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Best of India Tour
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Pushkar - Mandawa - Delhi - Next Destination
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
On arrival, our representative will meet and assist you at airport and transfer you to the hotel for an overnight stay
Day 02: Delhi
0900hrs Breakfast at hotel.
0930hrs Full day sightseeing of Delhi.
Delhi Delhi - The political and administrative powerhouse of the world largest democracy is a mixture of ancient and modern character.
Old Delhi or Shah Jahanabad, was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the first half of the 17th century. Focusing on his great Red Fort and Jama Masjid, this old city is still a dense network of narrow alleys and tightly packed markets and houses.
The new cities Immediately to the south is the British built capital of New Delhi, a self - conscious attempt to match the imperial grandeur of the Mughal capital, while post independence Delhi has dramatically accelerated its suburban expansion.
Places of Interest: India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, Birla Mandir, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid.
Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra (203 Km) by train
0500hrs Wake up call.
0515hrs Departure from hotel to catch your train to Agra.
0550hrs Board Shatabdi Express.
0630hrs Breakfast on board the train.
0756hrs Arrive Agra railway station and transferred for morning sightseeing of Agra Fort.
1000hrs Visit Sikandra tomb of Emperor Akbar.
1230hrs Check in at hotel.
1530hrs Visit Taj Mahal by sunset. The Taj Mahal is the most photgraphed monument in the world. The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra
Agra stands on the right bank of river Yamuna. Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed Agra into Dar-ul-Khilafat (seat of the emperor).
Agra is the Medieval Mughal city of the famous Taj Mahal, the creation of a dynasty that dedicated its spoils to building architectural master pieces.
Places to visit
Visit the tomb of Itmad ud Daulah the finance minister of the Mughals and the father of Noor Jehan: Jehangir’s wife. It is the first mughal building built out completely of marble. In many contexts it is referred to being the predecessor of the Taj Mahal.
Overnight will be in Agra.
Day 04: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (256 Kms / 06-07 Hrs)
0700hrs Breakfast at hotel.
0730hrs Leave for Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, which was once the capital city of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. Though the city is in ruins, it is a place to visit if one comes to Agra. But in real terms Fatehpur Sikri is a place where one should spend some time. The sunset over the ruins is sight to cherish.
Continue your journey towards Jaipur.
1600hrs Reach Jaipur and check into your hotel. After freshen up you can visit the local colorful market in the evening.
Overnight will be in Jaipur
Day 05: Day 05 Jaipur
0630hrs Breakfast at hotel.
0700hrs Leave for Amber Fort to enjoy the elephant ride.
Sightseeing tour of Jaipur will cover
Amber Fort is another famous tourist attraction in Jaipur. The Amber Fort was built by Raja Man Singh in the 16th century and was completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century. The fort offers magnificent views of the surrounding area. The fort is a mix of Mughal and Rajput architecture and is built in red stone and white marble.
Hawa Mahal is one of the most common and popular tourist attractions in Jaipur. Hawa Mahal was basically used as a veil by the royal women folk to watch the proceedings on the road below. Today it is the one of most visited monuments in Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar - The observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728.
Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur - Pushkar (149 Km)
0700hrs Breakfast at hotel.
0730hrs Leave for Pushkar.
1030hrs Reach Pushkar and check into your hotel.
Sightseeing of Pushkar
Pushkar
Pushkar lies in a narrow dry valley overshadowed by impressive rocky hills which offers spectacular views of the desert at sunset. The lake at its heart, almost magically beautiful in the late evening light, is one of the most sacred lakes.
The Brahma temple at the farther end of the lake is particularly a holy shrine.
The Savitri temple (dedicated to Brahma’s wife) on a hill behind offers excellent views after a long climb.
Overnight will be in Pushkar.
Day 07: Pushkar - Mandawa (240 Km)
0700hrs Breakfast at hotel.
0730hrs Leave for Mandawa.
1230hrs Reach Mandawa and check into your hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing of Mandawa
Mandawa
Founded in the mid 18th century, it has interesting murals in the large rugged fort built by Thakur Nawal Singh, which is now a hotel.
Visit the Goenka havelis, Ladia havelis. The Mandawa Haveli near Sonthalia Gate displays local crafts.
Overnight will be in Mandawa.
Day 08: Mandawa - Delhi - Next Destination
0900hrs Breakfast at hotel.
0930hrs Leave for Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to international airport to catch your flight for the next destination with sweet memories of India.
Included on this tour are:
- Daily breakfasts.
- Overnight stay in the hotels.
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur.
- Air conditioned car with chauffeur.
- All applicable taxes.
- Rickshaw ride in the old city of Delhi
- English speaking local guides wherever applicable.
- Sunrise / Sunset visit of Taj Mahal.
