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Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi by flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 02 DELHI
Morning combined sightseeing of New &
Old Delhi. Visit the 12th century Qutab
Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire
height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which
has withstood the ravages of time and not
rusted even after 1500 years. Visit the
mausoleum of emperor Humayun – a
forerunner of the Mughal style of
architecture and the imposing modern
Lakshminarayan temple.
Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian
soldiers), the president’s residence – formerly the Viceroy’s Palace, parliament House
and the Secretariat buildings, – an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century
architecture.
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Day 03 DELHI – AGRA
Today morning drive to Agra. 5-6 hrs drive. On arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Afternoon: Sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to the Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma
Gandhi), Jama Masjid, – The largest mosque in India. Drive past Chandi Chowk, once an
imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the
city. Walk through Chandni Chowk to savour the ambience of an oriental bazaar.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 AGRA
Morning sightseeing tour of city visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan
in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
In Fort visit Diwan-E-Am (House of commons), mosques within Fort and royal pavilions
like Macchi Bhavan, Shah Jahani Mahal & others. Several of the buildings are made of
pure marble with beautiful carvings. To cool off the rooms, the walls were hollow and
filled with running water. The balconies of these pavilions give clear view of Tajmahal &
Yamuna river flowing next to it. Overnight stay.
DAY 5: AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI-JAIPUR
Morning leave by surface for Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. (6 hours drive).
Located 40 Km from Agra, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar
in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and
prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri
as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted
and ruined after Akbar left the city.
Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment of this beautiful city. Visit
the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within the ‘Ghost City’ including the
Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak
of the grandeur and splendour of the Mughal empire at the height of its power. Later
continue the drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 6: JAIPUR
Morning excursion to Amber fort. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace.
The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but
the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and
war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the
plaster. A major attraction at Amber is the Elephant Ride all the way up to the Fort
entrance.
This journey on caparisoned elephants is bound to enrich your memories with the
Royal lifestyle of the Maharajas and leave you with a truly unforgettable experience.
Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the
famed Sheesh Mahal – a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely
embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium
during that period. En route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at
Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting Maharaja’s City Palace, the former Royal
residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal
family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-
seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion
known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols,
blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once
used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone
and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace,
the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working
condition.Overnight stay.
Day 07 JAIPUR – PUSHKAR
Today morning drive to Pushkar. (3:30 hours drive). On arrival checkin at hotel. Pushkar
is a bewitching unique little town clinging to the side of the Pushkar lake surrounded by
innumerable Ghats and temples. Most important of these temples is of Lord Bramha –
the creator. A religious place (meat / alcohol are taboo), it is always abuzz with activity
especially during the Camel Fair when it breaks with riot of colourful events. Overnight
stay.
DAY 8: PUSHKAR – JODHPUR
Morning drive to Jodhpur. (3:30 hours drive). On
arrival check in at hotel. Later sightseeing of
Jodhpur visiting the 5-km long Mehrangarh Fort
situated on a 125-mt high hill. This is one of the
most impressive and formidable structures in
Rajasthan.
Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with meticulously carved panels, latticed
windows or “Jarokhas” with evocative names. The chambers of Moti Mahal, Phool
Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana are noteworthy for the
splendour and glamour of a bygone era. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 9: JODHPUR-RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR
Morning leave by surface for Udaipur visiting
Ranakpur en route. (6 hours drive). The Jain
temples of Ranakpur built in the 15th century
are situated in the lovely Aravali valley. The
town is named after Rana Khumba the
legendary warrior king of Udaipur.
Its surroundings are peaceful and picturesque .The Ranakpur Jain temples have grand
structure and beautiful sculptures. There are 1444 pillars in the main temple and no two
of them are similar. Visit Surya Temple and other Jain temples a little distance away.
Later, drive to Udaipur. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 10: UDAIPUR
Morning city tour visiting City Palace, built in 1725, which houses the Dilkhush Mahal,
Sheesh Mahal – studded with glittering Belgian mirrors, Moti Mahal and the Palace of
Lord Krishna all of which are ornately decorated.
Later visit the Jagdish Temple. This temple built in 1651 is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the
preserver in the Hindu Trinity of Gods. Also visit the Sahelion Ki Barigardens and
fountains. Later drive around the Fatehsagar Lake. Overnight stay.
DAY 11: UDAIPUR – MANESHAR (NEAR DELHI)
Today transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to Heritage
Village in Manesar near Delhi. Overnight stay.
DAY 12: LEAVE MANESAR (DELHI)
Today transfer to Delhi airport to board the return flight.
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