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Day 01: Delhi
Today arrive Delhi – The Capital City of India is a bustling metropolis. Arrive and transfer to your hotel.delhi-1 This day is at Leisure, You are free to walk down the busy streets of Delhi’s shopping lanes.
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Day 02: In Delhi
After breakfast proceed for tour of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi, predominantly reflects the Mughal Era – visit the Jama Masjid –the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India. Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and drive pass the Red Fort[ from outside] – the palace for Shahjahan. Wander in the busy streets of the mile long Chandni Chowk, popularly called “The Silver Street”. Enjoy the ‘Cycle Rickshaw’ ride in Old Delhi. delhi-3Afternoon proceed for tour of New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. It also marks the division in the life-styles from Old Delhi. The tour to Imperial Delhi will start by visit to the Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. The building is 72.5 m high and has 379 steps from the bottom to the top. The Minar is still not only the highest stone tower but also one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised in India. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, built by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, a precursor of the Taj Mahal. Drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President’s residence. Return to the hotel .
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Day 03: Delhi - Agra (203Kms)
After breakfast drive to Agra – The abode to one of the seven wonders – The Taj Mahal, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture at its best. Check in to your hotel.5 In the afternoon visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (closed on Friday) Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid-17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. agra-1Visit The Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Also visit Itmad ud Daula -This tomb built in 1622 for Gh iyas Beg, father of Empress Noor-Jahan, is beautifully conceived in white marble, mosaic and lattice.
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Day 04: Agra - Jaipur (250Kms)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri – the deserted red sandstone city which was built by the Great Mughal Emperor, Akbar, as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. It is complete with palaces and mosques, an extraordinary place to wander around with its buildings in near perfect condition. perfect condition. Later drive to Jaipur – The capital of Rajasthan, popularly known as the “Pink City “for its Pink sandstone buildings in the Old walled city. 1Jaipur owes its name, its foundation and it’s planning to the Great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699–1744 AD). Check in to your hotel and relax. In the evening you can visit and wander around the local markets. Jaipur is a shopper’s paradise. Most of the bazaars are located in old city with wide range of things from jewelry (precious and semi-precious stones) to textiles to handicrafts and antique. Return to Hotel
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Day 05: In Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for full day city tour of Jaipur – visiting Amer Fort located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone and looks even more attractive because of its clear reflection on the lake in the front; one cannot help but wonder if it is a dream or a beautiful illusion.2 An elephant ride to the fort is very popular and reaches you up to the fortress. [Subject to availability/alternatively by jeep]. Later visit the City of Jaipur. Among the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armory, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical wonders built by Sawai Jai Singh and makes accurate predictions even to this day. Return to the hotel.
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Day 06: Depart Jaipur
Today after breakfast, check out of your hotel as this journey with us comes to an end. You will proceed to Jaipur Airport / Railway Station to board flight / train for your next destination taking away beautiful memories with you