Day 01 :
Abroad / New Delhi
Arrive New Delhi International airport.
On arrival, the guest will be met by our
representative and transferred to hotel.
Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with the
traditional Indian welcome consisting of aarti-tikka and
garlands.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : New
Delhi - Agra
Enjoy a
tour of historic and modern Delhi. Full Day of the sighting,
Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma
Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort
and Chandni Chowk.
Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199,
Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan
Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's
House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings &
Connaught Place shopping centre
Overnight stay in
Hotel (New Delhi)
Day 3 Agra
Morning drive tour
of Agra. and evening check in hotel and evening Visit the famous Taj Mahal built
by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her
mortal remains.
Taj Mahal
Described as the
most extravagant monument ever built for love, it was constructed by Mughal
emperor Shah Jahan
as a
memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to
complete (1630-1652 AD). Ustad Ahamad Lahori, a Persian Architect, is said to be
the main designer and planner for this magnificent memorial. On full moon
nights, the glory of the Taj is at its best. Over the centuries, the Taj has
attracted more visitors than perhaps any other Monuments in the country, and it
is all too easy resort to conventional superlatives when describing it. What
makes the Taj Unique is its perfect proportions, distinct femininity, medium of
construction and ornamentation. Its marble exterior reflects rose and golden
tints at sunrise and sunset, while it is dazzling white during the day and
glowes pearl-like in the moonlight and during the monsoon. Standing on a high
plinth, the Taj Mahal is visible for miles around and forms a backdrop to
mustard fields and mud-walled villages. It can be seen from guestrooms at some
of Agra's hotels, as well as from the landscaped gardens to the west of the
complex.
Overnight Stay in
Hotel (Agra)
Day 4 : Agra-
Jaipur
After Breakfast
visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and
Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress
Noorjehan in memory of her father.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort on the
bank of the Yam
una
River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565, though additions were made up until
the rule of his grandson, Shah Jahan. In Akbar's time the fort was principally a
military structure, but during Shah Jaha regin it had partially become Palace.
It is an imposing strcture with walls of red sandstone almost three kilometers
long. Entered through the Amar Singh Gate, the eastern part of the fort contain
palace, audience hall and mosques built by three emperors. The fort presents a
good sampling of their favoured architectural styles. Akbar drew on Islamic and
Hindu traditions and the result is eclectic.
Itmad-Ud-Daula Tomb
Built between 1622 - 28 AD. By Nur Jahan in memory of her father
Ghias-ud-Din-Beg, this white marble tomb is an impressive structure predating
the Taj itself. Though much smaller than the latter, the inlay work is often
considered of an equal if not of a higher standard.
Sikandra
The noteworthy monument here is the tomb of Akbar which shows an interesting
fusion of Hindu and Muslim art and architecture reflecting the spirit of the
emperor himself.
Jama Masjid
A mosque dating back to 1648 AD. And built by Jahanara Begum, the absence of
minarets and the shape of the dome gives it a distinguish character.
Ram Bagh
Is one of the earliest gardens laid by the Mughlas and dates back to the era of
Babar in the early 16th century.
Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's capital for a short 12 ye
ars,
predominantly, a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area within a
circumferences of nearly nine miles. The architectural style is very much in
tune with the emperor's dreams and partakes of both Hindu and Muslim styles. The
shortage of water at the site was one of the main reasons for its desertion.
Emperor Akbar is said to have selected Sikri as the seat of his government
believing it to be auspicious for himself as prophesied by the saint, Shaikh
salim Cheshti, who lived there.
Keoladeo Ghana
The highlight of this important bird sanctuary in India is the annual visit of
the Siberian Cranes which come here during the winter months. Besides, it gives
sanctuary to a great variety of resident species and has gained acclaim as an
ornithologist's paradise. It is 60 km from Agra on the Agra Jaipur highway
and evening check in hotel Jaipur Overnight stay in Hotel (Jaipur)
Day 5 : Jaipur
(Full Day Sightseeing)
Morning visit Amber
Fort. Amber Fort was th
e
ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory
glittering with mirrors. Ascend the Fort on Elephant back.
Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour
coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has
retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this
city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas
Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business
areas.
Late evening back
to Hotel. (Jaipur)
Day 6 : Jaipur -
Delhi
After Breakfast some shopping and afternoon drive to Delhi.
evening transfer to the
International airport for onward flight.