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Day: Arrival Delhi
Assistance on arrival at Delhi International airport
and transferred to hotel, where we are holding the rooms
on ready occupancy basis. Relax and overnight at hotel.
02 Day:
Delhi
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city
visiting Old Delhi: the majestic Red Fort, a marvel
in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in
India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal
fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw
ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk,
the sightseeing continues, comprising of New Delhi,
visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence
of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial
raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during
the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the
Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families;
Humayun’s Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple
, Qutub Minar , built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave
Dynasty; in the evening you can visit see light an sound
show at Red fort. Return to the hotel for overnight
at the hotel.
03 Day:
Delhi - Haridwar: (240 kms - 5 hours)
After breakfast drive to Haridwar, on arrival transfer
to the hotel. After relaxation, evening visit some known
temples like Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi, Kvand Mela, Sapt
Rishi. Later at 7 pm visit Har ki Pauri, is the main
ghat at Haridwar, which is so named because it is believed
that it sports a footprint of Vishnu on a stone in a
wall. The best sight at Haridwar is the Aarti ( Prayers)
at Holy River Ganges, performed simultaneously at all
temples in Haridwar. Thousands of lit lamps being swayed
in circular motions in a rhythmic manner and crowd of
devotees singing aarti are quite a spectacle just like
the floating lamps and flowers that create a majestic
sight in the river just after 'aarti'. Later return
to the hotel for overnight.
04 Day:
Haridwar - Rishikesh
Today Morning drive to Rishikesh 11 kms from Haridwar
later visiting various temples and other Ashrams: Laxman
Jhoola, Swarg Ashram Gita Bhawan Parmath Niketan, Jhoola
Triveni Ghat Shivanand Ashram Kailash Ashram academy
of Meditation. Later to the hotel for overnight stay.
05 Day:
Haridwar - Delhi - Agra (425 kms - 4 hours)
After an early breakfast check out the hotel and drive
to Agra en route visit Sikandra to see the Tomb of Mughal
Emperor Akbar. After visit continue to precede Agra,
on arrival transfer to hotel. Later take a sightseeing
tour of Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving
view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the
Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Jamuna. In the
evening you may visit to the souvenirs market of Agra,
one should visit Oswal Emporium where they have built
a Mini Taj Mahal inside their showroom and it took 10
years for the artists to complete the mini replica of
the Taj. The show room conducts free sound & light
show showing the eras of Taj Mahal. Overnight in Agra.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on
every Friday.
06 Day:
Agra - Jaipur (230 kms - 5 hours)
Early morning witness incomparable Taj Mahal for a speculative
view of this wonderful monument at the time of Sunrise,
the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this
monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural
styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj,
endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the
world. The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort
from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj
from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, which
lies across the river Jamuna. After visit check out
the hotel and drive to Jaipur, en route visit Old deserted
town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri built in red
sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold
the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example
of robust stability combined with originality. Each
important edifice here represents a type by itself.
Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal,
the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Later
continue to proceed to Jaipur. On arrival transfer to
hotel. If time permits you can take a cycle rickshaw
ride in colourful market of Jaipur. Return to the hotel
for overnight stay.
Note: Taj Mahal closed on every Friday.
07 Day:
Jaipur
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an
excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city,
enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and
from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart
of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar
Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built
by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of
Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen, all monuments
are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of
Jaipur. In the evening visit to Birla Temple, speculator
white marble temple, glitters in the in the night, at
the time of dinner visit to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic
5 star resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine
with live music, astrology, games, folk dances and music,
puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return
to the hotel for overnight.
08 Day:
Jaipur - Delhi (260 kms - 5 hours) - Home Town
After breakfast, if time permits, you can take excursion
tour early in the morning at Samode Palace for to visit
magnificent Fort and have camel/camel cart ride. Later
drive to Delhi. En route you can visit Nimrana Fort,
which one of the magnificent fort of Rajasthan, converted
into a heritage hotel, where you can have your lunch
also. Later continue to drive to Delhi, on arrival transfer
to the International airport to board the scheduled
flight to Home town. On departure the tour concludes
with happy memories.
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