New Delhi Trip Overview
Overview
Cities covered: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra
Highlights:
Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, India Gate, Humayun tomb, Lotus temple, Qutab Minar
Jaipur: Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Palace of Winds, City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Water Palace, Royal Gaitore
En route Jaipur and Agra: Monkey Temple, Abhaneri Step well, Fatehpur Sikri
Agra: Sunrise over the Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Itmad-ud-Daullah
Inclusions:
Accommodation for 4 nights with breakfast included
Transport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Hotel, airport, railway, or other New Delhi pickup and drop-off included
01 Free Indian sim card with calling facility (within India)
Complimentary half day English speaking guide services in Jaipur and Agra
Exclusions:
5% GST Tax
Entrance fees at monuments
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, Delhi, India
Overview
Cities covered: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra
Highlights:
Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, India Gate, Humayun tomb, Lotus temple, Qutab Minar
Jaipur: Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Palace of Winds, City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Water Palace, Royal Gaitore
En route Jaipur and Agra: Monkey Temple, Abhaneri Step well, Fatehpur Sikri
Agra: Sunrise over the Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Itmad-ud-Daullah
Inclusions:
Accommodation for 4 nights with breakfast included
Transport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Hotel, airport, railway, or other New Delhi pickup and drop-off included
01 Free Indian sim card with calling facility (within India)
Complimentary half day English speaking guide services in Jaipur and Agra
Exclusions:
5% GST Tax
Entrance fees at monuments
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival, you will be met at the airport by your driver and transferred to the hotel.
Later visit Red Fort, served as the residence for Mughal Emperors for nearly 200 years. The surviving structures of the fort are its walls and ramparts, the main gates, the audience halls and the imperial apartments.
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest markets in Delhi. It houses many religious buildings like the Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, historical mansions, shops and eateries. Paranthe Wali Gali is one of the most famous eating areas in the market.
Jama Masjid, a mosque is the historical place is located in the central heart of old Delhi just opposite the famous red fort. Every people who has interest in historical places they must be wants to know history of jama masjid.
Rajghat is one without a tomb. It is the site of burial of our Father of the Nation Mahatma Ghandhi. The location is beautifully kept with manicured lawns and red stone paths.
Lakshmi Narayan Mandir also known by the name of Birla Mandir of New Delhi. It was constructed by Raja Baldev Das in the year 1938, it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Later proceed to visit the New Delhi. Akshardham temple, once you enter, I bet you wouldn’t want to leave. It has jaw-dropping architecture, a fascinating fountain show, an informative boat ride, and a huge garden.
India Gate was structured and designed by Edwin Lutyens in 1921. India gate salutes the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War I. T The monument is now a major tourist spot in Delhi and a common picnic site for tourists and residents.
Humayun’s Tomb, was built after the death of Humayun by his senior widow Bega Begum. It is the first garden tomb in the Indian Subcontinent. The tomb stands in the centre of a square garden called ‘Charbagh’ which has shallow water channels running through it. Several rulers of the Mughal Dynasty lie buried here.
Lotus Temple or the Bahá’í House of Worship is an architectural masterpiece which will make you want to go ‘wow’ but wait, you can’t say that aloud! Well, when inside the temple, you have to maintain silence!
Qutab Minar, is the 2nd tallest minar in India. It has been declared as a UNESCO Heritage Site. At the foot of the tower stands a mosque which is the first mosque built in India. It has a 7m iron pillar in the courtyard with a fascinating saying attached to it. It is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your wish will be fulfilled.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel Sunstar Residency or similar
Day 2: DELHI – JAIPUR (250 KM / 4 H)
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Morning after leisurely breakfast drive to the Pink City, Jaipur.
On arrival visit Birla Temple, originally known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple situated below the Moti Dungri Fort in Jaipur. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Afternoon visit Albert Hall Museum also known as Central Museum the oldest museum in Jaipur. Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II was responsible for the construction of this museum in the year 1868, when King Edward the Prince of Wales visited India.
Rambagh Palace was initially a garden house for the wet nurse of Prince Ram Singh. Later in 1887, it was converted into a hunting lodge for the maharajas and their royal guests. Maharja Sawai Man Singh II constructed additional rooms and royal suites and renovated this palace as his principle residence during the 20th century. However, this time it was the Taj Group of Hotels, who converted this exquisite palace into a five-star hotel.
Evening explore the colourful and bustling local Rajasthani baazars of the Pink City like, Baapu bazaar and Johri Baazar.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel Rajputana Haveli or similar
Day 3: Jaipur
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Morning is the best time to visit Amber Fort, on the outskirts of the city on Aravalli Hills, Amber Palace is a not-to-be-missed place to in Jaipur. The foundation stone of this palace was laid by Raja Man Singh I and was completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh. Beguiling beauty of the red sandstone and white marble adds to the magnificence.
Nahargarh Fort is the ideal place to visit. Built by Jai Singh II, Nahargarh Fort was originally named Sudarshangarh, and was later renamed as Nahargarh or the Abode of Tigers. The then Maharaja of Jaipur constructed this fort in order to tighten the security of the region. It also served as a safety shelter to the British wives during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.
Jal Mahal or the Water Palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake, this palace is also a fusion of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Built in red sandstone, Jal Mahal is a five-storey building, of which four storeys remain underwater when the lake is filled.
Royal Gaitore, the royal cremation ground of the Kachhwaha Rajputs, was chosen as the designated place by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, after he shifted the capital to the city. From 1733, the cremation of every Kachhwaha king was done here. The only cenotaph which is missing from here is the one of Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh whose cremation was done in the city palace complex in Jaipur.
Spend the afternoon exploring the old city taking in the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1798, Hawa Mahal is a five-storey extension in the form of a honeycomb. This unique building has 953 small windows, called jharokas, decorated with intricate lattice work.
City Palace is the most remarkable monument in the list of places to visit in Jaipur. Guarded by huge impounding walls, this palace is a fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Whether with its everlasting architecture or the enchanting decorations.
Jantar Mantar observatory, located in next to city palace has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the ruler of Jaipur was one of the best theorists of ancient India. After achieving the milestones of constructing the planned city Jaipur, as well as several other scientific and architectural epitomes, the Maharaja built five astronomical instruments to study space. These instruments were called Jantar Mantar, which means calculating Instrument.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel Rajputana Haveli or similar
Day 4: JAIPUR – AGRA (250 KM / 4 H)
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
En route to Agra, city of love, En route visit the major attraction of Abhaneri (Chand Baori). The massive stepwell built to conserve rainwater is 20 m deep with 13 levels, is considered deepest and largest stepwell in India. Marvelous carvings on the steps make it to be an excellent piece of architecture.
On the way visit deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, 40 kms before Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
On arrival in Agra, visit the Taj Mahal for an unforgettable sunset viewing of this “tear drop on the ocean of time”.
Please note: You can visit Taj at sunset today or next morning at sunrise time as the temperature is relatively cool and avoid to the peak time. Our driver will drive you to Taj always when ever you want.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel Taj Villas or similar
Day 5: AGRA – DELHI (200 KM / 4 H)
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After breakfast visit to Red Fort, a superlative example of Mughal architecture and tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.
Afternoon drive to Delhi and transfer to Delhi airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
