi and
transfer to hotel. Evening visit the Laxmi Narayan
temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
07 / Delhi
Departure. After breakfast sightseeing of Delhi
visiting the Qutab Minar - a
fine example of early Mughal and Afghan architecture,
Red fort & Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. Later
drive past to the grand government buildings,
the President's House and India Gate. Evening
transfer to airport for onward journey.
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