Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Delhi. Meet and assist at Airport on arrival by our representative. Upon arrival transfer to pre-booked hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi. After a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's House, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. (Optional light and Sound show / Dances of India Show). Evening witness, Dances of India show:
- India's rich heritage of classical dances with dinner.
- Sound and light show at Purana Killa - a impressive program and return back to dinner at the hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra (220kms. approx./4 hrs.). Morning drive to the city of Taj, Agra and transfer to hotel. Start the sightseeing of Agra by visiting the magnificent Taj Mahal one of the of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone-undoubtedly the highlight of your tour. Also visit the Agra fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambiance, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Evening free to explore the Agra's rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Night stay in Agra.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur (245kms. approx./5hrs.). After breakfast drive to Jaipur - the fabled "pink city" of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors are now living monuments en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone "ghost town" which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur in late evening and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur. After breakfast visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. You ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills later visit the City Palace - the royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and is known for its stunning architecture, it also houses a museum. Later visit the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's Observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 6: Jaipur - Udaipur (374kms. approx./6hrs). Morning drive to Udaipur - an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan en route visiting Pushkar. Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It's marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 7: Udaipur. Morning city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 8: Udaipur - Delhi / Mumbai - Departure. Transfer to airport to connect the flight for Delhi / Mumbai.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Daily Breakfast
- Special Rajasthani Dinner at Jaipur.
- Kite Flying at Agra.
- Visit at Turban Museum in Jaipur.
- Boat ride at Lake Pichola
- Welcome Dinner at Delhi
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort
- English Speaking Chauffeur for the whole tour
- All inter state taxes, permits, toll taxes and fuel charges
- Driver’s allowances and all other expenses related to the car.
- Personal assistance by GeTS Holidays representative on arrival and departure
- Surface transportation by air-conditioned Luxury car with chauffeur as per the itinerary
- All government taxes and service charges
Price Does Not Include:
- Airport Tax
- Airfare
- Guide and entrance fee for the monuments
- Train Tickets fare.
- Medical and insurance of any kind
- Personal nature Expenses
- Camera Fee at Monuments
- Gratuities.
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