Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi –- Jaipur – Agra – Varanasi – Bodhgaya
– Delhi DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to pre booked hotel for
overnight stay. ( incase if flight is arriving at day time , sight seeing &
meals will be provided as per that.)
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.
DAY 02 : DELHI
After breakfast, full day city tour of old & modern capital of India.
Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction
was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658 ; visit Red Fort ( from
out side only, as it is not permitted to visit from inside due to security
reason ), which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built
from 1638 to 1648 ; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma
Gandhi. Witness the 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. The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan
Temple (Birla Mandir).
Breakfast : At Hotel
Lunch : at a Chinese restaurant
Dinner: at a Chinese restaurant
DAY 03 : DELHI - AGRA
After breakfast, transfer to Agra. Upon arrival, check-in at Hotel. Afternoon,
city tour of Agra. Visit 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
structues; Itmad-uddaulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622
and 1628 and is very similar
to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan;
the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, 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. Overnight stay at Agra.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner : at Hotel.
DAY 04 : AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI – JAIPUR
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city
of Fatehpur Sikri : 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. After the visit, continue drive to Jaipur - The capital city of the
state of Rajasthan also know as “Pink City” owes its name, its foundation
and planning to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city
of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and
somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses
and crenellated walls. Arrive Jaipur in the evening and check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner : at Hotel.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort enroute witness the façade
of Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds which was built in 1799. Amber Fort -
The ancient capital of the state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided to move
from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site on the plains. The construction
of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s
army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated
on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts.
Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal
& temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort
is situated. Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the Jantar Mantar –
the observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728; the City Palace which is a blend
of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive
collection of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating back
to the 15th century.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner : at Hotel.
DAY 06 : JAIPUR – DELHI –( Departure )
Late breakfast at hotel, visit local markets of Jaipur and remaining sight
seeing . Back to hotel for Lunch . After lunch drive back to Delhi. On arrival
at Delhi dinner will be provided at a very good Chinese restaurant , after
dinner departure transfer to International airport for onward destination.
Breakfast / Lunch : at Hotel.
Dinner : at Chinese restaurant.
