Duration : 07 Nights
/ 08 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra -
Jaipur - Kathmandu
Day
01 : Arrival Delhi Upon arrival in Delhi, met and transferred to
your hotel. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Overnight at
the hotel.
Delhi Old Delhi pulses with
the energy and colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars and is
laced by a maze of narrow lanes, which twist and turn between tall, leaning
houses full of the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian sub-continent. In
Old Delhi you will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars
(built by the Emperor Shah Jehan - the builder of Taj Mahal), the Jama
Masjid mosque with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes, Chandni
Chowk (Old Delhi's business nerve centre), the hustle-bustle of everyday
Indian life all around you and chattering voices.
Day
02 : Delhi Morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Afternoon
is at leisure. Evening enjoy a performance of Dances of India followed by a
dinner at Chor Bizarre. New Delhi As a complete contrast, New Delhi stands
in formal splendour, like a lone sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone
empire. It is a city of wide boulevards, which offers ever-changing
perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped city. It is a city rich with formal
parks and you'll see the magnificent Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati
Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India in the 330 acres of
land and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence of
the British Viceroys and now the Presidential Palace, the Raj Ghat
(cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi), India Gate (a majestic 42 mts high
arch, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in World War I),
Qutab Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating back to 13th century and one of
the greatest bequests of Islamic Culture), Humanyun's Tomb (built in the
16th century and architecturally the fore runner of the Taj Mahal, has
Mughal Architecture at its graceful best) and the Birla Mandir (a large
Hindu Temple built in 1938). Dances of India a reflection of rhythm!
Reflecting the spirit of the danseuse, these amazingly choreographs dances
will transport you to every cultural corner of India. Melodic and
enchanting, the grace and skill required in Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Odissi,
Bhangra and other traditional dance forms, will give you a glimpse of the
dancer in you.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur
Morning assisted transfer to the railway terminal in time to connect
your train to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, met by the representative and the
English Speaking Guide. Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Agra city.
Afternoon depart by surface to Jaipur. Overnight at the hotel.
Agra
The Taj Mahal truly is one of the wonders of the world. The Taj
Mahal is a monument of love built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630
for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. For twenty-two
years 20,000 men laboured day and night to build this masterpiece, which has
held the world awe struck ever since. Shah Jehan was imprisoned by his son
in the magnificent fort at Agra. Here you'll see the art and crafting of the
white marble that has made the area so famous, the Pearl Mosque, the halls
of Public and Private Audience, and finally the tomb of Itmad-ud-daula built
by the Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her father.
Day
04 : Jaipur - Delhi Morning enjoy an excursion to the Amber Fort
ascended on elephants' back. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city.
Evening assisted transfer to the railway terminal in time to connect your
train to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Amber Fort
Amber, built by Man Singh, embodies the Rajput belief that the fort
symbolizes the strength of the King. Its commanding view, sheer walls and
rock face, and the curved route that leads to the palaces within, all point
to concern with security and defense. The fort is mirrored in Maota Lake,
which stands adjacent to the Dilaram Garden. The private apartments begun by
Man Singh in the17th century combine Hindu and Mughal styles and the Sheesh
Mahal (Hall of Mirrors), its walls covered with tiny mirrors, becomes a
dazzling fantasy with the light of a single match. Visit the Jag Mandir or
the Hall of Victory, glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and the Kali Temple.
Jaipur - city sightseeing Jaipur is blessed with a wealth of wonders. Here
you will see the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its incredible facade of
balconies and pierced screens, the Jantar Mantar (the Observatory), and the
Maharaja's City Palace. Jaipur is a city of pink, and you will be enchanted
by the light playing upon the buildings, creating shadows and highlighting
every nuance of the architecture.
Day
05 : Delhi - Kathmandu Morning assisted transfer to the airport in
time to connect your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, met and
transferred to your hotel. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
city. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Kathmandu
Morning enjoy an excursion to Patan. Enjoy a 01-hour mountain flight.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Kathmandu Full
day enjoy a visit to the Bhadgaon, Pashupatinath and Bodhnath. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 08 : Departure Kathmandu
Assisted transfer to the airport in time to connect your flight to onward
destination.
Cities
in Rajasthan
