Meeting & Assistance on arrival at Delhi international airport by Hotel
representative and transfer to Hotel. On arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day
free for leisure activities.
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Agra. En-route visit Sikandra. Akbar
started building his own mausoleum, near Agra, that was to be a perfect blend of
Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist and Jain designs and motifs, bespeaking of his
religious tolerance and secular views. However, he could not complete it and died.
Thus, his son Jehangir completed his tomb, popularly known as Sikandra after
Sikandra Lodi, who established the community where Akbar's Tomb is located. However,
Jehangir made quite a number of alterations in the original plan, in keeping with
the development of Mughal art and architecture. The tomb has three-storeyed red
sandstone minarets displaying wondrous inlay work of marble on the four corners of
the building. 'Langurs', black-faced monkeys have found a safe haven in the
beautiful gardens surrounding the mausoleum and often stray to the walkways too. On
arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities. In the
evening make a short visit to Agra Cottage Industry which have a large collection of
variety of handicrafts like tribal crafts in brass and copper wares, paper machine,
wooden handicrafts, toys and gift items.
Overnight at hotel .
Morning after breakfast proceeds for sightseeing tour of Agra. Agra has found its
mention in the famous Hindu epic Mahabharat as the forest of Agraban close to
Mathura. Badal Singh founded the city in 1475. Sikandar Lodhi made Agra his capital
city. Later, Babur defeated the Lodhis to capture the city situated on the banks of
River Yamuna and thus, the long association of Mughals with Agra started. The Mughal
love of architecture translated into beautiful monuments such as Taj Mahal, Agra
Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra. Visit World famous one of the Wonder of the World
TAJ MAHAL, built by Shah - Jehan in memory of his beloved wife MUMTAJ. Experience
Tonga ride on the way to Taj Mahal, pulled by horses. Also visit Agra Fort- The fort
is built alongside the Yamuna river and stretches almost 2.5 km. It consists of a
wall built in red sandstone and several buildings inside.
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Jaipur. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri,
the abandoned city of Mughals. The buildings within Fatehpur Sikri are a unique
blend of different architectural traditions. Though the general layout and concept
of the buildings conform to the Islamic style of architecture, the actual buildings
(mainly palaces), their ornate columns, arches, carving style, etc., show a strong
Hindu style in general and that of Gujarat and Rajasthan in particular. On arrival
check into hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities.
In the evening Indian Horizons will arrange a short visit of Spice Court
Restaurant,famous restaurant of Jaipur followed by Rajasthani Dinner,traditional
enjoy Rajasthani traditional welcome & cultural activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Morning after early breakfast excursion to Amber for where you will ride a ELEPHANT
to reach a top of the fort, visit Jagmandir, Chamber of glittering mirrors or the
temple of Goddess Kali. Followed by guided city tour of Jaipur visiting the Royal
City Palace, The Observatory, drives pass Hawa Mahal (the wind palace).
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Delhi. On arrival check into hotel. Rest
of the day free for leisure activities. In the evening visit a famous traditional
market called Dilli Haat. Situated in the heart of Delhi, the unique Dilli Haat is
an upgraded version of the traditional weekly market, offering a delightful amalgam
of craft, food and cultural activities. However, while the village Haat is a mobile,
flexible arrangement, at Dilli Haat, a permanent Haat, it is the craftsmen who are
mobile and ever - changing thereby offering a kaleidoscopic view of the richness and
diversity of Indian handicrafts and artifacts.
Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast proceeds for a guided city tour of Old & New Delhi. The
commercial and business hub of India, Delhi has been witness to a tumultuous history
of uprising and falling of many empires. This hustling and bustling metropolitan
city comprises of seven cities that were built by different emperors from time to
time. It is perhaps the only city in the world that presents so many contrasts at
once - there is the old-age charm and ruins of Old Delhi and there are strong and
mighty giant buildings of New Delhi, there are the chic, fashionable belles of South
Delhi and there are India lasses dressed in traditional and ethnic dresses, there
are sparkling cars firing through wide roads and there are cycle-rickshaws in the
streets of more congested areas. Experience Rickshow ride at Old Delhi during
sightseeing. Visit the Historical landmark Red fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, India
Gate, Parliament & President House, Humayun's Tomb, drive through the Diplomatic
area, Qutab Minar etc.
Morning after breakfast proceed for half-day visit to the Akshardham Temple of New Delhi is built in an architectural style similar to that of the Akshardham temple of Gandhinagar in Gujarat, India. Its construction is based on the ancient Sthaapatya shastras of India and it is built without steel, entirely out of sandstone and marble. it is situated on the banks of the River Yamuna. Delhi Akshar Dham Mandir was inaugurated in Novenmber'05 in the presence of President APJ Abdul Kalam. It is spread over an area of 100 acres and took about two years to complete. In the afternoon on time you will be transferred by Indian Horizons representative at Delhi International airport to board flight for onward journey.
Accommodation
Airport Transfers
Daily Breakfast
Surface transportation by an exclusive chauffeur driven air-conditioned car
Services of english speaking local guides
Entrance fees to the monuments
All Taxes