Delhi / Day 1 - 2
Arrive in Delhi. On arrival, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Rooms will be available from 1400 hrs.
DELHI - It is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of
narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi
created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. Delhi
has been the seat of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium. Many a times the city
was built, destroyed and then rebuilt here. Interestingly, a number of Delhi's rulers played a dual role, first as
destroyers and then as creators.
Overnight at the hotel. After breakfast, enjoy visit of Delhi including following: Red Fort ( Drive Past ) The Red Fort, Shah Jahan's elegant citadel in red sandstone, was built on the western bank of the river Yamuna.
Shahjahan, started the construction of this massive fort in 1638, when he shifted the capital from Agra to Delhi.
The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort rise 33-m above the clamor of Old Delhi as a reminder of the
magnificent power and pomp of the Mughals. Inside is a veritable treasure trove of buildings, including the Drum
House, the Hall of Public and Private Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Color.
(It remains closed on Mondays). Jama Masjid This great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was
begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who
built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. The highly decorative mosque has three great gates, four towers and two 40
m-high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone and white marble. The interior of the prayer hall is divided
into aisles by arches. The walls and floors are of marble inlay panels. Raj Ghat Raj Ghat is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma
Gandhi's cremation, on 31 January 1948, a day after his assassination. It is left open to the sky while an eternal
flame burns perpetually at one end. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Delhi on Ring Road officially
known as Mahatma Gandhi Road. A stone footpath flanked by lawns leads to the walled enclosure that houses
the memorial. Photo Stop at India Gate At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triumph" like archway in the middle of a
crossroad. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their
lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I. The memorial bears the names of more than 13,516
British and Indian soldiers killed in the Northwestern Frontier in the Afghan war of 1919. Under the arch, the Amar
Jawan Jyoti commemorating Indian armed forces’ losses in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Drive past by Govt. Buildings New Delhi houses several government buildings and official residences reminiscent of the British colonial
architecture. Today we will drive past few of them, like The Parliament House, designed by Baker is 173m in
diameter, the Rashtrapati Bhawan once the Viceroy’s residence is now the official residence of the President of
India. Designed by Lutyens, it combines western and eastern styles. Humayun Tomb Humayun's Tomb is probably one of the most innovative and experimental monuments of its time, incorporating
within it Indo-Islamic architectural styles. This magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal
architecture in India. It was built in 1565 A.D. nine years after the death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega
Begam. Inside the walled enclosure the most notable features are the garden squares (Charbagh) with pathways
water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome.
Overnight at the hotel.
Agra / Day 3 - 4
After breakfast drive to Agra.
Agra stands on the right bank of the river Yamuna, was once the seat of the Mughal rulers, the zenith of art and
an enshrined romance. Agra is a town famous for its beautiful medieval monuments. The passion of the Mughals
for building endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world.
On arrival in Agra, check in at hotel. Later enjoy the sightseeing of Agra including following: Agra Fort The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1666, A.D. although
additions were made till the time of his grandson Shahjahan. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner
paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid - a white marble mosque akin to a perfect
pearl; Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khaas, Musamman Burj - where Shahjahan died in 1666 A.D. Jahangir's Palace;
Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal. The massive Agra fort is 2.5 km long and is considered as the predecessor of the
Delhi Red fort.
Overnight at the Hotel After breakfast enjoy the sightseeing of Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal Taj Mahal or Crown of Palaces is a white marble mausoleum, built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial
to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. A world-renowned wonder, Taj Mahal looks the same from all the four sides
and is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of
the world's heritage". The Taj Mahal is phenomenal not in the beauty alone but in the deep planning and design
that went into its making. This enchanting mausoleum started in 1631 and it took 22 years to complete with the
help of an estimated 20000 workers.
(It remains closed on Fridays). Post visit, drive to Jaipur.
Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jaipur in the 18th century. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the
colonial capital of a richly colorful state. The whole city was painted pink to welcome the visit of Prince Albert in
1853. On arrival check in the hotel
On arrival in Jaipur, check in at hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Jaipur / Day 5 - 6
After having breakfast enjoy visit of Jaipur including following: Elephant / Jeep ride at Amber Fort (one way) The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture.
Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh, the fort was made in red sand
stone and white marble. Amber is the classic and romantic fort-palace with a magnificent aura. The interior wall of
the palace depicts expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. Built mainly for
the warring enemies as a safe place, the heavily structured walls could defend the residents within the ramparts
of the fort. Hawa Mahal Palace ( Drive Past ) The poet king Sawai Pratap Singh built this palace of winds. This is easily the most well-known landmarks of
Jaipur and is also its icon. This five-storey building overlooking the busy bazaar street is a fascinating example of
Rajput architecture and artistry with its delicately honeycombed 953 pink sandstone windows known as
'jharokhas'. It was originally built for the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life and processions in
the city from their veiled comfort. City Palace Located in the heart of the walled city, the City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the farsightedness of the
founder of Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. He left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and
magnificent architecture in the city. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built many buildings but some of the structures
were also built by later rulers. The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture and the ex-royal family still
lives in a part of the palace. Jantar Mantar The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja (King) Jai Singh II
between 1727 and 1734. It is modeled after the one that he had built for him at Delhi. He had constructed a total
of five such facilities at different locations, including the ones at Delhi and Jaipur. The Jaipur observatory is the
largest and best preserved of these. It has been inscribed on the World Heritage List as "an expression of the
astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period". Overnight at the hotel. After breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to a local place / hotel to celebrate Holi. Holi Music and
dance will take around the Garden.
Enjoy the festival and then have lunch.
Post celebrations transfer back to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Jodhpur / Day 07
Drive to Luni. On the way visit the Jodhpur.
Set at the edge of the Thar desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of
the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore
clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana.
On arrival visit the impressive Mehrangarh Fort on a 37 m low sandstone hill built by Rao Jodha in 1459 of red
sandstone. From the top of the fort one can get a bird's eye view of the old city. You will notice the predominance
of blue houses referred to as Brahmin houses - the colour being associated with the high caste.
Later proceed to the Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh
II, and smaller memorials to other Maharajahs of Jodhpur.After the sight seeing, drive to Luni for an overnight
stay in a beautiful Fort now a hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Udaipur / Day 08 - 09
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. En-route visiting Ranakpur On arrival visit Ranakpur, the wonderful three temples of the Jain sect dating back to the 14th /15th century. The
unforgettable main Temple dedicated to Adinatha the first Tirthankar (1439) built in marble took 65 years to
complete. It is one of the five holy Jain pilgrimage centres, and has one of the best temple complexes. Later continue your drive to Udaipur.
Udaipur lies in the Girwa valley amidst the Aravali hills of south Rajasthan. Considered a romantic city - with its
lakes, gardens, temples and palaces - an Oasis in the Thar Desert. The old city is a traditionally planned fortified
walled city, a maze of narrow winding lanes flanked by houses with doorways decorated with Mewar folk art,
windows with stained glass or jali screens, massive havelis with large inner courtyards and shops. The legendary
Ranas who ruled, traced their ancestry to the Sun Dynasty.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight at the Hotel. After breakfast enjoy visit of Udaipur including following: City Palace City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Udai Singh initiated the construction of the palace but
successive Maharanas added several palaces and structures to the complex but retained remarkable uniformity
in the design. The entry to the Palace is from the Hathi Pol, the Elephant Gate. The Bari Pol or the Big Gate
brings you to the Tripolia, the Triple gate. It was a custom to weigh the Maharaja under this gate in gold and
silver, which was distributed to the populace. Balconies, cupolas and towers of the palace give a wonderful view
of the lake. Jagdish Temple Jagdish Temple is one of the famous temples of Udaipur. Located in the City Palace complex of Udaipur, this
temple is made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture. In 1651, Jagdish temple was built by Maharana Jagat
Singh, who ruled Udaipur during 1628-53. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Laxmi Narayan), the preserver
of the Universe. It is celebrated for being the largest temple in the city of Udaipur. The gateway of this temple can
be sited at a distance of 150 meters from the Bara Pol of the City Palace. Sahelion ki bari Maharana Sangram Singh built this in the mid-18th century. The 'garden of the maidens' brings to mind the
lifestyle of the ladies of the court. The delightful gardens reflect their discreet and impeccable taste. There are
four pools with dainty kiosks. All around are flowerbeds, lawns, pools and fountains protected by a series of walls
and shady trees. The fountains of the Sahelion ki bari function solely by water pressure and no pumps are used.
The garden has a lotus pool and a sitting room decorated with paintings and glass mosaic. Public Boat ride on lake Pichola. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola. Lake Pichola: Fringed with hills, gardens, havelis, ghats and temples, Lake
Pichola is the scenic focus of Udaipur. The picturesque boat ride on Lake Pichola not only provides the best
scenic view of the lake and the mountains in the city, but also presents some of the most important historical
monuments dotted along the lakeside or submerged within the lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Delhi / Day 10
Breakfast. Morning at leisure.
In time transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival connect flight for onward journey.
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