Day
01 # Arrival Delhi
Welcome! to India. Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the
airport by our tour executive & then transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 # Delhi
Breakfast in hotel, after a leisurely breakfast sightseeing
tour of Old & New Delhi where ornate buildings recall
the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the
British empire. Visit the Red Fort, Jamma Masjid, RajGhat,
11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand government
buildings, the President’s House, Also visit Laxmi Narayan
temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in
Delhi.
Day 03 # Delhi - Agra
After leisurely breakfast in hotel, drive to the city
of (Taj) Agra & transfer to hotel. Proceed for the
sightseeing tour of Agra by visiting the magnificent:
TAJ MAHAL – A white marble Tomb building 1631 – 1648
in Agra, seat of the Mughal Empire by Shah Jahan for
his wife, Arjuman Banu Begum, the monument sums up many
of the formal themes that have played through Islamic
architecture. Its refined elegance is a conspicuous
contrast both to the Hindu architecture of pre – Islamic
India, with its thick walls, corbelled arches and heavy
lintels and to the Indo Islamic styles, in which Hindu
elements are combined with an electric assortment of
motifs from Persian and Turkish sources. AGRA FORT -
Fort built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces,
halls of public and private audience and the beautiful
gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under
house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the
last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across
the river Jamuna. Evening free to explore the Agra’s
rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Overnight
in Agra.
Day 04 # Agra - Jaipur
Breakfast in hotel after breakfast drive to Jaipur,
enroute visiting: FATEHPUR SIKRI - the deserted red
Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital
and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating
experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins"
are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine
what the court life must have been like in the days
of it's grandeur. Arrive Jaipur in late evening &
transfer to hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight
in Jaipur.
Day 05 # Jaipur
Breakfast in hotel, after breakfast visit the majestic
Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar. The Amber Fort
- set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating
blend of Mughal Architecture, construct by Raja Mann
Singh in 1592 and completed by Swai Jai Singh, the fort
is made in red sand stone and white marble. The rugged
forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise with a
beautiful of art and architecture. Amber Fort is the
classic and romantic fort palace with a magnificent
aura. The interior wall of palace depicts expressive
painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror
settings. The City Palace located in the heart of the
world city. The City Palace is a blend of Mughal and
Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives
in a part of the Palace. The building now forms the
Maharaja Swai Man Singh II Museum and on display here
are a wide array of royal costumes, some vary exquisite
and precious pashmina (kashmiri) shawls, Benaras silk
sarries sauganeri prints and folk embroidery. Night
stay in Jaipur.
Day 06 # Jaipur - Udaipur
Breakfast in Hotel, after breakfast drive to Udaipur
an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan enroute visiting
Pushkar. Pushkar is recognised in the country for its
Camel Fair which takes place here each October#November.
This huge assembly of camels, cattle, livestock traders,
pilgrims, tourists and film-makers is one of the planet's
most incredible events. Pushkar is a "City of Temples",
though not as much old but in number as generally claimed.
The Brahma Temple is the most famous temple in the town
and is said to be the only dedicated to Lord Brahma
in India. A red spire marks the temple, and over the
entrance gateway is the Hans (goose), the symbol of
Brahma who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar
as his place. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 07 # Udaipur
After leisurely breakfast in the hotel, proceed for
sight seeing tour of Udaipur.
City Palace of Udaipur - The city palace in Udaipur
is the most popular site of attraction which has some
of the fantastic royal buildings of the city. The grand
structure in white marble and granite is marveled for
its delicate architecture. Pichhola Lake, Udaipur -
The two palaces in the middle of the Pichhola lake (Jagmandir
and Jagniwas) has now been transformed into heritage
hotels. The serene lake waters are a pleasure to watch
out for. Garden of the Maidens (Sahelion ki Bari), Udaipur
- A beautiful garden adorned with luscious pools, colorful
fountains and exotic plants reflects the lifestyle of
the royal ladies during the ancient times. Monsoon Palace
(Sajjan Garh), Udaipur - This palace is unique for the
purpose for which it was constructed. The palace was
built by Sajjan Singh to keep a watch over the monsoon
clouds in the surrounding region. Later it was used
as a hunting retreat for the royal family. Jagdish temple,
Udaipur - A terrific example of Indo Aryan art this
temple is said to be an important Vishnu temple in north
India. Maharana Pratap Memorial, Udaipur - People visit
this place to pay homage to the bravery of this great
ruler Maharana Pratap. Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum, Udaipur
- This is the place which displays the art and culture
of Rajasthan and hold puppet shows and Rajasthani Folk
art concerts at its auditorium every evening. Overnight
in Udaipur.
Day 08 # Udaipur - Delhi # Mumbai
- Departure
Transfer to airport to connect the flight for Delhi
Mumbai or way back home.
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