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Delhi
- Agra - Jaipur – Mandawa
- Delhi |
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| Day 01:
HOME COUNTRY - DELHI |
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Arrival
Delhi.
Company representatives will receive you
on arrival at the international airport
in Delhi late in the evening. Transfer to
your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of
kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling
metropolis with a fascinating blend of the
past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land.
A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight at Delhi.
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| Day 2: DELHIL
SIGHT SEEING |
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Morning
after a leisurely breakfast proceeds for
a Sight seeing of Old and New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing
tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting
the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma
Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest
mosque in India and the Red Fort - once
the most opulent fort and palace of the
Moghul Empire.
NEW DELHI - An extensive
sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include
a visit to the Humayun’s Tomb, the
Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial
avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India
Gate, Parliament House, the President’s
Residence and would end with a drive through
the Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
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| Day 3: AGRA /
JAIPUR |
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Morning
after breakfast proceed to Agra.
AGRA: Two great Mughal
monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed
the little village of Agra into a befitting
second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving
it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the
Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught
up in a world of contrasting edifices, of
red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys
and quaint buggies, and that irresistible
charm that this favorite city of the Mughals
still retains. It is not surprising, that
modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage
most conspicuously.
A walk down the narrow bustling streets
of the city will introduce the visitor to
the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Check in Hotel. Lunch at a restaurant.
sightseeing tour of the world famous Taj
Mahal and Agra fort. Enjoy battery van ride
to the Taj Mahal.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs
to be said about this architectural wonder
which is always the soul raison-de-etre
for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built
by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble
memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal.
This monument took 22 years to be completed
and was designed, and planned by Persian
architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it’s
stunning design balance and perfect symmetry,
the Taj is also noted particularly for its
elegant domes, intricately carved screens
and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT
- Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar
in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of
red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture
perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist
attraction.
Overnight at Hotel.
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| Day 4: AGRA –
FATEHPUR SIKRI – JAIPUR |
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After
breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City –
Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted,
red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built
that as his capital and palace in the late
16th century is an exhilarating experience.
It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins"
are in pristine condition ... it's not hard
to imagine what the court life must have
been like in the days of it’s grandeur.
Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest
gateway in the world.
Reach and check in at hotel.
JAIPUR - The origins of
the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced
back to the eighteenth century, during the
reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber
throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes
the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing
into a bustling metropolis, it still retains
it's character and history - A beautiful
fusion of the yesteryears and modernity.
Popularly known as the Pink City because
of the extensive use of the locally abundant
pink plastered stone, painted so in honor
of the visit of the royal consort of Queen
Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its
massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite
temples and lush gardens.
Afternoon visit to the Local markets and
shopping places and evening visit to a ethnic
Theme village Resort.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.
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Day 5:
JAIPUR SIGHT SEEING
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After
breakfast drive to Amber Palace. Enjoy Elephant
Back ascent to the Fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber
is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort
palace. Its construction was started by
Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his
descendent Jai Singh I. It’s forbidding
exterior belies an inner paradise where
a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles
finds it's ultimate expression.
Continue city sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful
blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over
one-seventh of the area in the walled city.
It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind
Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is
the largest and the best preserved of the
five observatories built by Jai Singh II
in different parts of the country. This
observatory consisting of outsized astronomical
instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental
facade of this "Palace of Winds"
is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey
structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted
with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.
The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built
in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a
royal grandstand for the palace women.
Overnight at Jaipur
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| Day 06: JAIPUR
- MANDAWA |
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Proceed
for Mandawa.
The medieval Fort of Mandawa gradually rises
on the horizon like a mirage. A breathtaking
view of the town can be seen from the terrace
of Castle Mandawa. Precious collection of
arms with jade handles, traditional ceremonial
costumes can be seen at the Museum at the
Castle. The havelies worth a visit are Chokhani,
Saraf, Goenka and Ladia in this town. Built
in 1775 by Thakur Nawal Singh, descendant
of Rao Shekhaji, who also founded the city
of Nawalgarh. The Castle, now a 51 rooms
hotel has no two rooms alike. It also houses
an interesting collection of paintings,
jade, costumes and antiques. The courtyard
and the terrace come to live during evenings
with candle-lit dinners and fire-dances
during the season. A two hundred and forty
year old fortess, that has been converted
by the family into a fine example of traditional
hospitality.
Reach and check in at hotel. Start sight
seeing of Mandawa.
Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis'
of some of the leading business families
of the country. Though they no longer live
here, the local caretakers are happy to
show the visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli,
Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia
Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika
Haveli are of special interest. Spend the
major part of the day looking into frescoes.
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07: MANDAWA - DELHI |
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| Breakfast
at hotel, proceed for Delhi, on arrival check
in hotel. Proceed for the DANCES OF INDIA
SHOW in the evening at 1800 hr after checking
out of the hotel. After the show you will
have FAREWELL DINNER before reaching the
airport for flight home with sweet memories
of India.
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