Day 01. Delhi (Arrival)
Fly from your country to Delhi – The Political and Cultural
Capital of Incredible India. Upon arrival you will be met at the
airport and transferred to your hotel. Our airport representative
or your leader will be waiting for you in the arrival hall located
after passing out of the customs area and beyond the airport travel
desks and exchange counters. Look out for the Peregrine signboard.
The drive from the airport to the hotel is around 45 minutes.
Most flights arrive in Delhi in the late evening so the rest of
the day is at leisure. If you have arrived early your leader will
brief you with sightseeing options.
Day 02. Old & New Delhi
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel leave for full day
sightseeing of Old and New Delhi . Drive into the heart of India’s
Capital to explore Old Delhi visiting the famous Jamia Mazjid,
walk through the Chandini Chowk and India’s oldest and busiest
market, Sish Ganj gurudwara, Enjoy rickshaw ride in narrow alleys
of old Delhi through Kinari Bazaar and the 400 years old Chandni
Chowk, Red Fort, stop for photos at the colorful market before
finishing the Victorian Cannaught Place – One of the most
prominent architectural remnants of British Rule. Later visit
Birla Temple, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple (Lakshminarayan
Temple), Humanyu Tomb, Crematory of Mahatma Gandhi, Parliament
House, Presidential House, India Gate, Government buildings &
Qutab Minar and other countless monuments. In the evening you
will have time for shopping activities.
Return to the Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03. Delhi – Jaipur (260 Kms – 5 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and drive
to Jaipur. The historic pink-city Jaipur was founded by Maharaja
Swai Jai Singh in 1727 AD after shifting his capital from Amber
valley to newly formed and planned city of its time after consulting
so many maps of the world and finally organized own religious
map Shilpa Shastra with the help of a young Bengali architect
Vidyadhar Batacharya. Maharaja Swai Jai Singh was a builder, astronomer,
astrologer, soldier, and philosopher. Presently, Jaipur is the
capital of Rajasthan & is world famous as the Pink City. Wide-avenued
Jaipur is one of the most important heritage cities in India ,
and home to India ’s second most visited site.
Later in the day after change, wash and little relaxation go for
a half day sightseeing of Jaipur. Today visit the Amber Fort on
the foothills of the hill, where from Elephants will carry you
to the famous Amber Fort on the mountain top, the elephant ride
gives you the experience and impression of how Maharajas &
royal family members were using the services of elephants. Visit
the Amber Fort. Later drive ahead and check into your hotel. Evening
is for leisure and shopping activities in the busy colorful bazaars
of Jaipur. Overnight stay is at Hotel.
Day 04. Jaipur
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel go for a full day
sightseeing of the beautiful historic Pink City . You will visit
the marvelous City Palace – the current generation of the
Maharajas (King) still live here, Museum, Astrological Observatory,
Hawa Mahal (wind palace) where from royal ladies were watching
daily processions and daily life. Constructed of red and pink
sandstone highlighted with white lime, the five-storied facade
is peppered with 953 small windows. The breeze (hawa) that comes
through the windows keeps it cool even in hot months, and gives
the palace its name. Evening is for shopping in the busy streets
and some excellent souvenir shops.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05. Jaipur – Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (180 Kms –
3 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel you have spare time
for leisure activities. Later in the day check out of the hotel
and drive to Bharatpur. The place is globally known for the bird
Sanctuary and the Kaladeo Ghana National Park . Many of the extinct
and precious species of internationally acclaimed birds are found
in this park, it is one of the integral parts of any tour program
to India related to flora and fauna. Arrive and check into the
hotel.
After change wash and some rest you can walk into the national
park on foot or try a bicycle ride into the park. Our naturalist
and guide will take you through various places where some of the
extinct and precious migratory birds can be easily located. Enjoy
the flora and fauna inside the park. Later return to the hotel.
In the evening you can take a rickshaw ride in the town of Bharatpur.
Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 06. Bharatpur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (80
Kms – 02 hrs)
Early in the morning go into the forest sanctuary to watch various
types of birds amidst the serene jungles of Bharatpur. The major
attractions that can be found here are the numerous migratory
birds, who come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia and
spend their winters in Bharatpur, before returning to their breeding
grounds. Migratory birds at Bharatpur bird sanctuary
include, several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles,
Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers,
Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Check out and drive to Agra . Enroute visit one of the most important
places of Mughal Era – The Fatehpur Sikri –
the abandoned Mughal Kingdom , founded by Akbar in 1569 AD as
a ceremonial capital. But unfortunately this magnificent city
was abandoned due to scarcity of drinking water and Akbar went
back to Agra . Walk the aisles of the Jama Masjid mosque, entered
by way of the impressive Victory Gate, and lose yourself in the
throngs of pilgrims at the tomb of the Sufi saint Salim Chisti,
his white marble-encased tomb enclosed within the Jama mosque's
central courtyard. Considered the crowning architectural legacy
of Akbar (who also built the Red Fort) and still almost perfectly
preserved, today the site is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage
site.
Continue your Drive to Agra . Arrive in the city of Love and commitment.
Check into the hotel. After change, wash and some rest go for
a full day sightseeing tour of the ancient this Mughal City .
Visit one of the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal (monument of
love), built by 5th great Mughal Emperor Shahi Jahan in the memory
as mausoleum of his beloved queen Anjuman Bano Begum ( with love
emperor called her Mumtaz ). After her death in 1627 AD, in her
memory emperor started to built Taj Mahal ( Taj means crown &
Mahal means Palace, so it is Crown Palace ) from 1631 to 1653
AD with 22000 labors working since sun rise to sun set in 22 years.
It is the romantic origin of Taj as much as its architectural
splendor that has led to its fame worldwide. Actually an integrated
complex of many structures The Taj Mahal is considered the finest
example of Mughal architecture, itself a combination of Islamic,
Hindu, Persian and Turkish elements. Built in pure white marble
which was transported from Makrana in Rajasthan by the help of
animals Taj Mahal is one of the man made wonder’s of the
world. Later in the day visit Agra Fort which was built by three
emperors, Akbar & Jahangir in red sand stone & Shahi Jahan
in white marble. The Fort is 2.5 Km long and during Mughal rule
1/3rd of the Fort was occupied by the army. When British ruled
India , they repeated same tradition and now traditionally Indian
army has occupied the same. Afterwards visit Itma-ud-ullha the
Baby Taj and Sikandra.
In the evening you will have spare time for leisure and shopping
activities.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07. Agra – Delhi (220 Kms – 04 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel you have spare time
for leisure activities. Later in the day check out of the hotel
and drive back to Delhi . Arrive Delhi, Depending upon your flight
timings you will have time to explore the city and local markets.
Later in the day depending upon your onwards tour program transfer
to the international airport to board connecting flight and fly
back to your country with the everlasting memories of the magnificent
glimpses of Incredible India.
