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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. |