Welcome to the Northern Part of India. This part covers
the Capital of India, Delhi. Every experience, every sound, every smell
shouts that youve arrived somewhere magical.
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and
transfer to the hotel. Check-in time is 12 Noon. Overnight.
Day 02 - Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi New Delhi visit includes
Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD
) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mehal, India
Gata, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past
Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple
and The Connaught Place.
Old
Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama
Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti
van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives
past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi
Day 03 - Delhi - Agra drive, 204 km/4 hours
Breakfast at the hotel Around 1000 hours, drive to Agra and on arrival, Afternoon
sightseeing tour
Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white
marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen
Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing
structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples
of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque,
it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Tomb of Itimadd-ud-Daulah
built between 1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din
Beg., it is considered a precusor of the Taj Mahal.
Day
04 - Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 - Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a fascinating
blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh
in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting
apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali
are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend
the fort to visit the complex.
Day 06 - Jaipur - Delhi
Morning breakfast at the hotel and drive back to Delhi. On arrival checkin at
hotel for overnight stay.