Day 01 -- Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 02 -- Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
Sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi, the capital of India,
typifies the soul of the country. The city conceals within its bosom the
remains of civilization that flourished over the last three thousand years.
Since those legendary days, many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its
regal soil. The legacy of that past survives in the many monuments left
behind by the regents.
Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD,
Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and
Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi.
New Delhi includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial
Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be
forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a
memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament House, President's House,
Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place.
Day 03 -- Delhi-Agra drive, 204 km/4 hours
Morning drive to Agra.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra.
Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white
marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen
Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the
imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with
priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the
beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565
AD. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah built between 1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in
memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg., it is considered a precursor of the
Taj Mahal.
Day 04 -- Agra-Jaipur drive, 235 km/6 hours
Morning drive to Jaipur visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting.
There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by
name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when
a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty
and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint
erected in k1569. The shortage of water lead to the desertion of this city.
Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon free - can use transport for shopping/local running.
Day 05 -- Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a
fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th
century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace
complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh
Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of
interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex.
Afternoon city sightseeing tour.
Jaipur, this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer
260 years ago. Visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the erstwhile
royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old
part of Jaipur city
Day 06 -- Jaipur-Mandawa drive, 160 km/4 hours
Drive to Samode for Camel Safari and Farm Lunch,
After lunch drive to Mandawa and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 -- Mandawa-Delhi drive, 260 km
Morning visit Mandawa.
The land of Shekha (Rao Shekhaji 1433-1488) is known for its human and
artistic enterprises. This region has been the home of Marwari community,
for more than a century has been the backbone of commercial
entrepreneur-ship in India. Hundreds of havelies, temples, cenotaphs, wells
and forts, as in this region have intricate wall paintings, frescoes. The
important ones to be seen are in Mandawa, Mukandgarh, Dundlod and Nawalgarh.
Afternoon drive to Delhi and transfer to international airport for return
flight.
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