Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra -
Gwalior - Delhi
Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival in Delhi meet & assist at the airport & transfer to
prebooked hotel for overnight stay.
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 - JAIPUR
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check in at prebooked
hotel. Jaipur- The city owes its names, foundation and its careful planning
to the great warrior - astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. In 1727, with
Mughal power on the wane, Jai Singh decided to move down from his hillside
fortress at nearby Amber to a new site on the plains. He laid out the city,
with its surrounding walls and six rectangular blocks, according to the
principles of town planning set down in Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu
treatise on architecture. Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City
Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets,
enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatoy built my Maharaja
Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
DAY 03 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms
from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of
the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's
army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon, free to
individual activities.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
After breakfast, leave for Agra. 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. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at
prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : AGRA - GWALIOR
After breakfast, 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-ud-daulah, which was
constructed 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. Construction of the Taj began in 1631 and
was not completed until 1653. Afternoon, leave for Gwalior. On arrival in
Gwalior check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY
06 : AGRA - GWALIOR - DELHI
After breakfast, visit the Gwalior fort. Afternoon, transfer to the railway
station to board train for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi meet and assist at the
railway station and transfer to prebooked hotel.
DAY 07 : DELHI
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the
largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started
in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, 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. Afternoon, city tour of New
Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early
example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate,
President House, Connaught Place. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi
Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
DAY 08 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to airport to board flight back home/onward destination.
