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| With so much to offer, there is something for all tastes. India takes pride in its rich cultural heritage characterised by its magnificent temples and the historic forts and palaces |
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This tour is an introduction to the history and culture of India from the Mughals and before to the days of the Raj and present. Enjoy a taste of the most famous sights of the Golden Triangle and the ancient city of Mathura with more than 3500 years of history. On this tour you will
visit forts, palaces and temples. The tour starts with the historical Delhi where the teeming markets of Old Delhi meet with the colonial grandeur of New Delhi. A visit to the ancient city of Mathura, the birth palace of Lord Krishna and one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages, is most rewarding. Continue on to visit the immortal Taj Mahal, a poem on marble, and the Mughal City of Fathepur Sirki. Visit the pink washed city of Jaipur and the ancient capital of Amber with its majestic fort.
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Delhi ~ Agra (Mathura) ~ Jaipur |
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Day 1 Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meet and assist upon arrival and transfer to the Intercontinental The Grand/ Nikko
for 2 nights.
Day 2 Delhi
After breakfast, city tour of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi built by the Emperor Shahjahan is a
bustling city of crowded markets and winding alleys teeming with life. New Delhi, designed by British architects Lutyens and Herbert Baker, with wide avenues, landscape gardens and stately monuments. Visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque, Chandni Chowk market. Also visit India Gate, Humayun's tomb, Birla temple, Qutab Minar and drive past President’s Palace and the diplomatic enclave.
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Day 3 Delhi to Agra
After breakfast leave for the ancient city of Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, situated on the banks of River Yamuna with a long line of picturesque ghats, arched gateways and temples. This city of festivals and fairs has religious and historical interest and is one of the most sacred cities. It was on the centre of trade route to central Asia, Roman Empire and China. Tour of city visiting some famous temples and the museum housing 1st AD art of Indian sculpture and the Buddhist monuments. A short journey to Agra. Overnight at the Jaypee Palace.
Day 4 Agra
Morning tour of Agra visiting the elegant Fort and the tomb of Itimad-ud-daula. In the afternoon
visit the romantic Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by the Mughal King in the loving memory of his queen. You will remain here until sunset.
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Day 5 Agra to Jaipur
After breakfast leave for Jaipur en route visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Mughal
King Akbar in 1569, only to abandon after 14 years due to the shortage of water. This is perhaps the best-preserved Mughal City of all and now a world heritage site. Jaipur, the capital and the largest city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, built by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh in 1727 AD. The whole city was painted pink in 1876 during the visit of Prince of Wales, later Edward
VII. Overnight at the Mansingh Tower.
Day 6 Jaipur
The city of Jaipur is divided into nine rectangular sectors symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe. Today in the morning, drive outside of the city to visit the Amber Fort with huge ramparts and watch towers. A decorated elephant will take you up to the fort. Amber was the capital before Jaipur was built. Visit the marble palace, temple of victory, hall of mirrors, which are excellent examples of ancient Rajput architecture. Afternoon tour of the city includes visit to the City Palace and Museum, Hawa Mahal (The Palace of the Winds) and Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century astronomical Observatory with accurate 90 feet Sundial.
Day 7 Jaipur to Delhi
Return to Delhi. Afternoon for independent exploration. Overnight at the Intercontinental The
Grand/Nikko.
Day 8 Depart to Delhi
Transfer to the airport for your flight home
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