Duration:
10 nights / 11 days
Destinations Covered: Delhi
- Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Nathwada - Eklingji - Udaipur - Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
Arrival
at Delhi.
Reach Delhi. Our local tour manager will give a warm welcome at the airport.
Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
India's capital and a major gateway to the country. Down the ages the region
in and around modern Delhi saw lalkot built in the mid 11th century, siri established
by allauddin khilji, tughlakabad and ferozabad built by the tughlaks followed
by the city of the lodhis and then came shahjahanabad, capital of the mughals
under shah jehan. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind.
The division between new and old delhi is the distinction between the capitals
of the British and the mughals respectively.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for day 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 and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of
the Mughal Empire. Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
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.
Evening will be at leisure. Overnight Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
By
road covering 201 km in 4hr.
Proceed by surface for Agra after breakfast. Reach Agra and check into hotel.
Badal Singh established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharat
as Agraban. This city in those days was considered to be the sister-city of
Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra came into its own when
the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the RIVER YAMUNA to be their capital
city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babar defeated the Lodhis to
capture not only Agra but also laid the foundation of the Mughal empire.
In the Mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building
activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built.
The buildings made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style
and of very high quality. The same is still reflected in whatever monuments
remain in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine,
the craftsman who are busy in crating master pieces with their skill all remind
of the Mughal royalty which this city had once experienced. Today whatever remains,
has become a major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to the heights
of glory but this time as a major tourist destination of India.
Proceed for sight-seeing.
Visit the TAJ MAHAL - one of the Seven Wonders of the World was built by Shah
Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol of Love
was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan' s second Wife).
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is
predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl
Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ
The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj. Shopping or relax
in the evening. Overnight at Agra.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur
By
road covering 221 km in 6hr.
Proceed to Jaipur after breakfast.
Visit Fatehpur Sikri en-route.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and
palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. Also visit the
Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Continue your drive to Jaipur. Reach Jaipur.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the
eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber
throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana .Jaipur thrills
the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and
lush gardens.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for 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. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful
fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
Proceed to JAIGARH FORT.
JAIGARH FORT - Jaigarh used to be the royal arsenal. The view of the city of
Jaipur from this picturesque fort on top of a hill is truly an experience of
a lifetime.
Return to city. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 6: Jaipur
Breakfast
at hotel.
Proceed for morning sight-seeing of Jaipur covering the important palaces and
monuments.
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. Its five-storey structure 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.
Shopping in the city. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 7: Jaipur - Udaipur
By road covering 400 km in 7hr.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Udaipur.
Reach and check in at hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in
by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and
beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and
inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes
strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and
chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing
sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200
Years.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.
From he boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically
above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir
Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time
at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 8: Udaipur - Nathwada - Udaipur
By
road covering 48 km in 1 ½ hr.
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Nathwada away from Udaipur for a day visit. Reach and visit the temple.
At about 48 km from Udaipur in Rajasthan lies a very popular dham, Nathdwara
set amidst idyllic hills on the left bank of the Banas river, Return to Udaipur
by evening. Spend evening in the old city and have dinner in one of the beautiful
lake facing haveli hotels.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 9: Udaipur - Eklingji - Udaipur
By road covering 22 km in 1 hr.
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for sight-seeing tour of Udaipur in the morning, stopping first at City
Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored
glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput
kings.
Proceed to Eklingji after lunch. Eklingji is 22 km from Udaipur and is famous
for its 108 temples complex protected by a high fortified wall.
Shri Eklingji, the family deity of the ruler of Mewar is associated with Lord
Shiva. The village is also known as Kailashpuri - the abode of Shiva. The chief
temple is built of granite and marble.
The walled complex encloses an elaborately pillared hall or landing under a
large pyramidal roof and has four-faced image of Lord Shiva in black marble.
Another prominent temple in this complex is the Lakulish temple dating to 971
AD.
Return to Udaipur. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 10: : Udaipur - Delhi
Breakfast
at hotel.
Spend day at leisure in Udaipur. Roam around the old city markets or sit by
the lakeside. Relax for the day.
Board train to Delhi.
Overnight on board train.
Day 11: Delhi - Home
Departure.
Reach Delhi and transfer to hotel for a night or airport for flight home.
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