ouse , Red
fort, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly
known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 03 / Delhi - Agra
( By train )
Early
morning pick up from hotel & transfer to railway station to board the
superfast luxurious airconditioned train to Agra . Breakfast in the
train , Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours .Arrive Agra & visit the
magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world 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.
Also visit the 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-Am (hall of public
audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of
inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. 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. Night stay in Agra.
Day 04 / Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur
( By road )
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur -
lying between the cities of Agra and Jaipur in the north-west is famous
for Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary which is a home to an astonishing
range of flora and fauna. Birds come to this national park in waves
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
Bharatpur and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay
in Bharatpur.
Day 05 /
Bharatpur - Ranthambhore ( By road )
Morning have a completely rewarding
experience of seeing an overwhelming range of birds during the rickshaw
ride into the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Later drive to Ranthambhore-
famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s
friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world
to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. Arrive Ranthambhore &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day 06 /
Ranthambhore
Early morning 3 hrs Jungle safari
in a Canter (a vehicle which is open on the top) enjoy the game viewing
in the national park and back to the hotel. After lunch a second visit
in the national park. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day 07 /
Ranthambhore - Jaipur ( By road )
Morning Jungle safari . The park,
which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country is the main
attraction of Ranthambore. Later drive 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 splendours are now living
monuments. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 08 /
Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast ,
visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described.
Ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against the
backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit the Palace of Winds also known
as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a façade,
is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the
royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the
outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's
observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th
century. Evening enjoy dinner at Chokhi dhani (an ethnic village
resort) where you will have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan
here you will also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet
show and various other interesting activities. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 09 /
Jaipur - Delhi - Departure
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive
to Delhi & transfer to airport to board the onward flight.
