Duration : 07 Nights/ 08 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Mandawa - Jaipur
- Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On
arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to pre-booked hotel for
overnight stay.
Delhi : India's capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi
is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient
& the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive
dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy
the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction
between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever
the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys' past.
Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest
mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1644 and
was not completed until 1656; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jahan.
This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the
cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon, leave for Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa
and check in at pre-booked hotel.
Day 03 : Mandawa - Jaipur
After breakfast, visit Mandawa (Shekawati region). This region came into prominence
in the 14th century when a number of Muslim clans moved into the area and the
towns of this region developed into important trading posts on the caravan routes
emanating from the ports of Gujarat. This region is famous for painted havelis
(houses) most of which date back from the 18th century. The major towns of interest
are Mandawa, Fatehpur, Nawalgarh. Visit the havelis in Mandawa and other villages
of Shekhawati region. Afternoon, leave for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur & check
in at pre-booked hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of
the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from
Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort
began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is
a superb example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit
the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets,
enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai
Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of
Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the
Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the
graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal
& other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. Continue
drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and check-in at pre-booked hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Agra
After
breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar
in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan.
It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful
structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622
and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir,
near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was
constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of
the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. Afternoon, free for
individual activities.
Day 07 : Agra - Delhi
After breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check-in at pre-booked hotel.
Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th century
this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India
Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi
Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Day 08 : Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport to board your flight for onward destination.
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