Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, the capital city of India and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day 02 Delhi/Jaipur
Morning tour of New Delhi begins with a visit of the grateful mausoleum of the Moghul Emperor Humayun. Continue to the 13th century Qutab Minar, a dramatic 234 foot high fluted minaret. Proceed along the majestic promenade past the imposing India Gate War memorial, Secretariat Buildings, Parliament House and Raj Bhavan, official residence of the President. Post lunch continue to Jaipur.
Dinner and Overnight Jaipur
Day 03 Jaipur
This morning we depart for Jaipur, popularly known as "The Pink city", famous for the exquisite buildings of rose colour terra-cotta. En route we visit Amber, once the capital of the Rajput Kingdom. The grandeur of its palace and the ramparts of its fort recall the glory of an older age. Ascend to the citadel on the back of a gaily caparisoned elephant!
Post lunch a visit to the remarkable Observatory designed and built by astronomer Prince Maharajah Jai Singh, who founded the city in 1700s. Be sure to see the 90 foot-high sundial. Then on to Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a landmark of Jaipur, and the City Palace.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Jaipur / Geejgarh
Post breakfast continue to Geejgarh. Geejgarh is a Village Resort built in luch green area surrounded by hills. Arrive and Chcek In. Post Lunch visit to the village on Camel back to witness the way of life in rural India. This gives you an insight in the village life where most of the Indian live. Dinner and evening folk dances at the Resort.
Overnight.
Day 05 : Geejgarh/Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
Enroute to Agra today, explore the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, India's "Pompeii" once a glittering imperial capital, later mysteriously abandoned. Today you'll see the remarkably well preserved building and red sandstone palaces. Arrive in Agra, home of the legendary shrine to "love" The Taj Mahal.
Check-in & overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Agra
Today, the extraordinary experience of visiting one of the most fabled monuments in the world -The Taj Mahal. This 17th century mausoleum in white marble was built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his queen Mumtaj Mahal. It is an architectural marvel, remarkable for its for its perfect symmetry of design and construction. Then visit the Agra Fort, a cluster of palaces and mosque built on the bank of the river. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight Agra.
Day 07 Agra/ Delhi
Post breakfast continue to Delhi. Arrive by lunch. Post lunch visit Old Delhi. Later transfer to airport in time to board flight back home.
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