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Arrive- Delhi :
Received at the Airport and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay. |
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Delhi-Jaipur:
Morning after the breakfast proceed for a half day city tour which includes visit to Raj Ghat (the place where Father of Nation Mahatama Gandhi was cremated after his assassination), Red Fort (in the heart of Old Delhi, built by Emperor Shah Jehan, was once the most opulent fort of the Mughal Empire and it boasts the Diwan-i-Am, Hall of Public Audience, and the Diwan-i-Khas, Hall of Private Audience, Rang Maha & the Pearl Mosque) & Jama Masjid (the largest Mosque in India, built in 1656, is an eloquent reminder of the Mughal religious fervour).
Later drive (265 km) down to JAIPUR " also known as a Pink City". Arrive and check-in into HOTEL for rest and overnight stay. |
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Jaipur:
In the morning after the breakfast drive to Amber, the ancient Rajput capital,
located on a hill 11km north of Jaipur. En route to Amber, there will be a
brief photo stop at the 'Hawa Mahal' (known as the Palace of Winds. Built in
1799, it is a remarkable facade structure, constructed of red sandstone
overlooking one of the main streets, specifically meant for the ladies of the
Royal family, who would sit behind the trellis screens and comfortably observe
the activities on the streets without being seen). Whilst visiting the palace
you will be able to explore the intricate chambers and hallways, the maze of
passages and courtyards and witness the wonderful views of the Jal Mahal water
palace below.
In the afternoon visit, the City Palace (in the heart of the old city,
which occupies a large area divided into a series if courtyards, gardens &
buildings. It's a blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. A portion of
which has been converted into museum housing royal artefacts, art, carpets,
enamelware & old weapons), Central Museum (is housed in the impressive
Albert Hall in the Ram Niwas Gardens. The upper floor contains portraits of
the Jaipur maharajas & many other miniatures & artwork. The ground
floor has a collection of costumes and wood work from different parts of
Rajasthan and description of the people & life in the rural areas of the
state), Jantar Mantar (observatory built by the astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh,
a curious collection of sculptures each of which has a specific purpose such
as measuring the position of the stars, altitudes and calculating eclipses),
Return back to the Hotel for Overnight stay. |
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Jaipur- Agra:
In the morning after breakfast drive (235 km) down to Agra. En route visit FATEHPUR SIKRI (The deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri was designed as a tribute to the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chishti, who had predicted the birth of Akbar's son and heir, was begun in 1571 - 1585 and was abandoned just 15 years later due to a shortage of water. Today' its is a perfectly preserved example of Mughal architecture which was at height during that era. The monument worth a visit is, Jama Masjid (or Dargarh Mosque which is similar to the mosque in Mecca and it is a beautiful buidling containing elements of Persian and Hindu reign). The main entrance Buland Darwza (the Gate of Victory, constructed to commemorate Akbar's victory in Gujarat), Palace of Jodha Bai (north east of the mosque named after Jehangir's mother who was the daughter of the Maharaja's of Amber. Here again the architecture is a blend of styles with Hindu colmuns and Muslims cupolas), Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds is a projecting room with walls made entirely of stone lattice work. The ladies of the court proably sat in here to keep a quiet eye on the events below), Palace of Christian Bride (close to Jodha Bai Palace, this house was used by Akbar's Goan wife Maryam and at one time ws gilded throughout-giving it a name the Golden House). There are lots of other monuments which are artiscally rich in details.
Arrive Agra and check-in into Hotel for overnight stay.
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Agra-Delhi:
Morning after the breakfast proceed for a tour of Agra which includes, Taj Mahal (Built 1631 as a monument of eternal love by Shah Jahan to his bride Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal looks amazingly graceful from almost any angle. It was built over a period of 20 years by 20,000 labourers and craftsmen and displays superb craftsmanship. The close up detail of the Taj Mahal is as exquisite as the overall architectural design with semi-precious stones and beautiful patterns covering the marble surface), Agra Fort (situated on the banks of the river Yamuna various styles of architecture are evidentry with in the fort), Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj). In the afternoon drive (203 km) down to Delhi and on arrival time free to do little bit of last minute of shopping. In the evening departure transfer to the International Airport to board the flight for onwards destination. |
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