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Duration : 2 Nights / 3 Days
Places to Visit : Ahmedabad –Delhi – Agra–Delhi

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Day 1: Ahmedabad – ( Delhi ) – Agra
Fly to Delhi by :
Flight number : 9W 702 ( Jet Airways )
Departure at Ahmedabad : 08:10 AM
Arrival at Delhi : 09:35 AM

On arrival at Delhi domestic Airport, our company represetative will meet & greet you . He will hand over you the company’s hotel exchange & sight seeing vouchers and also introduce to you the drive of the car , which will be with you till your departure at International Airport . Before leaving for Agra ( which is around 4 hours drive from Delhi) you can have a look of Modern Capital of India by visiting India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament. Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar.

Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys’ past. Drive to Agra after lunch ( restaurant will be suggested to you as per your liking ). On the way to Agra visit Sikandra . This place is where you will find Emperor Akbar [1542-1605]-The Great's tomb. Akbar was the greatest mughal emperor. During his reign, he managed to conquer most of India. He ruled India well. Both Hindu and Muslim people liked him for his kindness and bravery. He was the master ruler of entire mughal empire. Arrive Agra by later afternoon / Evening , check inn at Hotel. Agra , ( information colected from wikipedia) An ancient city on the bank of Yamuna River in India within the state of Uttar Pradsh having three world heriatge Sites. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mugal sovereigns from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and fatehpur Sikri. The city, called Agrabana in the epic Mahabharata ( is one of the three major ancient Sanskit epics of India ) . The city was fortified by Badal Singh in 1475, whose Fort, Badalgarh stood near the site of the present
Red Fort . Agra was a capital of the Lodi kingdom, defeated by the first Mugal Emperor Babar. The Mughals also began to use it as a capital. Agra's importance grew during the reigns of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan, and became a major center of art, culture, commerce and learning. These emperors undertook major building projects.
Overnight stay at Agra.
Suggested Hotel :
Deluxe : Jaypee Palace : www.jaypeehotels.com
Luxury : Taj View : www.tajhotels.com
Super Luxury : Amar Vilas : www.oberoihotels.com

Day 2 : Agra
Early morning before breakfast Go for the highlight of the day – visit The Taj Mahal at sunrise ( Please note that Taj Mahal is closed on Friday), which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. Return to hotel for breakfast . Proceed for sight-seeing after breakfast. Later on proceed for remaining sight seeing of Agra , which include, Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful\ structures; After Lunch Visit Fatehpur Sikri ( can be done on next day too). Fatehpur Sikri : abandoned Mughal city of built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.
Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 3 : Agra –Delhi ( Depature)
Breakfast at Hotel. Free time to relax , later on drive down to Delhi to fly back California. As most of the international flight leave India at late of the evening , so you can go for a short tour of Old Delhi or relax and enjoy a dinner at a finest restaurant in Imperial Hotel : www.theimperialindia.com. As per me somebody visiting Delhi, must visit this hotel at least once . Later on Departure Transfer to International Airport .