Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places Covered: Delhi – Abhaneri STEPWELL -Kalkho – Fatehpur Sikri –Agra
Arrive Delhi – India’s capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary is a bustling metropolis that successfully combines in its folds both the ancient and the modern. The division between New Delhi and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The walled city (Old Delhi) is all traditional and culture where one shall be able to glimpse a past lifestyle. New Delhi on the contrary is a city trying to live up to the 21st century standards.
Arrive New Delhi International Airport Meeting & Assistance with a representative – The Journey India Pvt. Ltd at the Airport Installation boutique Hotel.
Please note, at hotels check-in and check-out time is 1200 noon.
Morning city sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi, visiting Qutab Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), Humayun’s Tomb, Lakshmi Narayan Temple-modern Hindu Temple, drive past President’s House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi. Overnight at Hotel.
The morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur – Jaipur, built-in 1727, was the dream of the brilliant ruler Jai Singh. It has retained its reputation as one of the foremost cities in India planned and executed in a manner that draws accolades from modern town planners. Jaipur is known as the pink city because many buildings are still washed pink, the traditional color of welcome, which was originally introduced to honor the visit of Prince Albert in 1856.
Arrive Jaipur transfer to hotel, after fresh-up free to stroll, overnight at Hotel.
Early morning move & discovery of Amber Fort. Just a few minutes’ drive from Jaipur, this colossal project located on the hilltop was the capital of Kachhvahas. Vehicle-mounted a roundabout, to the old road Jaigarh Fort, which housed the garrison. visit this colossal set housing among others the biggest cannon Indian manufacturing, which once served! Then downhill walk (20 minutes) to reach the Amber Fort. Discover temples and palaces that are safe behind the huge mass of the walls.
Later by afternoon sightseeing Visit the City Palace which has a museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamelware, and weapons; Jantar Mantar – the observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal. Evening free for shopping streets. Overnight at Hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive to Kalkho , en-route visit Abhaneri (drive about 01 ½ hrs.) is famous for its ancient temples and step wells, located near Jaipur. Know more about Abhaneri temples in Rajasthan, India
Abhaneri is a small town village, situated at a distance of 70 km from Jaipur, on Jaipur-Agra road. The place is popular for the amazing ‘Baoris’ (step wells) and Harshat Mata Temple. The village of Abhaneri is believed to be established by the King Raja Chand. Originally.
Later continues drive to Kalkho – arrive Kalkho by early afternoon, check-n Eco Resort. Enjoy Lunch ,
After Lunch Get ready with first light ready/ recheck your Camera visit Bhangarh – It has lain abandoned for the best part of 400 years and is said to be the most haunted place in India. Overnight at UMAID LAKE PALACE Resort.
Agra) was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned just after 15 years due to the scarcity of water. Visit the graceful buildings – The punch Mahal, Anup Talab, Diwan-e- Khas, Tomb of the holy saint Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, and other important palaces where one experiences not only the Architectural brilliance but also its perfect fusion., Continue drive to Agra, arrive Agra transfer & overnight at Hotel.
PLEASE NOTE: TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS.
Morning after breakfast visit the world famous Mausoleum – The Taj Mahal – An unique epitome of Love built by Moghul Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. A Sahajahan”s drop of tear on the cheek of Time that has now crystallized, the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.
Later visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan. Overnight at Hotel.
The morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi, arrive Delhi straight departure transfer to Airport for flight to onward destination.
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