5 Nights / 6 Days
Start India exploration with a visit to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat and the Heritage Fort district. Hawa Mahal and City Palace are the two most iconic sights of Jaipur. Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri are waiting in Agra. Coming to the capital city, you would love to start the tour in style. The majestic Red Fort, Jama Masjid and other world class attractions will give you some glimpse of India’s past experience. Delhi is also home to the world famous Qutub Minar. Why don’t take a chance and go through modern markets where you will definitely see unique things. You might stop at one place and purchase India’s souvenir. You would love the cycle rickshaw ride when the road is not so crowded.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON THIS TOUR:
Take an Elephant ride at the Amber Fort in Jaipur
Visit the majestic fort of Jaipur
Traditional Cycle rickshaw ride in the back streets and bazaars of old Delhi
View Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset to see change in color of the marble
Horse drawn carriage ride to the Taj Mahal in Agra
Visit India’s most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus; Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur; Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri in Agra; Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort Complex & Qutab Minar in Delhi and many other interesting sights listed in the detailed itinerary.
Arrive Mumbai in the evening or night, depending on flight schedules. You're greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
You’re at leisure in the early morning to recuperate from your international flight.
Mid-Morning: Start your exploration of India with a visit to the Prince of Wales Museum, the dome of glazed tiles giving it a very Persian and Central Asian flavor; the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (a World Heritage Site), formerly known as Victoria Terminus Station, is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture; the Heritage Fort district; Dhobi Ghat and Mani Bhawan (Mahatma Gandhi’s Mumbai home).
Late Afternoon: Departure transfer to the airport to board your flight.
Arrive at Jaipur in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
Morning: A visit to the Amber Fort. Its forbidding exterior belying a bejeweled interior whose richness reflects the sumptuous styles of the surrounding Mughal courts. An Elephant ride takes you up to the fort and Jeep/Car brings you down the fort (Both ways Jeep/Car ride option available).
Afternoon: Visit the City Palace, a series of open courtyards, simple stables and buildings leading to the richly decorated royal rooms. The museum within the palace house a fabulous collection of textiles, carpets, manuscripts and costumes from the personal collection of the royal family; Hawa Mahal, also known as the ‘Palace of Winds’ and the fascinating Jantar Mantar Observatory is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century.
Morning: Check out from your hotel after early breakfast and proceed on the drive to Agra.
On the way, stop at Fathepur Sikri, the deserted city. This one of the world's most perfect ghost cities and a marvel of design and construction. It was conceived and bult by Emperor Akbar, one of the most enlightened rulers of his time. Built in 1571, it is a synthesis of the flourishing styles of the Persian courts and the prevailing Hindu Islamic trends. Today its pristine red sandstone buildings are as perfect as when they were first chiseled. The masterpiece of this remarkable monument is the Jewel House of the Diwan I Khas. Architecturally extraordinary, the four doorways lead into a single storey room where a huge central pillar carved to baroque richness, supports a seat reached by mid air walkways. After the tour, continue your journey to Agra.
Arrive Agra in the evening and check in to your hotel.
Early Morning: Visit the fabled Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal was built in the year 1652 AD by Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22,000 skilled craftsmen 22 years to create this spectacular white marble mausoleum. You will visit Taj Mahal before dawn to see the white marble reflect the nuances of the changing light from the sun. Return to your hotel after the tour to have breakfast & relax.
After breakfast, visit the Agra Fort, it’s first red sandstone fort of North India was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in the year 1565. Its royal audience halls, immense stone courtyards, marble mosque and the private royal chambers give us a glimpse of the grandeur and talent for combining defensive architecture with beauty and design of the Mughal Empire. From here visit the Itmad-ud-Daulah, regarded as an imminent precursor of the Taj Mahal. This memorial was built in the year 1628 by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir's gueen as a memorial to her father. Like the Taj it has amzingly intricate 'Pietra Dura' inlay and lattice marble screens.
Afternoon: Proceed on the drive to Delhi.
Arrive Delhi in the evening and check in to your hotel.
Morning: Check out from your hotel and start your tour of Delhi with a visit to the Old walled city. Drive pass the 17th century imposing Red Fort (Closed on Mondays), take a traditional cycle rickshaw ride in the back streets & bazaars of Chandni Chowk (Closed on Sundays) selling an extraordinary variety of items like., dress material, spices, jewellery & perfumes and mouth-watering food delicacies. From here you visit the India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid. In complete contrast to the noise and crowds of Old Delhi, is Raj Ghat, a simple and stunning memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon: Explore New Delhi, which is a blend of ancient & pre-independence India. Visit the 12th century Qutub Minar; the exquisite Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1570 is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Sightseeing will also include drive past the Lodhi Garden, Safdarjung's tomb, the elegant government buildings designed in blend of Indian and European styles - the India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Presidential Palace.
Your vehicle and driver are at your disposal until your departure transfer to the airport. You can visit Dilli Haat, a contemporary art and crafts market that offers a wonderful collection of Indian handicrafts. Later you are transferred to the airport in time to board your flight to onward destination.
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