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Golden Triangle Heritage & Shopping
Duration:
13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Agra - Jaipur
- Jodhpur - Mumbai - Cochin - Mumbai - Delhi
Day 01: Arrival
at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at
the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to
your hotel. Relax.
 DELHI,
the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating
blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite
culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Start
a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi after breakfast.
OLD DELHI -
A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial
site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India
and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mogul Empire.
Enjoy a Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a
visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue
- Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence
and Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Spend night at Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra (By road 201 km in
4 hr)
Start for Agra early in the morning after breakfast. Reach
and check in at hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar
and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second
capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the
Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices,
of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that
irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is
not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.
A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor
to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Proceed for sightseeing.
 TAJ
MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always
the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan,
the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument
took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect
Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj
is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and
some of the best inlay work ever seen.
AGRA FORT - Built by the
famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone.
Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist
attraction.
Proceed to visit the Itmadullah's Tomb (also known as the
BABY TAJ) Return to hotel and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be
at Agra.
Day 04: Agra - Jaipur (By road 221 km in 6 hr)
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri after breakfast.
The deserted, red Sandstone
City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century
is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins"
are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must
have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the
largest gateway in the world.
Continue your drive to Jaipur.
 Jaipur
is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent palaces,
mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western deserts and is
an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging to the KSHATRIYA warrior caste
and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made fearsome foes. However, many
of them realized that to maintain their wealth and authority locally, it was expedient
to proclaim allegiance to the central power. Thus, many enjoyed a privileged position
under the Mughal emperors and also the British Raj that followed.
The
bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its venerated founder
Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal. Literally
translated this would mean 'one and a quarter', suggesting that the Mughal thought
this emperor to be more valuable than just 'one'. Jaipur is known as the 'Pink
City' on account of the distinctive colour of its buildings. This did not, however,
form part of the original plan, but dates back to 1856, when the city was given
a wash of pink in honor of a State Visit from Prince Albert.
Reach and
check in at hotel.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn more
about the fascinating religious life of Jaipur. The marble structure, built as
recently as 1985, houses ornate statues including one of Lakshmi (goddess of Wealth
and Beauty) and Narayan dressed in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision of
heavenly luxury. Carvings in the temple and on pillars supporting the covered
walkways include images of the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin
Mary and St Francis of Assisi. Your visit will coincide with the AARTI Ceremony,
which involves oil lamps being lit and waved, in order to awake and invoke the
deity. Enjoy the experience and spend night at Jaipur.
Overnight will
be in Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion
to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER
FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction
was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh
I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of
Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
 Continue
sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional
Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area
in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the
City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the
best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts
of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments
is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace
of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure
of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.
The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal
was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Relax in the evening or
visit the markets.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 06:
Jaipur - Delhi (By road 260 km in 5 hr)
After leisurely breakfast
proceed for shopping. Leave for Delhi after lunch. Reach and check in at hotel.
Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 07: Delhi - Home
Breakfast
will be at hotel.
Day will be free to explore the markets and other
places of interest like the MUSEUM & DILLI HAAT. You will be transferred in
the evening to airport for flight with sweet memories of India.
TOUR
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