New Delhi Trip Overview
We will start with the good old capital of the country, visit the great forts and temples there and walk through one of the biggest market in Asia. Ahead is our drive to Agra and visiting the Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort on Day 2. The final day we will explore the famous fort city of southern Asia, Jaipur. Yeah, the Pink City. It is going to be a busy three days my friend!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
We will start with the good old capital of the country, visit the great forts and temples there and walk through one of the biggest market in Asia. Ahead is our drive to Agra and visiting the Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort on Day 2. The final day we will explore the famous fort city of southern Asia, Jaipur. Yeah, the Pink City. It is going to be a busy three days my friend!
Itinerary
Day 1: Old and New Delhi Tour, later drive to Agra City in Evening
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees.It was begun in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, more than 5,000 workers toiled for six years to complete it.Every Friday, the emperor and his retinue would travel in state from the fort to the mosque to attend the congressional prayers
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
In the heart of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets.
Enjoy Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun’s tomb(Maqbara e Humayun) is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun.The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.It was commissioned by Humayun’s son Akbar in 1569-70, designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian architect chosen by emperor’s widow Haji begum.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an “Arc-de-Triomphe” like archway in the middle of a crossroad.It was built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931.
Stop At: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
Lotus Temple, built in the shape of a lotus flower, is the last of seven Major Bahai’s temples built around the world built in 1986.The structure is made up of pure white marble.The architect Furiburz Sabha chose the lotus as the symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower, is the tallest brick minaret in the world.It was built in 1193 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom.Its is declared as UNESCO’s world heritage site.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Agra City. 5 Star hotel / 3 Star Hotel
Day 2: Agra City Tour and drive to Jaipur
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
At 6:00 AM, early morning pick-up from your hotel. Explore the sunrise view of Taj Mahal. Later come back to hotel.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 labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan’s beloved wife. You can explore the beauty of stunning Taj Mahal.Our Tour guide will explain you about the most extravagant expression of love ever created .
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
After visiting Taj Mahal at sunrise, come back to hotel. Enjoy breakfast and check-out from hotel and visit Agra Fort.Agra fort – Built by Emperor Akbar in 1566, the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After visiting Agra Fort, you will drive to Jaipur City. On the way to Jaipur you will visit Fatehpur Sikri Fort. Landmark fortress & former capital of the Mughal Empire, offering red palaces & elaborate monuments.
After visiting Fatehpur Sikri continue drive to Jaipur City. When you arrive in Jaipur city around at 7PM, check-in to your hotel and stay overnight in Jaipur.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Jaipur City. 5 Star hotel / 3 Star Hotel
Day 3: Jaipur City Tour and Drive back to Delhi
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM. Start your Jaipur sightseeing tour. First you will visit Amber Fort.Amber Fort is the Classical Romantic Rajsthani Palace, fusion of Mughals and Hindu style in ultimate expression.Amber Fort’s construction was led by Raja ManSingh in 1592 and further completed by descendent Raja Jai Singh.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
City palace is a delightful mixture of Mughals and Rajsthani architecture built in between 1729 and 1732 by Sawai Jai Singh 2nd and completed by the sucessive ruler.Nowaday, a part of the Palace has been converted into museum containing impression, collection of art,carpet and enamelware, weapons.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
After having lunch, tour guide will takes to Jal Mahal also known as “Water Mahal”.Jal Mahal is located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
You will stop here to take pictures.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Visit to Hawa Mahal also known as “Wind Palace” built in 1799,it is the five storey structured of sandstone plaster, pink encrusted with trelliswork and elaborated balconies. The Palace has 953 niches and windows, craved balconies from which the Royal ladies could sneak the view of the outside world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
The Jantar Mantar is last destination to visit in Jaipur.It is built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1734, a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments.It features the world’s largest stone sundial, and has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage site.
After visiting Jantar Mantar, drive back to Delhi, drop-off at your desired location.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
