DAY 01 : ARRIVAL DELHI
Arrive Delhi, the capital city of India. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative at the Indira Gandhi International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Delhi
DAY 02 : DELHI
Today proceed for your sightseeing and visit the Qutab Minar, a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and a minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Later proceed to visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib – Built in the memory of the 8th Sikh Guru Sri Harkishen Sahib, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is one of the important historical Gurdwara in Delhi.
Thereafter proceed to visit the majestic Red Fort spread over an area of 2 km and also have a secrete 300 years old bazaar “market” inside, a long passage way that contains a bazaar and is set within an arched passage.
Then visit India’s largest mosque - Jama Masjid, travel through the bustling market and take a cycle Rickshaw ride through narrow alleys and lanes in Chandni Chowk. Apart from all this you will also get opportunity to enjoy a walking tour with your guide through the largest spice market in Asia called Khari Baoli along with some local area, return to hotel and rest of the day free for personal activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03 : DELHI – AGRA (210 Km / 4.5 hours)
Today discover the Humayun’s Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The Tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife.
Later drive to Agra and upon arrival check in at your hotel.
This evening witness the surreal views of the Taj Mahal at sunset. Step inside this eternal symbol of love and appreciate the intricate designs and symmetries that rhyme as a poem written in marble. Taj Mahal is an extravagant display of love, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, later drive back to hotel and have breakfast at leisure
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04 : AGRA – FATEHPUR SIKRI – JAIPUR (240 Km / 7.5 hours including sightseeing)
Today, post breakfast start your day a bit early this morning and visit the splendid Agra Fort built in red sandstone, encapsulating magnificent palaces, halls of public, private audience & beautiful gardens.
Therafter from there proceed on your drive towards Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri is the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar roughly 35 km outside Agra. This city was built in the 16th century and was abandoned a few years later due to the paucity of water. The entire city is still intact, and the sight of this city is worth remembering.
Upon arrival at Jaipur, check-in your hotel.
Jaipur - land of the Rajput’s. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, and is known as the “Pink City” because of the pink-tinted constructions in the old city. Recently the walled city of Jaipur has joined the elite list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, proceed to city tour of Jaipur and Amber. Sightseeing includes Amber Fort, Fort is located 11 km away from Jaipur. Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. The Fort is an excellent illustration of Rajput architecture, impressively situated on a hillside facing lake Mahota.
Visit Anokhi Museum (Closed on Monday) – is a highly successful textile company which, from its beginnings almost 40 years ago, helped resurrect languishing Rajasthani block printing textile Industry. In this beautifully restored Haveli which won a UNESCO prize for restoration, you can admire textile traditions that the company has helped preserve. (Anokhi museum and Café are closed on Mondays and major national & local holidays and for exhibition changeover and maintenance of the galleries)
Drive past Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur’s main landmarks.
Later continue to City Palace: The City Palace is still the dwelling of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur. This palace museum has an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons. Jantar Mantar (Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728.
Jantar Mantar appears to be an inquisitive collection of sculptures but in fact, each construction has a detailed purpose such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes, and azimuths and calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the sundial which is the 27-meter-tall gnomon.
Rest of the day free. You can also plan for Bazaar “Local Market" to explore the crafts such as semi-precious jewels, pottery, colourful embroidered fabrics with mirror work, woven carpets etc – watch artisans at work and enjoy souvenir shopping in this colourful city of Jaipur. Overnight at the hotel.
Overnight Stay Jaipur
DAY 06 : JAIPUR – DELHI (258 Km / 5.5 hours) / DEPART DELHI
Morning in time transfer to Delhi International Airport to board flight for onward destination.
