One of the most popular tours among the
first time visitors. Visit the most important monument in
India The Taj Mahal – A symbol of eternal Love and
also visit the Pink City of Jaipur - seeped in history and
culture. Also visit a beautiful desert city, Mandawa, where
ancient forts have been converted into comfortable hotels
while still retaining their ethnic appeal.
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 1500 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 Mandawa - 250 Kms - 05 hours drive
Morning drive to Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa and check-in at
Hotel. Mandawa was founded in the 18th century. This
medieval fort dominates the town with its painted arched
gateway, which is adorned with images of Lord Krishna
and his cows. The Chokhani and Ladia Havelis along with
the Saraf Havelis are some of the splendid examples of
this region’s havelis. The Shiva Temple with a
rock crystal ‘lingam’ is also worth a visit.
The fort is now converted into a heritage hotel.
Day 04: To Jaipur - 170 Kms - 04
hours drive
Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at Hotel. Overnight at
Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 05: 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 06: To Agra - 238 Kms - 4 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 07: To Gwalior - 119 Kms - 03 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.
Overnight at Hotel in Gwalior.
Day 08: To Delhi (By Train) Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Gwalior. Visit
the majestic Gwalior Fort, which is one of the largest and
mightiest forts in India. Also visit the Sas-Bahu Temples
that are 11th-century temples of Lord Vishnu. Besides this,
you can see the Teli-ka-Mandir, which is a 300-metre-high
Vishnu temple dating back to the 9th century A.D. Later,
transfer to the Railway Station to board Express train to
Delhi. Arrive Delhi in the evening and meet the SITA representative
at Railway Station and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 09: Leave Delhi In-time transfer to airport to board your flight for onward
destination.
