DELHI AGRA JAIPUR AJMER

Upon arrival at New Delhi Airport, meet by our Representative and drive to hotel or proceed directly for sightseeing as per flight timing (early check in will be subject to availability). Later proceed for Delhi Sightseeing, this fascinating city has been in existence since the 6th century BC and has seen ups and downs from the rule of the Pandavas right up to the British Raj. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. You will then drive past from the Red Fort, which was constructed during the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan and served as the residence for the Mughal royal family. It continues to be significant till date, as every Independence Day, the Prime Minister makes a speech from its ramparts as the Indian flag is hoisted. Visit Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. This simple memorial marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Then Visit India Gate “The India Gate is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the “ceremonial axis” of New Delhi, India, formerly called Kingsway.” Later, drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi. Visit Lotus Temple: is a Bahá’í House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. (sightseeing will be covered only as per timing).

Overnight stay in Delhi hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Agra. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Later, proceed for proceed for Half Day City Tour of Agra. Visit the Red Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by The Mughal Emperor, Akbar. The beautiful yet forbidding structure is a handsome example of Mughal architecture. Later, visit the Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) a mausoleum built as a symbol of Emperor Shah Jehan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Considered an architectural marvel, its construction took thousands of workers over 21 years to complete.

Overnight and dinner at hotel.

After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Jaipur. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. Akbar wanted to make Fatehpur Sikri his headquarters; however, he had to abandon it due to shortage of water. The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who lived a religious life here. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World heritage site. Later proceed to Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. During the tour you will also have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds.

Overnight and dinner at hotel.

After breakfast, check out from hotel & En-route visit Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah, Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara, Ana Sagar Lake. Back to Jaipur and overnight

Overnight stay at hotel.

Morning: enjoy your breakfast at the hotel; later proceed for an excursion visit Amber Fort by Elephant Ride (on Extra Cost). Enjoy the sights of the Shish Mahal, Hall of public audiences and Maharaja Man Singh’s Palace, Amber Palace. Then visit city tour of Jaipur- visiting Maharaja’s City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it is now converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. One of the major attractions of the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum, housing an impressive array of weaponry- pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world, having 17 large instruments; many of them are still in working condition. Later visit Jal Mahal, Evening enjoy shopping at local market and return to hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel Later back to Delhi. Drop at Delhi Airport.