Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrival at Delhi Airport at any time. Our office representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. Simply enjoy the drive and relax. There will be a short briefing about the trip after transferring you to the hotel. Enjoy your overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check-in at the hotel. The evening is free for personal activities. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 3: Jaipur Exploring
After breakfast, take an excursion to Amber Fort. Enjoy an elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort, located 11 km from Jaipur, 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 it is a superb example of Rajput architecture. In the afternoon, take a city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace, which houses a museum with an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamelware, and weapons; Jantar Mantar, the observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728; and the façade of Hawa Mahal. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 4: Jaipur to Fatehpur Sikri to Agra
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute, visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569. This was the old capital of the Mughals, abandoned after 15 years due to a scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings, including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal, and other palaces, which are still preserved in their original glory. Continue the drive to Agra. Arrive in Agra in the evening and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 5: Agra to Delhi
Early morning, visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The Taj Mahal, a modern-day architectural wonder, is an incomparable monument. Built in 1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan, it is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles and is one of the wonders of the modern world. The Taj Mahal, often called a poem in white marble, took 20 years to build by 20,000 skilled artisans who inlaid the white marble edifice with precious and semi-precious stones. After sightseeing, enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch at a classic hotel. The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort, where you can get a moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, which lies across the river Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb, the third son of Shah Jahan, kept his father under house arrest, from where the Emperor spent the last years of his life gazing at the tomb of his beloved. After lunch, depart for Delhi by road. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 6: Delhi Exploring and Final Departure
After breakfast, enjoy local sightseeing in New and Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, Lal Quila, and walk around the quaint lanes of Chandni Chowk. Drive on to see the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at Rajghat, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate—a memorial to the "Unknown Soldier," the Rashtrapati Bhawan (residence of the President of India), past Rajpath to Connaught Place, a shopper's paradise. Visit the Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb. In the evening, depart for the international airport for your next destination.
