Destinations Covered: Delhi - Pushkar - Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi

Tour Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days

 

Day 01: Delhi
Welcome to Delhi.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.

Delhi - The capital of India, Delhi has been centre of political turmoil since 13th century. The day includes a visit to the temple complex of Laxmi Narayan, the famous Chattarpur Temple and the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple. Raj Ghat in Delhi, the cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi, Father Of India, is much like a sacred temple to every patriotic Indian heart too. Enjoy a bit of astrological predictions and findings in the evening at Old Delhi, after which you are free to do shopping and relax. Ride a cycle rickshaw through the crowded streets of the markets of Chandni Chowk Bazaar to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India in Old Delhi. In New Delhi, you can visit Dilli Haat, best place to look at Indian handicrafts and drive over the Rajpath, the site for Republic Day Parade of India to India Gate, a tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their nation. You can see the President's House from outside and visit the 16th century Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb and Qutub Minar.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Pushkar
After early breakfast depart by train to Ajmer. After arrival at Ajmer railway staion, drive to Pushkar ( 30 Km, 01 Hour)
the religious capital of India and join the famous Pushkar fair ( 05 / 13 November , 2008 ).
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Pushkar
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of the city and visit to Pushkar Fair feauting camel dance and races and folk performances.
Pushkar - Visit to the famous Pushkar Fair. It is a great tourist attraction when the ancient religious town of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular Fair Ground in the month of Kartik (October-November). People bathe, worship and delight in the dazzling wares of roadside stalls, the camels are bought, sold, adorned and paraded on the dunes. Most unusual are the small group of men and women seen tattooing names and pictures on different parts of their body.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the pink city. (146 Km)
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including visit of City Palace, Observatory and Palace of wind.
Jaipur - The Pink City of Jaipur was founded by Sawai Raja Jai Singh. The magnificent City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its delicate screen facade, Jantar Mantar (the Royal Observatory and multihued Jaipur Bazaar buzzing with people have all become icons of Jaipur in themselves. The characteristic pink color has now become protected by law and is said to symbolize 'welcome'
City Palace - Half day city tour begins with a visit to the Maharaja's city Palace, the former Royal residence part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. The main entrance leads to the courtyard at the centre which is the Mubarak Mahal. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. On the first floor is the Textile and Costume Museum which is the fine example of fabrics and costumes from all over India. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world built between 1728 to 1734 by Jai Singh. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. Astrology occupies an important place in daily life, observatory is a fascinating and attractive site to walk around. Rest of the evening free for shopping in the local bazaars of Jaipur.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort with Elephant Ride.
Amber Fort - is a classic example of Rajput architecture. Diwan-I-am, Hall of Victory and Kali temple are some of its highlights.Major attraction at Amber is all the way up to the Fort entrance Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Amber was the site of a Hindu temple built by the Mina tribes as early as the 10th century. This is one of India's most popular tourist sites, with a continuous train of colourfully decorated elephants walking up and down the ramp.
Afternoon - Time at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: Agra
After breakfast, Drive to Agra enroute visiting Abhaneri (95 Km) & Fatehpur Sikri (210 Km)
Abhaneri -The place is popular for the amazing 'Baoris' (step wells) and Harshat Mata Temple. The village of Abhaneri is believed to be established by the King Raja Chand. Originally Abhaneri was named as Abha Nagri, which means the city of brightness, but due to mispronunciation of the term, it is changed to the present name.In the present day, this city of brightness is in ruins; still it attracts tourists from across the globe. Abhaneri is prominent for 'Baoris', which are the unique invention of the natives for harvesting rain water. Amongst the other step wells, Chand Baori is the most popular one. This colossal step well is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple. Chand Baori is one of India's deepest and largest step wells. The huge tank with delicate carvings is certainly delightful to the eyes.
Fatehpur Sikri - Located 210 Km from Jaipur, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city. Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment of this beautiful city. Visit the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendour of the Mughal empire at the height of its power. Later, drive to Agra.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08: Agra
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Agra including Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daulah.
Agra - Visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the sill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and who took 17 year to complete this 'Love Poem in Marble'. (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays).
Agra Fort - Visit the Agra fort, built by Emperor Akbar between 1565 & 1573, which reveals the Mughal talent for combining defensive architecture with beauty and design. This fort palace was begun by Akbar as a purely defensive citadel and was subsequently completed by two successive generations that added the delicate mosaic and magnificent marble palaces. The fort is the history of Mughal life in Agra and offers a magical view of the Taj Mahal.
Itmad- ud-daulah - Itmad-ud daulah, one of the most beautiful of Mughal tombs, stands across the river Yamuna from the Taj Mahal, nearly one and a half kilometers up-stream. Belonging to the age of Jahangir, it contains cenotaphs of Mirza Ghiyas and Asmat Begum, parents of the powerful Mughal Empress Nurjahan queen of Jahangir, an exceptional beauty and an astute administrator. Mirza Ghiyas had left Persian in sheer penury in search of better prospects at the Mughal court. He benefited much from the influence of his daughter who he had once abandoned in the desert. Akbar offered him a good rank and privileges. Jahangir made him his prime minister with the title Itmad-ud-daulah (Pillar of the State). Nurjahan's brother Asaf Khan later became prime minister of Shahjahan. This Persian family formed at the Mughal court giving the grand Mughals two most celebrated queens-Nurjahan and Mumtaz Mahal (Lady of the Taj), daughter of Asaf Khan.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09 : Delhi
After breakfast, drive to Delhi for onward destination enroute visitng Sikandra.
Sikandra :- Akbar was a Mughal emperor who was also a great connoisseur of the arts. He had many works of architecture constructed, all incorporating various styles into their designs. The emperor began construction on his tomb in Sikandra, near Agra, in 1605. The building was completed by his son, who finished the structure using designs and methods not originally intended, like leaving out a crowning dome. The tomb of Akbar is an arcuate structure built from red sandstone and white marble. On each of its four sides, the grand portals are inlayed with complex mosaics.

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