Rajasthan Tourism
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with Golden Triangle Tour
Duration:
5 Nights / 6 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur - Jaipur
- Delhi
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport
in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with
a fascinating blend of the past and the present.It is a perfect introduction to
the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that
is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting
the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid
- the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and
palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid
to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour
of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive
along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament
House, the President's Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through
the Diplomatic Enclave.
Proceed to see the DANCES OF INDIA show in the evening.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra Start
for Agra early in the morning after breakfast.
En-route you will visit the
SIKANDRA. Check in at hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs,
Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting
second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat
of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies,
and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains.
It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most
conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce
the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
TAJ MAHAL:
Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul
raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj
is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took
22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad
Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also
noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some
of the best inlay work ever seen.
Proceed for visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra
Fort and Itmadullah's Tomb with English speaking guide. Enjoy battery van ride.
Return to hotel and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 4: Agra - Bharatpur Breakfastwill be at the hotel.
Drive
to Fatehpur Sikri.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that
as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience.It
a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition
... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days
of it's grandeur. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced
back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended
the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite
of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history
- A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known
as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered
stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria.
Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite
temples and lush gardens.
Proceed to Jaipur and check in at hotel.
Overnight
will be at Jaipur.
Day 5: Bharatpur - Jaipur Enjoy your
breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant
ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic
romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in
1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies
an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's
ultimate expression.
Continue sight-seeing.
CITY PALACE
- A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City
Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the
Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories
built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting
of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL
- The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark
in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted
with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace
women.
Relax in the evening or visit the markets. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur After leisurely breakfast proceed for shopping.
Leave for Delhi after lunch. Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to airport
for flight with sweet memories of India after FAREWELL DINNER.
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