Delhi Agra Jaipur Tours
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Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra
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Day 01 :Arrive Delhi - By International Flight
 You will be met upon arrival and transferred to the hotel .India's capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds - the ancient with the modern. Amidst the fast spiraling skyscrapers the remnants of a bygone time in the form of its many monuments stand as silent reminders to the region's ancient legacy. The first impressions for any visitor traveling in from the airport are of a specious, garden city, tree-lined with a number of beautiful parks. Upon arrival at the hotel, proceed for check-in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 02 :Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, you will proceed for a full day city tour of Old & New Delhi. You will first visit Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort continuing to the Jama Masjid by bicycle rickshaws, one of Asia's largest mosques. The magnificent Red Fort, overlooking the river Jamuna was built during the years 1638 - 48 when the Moghul Empire was at its peak. The tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of Asia's largest mosques and which is viewed from the outside.
People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet. After visiting Old Delhi, you will be driven to New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The division in the walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in the life-styles. The walled city is all tradition where one will be able to glean a past life-style in all its facets, colours and spells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st century standards.
The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. Qutub-ud-din Aibak started it in 1199. Pulling down 27 Hindu and Jain temples and using their columns erected the attached Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque also built by him. Then visit Humayun's tomb, built by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, a precursor of the Taj Mahal. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President's residence. Return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaipur Travel
DAY 03 : Delhi Jaipur
Jaipur, the city capital in the tone of an autumnal sunset, literally blushed pink when Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, stepped on its soil in 1883. Interspersing the play of red and pink were white borders and motifs, painstakingly outlining the architectural highlights of Jaipur's buildings. Jaipur has been like that since 1727 when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had it built. In the afternoon, you will proceed for sightseeing of Pink City visting its palaces and architectures. You will visit Hawa Mahal ( Palace of Winds ), The City Palace-where still resides the Maharaja of Rajasthan, Jantar Mantar etc. In the late afternoon, you will visit thelocal bazaar which is vibrant with the daily happenings. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY04 : Jaipur
 Breakfst at hotel. This morning, you will visit the Amer Fort where you will take an elephant ride from the base to the top like the Maharajas did in their time. At Amber fort, you will visit Sheesh Mahal, Ganesh Pol, Shila Devi Temple , Kesar Kyari Bagh. After the tour, return to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities.Over night at the hotel.
DAY 05 : Jaipur - Agra
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, drive to Agra -the glorious city of Taj Mahal. En-route, visit Fatehpur Sikri-a city built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar to commemorate the birth of his son-now a deserted city. A royal city perfectly preserved, Fatehpur Sikri provides a marvelous escape into the past. Imposing gateways and light- hearted palaces were built in red sandstone within this fortified city only to be abandoned a few years later. Among its much architectural game are the places for his queens - Jodha Bai, Mariyam and his Turkish sultana, built in varying styles, each perfect in itself. Later proceed for Agra. On arrival, check into the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Aagra - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. In morning, you will visit the Taj Mahal, the biggest attraction of this trip. This is one of the 7 Wonders of the modern world and is the most extravagant monument ever maid for love. To people the world over, the Taj Mahal mausoleum of the Mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal is synonymous with India. Followed by a trip to Red Fort, which has been the seat of Mughal rulers for several years. The fort has palaces with pavilions, gardens, mosques, baths etc later after noon you will drive back to Delhi for to catch the international flight back home.
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