The capital city of India, New Delhi offers a variety of historic attractions to tourists. Old Delhi, too, is charming. The palaces and forts of Jaipur transport you to an era gone by. Dressed in white marble, the Taj Mahal, is a reminder of the beauty of love. The banks of the sacred river Ganges are usually bustling with devotees.
Day 01 :
Delhi
Meet and transfer to hotel.Overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Jaipur
Morning proceed for half day New Delhi tour. Covering India Gate, Parliament House, President House, Qutab Minar, National Museum.
Laxmi Narayan Temple - the temple built by the richest family of India and is the biggest temple in the northern region of India - and the temple is dedicated to Godess Laxmi and Lord Vishnu also called as Narayana.
Jama Masjid - got built by Emperor Shahjahan and at one time 20,000 people can offer there prayer and considered to be one of the best mosque of India. Walking tour of old city in the narrow lanes to see the culture and the real India. Walking tour is the most interesting feature of Old City. Red Fort - the fort which got built by Shahjahan during the 17th century and is in good condition - and the important palaces are the Lahori gate, Elephants gate, The hall for the common audience, The ladies palace, The hall for entertainment, The hall for the private audience, The royal bath and the Pearl Mosque. (Lunch at outside restaurant)
After lunch sight seeing continues to:-
Humayun's Tomb - the first Moghul monument in Delhi and is the memorial of Emperor Himayun is in a garden enclosed by lofty walls with gateway in the north and the west. Now is the time to proceed back to the hotel passing the 8th city of Delhi also called as ""Lutyens Delhi"" which covers the President house, India Gate, parliament house and the diplomatic enclaveJama Masjid - got built by Emperor Shahjahan and at one time 20,000 people can offer there prayer and considered to be one of the best mosque of India. Walking tour of old city in the narrow lanes to see the culture and the real India. Walking tour is the most interesting feature of Old City.
Raj Ghat Mahatma Gandhi - was cremated in this serene spot on the west bank of river Yamuna. A must on every visiting dignitary's itinerary, it is a lovely park full of trees with the Gandhi Memorial Museum directly opposite it. Nearby are the memorial gardens of departed Indian prime ministers such as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri Indira.
Qutab Minar - the oldest monument of Delhi - The 73 metre tall minaret started in 1193 AD by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and got completed later by his successors in the 13th centaury and the Iron pillar inside the mosque is a superb example - this pillar has withstood the challenges of passing centuries and still perplexes the scientists by remaining unrusted. Drive through India Gate, parliment house and president house.
Check in to hotel.........Evening free or (Optional light & Sound show / Dances of India Show)
Afternoon drive to Jaipur. Evening arrive Jaipur check in to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 03 : Jaipur
Full city tour, covering Amber Fort with Elephant ride, City Palace, Museum, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar & Ram Niwas Garden. Overnight stay.
Day 04 : Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Afternoon arrive Agra check into the hotel. Evening visit Taj Mahal. Overnight stay.
Day 05 : Agra - Varanasi
Full day tour of Agra covering Agra Fort, Sikandra and Taj Mahal. Evening departure transfer to Tundla Railway Station to board in the train for Varanasi. Overnight train.
Day 06 : Varanasi
Arrival transfer from Mughal Sarai Railway Station to hotel in Varanasi followed with full day city tour, covering B.H. University Sarnath, Temples. Overnight stay.
Day 07 : Varanasi - Delhi
Early morning excursion on the Holy River Ganges by boat cruise back to the hotel. Afternoon departure transfer to the airport to board in the flight for Delhi. Arrival transfer to the city. Evening free at leisure till transfer to the airport to board in the flight for next destination.
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