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Agra Jaipur
Pushkar Tour
Arrive Delhi meet assist at the airport and transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing visiting
Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi
offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling
bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648. Later
visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and
completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj
Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma
Gandhi. This afternoon you will be taken to visit New
Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of
the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India
Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the
beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor
of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the
towering minaret of Qutab Minar. Night stay in Delhi.
Morning drive to Agra (203 km). Arrive Agra & transfer
to hotel. Afternoon visit red fort and famous Taj Mahal.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost
in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his
citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest
architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of
red sand stone and a moat.
Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was
constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan inmemory of his wife
Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been
described as the most extravagant monument ever built
for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz
died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her
14th child.The central structure has four small domes
surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of
Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common
practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on
Friday).
Stay at pristine Taj Mahal for sunset, to see this true
Wonder of the world in gentle late afternoon light.
Night stay in Agra.
Morning drive to Jaipur (221 km), en route visit
Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted, red sandstone city that
was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in
the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the
largest gateway in the world.
Thereafter continue drive to Jaipur . Arrival &transfer
to hotel. Evening at leisure to explore the city. Night
stay in Jaipur.
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a
ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill
you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow
but steady climb up to the main gate, making your
entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort,
completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years
to build and now, although deserted, offers a
fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul
ruling families. Afternoon tour f the City - "The Pink
City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged
hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour
will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the
Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to
the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the
ruling family are housed here, including a collection of
weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of
the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory
to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll
through the colourful bazaar before returning to your
hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Late morning drive to Pushkar (130 km)
Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you
might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since
many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently
rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to
be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this
deity. It's marked by red spire, and over the entrance
gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is
said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site.Night
stay in Pushkar.
Morning drive to Ajmer (15 Km). Arrival and proceed to
visit Dargah Sharif- Construction of the shrine was
completed by Humayun and the gates were added by the
Nizam of Hyderabad. Later Shah Jahan constructed a
mosque of white marble, it has 11 arches and a Persian
inscription running the full length of the building.
Beyond the Dargah is the Adhai din ka Jhonpra an ancient
Sanskrit college, which was converted into mosque in
1198 and remains one of the finest monuments of medieval
India.
Afternoon transfer to railway station to board the
airconditioned train to Delhi. Dinner in the train.
Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel.
Transfer in time to airport to board the onward flight.
» 07 nights accommodation as per the itinerary with
daily breakfast.
» Surface Travel by exclusive air-conditioned car.
» All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary.
» Local English speaking guides.
» Elephant ride in Jaipur (Subject to availability).
» All taxes, driver allowances, Parking etc.
» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Any airfare
» Tips, laundry.
» Any item not shown in Cost Includes.
Delhi : The Oberoi / Imperial
Agra : Amarvilas
Jaipur : Rajvilas
Pushkar : Pushkar Palace / Jagat Palace
Delhi : The Metropolitan / The Lalit / The Grand
Agra : Jay Pee Palace / Taj View / Trident
Jaipur : Hotel Trident / Le Meridien
Pushkar : Pushkar Palace / Jagat Palace
Delhi : The Connaught / Hotel City Park / De Marks
Agra : Clarks Shiraz / Howard Park
Jaipur : Golden Tulip / Hari Mahal Palace/ Wall Street /
Hotel Clarks Amer
Pushkar : Pushkar Palace / Jagat Palace
Hotels Selected - Jewel (3* - 4* & Heritage)
Delhi : Hotel Gautam Deluxe / Hotel Sunstar
Agra : Hotel Amar / Hotel Usha Kiran
Jaipur : Hotel Jas Vilas / Nana Ki Haveli/ Dera Rawatsar
Pushkar : Raj shree
Hotels Selected - Economy (2* Moderate)
Delhi : Hotel Blue Bell / Hotel De Gold
Agra : Royale Residency / Taj Plaza / Pushapvila
Jaipur : Hotel Vijay Niwas / Hotel Sarang Palace
Pushkar : Raj shree |
