Travel Duration : 7 Nights
/ 8 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Samode - Jaipur - Agra - Fatehpursikri - Delhi
Day
1 - Arrive Delhi :
Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal II you are met
and transferred to your prebooked Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel you are
received with a traditional welcome of TIKKA and ARTI. Rest of the day is
relaxing and for free activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi :
After Breakfast we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan
the Magnificent ( who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be visiting
the famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes
and two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red
Fort.
Afternoon we’ll visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure
that’s just 60 years old , and then proceed via India Gate and the Governmental
building to Qutab Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the
arrival of Islam in India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an elevated
platform, and the Crafts Museum, which replicates and Indian street with over
50 artists and craftspeople at work.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 3 - To Samode :
Today morning we leave after breakfast for Samode . Upon arrival checkin at
Samode Palace.
Samode Palace is one of India’s most charming and romantic hotels. If
offers a quiet, elegant and luxurious atmosphere. The Palace has been meticulously
restored offering a retreat into an aesthetically beautifully environment
where visitors can enjoy India’s natural beauty and rich history.
The Palace is built on a small hillock and planned in a progression of courtyards
of increasing height. Nestles among the ‘Aravali ranges’ –(a
very old formation of banded gneiss dating back to some 3 thousand million
years). The Samode Palace comes into view like a mirage rising above cobbled
streets and stone houses of the village of samode.
Day is spent visiting the surroundings of the Village.
Overnight at the Palace.
Day
4 - Jaipur :
After breakfast we leave for Jaipur popularly known as the Pink City, was built
in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance with Shilp
Shastra – an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture – Jaipur follows
a grid system.
Afternoon - Tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart
of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace
of winds –
a five storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately
honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally
built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 - Jaipur :
Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super
example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride
takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings and
temple.
Afternoon at leisure or visit the colourful Bazaars of Jaipur.
In the evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where an ethnic village atmosphere is
recreated each evening with thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, acrobats,
snake charmers, puppeteers etc.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day
6 - To Agra via Fatehpursikri :
After breakfast we start our Journey towards the Seventh wonder of the World
The Taj Mahal . On our way we enroute to visit the ancient city of Fatehpur
Sikri ( ghost capital) for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings
still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Agra and
upon arrival check into Hotel
Agra was the Capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Afternoon - we tour Agra’s Red Fort, built over three generations by
the Moghul Emperors . Rest we visit the Marble Factory.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 7 - To Delhi :
Very early morning we drive on the cycle riskshaws to visit the Famous Taj
Mahal at Sunrise. This is a breathtaking view- the mausoleum built by a sorrowing
Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building’s
stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering
reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.. After viewing the
Taj Mahal we return to out hotel for breakfast . After breakfast we go to
visit the exquiste tomb of the Emperor Jehangir’s Chief Minister and
Father-In – Law, often called the ‘BABY TAJ’ because its design
foreshadows the Taj Mahal . After visiting the Agra city we leave for Delhi.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 8 - Leave Delhi :
Departure transfers to the Indra Gandhi International Airport Treminal II
airport to board flight back Home.
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