Day
01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet the SITA representative at the
arrival hall and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: In Delhi
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of
New & Old Delhi. Visit the 12th Century Qutab Minar; gracefully fluted and hand carved for its entire height of 234 feet. Near it stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the ravages of time and hasn’t
rusted in 840 years. Also, visit the graceful mausoleum of the Mughal
Emperor Humayun and the modern Birla Temple. Drive past the President's
House, the Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings. The Red
Fort, which was built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the
Jama Masjid, which is one of the largest mosques in India are other
places of interest. The Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana are the cremation
sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru respectively and make
for a peaceful retreat. Besides these, visit Chandni Chowk for a unique
shopping experience at Old Delhi.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 03: To Ajmer by Train
Early morning transfer to Railway Station to board Express
Train to Ajmer. Meet the SITA representative at the Railway
Station and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Ajmer.
Day 04: To Pushkar - 11 Kms - 20 minutes drive
Leisurely drive to Pushkar. Arrive Pushkar and check-in at
Hotel. The tiny, tranquil town of Pushkar, 11 km from Ajmer,
is situated on the edge of a desert along the banks of the
picturesque Pushkar Lake and is an important pilgrimage spot
for the Hindus. Surrounded by hills on three sides, Pushkar
abounds in temples. Of these the most famous is the Brahma
Temple, which is the only temple in the country dedicated
to Lord Brahma. Although a serene town, Pushkar bustles with
life during joyous celebrations every year. Later, visit
the Pushkar Lake, which the Hindus believe is as old as creation
and which has been a place of pilgrimage through the centuries.
There are 52 bathing Ghats built around this lake. Overnight
at Hotel in Pushkar.
Day 05: To Jaipur - 84 Kms - 3 hours drive
Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 06: In Jaipur
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Amber Fort and Jaipur city. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali, the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You can also experience a unique ride on an elephant’s back to and from the top of the hill on which the Fort is situated. The city of Jaipur takes its name from Maharajah Jai Singh, a prince and an astronomer, who designed and founded the city in 1727. Visit the quaint observatory built by him, which is equipped with instruments that he designed. These devices are of remarkable sizes, with such accuracy that is difficult to attain even in today’s age. Also visit the Maharaja's City Palace, a former royal residence and now a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons. Drive through the pink-rosed residential and business areas, past the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, which is the landmark of Jaipur.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 07: To Agra – 238 Kms – 5
hours drive
Morning drive to Agra. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is an
impressive fortified city, which was built by Emperor Akbar. In spite of being
a capital city, it was hardly ever inhabited because of shortage of water.
Even today it stands magnificent, with majestic palaces, the five-tiered Panch
Mahal and the tomb of Salim Chisthi, a saint who had predicted the birth of
Akbar's son. Arrive Agra and check-in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Agra.
Day 08: To Delhi - 204 Kms - 4 hours drive
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra.
Visit Taj Mahal, which is the epitome of Shah Jahan’s monumental
testimony of love for his empress, Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful
mausoleum
has become synonymous not only with this city but with India
as a whole. The construction of Taj Mahal is believed to
have taken 18 years (1631-1648) with over 20,000 craftsmen
working around the clock. Also visit the Agra Fort, which
is on the banks of the river Yamuna and is almost in the
centre of the town. This Fort represents the architecture
of the period during the reign of three great Mughal emperors;
Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. The conspicuous structures
within this complex are Jahangiri Mahal, Anguri Bagh, Khas
Mahal and Moti Masjid. Later drive to Gwalior. Arrive Gwalior
and check-in at Hotel. Later drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi
and check-in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 09: Leave Delhi
In-time transfer to airport to board your flight
for onward destination.
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