Day 01 : Arrive Delhi.
Arrive Delhi International airport by any convenient flight in
the night. Meet and greet by our airport Manager on arrival at
the airport and transfer to hotel.
Check in in the hotel. Rest in the hotel.
Overnight stay in Hotel Taj Mahal.
Note : Check-in & Check-out time in the hotels are 12 Noon.
Since you will be arriving early morning, accommodation will be
required from previous night and that will attract the cost for
01 extra night.
Day 02 : Delhi.
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed for the full
day tour of Old and New Delhi in the afternoon. Old
Delhi was an ancient walled city. Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in
1650 switched the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi.
Shah Jehan possessing an exquisite talent, especially in architecture,
created the seventh city and in the process brought about Delhi's
glorious renaissance. Here you will see Red Fort, the most opulent
Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. The fort is Shah Jehan's
symbol of power and elegance, built by behind sandstone walls.
Its main gate (Lahore Gate) faces Chandni Chowk, the perpetually
congested avenue heading westfrom the Red Fort, is filled with
twisting lanes, small streets and crowded bazaars.
Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi;
Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the
bustling and colorful market of the old city. Chandni Chowk was
the commercial centre of Delhi in the old time and you will see
it come alive in the morning as the trading day starts.
New Delhi was designed and built by the British in the 1920's
- it's a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings,
green parks and gardens. In 1911 King George V announced the transfer
of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. The King's architects,
Lutyens and Baker, set in motion the Design and construction of
Delhi's eighth city - New Delhi. Lutyens designed an "Imperial
City" having palatial-sized buildings set amid broad tree-lined
avenues punctuated by Mughal style gardens, complete with fountains
and shallow pools. It took 20 years to complete this immense undertaking
only to have the British pack up and relinquish the subcontinent
in 1947.
You will visit two monuments from Delhi's past - Humayun's Tomb
and Qutub Minar. Also visit the local Bahai Temple {Lotus Temple}.
Overnight stay in Hotel Taj Mahal.
Day 03 : Delhi-Samode.
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Samode. On arrival
in Samode, check-in to the
Hotel Samode Palace.
It is a place of great interest for people who appreciate culture
and arts. The village or town is famous for its magnificent
havelis, mansions and handicrafts.
Samode Palace, belongs to the Rawals of Samode,
who do not belong to a royal family but are affluent noblemen.
This family was bestowed the title of "
Maha Rawal"
by the royal family as a reward for their loyalty and courage.
The Samode Palace is about four hundred years old and has gone
through a lot of restoration work. Many new additions have been
made to this old palace, which is now a beautiful heritage
hotel.
Evening we will provide you camel ride to visit the Samode village.
Overnight stay in Samode Palace.
Day 04 : Samode-Jaipur.
Morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel
and drive to the Pink City "Jaipur".
On arrival in Jaipur, check-in to the Taj Rambagh Palace.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur include a visit of City Palace Museum
where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani
and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection
of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armoury of old weapons,
miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and
processions, also visit the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar (an accurate
observatory built in 1726 AD). Also included is a photo visit
at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a five storied wonder with
a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed
screens, domes and spires.
Overnight stay in the Taj Rambagh Palace.
Day 05 : Jaipur.
After breakfast depart for a half day excursion to
Amber
Fort. 11 Kms. from Jaipur, Amber Fort is a marvelous
example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts
reflected in the Maota Lake below. Go up the fort on the back
of a gaily caparisoned elephant, true to the style of the Maharajas
of the past. The interior of the fort has various royal halls
decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glass work complemented
by exquisite wall paintings. As you move between the rooms of
this magnificent structure, you will feel the history and visualize
the pomp and grandeur of a kingdom never conquered.
Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight stay in the Taj Rambagh Palace.
Day 06 : Jaipur-Agra.
Via Fatehpur Sikri
Morning after breakfast in the hotel, check out
and drive to Agra. Enroute visit
Fatehpur Sikri, (Built
during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar,
Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal
Empire for only some 10 years.
Continue
drive to Agra. On arrival in Agra, check in to the Taj View
Hotel. Rest of the day is free for independent activities.
Overnight stay in the Taj View Hotel.
Day 07 : Agra.
Agra was the capital of the grand Mughal Empire, at the
time of the Mughals in the 16th & 17th centuries. During this
period the city became a leading centre of art, science, commerce
and culture. Akbar the Great made Agra great. The city's
origins are dim but Akbar's grandfather Babur is credited with
Agra's founding. The short golden age of Agra came to an
end with the seventeenth century reign of Shah Jehan, mastermind
of the unforgettable Taj Mahal.
This morning pay your first visit to the magnificent
monument to love – The Taj Mahal, built by an emperor in
memory of his beloved queen. Construction of the Taj Mahal began
in 1631, and is believed to have taken 18 years to complete, with
over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. The design
and construction is said to be that of the legendary architect,
Ustad Ahamad Lahori. Legend has it that once construction
was completed, Shah Jehan had Lahori's hands cut off, and blinded,
so he would never be able to duplicate the structure. What makes
the Taj Mahal unique is its perfect proportions, distinct femininity,
medium of construction and ornamentation. Its marble exterior
reflects rose and golden tints at sunrise and sunset, while it
is dazzling white during the day. It is impossible to visualize
the Taj Mahal in any surrounding others than its paradoxical garden.
Paradise, in Islam, is visualized as a lush garden where running
streams flow. When the Mughals brought this concept to India they
elevated it to heights of incomparable artistry.
Proceed on a tour of Agra Fort and the city. At the impressive
Agra Fort you are taken through the chambers of this royal residence.
As you drive through the city, witness the local life and bazaars
(markets) and the hustle bustle of everyday India. Also visit
the Itmad-ud-ullah {known as baby Taj Mahal}.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 : Agra-Delhi.
Morning free for independent activities. In the afternoon
drive back to Delhi.
Enroute visit the famous tomb of Akbar "Sikandra", afterwards
continue drive to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to Hotel
Taj Palace.
Evening transfer to Hotel Imperial for special farewell dinner.
Overnight stay in Hotel Taj Palace.
Day 09 : Delhi-Departure.
Morning on time transfer to Delhi International airport to take
your flight back home.
End of services with happy memories.
| Cost
Includes |
08 Nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing
 basis.
Daily breakfast in the hotels.
Transport services by an exclusive A/C Car for
the
above trip.
Camel ride in Samode.
Elephant ride in Jaipur.
01 Buffet dinner in Hotel Taj View, Agra.
Services of a local English speaking guide for
the
trip.
Farewell dinner in Delhi.
Assistance on arrival in Delhi.
All present applicable taxes. |
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| Cost
does not Includes |
Any personal expenses such as tips, drink,
laundry,
and which is not mentioned above.
Any monument entry & camera fees.
Any train / air fare.
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Transport : Air-conditioned Car, walking, Jeep
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