Duration:
07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi: Arrival in Delhi and be meet by our representative at the airport welcome you to India with fresh flower garlands. our representative will receive you and take you the hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi: Morning proceed on a full day sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting important tourist sites of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Qutab Minar 12th century tower and one of the tallest towers of its time, walls here consist of verses from Quran (Holy book of Islam). Wander around the complex visiting ruins of Hindu temples and palaces which once remained here and 4th century steel pillar which has not developed rust till date. Drive past India Gate the war memorial and other government buildings stopping at President House. Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple. In Old Delhi drive pass Red Fort once a symbol of Mughal power, visit Jama Masjid 16th century mosque and largest in India. Take a rickshaw ride in the narrow alleyways of Chandni Chowk and amazing mixture of history with modern world and visit Raj Ghat cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight at hotel in New Delhi.
Day 03: Jaipur: After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Arrive and check in to hotel. Evening free to explore local market, Jaipur is famous for colorful bazaars offer tourists a great opportunity to shop and enjoy the vibrant culture of the region. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur: After breakfast proceed to an excursion to Amber Fort. Amber Fort - Ancient capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs rulers of Jaipur, Amber guarded one of the important defiles from invading enemies. Wander inside the Fort to see extravagant Palaces to witnessing the opulence of Rajaput royal lifestyle amongst which summer palace, winter palace and mirror palace etc. are the most popular. Climb atop the forts ramparts on an elephant back. Stop at the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) en route to fort. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace official residence of the present royal family palace covers a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. A part of this Palace is now turned into a museum housing Armoury, Textiles and Artifacts. City Palace is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. Jantar Mantar - 17th century astronomical observatory, an excellent example of the marvelous precision wherein each construction has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars, altitudes and azimuths or calculating eclipses and some of them still works.
Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 05: Agra: After breakfast drive to Agra, on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri - Just 44 km away from Agra on the way to Jaipur is Fatehpur Sikri, which briefly served as capital of emperor Akbar. It is believed that city was quickly abandoned due to lack of potable water. Palaces, meeting halls, courtyards inside the complex is in a remarkable state of preservation. Holy shrine of Saint Salim Chisti here is one of important pilgrimage for Muslims and Buland Darwaza which emperor Akbar built to commemorate his victory on Gujarat is very imposing. Arrive and check in to hotel in Agra, overnight at hotel in Agra.
Day 06: Overnight train: After breakfast proceed to visit the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. Agra Fort - Foundation led by emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, four of the mighty Mughal rulers controlled their vast empire from here. Wander around the palaces built by successive emperors famous amongst which are Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass, Diwan-i-Am, Machchhi Bhawan and Moti Masjid etc. that represents the excellence of Mughal architecture. Fort also serves as a vantage point to view Taj Mahal and it is believed that emperor spent his last days in exile watching the Taj Mahal from here. Taj Mahal (World Heritage Site) - This most beautiful monument of love was built during 1630 by grieving emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal is flawless to its conception and execution. It is aptly said that Taj Mahal is not a monument that can be described in words – one has to see it to experience it. You can stay on to view the monument on the soft light of the setting sun.
In time transfer to railway station to board overnight train to Varanasi. Overnight on board.
Day 07: Varanasi: In the morning you will be met at Varanasi railway station by our representative. Transfer to hotel in Varanasi.It is the most sacred and oldest living city in India and perhaps the world. The old come here to die as it is believed that it opens the door to heaven and a sure shot way to achieve Nirvana. After lunch proceed to visit the many temples in Varanasi.Visit Bharat Mata temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Kali Mata temple, Sankat Mochan Temple. Evening view the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats. Overnight at Hotel in Varanasi.
Day 08: Delhi: Early morning boat ride on Ganges to view the pilgrims offering their obeisance to God above and understand why Varanasi is also called the city of ghats. Later departure back to hotel for a leisurely breakfast. Afterwards a short drive to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon and paved the way for Buddhism in the world. Also visit the many stupas, the deer park and the Government Museum. In time transfer to airport to board flight to New Delhi. Arrive Delhi & and transfer to airport to board flight to onward destination (End of Tour)
