New Delhi Trip Overview
From Delhi we visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. The India Gate, and drive past the grand government buildings the President’s House and Parliament. Agra visit Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (closed Fridays), Agra Fort. Last Jaipur visit of Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. Hawa Mahal – built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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From Delhi we visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. The India Gate, and drive past the grand government buildings the President’s House and Parliament. Agra visit Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (closed Fridays), Agra Fort. Last Jaipur visit of Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. Hawa Mahal – built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
Pass By: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
After pickup at Railway Station / Airport Delhi and transfer to your hotel in Delhi.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Golden Tulip or Similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotel: The Royal Plaza or Similar
Day 2: Delhi City Tour and 4-hrs drive to Jaipur
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
After breakfast, enjoy an Old and New Delhi sightseeing tour. Visit the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque and final architectural extravagance of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, and home with a vast courtyard that can accommodate 25,000 devotees.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Drive pass the Red Fort and visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. This simple black marble platform marks the spot of his cremation on January 31, 1948.
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Head into New Delhi to see the 11th-century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek, the founder of the Slave dynasty, who took control of Delhi in 1206.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Next we, see the India Gate, Presidential Palace, and Parliament House, all dating to the British Raj era.
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After lunch, make the 4- to 5-hour, 161-mile (240-kilometer) journey to India’s ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or Similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotel: The Trident or Similar
Day 3: Jaipur City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Agra
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Meet your guide at your Jaipur hotel in Jaipur at approximately 8am. Begin the tour by visiting the Amber Fort. The Amber Fort is situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City and is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Inside the fort, you will encounter the world-renowned Jai Mandir temple with its dazzling Sheesh Mahal hall of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful mirrors, which reflect every streak of light, illuminating the entire room.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Admire the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and considered the most stunning of Jaipur’s sights.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
After lunch, tour the City Palace, the principal residence of Rajhastan’s ruling family and famous for its elaborate architecture and museum. Then, explore Jantar Mantar, an outdoor stone-built observatory constructed in the 18th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Carpet And Textile House, Kanwar Nagar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
If time permits, visit local workshops specializing in hand-woven carpets and textiles. See how silk carpets are made.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
This evening, depart for Agra, traveling through beautiful countryside on a 149-mile (240-kilometer), 4-hour journey.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Four Point by Sheraton or Similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotel: The Trident or Similar
Day 4: Agra City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Delhi
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Following breakfast, set off to explore India’s Mughal heritage, including the Taj Mahal (closed Fridays). Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the Taj, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and 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, and it makes the undoubted highlight of your tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Then, explore UNESCO-protected Agra Fort. With its 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) walls, this red-sandstone fortress was the Mughals’ imperial seat and consists of fairy tale-like palaces, including the Jahangir and Khas Mahal, two mosques, and several audience halls, like the Diwan-i-Khas.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After lunch, drive to Delhi on a 124-mile (200-kilometer), approximately 3-hour journey.
Your tour ends with a drop-off at Delhi Airport or another location.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
