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| This is the beginning of the exciting Indian sojourn. It is here in this Golden Triangle that the seekers of India begin their voyage of discovery. Within this is cradled the essence of India - Delhi, a rich tapestry of contrasts that is the theme of this complex land, Agra, the zenith of art and an enshrined romance (Taj Mahal) , and Jaipur, the pink city of India and the capital of
Rajasthan state.
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DAY 01 Arrive DELHI
Arrive in Delhi by International flight.
Overnight In Delhi
DAY 02 IN DELHI
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting the historic Red Fort , India’s largest mosque Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), enjoy cycle rickshaw ride through lanes & by-lanes of the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat – memorial to Mahatma Gandhi
Afternoon : Tour of New Delhi visiting the Qutab Minar, a Tower of Victory, Humayun tomb - the magnificent structure in red sandstone and white marble. Also visit India Gate, the memorial of the First World War and the Govt Buildings
Overnight In Delhi
DAY 03 DELHI / AGRA
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Agra by train (0615 /0812 hrs ) or by road (220Kms/4-5hrs)
Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire.
Afternoon : Tour of Agra city visiting the Agra Fort, built by three Mughal Emperors ; the Taj Mahal - the inimitable poem in white marble and the tomb of Itmad-ud-daula, popular as baby Taj.
Overnight in Agra
DAY 04 AGRA / JAIPUR
After breakfast, depart for Jaipur by road (240 Kms/6-7hrs), en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri (40 kms from Agra on Agra-Jaipur Highway/1hr drive), the exquisite city built by Akbar the Great in 1569, in red sandstone, with its forts, palaces and mosques. On arrival in jaipur, check-pin at the hotel.
Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan is colour washed pink - the colour associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. The first planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall.
Overnight In Jaipur
DAY 05 IN JAIPUR
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Excursion to The Amber Fort, the capital of the erstwhile State of Jaipur until 1728 is perched on a hill. Enjoy an elephant ride up to the hill on which the Fort is situated.
Afternoon : City tour of Jaipur visiting the City Palace - the former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles which houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury of the Mughals and Rajputs, Jantar Mantar - an astrological and astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century. Also drive past Hawa Mahal, known popularly as the Palace of Winds, is a facade built for the Ladies of the Royal household in the 19th century
Overnight In Jaipur
DAY 06 JAIPUR /DELHI-DEPART DELHI
After a leisure breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Delhi by road (265Kms/5-6 hrs).
Later, transfer to International airport in
time to board your flight to onward destination.
This tour can further be extended to other important cities of Rajasthan or more options can be incorporated in the program such as a visit to Ranthambore National Park etc depending on your choice.
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