mughal & maharaja
Overview:
Destination Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur – Delhi
Best Time to Travel: September to March
Tour Highlights:
The Maharaja Retreat tour makes you travel to the royal Rajasthan and see the majestic palaces, forts and the historic monuments of Delhi, Agra, Samode and Mandawa. Mandawa is a small beautiful town known for its beautiful havelies and forts. While on this tour explore Rajasthan the most beautiful state of India is brilliant with scores of tourist attraction which are really fascinating and tempting.
Destination Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur – Delhi
Best Time to Travel: September to March
Tour Highlights:
- Red Fort
- Chandni Chowk
- Jama Masjid
- Raj Ghat
- India Gate
- Presedential palace
- Taj Mahal
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Amber Fort
- City Palace
- Hawa Mahal
- Jantar Mantar
Day 01 Abroad – Delhi Guest will arrive in Delhi in the evening. On reaching Delhi Guest will be received by our representative who will then escort the guest to the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi – Agra Afterhaving breakfast at the hotel you will be embarking on a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.Old Delhi was a centre of Power in the Mughal Era.You can have the glimpses of ancient monuments, pass through narrow streets and experience the bustling bazaars. Travel past the Red Fort which was built in 1648. Take a 'rickshaw ride' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk", experiencing the sights and sounds of this very lively avenue-heading west from the Fort. Enjoy visiting the Jama Masjid, one of the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Journey past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the famed India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Later in the day take a journey to Agra (203 Kms). Upon arriving in Agra you will be checking into the hotel. Proceed for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 Agra Your morning starts with a visit to the famous Taj Mahal oneof the most fabulous Mughal monument that was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is among the famed wonders of the world and has been described as the most prodigal monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). From Taj Mahal you travel to the Red Fort which lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the centre of the town. Red Fort was built by Akbar as his fortress over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. Relax overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Agra – Jaipur After having breakfast set on a journey to Jaipur (221 Kms). On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri which is 37 Kms south west of Agra. This city with beautiful palaces, well planned markets and residential areas was founded by Akbar as his homage to Muslim Sufi Saint Mohammed Salim Chishti. The construction of this city started in 1571 and took almost 15 years to be completed. The city was later abandoned due to shortage of water. Continue ahead with your drive to Jaipur. Upon reaching Jaipur check into the hotel. Relax overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Jaipur In the morning after breakfast travel to the impressive Amber Fort located on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. Mount your caparisoned elephant at the foot of the hill for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entry in the royal and elegant fashion. Travel to the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are on display here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also be visiting the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air JantarMantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Walk through the colourfullively bazaar before retiring back to your hotel. Proceed to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 06 Jaipur – Delhi – Onward destination In the morning after having breakfast enjoy free time relaxing in the hotel. Explore the Jaipur city on your free will. Check out time from the hotel is 12:00 hours. Set on your journey from Jaipur to Delhi in the afternoon (258 kms) to catch a connecting file to your destination.
Day 02 Delhi – Agra Afterhaving breakfast at the hotel you will be embarking on a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.Old Delhi was a centre of Power in the Mughal Era.You can have the glimpses of ancient monuments, pass through narrow streets and experience the bustling bazaars. Travel past the Red Fort which was built in 1648. Take a 'rickshaw ride' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk", experiencing the sights and sounds of this very lively avenue-heading west from the Fort. Enjoy visiting the Jama Masjid, one of the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Journey past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the famed India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Later in the day take a journey to Agra (203 Kms). Upon arriving in Agra you will be checking into the hotel. Proceed for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 Agra Your morning starts with a visit to the famous Taj Mahal oneof the most fabulous Mughal monument that was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is among the famed wonders of the world and has been described as the most prodigal monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). From Taj Mahal you travel to the Red Fort which lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the centre of the town. Red Fort was built by Akbar as his fortress over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. Relax overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Agra – Jaipur After having breakfast set on a journey to Jaipur (221 Kms). On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri which is 37 Kms south west of Agra. This city with beautiful palaces, well planned markets and residential areas was founded by Akbar as his homage to Muslim Sufi Saint Mohammed Salim Chishti. The construction of this city started in 1571 and took almost 15 years to be completed. The city was later abandoned due to shortage of water. Continue ahead with your drive to Jaipur. Upon reaching Jaipur check into the hotel. Relax overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Jaipur In the morning after breakfast travel to the impressive Amber Fort located on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. Mount your caparisoned elephant at the foot of the hill for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entry in the royal and elegant fashion. Travel to the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are on display here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also be visiting the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air JantarMantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Walk through the colourfullively bazaar before retiring back to your hotel. Proceed to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 06 Jaipur – Delhi – Onward destination In the morning after having breakfast enjoy free time relaxing in the hotel. Explore the Jaipur city on your free will. Check out time from the hotel is 12:00 hours. Set on your journey from Jaipur to Delhi in the afternoon (258 kms) to catch a connecting file to your destination.
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