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Day 1- Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi at international airport (IGI). Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
(Check in time 1200 hrs noon)

Overnight at hotel
Meals included: Dinner

Day 2 - Delhi

Morning proceed on a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi.

In New Delhi visit Qutab Minar – built in red sandstone during early 13th century, tower of Qutab Minar is one of the tallest tower of its. 72.5 m tall, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base, wall consists of the verses from Koran the holy book of Muslims. Complex also hosts mosques and Iron Pillar (Ashoka Pillar) in the courtyard of the mosque, whose quality of the iron is exceptionally pure and has not rusted even after 2000 years. Humayun Tomb – this 16th century monument is known as the first example of the monumental scale that would characterize subsequent Mughal imperial architecture. Built in the middle of the garden Humayun's Tomb is now one of the best-preserved Mughal monuments in Delhi. Drive pass India Gate- built in the memory of 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their life during I World War fighting for British, this arch built on 1921 is a prominent site in Delhi. Parliament House – designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker the man behind the creation of master piece architecture all New Delhi, this 1927 circular building supported by a central dome is hub of world’s largest democracy. Stop at President House – Located on the Raisina Hills, Rashtrapati Bhawan as it is popularly called President House was originally conceptualized as House of Viceroy of India in1911 when British Empire decided to sift its capital from Calcutta to Delhi. This fortress like 340 rooms palace has been boasts of chandeliers from Belgium, Italian marble, Burmese teakwood, Dholpur stone inside.

Enjoy rickshaw ride in old Delhi.

In Old Delhi visit Jama Masjid - the last architectural extravagance of Emperor Shah Jahan, which he built shortly after the completion of Red Fort. Highly decorative it is the largest mosque in India its courtyard can accommodate 25000 devotees to offer prayer at one time. Drive pass Red Fort and visit Raj Ghat - cremation site of Father of the Nation ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ now boats gardens and a memorial.

Overnight at hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3 - Delhi-Agra

Morning depart Delhi by surface for Agra (200 Km). Arrive Agra and check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit Agra Fort - four of the mighty Mughal rulers controlled their vast empire from here. Wander around the palaces built by successive emperors, which represents the excellence of Mughal architecture. Fort also serves a vantage point to view the Taj Mahal from a distance and it is believed that the Emperor Shah Jahan spend his file days in exile watching the Taj from here.

Enjoy Tonga Ride (horse carriage ride) in Agra

Taj Mahal - the most beautiful monument of love, which is flawless to its conception and execution (remain closed to visitors on Fridays). It is aptly said that “beauty of the Taj Mahal cannot be described, it can only be experienced”. You can stay on to view the monument changing its mood with soft light of the setting sun.

Overnight at hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4 - Agra-Jaipur

Morning depart Agra by surface for Jaipur (232 km approx.) stopping by en route to visit the deserted capital of Fatehpur.

Fatehpur Sikri - Just 44 km away from Agra on the way to Jaipur is Fatehpur Sikri, which briefly served as capital of Emperor Akbar. It is believed that city was quickly abandoned due to lack of potable water. Palaces, meeting halls, courtyards inside the complex is in a remarkable state of preservation. Holy shrine of Saint Salim Chisti here is one of important pilgrimage for Muslims and Buland Darwaza which Emperor Akbar built to commemorate his victory on Gujarat is very imposing.

Arrive Jaipur and check in at hotel with rest of the day at leisure or free for optional activities.

Overnight at hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5 - Jaipur

Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort - ancient capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs rulers of Jaipur, Amber guarded one of the important defiles from invading enemies. Wander inside the Fort to watch extravagant Palaces to witness the opulence of Rajaput royal lifestyle amongst which summer palace, winter palace and mirror palace etc. are the most popular. Climb atop the forts ramparts on an elephant back.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit City Palace – official residence of the present royal family City Palace covers a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. A part of this Palace is a now a museum housing Armoury, Textiles and Artifacts. City Palace is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. Jantar Mantar - this 17th century astronomical observatory is an excellent example of the marvelous precision wherein each construct ion has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars, altitudes and azimuths or calculating eclipses and some of them still work.

Overnight at hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6 - Agra-Jaipur

Morning at leisure or free for optional activities. Late afternoon depart Jaipur for Delhi (264 Km) by surface to connect the flight for onward destination. Arrive Delhi and transfer to close to international airport for dinner and late evening transfer to international airport/railways station to connect the flight/train for onward destination.

Overnight at hotel: None
Meals included: Breakfast

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