Price from $1195pp
GROUP TOUR – Departs 2017: 6, 20 Oct, 3, 17 Nov, 1, 8, 22 Dec
2018: 12, 26 Jan, 9, 23 Feb, 9, 23 Mar
Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
On arrival at Delhi Airport; after clearing Customs and Immigration, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
Day 2: Delhi (B)
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, which includes a visit to Jama Masjid (one of the largest mosques in India), Raj Ghat (cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi). Also, drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk (Silver Street), the epicenter of Old Delhi & drive past President's House, Parliament House and other Government Secretariat Buildings. You may take a short exhilarating Rickshaw ride through the crowded lanes of the Chandni Chowk- the shopping epicenter of Old Delhi.
In the afternoon, you will be taken for a tour to visit New Delhi. Drive past Government Buildings and Presidents House, India Gate – The war memorial. We also visit Humayun’s Tomb, also known as the forerunner to Taj Mahal and Qutab Minar, a spectacular example of Indo-Islamic architecture topped by a 234-foot-high tower.
Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur (B)
In the morning, depart for Jaipur. Arrive in Jaipur and check-in at the Hotel and rest of the day is at leisure
Jaipur is the capital state of Rajasthan also known as the “Pink City” built by the great warrior and even better astronomer, Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727; Jaipur is full of formidable forts, enchanting palaces and lovely temples. The city was completed in eight years. Also this city is a paradise for shoppers; Jaipur offers jewelry, carpets & rugs, textiles and other good deals.
Day 4: Jaipur (B)
This morning we will visit Amber Fort. Perched on a hill 11 Km from Jaipur and nestling among the Aravali Hills is the historic fort-palace. Set in a picturesque background, the splendid Amber Fort (Jaigarh) was built in 1600 by Raja Man Singh, commander-in-chief of the Mughal army during Akbar’s reign and greatest general of medieval India. There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur’s colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets.
Afternoon set out on a half day city tour visiting Hawa Mahal (photo-stop), the Observatory-Jantar Mantar and City Palace. The Hawa Mahal or “Palace of Winds” was built in 1799 to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch street processions while remaining in a strict state of purdah. Between 1727 and 1734 Maharajah Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories in west central India. The observatories or “Jantar Mantars” as they are commonly known, incorporate multiple buildings of unique form, each with a specialized function for astronomical measurement. Conceived and designed by Jai Singh, the City Palace, is a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Chandra Mahal is still the residence of the present royal family.
Day 5: Jaipur – Agra (B)
This morning, drive to Agra – the city of the world’s famous Taj Mahal, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri – the mysterious ghost city founded by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in the late 16th century and capital of the Mughal Empire from 1581 to 1595. The city occupies a sandstone ridge and the area around it is enclosed within a seven-mile-long wall. We’ll stroll about the fort and palace before continuing our journey to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Agra, check in to your Hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the Agra fort, which is built in red sandstone and has magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens. Built by Emperor Akbar on the west bank of the Yamuna, Agra Fort first took shape between 1565 and 1573 and thereafter structures within it were added by successive emperors. Today the towering red-sandstone ramparts house a variety of palace apartments, representing the different building styles of Akbar and his grandson Shah Jahan;the Jahangiri Mahal, the palace that housed the women of the court, the Anguri Bagh (Grape Garden), Khas Mahal, Musamman Burj, the mirrored Sheesh Mahal and Mina Masjid (Gem Mosque), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) and the Machchhi Bhavan (Fish House).
Day 6: Agra - Delhi (B)
This morning, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the eternal symbol of love, with a sunrise view of Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jahan as an eternal symbol of his love for his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal, The Taj Mahal is one of the great architectural wonders of the world. Later, visit the white marble beauty and symbol of eternal love, the Taj Mahal. Work on this beautiful monument started in 1641, and the structure took 20,000 laborers 22 years to complete. The Taj changes color depending on the time of day, and it is recommended that you witness this by visiting in the morning and evening. Later drive back to Delhi.
Day 7: Delhi (B)
Today, at an appointed time, you will be collected from your Hotel and transferred to Delhi International Airport to connect your onward flight
Included: Accommodation in 4* hotel, meals and transfers as per itinerary, sightseeing and entrance fees
Excluded: International flights, visa & insurance, camera & video permits, tips & portage, expenses of personal nature
Note: Small Group Tour. Departure with min 2 passengers with English speaking local guide. Accompanying guide for 6 passengers and over.
Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking
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