Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
On your arrival you would be met with the assistance and transfer to the hotel.
New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India are a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India.
Overnight in Delhi
Day 2 ; Delhi
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning Sightseeing of New Delhi visiting the Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, various Government building including Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan, etc
Qutab Minar: Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom. This 234 feet high tower, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height, has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top.
Humayun Tomb: His senior widow Bega Begum built it in 1565 A.D. nine years after the death of Humayun. Inside the walled enclosure the most notable feature are the garden squares (chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome.
India Gate: At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an “Arc-de-Triomphe” like archway, commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the World War I
Afternoon visit Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort.
Raj Ghat: Along with riverfront, the most prominent memorial among many is the Raj Ghat dedicated to the father of the Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi). The historic name refers to the ghat (stepped embankment) at the edge of the river.
Jama Masjid: This great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. The highly decorative mosque has three great gates, four towers and two 40 m-high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone and white marble
Chandni Chowk: Chandni Chowk was built by Shah Jahan’s favorite daughter- Jahanara Begum in 1650 as a compliment to the imperial habitat – the Red Fort. Spend some time in Chandni Chowk to savour the ambience of a crowded oriental bazaar.
Red Fort: The red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33-m above the clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors
Overnight in Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi- Agra (Surface -05 hrs)
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out from the hotel and drive by surface to Agra.
Agra came into limelight during the rule of Afghan King Sikandar Lodhi – who had made it the capital of his empire. Later in 1526 A.D., the Mughal Emperor Babar took upon himself the task for rendering Agra, a unique character and beauty of its own. The visionary that he was and a great patron of the arts, Emperor Babar brought in a change in the culture and life-style among the people of Agra, which then brought forth some of the finest craftsmen, artists, statesmen, warriors and nobility, this part of India had ever witnessed.
The next few hundred years of Agra witnessed the rise of the pomp and pageantry of three great Mughal monarchs – Emperor Akbar, Jehangir and ShahJahan – all of whom lavished on this fabled city, their love and riches immeasurable to transform the land into one of the great centers of art, culture, learning and commerce.
Check in at Hotel.
Sunset visit of Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan between 1631 to 1653 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy, laboured day and night who took 17 years to complete the main structure of this ‘Love Poem in Marble’. (Friday closed).
Overnight in Agra
Day 4 : Agra- Jaipur (Surface -05 hrs)
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning visit Agra Fort Built principally as military establishments by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan’s time. Though Akbar built the original structure, his grandsons made many more additions. This powerful fortress encompasses the imperial city of the Mughal rulers within its 2.5-kilometre-long enclosure walls.
Drive to Jaipur en route visit Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri: Located 40 Km from Agra, it 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. It is in a superb and complete state of preservation, and within the walls are palaces and the Jama Masjid. The main entrance is the 54 m high Buland Darwaza, the Gate of Victory
Later continue your drive to Jaipur
Jaipur is the state capital of Rajasthan and owes its name, planning and foundation to the Maharaja Jai Singh II. In 1727, when he decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to the plains, and thus Jaipur was conceived. It is also know as the “Pink City”, derived from the pink painted sandstone from which the buildings in the old walled city are constructed. This planned city presents great architectural elegance and beauty, historic and magnificent Palaces, Temples, Gardens, museums, etc.
Check in at Hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure
Overnight in Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning, Sightseeing of Amber Fort with elephant ride. Seven miles outside the city in the rugged hills that surround Jaipur is the magnificent Amber Fort. An elephant will take you up to the fort through its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. This Rajput Fortress/Palace was constructed from 1592 by Raja Man Singh II, and is a superb example of Rajput architecture. Within the Fort their lies the famous Jai Mandir renowned for its architectural designs using mirrors of varied shapes and sizes peculiarly, known as the Sheesh Mahal, meaning the Palace of the Mirrors.
Afternoon, Jaipur City Sightseeing. A city tour takes you through the bazaars to the 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 Armory Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. One of the palaces is the Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds, built in 1799. The five-story building looks out over the main street and were originally for the ladies of the royal household to watch life and processions of the city.
Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which has the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Built by Jai Singh, it is still equipped with the ancient instruments including a very accurate 90- foot sundial, in 1728 and the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.
Overnight in Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur – Udaipur (Surface -06 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning drive by surface to Udaipur
Udaipur, the ‘City of Dreams’ also known as the Venice of the East, is interspersed with shimmering lakes, marble palaces and fountains. It is often referred to as the most romantic city in India. It was built in traditional Rajput style in 1559 A.D. by Maharana Udai Singh and was originally the capital of the State of Mewar. It’s beautiful lake setting; graceful architecture, bustling bazaars and historical past make Udaipur rather special
Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore Udaipur as car will be at your disposal
Overnight in Udaipur
Day 7 : Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning city tour includes the City Palace & Museum, Jagdish Temple and the Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of the maids of honour).
The grand City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated its construction and succeeding Maharanas added several palaces to the complex but retained a surprising uniformity to the design. The main part of the palace is now a museum displaying a large and diverse array of artefacts, the Crystal Gallery having a breath-taking collection of crystal.
JagdishTemple: The exterior and the plinth are covered with superb base reliefs of alligators, elephants, horsemen and celestial musicians rising in tiers. Chanting, bells and music can be heard throughout the day.
Sahelion Ki Bari: Known as the Gardens of the Maids of Honour, and built in the 18th century by Maharana Sangram Singh, these delightful gardens are discreet and in impeccable taste. The fountains of the Sahelion ki Bari function solely by water pressure with no pumps being used.
Lake Pichola: An evening boat ride on Lake Pichola cruises the city waterfront, bathing Ghats, and out to Jag Mandir. Lake Pichola derives its name from Pichola Village, which was submerged when Maharana Udai Singh enlarged the lake after he founded the city
Overnight in Udaipur
Day 8 : Udaipur- Delhi (Flight)
Breakfast at the hotel
Evening transfer to airport to board your flight for Delhi
Upon arrival met and transferred to Hotel.
Overnight in Delhi
Day 9 : Delhi (Flight)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning transfer to International airport to board your flight for onward destination
Hotels:
Delhi : Kingston Park
Agra : Siris 18
Jaipur : Radoli House
Udaipur : Ram Pratap Palace
Above Tour Cost Includes:
* Accommodation in the mentioned hotels or similar hotels.
* Daily Breakfast
* Elephant ride at Amber fort
* 01 Farewell Dinner in India Restaurant
* 01 Bottle of Mineral water during drives
* 01 Boat Ride at lake Pichola
* English speaking chaffer for the entire Tour
* All interstate taxes, permits, toll taxes and fuel charges etc.
* Driver’s allowances and all other expenses related to the car.
* Personal assistance by our representative on arrival and departure
* Surface transportation by air-conditioned AC Indigo car with chauffeur as per the itinerary
* All government taxes and service charges
Above Tour Cost Does Not Include:
* Any International Airfare
* Any Domestic airfare
* Any monument entry fees and camera fees.
* Any Guide Fees
* Medical and insurance of any kind
* Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, Tipping etc.
Total Tour Cost: 52,052.40 INR Only on Twin Sharing Basis. Please note that this cost is not applicable during Christmas and New Year.