Splendors of Rajasthan

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Tour Routing: Delhi - Agra – Jaipur – Mandawa – Delhi
Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days

Day 01   Arrive Delhi

Arrive at Delhi’s International Airport. Welcome to India! You are met by our representative in the arrival area of the airport after you clear all immigration and customs formalities. Transfer to your hotel for check in & overnight in Delhi.

Day 02   Sightseeing of Delhi

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India & Red Fort.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight in Delhi.

Day 03   Delhi - Agra by road (200 kms approx.)

Morning drive from Delhi to Agra (04 ½ hrs approx.)

On arrival check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon proceed on a sightseeing tour of Agra by visiting the magnificent Taj Mahal one of the world famous monument , surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone-undoubtedly the highlight of your tour. Later visit the Agra fort.

Agra Fort - The rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms.

Evening free to explore the Agra's rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets.
Overnight in Agra.

Day 04   Agra - Jaipur by road (250 kms approx.)

After breakfast check-out from the hotel & drive (05 hrs approx) to Jaipur- the fabled "pink city" of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors are now living monuments enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone "ghost town" which was the estranged capital of Mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed.

Arrive Jaipur in the evening & check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 05   In Jaipur

After a relaxed breakfast proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing.

CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 06   Jaipur – Mandawa by road (180 kms approx.)

After breakfast check-out from the hotel & depart by surface for Mandawa (04 hrs drive approx.)

In the heart of the Shekhawati region of Rajsthan lies the beautiful small town Mandawa, known throughout the state for its forts and Havelis.

On arrival check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon proceed on a sightseeing tour of Mandawa by visiting the havelis, the most important are the Chokhani, Ladia, Binsidhar Newatia, and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli. Another haveli, the Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, is known for its curious paintings.
Overnight in Mandawa.

Day 07   Mandawa – Delhi by road (250 kms approx.)

After breakfast check-out from the hotel & depart by surface for Delhi (05 ½ hrs drive approx.)

On arrival you will be dropped at International airport to board flight for onward destination.

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