Duration :- 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places to See:- Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mumbai
Day
01 Arrival at Delhi:
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the DELHI AIRPORT and
transfer to your hotel.
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 will be at Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi:
After breakfast proceed for a day tour of Old & 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 and the President's
Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Enjoy the LIVE GHAZAL SHOW in the evening with welcome dinner. (Indian Kebabs)
Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 03 Delhi - Agra:
By Road
201 km/04 hrs
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed by surface to Agra. Reach and check into the hotel.
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.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city visiting the following sites:
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 its 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.
Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father
(The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 04 Agra - Jaipur:
By Road
221 km/05 hrs
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.
On your way you will stop at the beautiful deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri is 37 km west of Agra. Jajal-ud-din-Muhammad Akbar, Humanyun's
son, accessed the throne at the tender age of 14. While hunting around Sikri
his curiosity was aroused by the songs of some minstrels about the celebrated
Khwaja -Mu'inu'd-din Chisti, the founder of the Chisti order of SUFIS. Akbar,
who was without a male heir heard about Saint Salim Chisti and visited him
in the year 1568. The saint blessed him with 3 sons and in gratitude Akbar
ordered the great mosque of Fatehpur Sikri built under his supervision. As
a mark of respect to the saint, Akbar shifted his capital to Fatehpur Sikri
and built various secular buildings like the Diwan -I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodhabai
palace, Birbal's house, Marian's house and the Panchmahal.
Enjoy sightseeing and continue drive to Jaipur.
Reach and check in at hotel.
Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent
palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western deserts
and is an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging to the KSHATRIYA
warrior caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made fearsome foes.
However, many of them realized that to maintain their wealth and authority
locally, it was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central power. Thus,
many enjoyed a privileged position under the Mughal emperors and also the
British Raj that followed.
The bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its venerated founder
Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal. Literally
translated this would mean 'one and a quarter', suggesting that the Mughal thought
this emperor to be more valuable than just 'one'. Jaipur is known as the 'Pink
City' on account of the distinctive colour of its buildings. This did not, however,
form part of the original plan, but dates back to 1856, when the city was given
a wash of pink in honor of a State Visit from Prince Albert.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn more about the fascinating religious
life of Jaipur. The marble structure, built as recently as 1985, houses ornate
statues including one of Lakshmi (goddess of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan
dressed in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision of heavenly luxury.Carvings
in the temple and on pillars supporting the covered walkways include images
of the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Francis
of Assisi. Your visit will coincide with the AARTI Ceremony, which involves
oil lamps being lit and waved, in order to awake and invoke the deity. Enjoy
the experience and spend night at Jaipur.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 05 Jaipur:
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. It is a 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.
Shopping in the evening or relax. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 06 Jaipur - Jodhpur:
By Road
270 km/05 hrs
Proceed to Jodhpur after an early breakfast.
Reach Jodhpur and check into hotel.
Set at the edge of the THAR DESERT, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with
tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar
state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the RATHORE clan of Rajputs
who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the RAMAYANA. The massive
15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125
Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with
8 gates and innumerable bastions.
In the evening visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by Rao Jodha who considered
themselves the descendents of Lord Rama. In this palace you would see different
miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant
Thada Memorial.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 07 Jodhpur - Udaipur:
By Road
250km/05hrs 
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Udaipur.
Visit Ranakpur en route. A visit to the famous Jain Temple, dating back to
the 15th century is part of the itinerary. 200 pillars, none of which are
alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and
sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the
Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Reach Udaipur and check in at hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in
by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance
and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences
and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow
lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor
and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is
an enticing sight.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 08 Udaipur - Mumbai:
By Flight:
Flight Number : 9W 3406 (Excepting Saturday)
Airlines : Jet Airways
Aircraft : AT7 (ATR)
Stopovers : Nil
Departure : 1925 hr from Udaipur
Arrival : 2100 hr at Mumbai
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the morning, stopping first at
City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors,
colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput
kings.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.
From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically
above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir
Palace - another island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time
at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Proceed to the airport for flight to Mumbai. Reach Mumbai and transfer to
the international airport or your DESIRED HOTEL for connecting flight home
with sweet memories of India or continuation of your tour.
TOUR ENDS
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