Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi Airport and you will be met and greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
Delhi, Capital of India has much to offer to its tourists. It caters to all interests of the tourists. People from all parts of the world come to witness the heritage and splendor of this city. No doubt that it is called the ‘India in Itself’
Overnight at your selected hotel
Day 02: Delhi
After Breakfast, proceed for guided tour of city. Experience the bustling laneways and bazaars of Old Delhi as you drive through the old gateways, past the imposing Red Fort, before visiting the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Ride through Chandni Chowk to Asia’s largest wholesale spice market on a cycle rickshaw and later visit Raj Ghat.
Later in afternoon, explore the magnificent World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb – Last refuge of Emperor Humayun’s which reminds rather of a luxurious palace, than a Tomb. In evening, drive past Government secretariat buildings and India Gate.
Overnight at your selected hotel
Day 03: Delhi – Agra (210 Km / 4 Hrs)
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Agra of the hotel. On arrival check into the hotel.
Agra, situated on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments. Later in the evening proceed for the half day city tour visit, 16th-century Agra Fort , experience the magnificent monument to Eternal Poetry of love, the Taj Mahal which is the symbol of eternal love. It was built by Shah Jahan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
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Day 04: Agra – Jaipur (240 Km / 5 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
The Fatehpur Sikri complex houses tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces, which surprisingly have withstood the ravages of time and are still in good condition. On arrival check into the hotel and balance of the day is free to relax.
Overnight at your selected hotel
Day 05: Jaipur
In the morning you will be taken for an excursion to Amber Fort. Standing tall over a small hillock overlooking the Pink City, Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort-Palace. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. A major attraction at Amber is the Elephant Ride, all the way up to the Fort entrance.
In the afternoon proceed for a half day guided tour. The tour begins with a visit to the Maharaja’s City Palace: The former Royal residence and blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The centre of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine vies over the gardens and the city. The palace lies in the heart of the city and occupies the whole central grid. The fortified wall has seven gates and was built for protection from invading armies and animals that lived in jungles, which surrounded the wall that time.
Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone-and-marble-crafted Observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the Observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition and end the tour with a photo stop at HawaMahal also known as Palace of wind.
Overnight at your selected hotel
Day 06: Jaipur – Delhi (270 Km / 5 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transferred to Delhi’s international airport to board your flight for your onward destination.
Please note that the above itinerary only covers a few highlights. Discoveries Worldwide specialises in tailor-made itineraries and can assist with any requirements or interests.