Duration: 03 Nights / 04Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi.
Day 1:Arrive Delhi
Arrival Delhi International airport in the
night by any convenient flight. Meet on arrival at the airport and transfer
to hotel.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed for
the full day tour of Old and New Delhi in the afternoon. Old Delhi was an
ancient walled city. Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1650 switched the Mughal
capital from Agra to Delhi. Shah Jehan possessing an exquisite talent, especially
in architecture, created the seventh city and in the process brought about
Delhi's glorious renaissance. Here you will see Red Fort, the most opulent
Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. The fort is Shah Jehan's symbol of
power and elegance, built by behind sandstone walls. Its main gate (Lahore
Gate) faces Chandni Chowk, the perpetually congested avenue heading west
from the Red Fort, is filled with twisting lanes, small streets and crowded
bazaars.
Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid,
the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colorful
market of the old city. Chandni Chowk was the commercial centre of Delhi
in the old time and you will see it come alive in the morning as the trading
day starts.
New Delhi was designed and built by the British in the 1920's - it's a city
of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens.
In 1911 King George V announced the transfer of the capital from Calcutta
to Delhi. The King's architects, Lutyens and Baker, set in motion the Design
and construction of Delhi's eighth city - New Delhi. Lutyens designed an "Imperial
City" having palatial-sized buildings set amid broad tree-lined avenues
punctuated by Mughal style gardens, complete with fountains and shallow pools.
It took 20 years to complete this immense undertaking only to have the British
pack up and relinquish the subcontinent in 1947.
You will visit two monuments from Delhi's past - Humayun's Tomb and Qutub
Minar. Also visit the local Bahai Temple {Lotus Temple}. .
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi / Agra / Jaipur Train
Early morning transfer to New Delhi railway station and board Shtabdi Express
train to Agra. Arrive Agra Cantt railway station at 0815 Hrs. Meet on arrival
and proceed for the city tour of Agra city including Agra Fort & Taj
Mahal. Afternoon transfer to Hotel Taj View and enjoy your Lunch in the hotel.
Later visit the Itmad-Ud-ullah tomb. Evening transfer to Agra Fort railway
station to take train to Jaipur. {Departure Agra Fort at 1820 Hrs & Arrival
in Jaipur at 2220 Hrs.} Meet on arrival in Jaipur, and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Jaipur / Delhi / Departure Train
After breakfast depart for a half-day excursion to Amber Fort. 11 Kms. from
Jaipur, Amber Fort is a marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its
terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. Go up the fort on
the back of a gaily-caparisoned elephant, true to the style of the Maharajas
of the past. The interior of the fort has various royal halls decorated with
intricate ivory, mirror and glasswork complemented by exquisite wall paintings.
As you move between the rooms of this magnificent structure, you will feel
the history and visualize the pomp and grandeur of a kingdom never conquered.
After your tour return to the hotel or to a city restaurant where you can
relax or enjoy a lunch on your own.
At around 2 p.m. venture back into the city, for the tour of Jaipur. This
afternoon you will visit the City Palace Museum where you can see an imposing
blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent
with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armoury of old
weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions,
also visit the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory built
in 1726 AD). Also included is a photo visit at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of
Winds) - a five-storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging
windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
Late afternoon transfer to Jaipur railway station to take Shtabdi Express
train to Delhi. Arrive Delhi at about 2230 Hrs. On arrival in Delhi, transfer
to Delhi International airport to take your {early morning flight - next
day}
End of the services with happy memories.
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