Day 01: Arrival Delhi by Flight
▪ Arrive Delhi International airport & after custom formalities walk out of the main exit gate where our representative will meet.
▪ Check in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.(Room foreseen from 1400 hrs)
▪ Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: In Delhi
▪ Breakfast at hotel and proceed for full day city tour of Old and New Delhi.
▪ In old Delhi Visit the historic Red Fort (only photo stop from outside) – Shah Jehan’s elegant citadel in red sandstone. Very near the Fort is the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India’s largest mosque, also built by Shah Jahan. Also visit Raj Ghat – the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
▪ Later proceed for guided sightseeing of New Delhi & visit India Gate, the memorial of the First World War and the road that leads from there to President House, which is flanked by the houses of Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings,
▪ Visit the Qutub Minar, a Tower of Victory that was built in the 12th century by Qutbuddin Aibak. You will observe the earliest examples of domes and arches in India and see the fusion of Hindu carving skills with Muslim technology and design.
▪ Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi-Agra (203 kms /3.5 hrs )
▪ After breakfast, drive to Agra.
▪ On arrival check in at the hotel.
▪ Afternoon proceed for half day city tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal (closed on Friday) and Agra Fort.
▪ First we will visit the majestic marble edifice, Taj Mahal. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and romance stands on the banks of river Yamuna. The architecture is considered as the finest specimen of Mughal style of architecture. The architecture is highly inspired from different styles of architecture, which includes Persian, Indian and Turkish. Taj Mahal architecture is truly splendid and one of its kind in the world. The design & layout of Taj Mahal never fails to enrapture architects, engineers, historians as well as common man. (Closed on Fridays)
▪ Visit Agra Fort is among the finest examples of the fusion architecture that has dominated the Mogul period. The assimilation of these different styles has given the buildings within the fort a distinctive look. To name a few, for example, the Jahangir Palace built by Akbar is the most magnificent blend of Persian and local style whereas Divan-e-Aam mixes subtleness of Turkish exteriors with the complex pattern of Persian architecture. Babur stayed in the fort in the palace of Ibrahim.
EVENING OPTIONAL TOUR OF MOHABBAT THE TAJ (ON ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENT)- Mohabbat the Taj - A show which has taken seven years of chiseling and carving by 28 craftsmen and designers. Made in pure white Makrana marble like the original 17th century monument, a TajMahal replica. The workmanship and stone inlay work closely resemble the original. This programme has exciting and innovative presentation of a song and drama spectacle involving 60 artists, they have tried to merry the traditional media with the latest gadgetry, audio visual technology, including laser. The Taj will be presented in 10 different moods, representing varying seasons and hours of the day.' The model of the Taj will appear on stage with the help of a hydraulic lift as laser beams dance all over, creating an ecstatic climax for the spectacle titled 'Mohabbat -the Taj'. The show will a love story set in the 17th century ambience and woven around the Taj. The replica of the Taj will continue to be open to the public even when the show is over, said by one of official at Kalakriti. Timings: 06:15 PM
▪ Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04: Agra – Ranthambore by road (280 Kms/6 Hrs)
▪ Breakfast at hotel and check out from the hotel.
▪ Later drive to Ranthambore
▪ Ranthambore National Park is set amidst ruins of a bygone era, lakes, and river and covers an area of approximately 400 sq. kms. Located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan and at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges, Ranthambore was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 & was selected for the Project Tiger program in 1974 before finally being accredited as a national park in 1981.
▪ Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: In Ranthambore
▪ Early Morning proceed for common Jungle Safari at Ranthambore.
▪ After breakfast; Morning at leisure.
▪ Lunch at Resort.
▪ In afternoon proceed for common Jungle Safari at Ranthambore.
▪ Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Ranthambore – Jaipur (approx. – 170 kms – 3.5 hrs.)
▪ Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure.
▪ After early lunch drive to Jaipur.
▪ Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
▪ Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : In Jaipur
▪ After breakfast you will explore the massive Amber Fort (ascending the fort on Jeep). This morning you will drive 11kms in the outskirts of the city to visit Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali, the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You can have the unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. The Amber Fort, the capital of the erstwhile State of Jaipur until 1728 is perched on a hill. It has halls of Public and Private Audience, a Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) various marble palaces which are marvelous examples of ancient Rajput architecture. The Temple of Amba (Mother Goddess), the patron deity of the Royal family is at the entrance to the palace.
▪ During your tour of the pink city, visit the City Palace - the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles which houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury of the Mughals and Rajputs, including swords of different shapes and sizes with ornate handles. It has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit.
▪ Also visit the Jantar Mantar - an astrological and astronomical Observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 18th century, which is remarkable for its accuracy even at the present times.
▪ Lastly stop at Palace of Winds for taking pictures and back to hotel.
▪ Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Jaipur – Delhi by Surface and drop at Delhi Airport (Approx.255 kms – 05 hrs.)
▪ After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Delhi.
▪ Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer straight to Delhi Airport to board your flight for onward destination.
END OF THE TOUR
