ARRIVAL IN DELHI

Today arrive in Delhi and transfer to your Hotel.
India’s capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis,
which successfully combines in its folds - the ancient with the modern. Amidst the fast-spiraling
skyscrapers the remnants of a bygone time in the form of its many monuments stand as silent
reminders of the region’s ancient legacy. The first impressions for any visitor traveling in from
the airport are of a spacious, garden city, tree-lined with a number of beautiful parks.
Afternoon is free to walk around in the colorful and bustling bazaars for personal exploration or
shopping.
Overnight stay at your Hotel.

DELHI – AGRA

After breakfast drive to Agra; Arrive Agra and transfer to your hotel. Agra came into limelight
during the rule of Afghan King Sikandar Lodhi - who had made it the capital of his empire. Later
in 1526 A.D., the Mughal Emperor Babar took upon himself the task for rendering Agra, a
unique character and beauty of its own. Agra - in terms of ambiance is still associated with its
Mughal period. The Mughals, besides being great rulers, were also great builders and they
preserved their best architectural wonders for Agra & its neighbourhood. It has many wonderful monuments and the Taj Mahal, the greatest of them all, is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture at its best.
Later visit the Taj Mahal (closed on Friday) - The Taj Mahal (closed on Friday) - The Taj Mahal is everything that has been said about it and more. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid-17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. Later visit The Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Agra Fort - the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule. Shahjahan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions. Besides the historical monuments, one can also explore Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Also visit Itmad ud Daula -This tomb was built in 1622 for Ghiyas Beg, father of Empress Noor- Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir. It is beautifully conceived in white marble, mosaic and lattice and set a precedent as the first Mughal building to be faced with white marble inlaid with contrasting stones. Sometimes also called ‘Baby Taj’, it is small, intimate and has a gentle
serenity.
Overnight stay at your Hotel.

After breakfast proceed for full day city tour of Jaipur – visiting Amer Fort located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber. It used to be the capital, till it was moved to Jaipur. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone and looks even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the foreground. The fort in itself is a beautiful sight to behold but as one looks on the fort with its clear reflection on the lake in the front; one cannot help but wonder if it is a dream or a beautiful illusion. An elephant [Subject to availability/alternatively by jeep] will spare you the trouble of climbing up to the fortress. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls with a well-informed and well-spoken guide who would regale you with tales of yore.
Later visit the City Palace of Jaipur, among the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art, and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armours, costumes, carpets, and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical wonders built by Sawai Jai Singh and makes accurate predictions even to this day. Jaipur is a shopper’s paradise. Most of the bazaars are in an old city with a wide range of things to buy, from jewellery (precious and semi-precious stones and handcrafted silver) to textiles to handicrafts and antiques. No doubt, for an avid shopper “Jaipur” is the choicest of the city to shop and collect memorabilia.
Overnight stay at your Hotel.