Arrive Delhi by international flight.
Meeting and assistance
on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Check-in time is 12 Noon.
Overnight.
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
Sprawling on
the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi, the capital of India, typifies the
soul of the country. The city conceals within its bosom the remains of
civilisation that flourished over
the
last three thousand years. Since those legendary days, many dynasties and
rulers have flourished on its regal soil. The legacy of that past survives
in the many monuments left behind by the regents.
Old Delhi, Red
Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in
India also built by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites
of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk,
the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi.
New Delhi visit
includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th
century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of
Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to
soldiers, drives past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat
Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place.
| Day 03- Delhi-Agra drive,
204 km/4 hours |
After breakfast, drive to Agra
On arrival, check-in at JAYPEE
PALACE hotel
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra.
Agra, the
home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble is the
first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal.
This great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing
structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless
examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful
pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Tomb of
Itimad-ud-Daulah built between 1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory of
her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg., it is considered a precursor of the Taj
Mahal.
| Day 04- Agra-Ranthambhore drive,
275 km/7 hours |
Morning drive to Ranthambhore visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting.
There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by
name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when
a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty
and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint
erected in k1569. The shortage of water lead to the desertion of this city.
Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
On arrival, check-in at RANTHAMBHORE REGENCY
Morning and afternoon jeep safari to view wildlife.
410 km of
desert ecology speckled with
dhok,
ronj, salai, bear and palm trees, surrounded by the Vindhyas and Aravalis,
the Park with thick forest with nullahs and waterfalls is an oasis of
biomass. The three major lakes - Rajbaugh, Milak talao and Padam talao serve
as watering holes for the creatures that inhabit the park studded as it is
with Rajput pavilions and palaces and Ranthambhore Fort. The wildlife
spotted here are the tiger, leopard, sambar, blue bull, chital, chinkara,
hyena, jackal, fox, caracal, jungle cat, ratel, sloth bear, langur and
wildboard. Over 300 species of bird can be seen.
| Day 06 Ranthambhore-Pushkar
drive, 265 km/5-1/2 hours |
On arrival, check-in at PUSHKAR RESORT
Rest of the day,
witness Pushkar fair.
Day at Pushkar Fair.
Pushkar, this sacred town lies 11 km
north east of Ajmer and 130 km from Jaipur. According to mythology, Pushkar
Lake is supposed to have appeared miraculously when a lotus flower fell from
the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into this valley. On Kartik Poornima,
thousands of pilgrims come to bathe in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake.
An annual cattle fair is held every year for 5 days which attract thousands
of tourists from all over the world. The fair is overwhelming in its
magnitude and its visual impact. Colourful bazaars are set up, camels are
paraded and also bought and sold. Besides colourful bazaars, shops selling
sweets, snacks, handicrafts, sports for children, camel carts and other
trading activities of utensils, hardware, musical programme, folk and
cultural dances, acrobatic performances, camel races and other events are
held during the 5 days long fair.
| Day 08 Pushkar-Japur drive, 142 km |
After morning visit of Pushkar, drive to Jaipur.
On arrival,
check-in at THE TRIDENT hotel
Rest of the day free.
Morning excursion to Amer Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer
is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th
century by Raja Mansingh in red
sandstone
and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments.
Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some
of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the
fort to visit the complex.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur.
Jaipur, this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer
260 years ago. Visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the erstwhile
royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old
part of Jaipur city
| Day 10 Jaipur/Delhi, 260
km/5 hours |
Drive to Delhi and on arrival, transfer to international airport
for return flight.
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