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A - 419 B, Somdutt Chamber - I, Bhikaji Cama Palace, New Delhi - 110066, INDIA Tel: +91 11 65100843, Fax: +91 11 46033982,

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DAY 01 ARRIVE DELHI BY: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Upon arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be meet & greet by our representativeThereafter you will proceed to Hotel for check-in.

Indias capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis,which successfully combines in its folds - the ancient with the modern. Amidst the fast spiralingskyscrapers the remnants of a bygone time in the form of its many monuments stand as silentreminders to the regions ancient legacy. The first impressions for any visitor traveling in fromthe airport are of a specious, garden city, tree-lined with a number of beautiful parks.

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 02 DELHI

After buffet breakfast, proceed for city tour of Old & New Delhi.

You will first visit Old Delhi. The tour will begin with avisit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to MahatmaGandhi; drive past the Red Fort continuing to theJama Masjid, one of Asias largest mosques andwhich is viewed from the outside. People stream inand out of the mosque continuously and the

presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area israrely quiet.

After visiting Old Delhi, you will then be driven to New Delhi,which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The divisionbetween New and Old Delhi is the division between thecapitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. Thedivision in the walled city and New Delhi also marks thedivision in the life-styles. The walled city is all tradition whereone will be able to glean a past life-style in all its facets,

colours and spells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying to liveup to the best of 21st century standards.

The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the QutubMinar, the tallest stone tower in India. Qutub-ud-din Aibakstarted it in 1199. Pulling down 27 Hindu and Jain temples andusing their columns erected the attached Quwwat-ul-Islammosque also built by him. Then visit Humayuns tomb, builtby the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is
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an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, a precursor of the Taj Mahal. The tour alsoincludes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the RastrapathiBhawan, the Presidents residence.

Return to your hotel after the sightseeing tour.

Overnight at the hotel

DAY 03 DELHI JAIPUR BY: SURFACE

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven from Delhi to Jaipur (260 KMS / 6 hours).

Upon arrival check-in at hotel

Rajasthans kingdoms are an enduring legacy to Indias history. A land endowed with invincibleforts, magnificent palaces ad waves of sand dunes and serene lakes. No other region in the

country assembles the many paradoxes of India, as does the desert land of Rajasthan. By far itis the most colourful region in India.

Jaipur's past is never too far from hand. The city of victory, Jaipur presides over the fascinatingdesert state and its people: surrounded by rugged hills, each crowned by a formidable fort; andbeautiful palaces, mansions and gardens dotted throughout its precincts. The palaces and fortsof yesteryear that were witness to royal processions and splendour are now living monuments,accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of the people of the "pink city". Except for the busytraffic of bicycles, cars and buses, little seems to have changed. There is a timeless quality toJaipur's bazaars and its people. With its historical past, Jaipur revives legends of the ancientRajputs. The dresses of the women and the turbans of the men add colour to this fascinatingcity.


DAY 04 JAIPUR

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven just outside Jaipur to the ancient capital ofAmber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbars mostsuccessful General, started the construction of Amber Fort in the 17 th century. Before the CityPalace was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. The fort is surrounded by

fortified battlements and overlooks the MoatLake. Ruins and remains are spread over the

Aravalli hills and sprawling crenulated wallslattice the surrounding area.

An elephant (alternatively by jeeps) will spareyou the trouble of reaching up to the fortress.Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complexof courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms havedelightful wall paintings, with precious stones andmirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating,


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perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the manymirrors, lighting up the room. En-route to Amber you will stop and see the `Palace of Winds,otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of thecourt used to watch the daily goings on in the street below. It is extremely intricate in its pinksandstone carving. The cool wind blows through its facade of windows and latticed screens

through which the queens of the court once viewed the streets of the city.

Afternoon you will proceed to visit the city of Jaipur. Among the highlights to be seen whiletouring Jaipur include the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces,gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum housescollections of rare manuscripts, armoury, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings.

Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja ofJaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical wonders built by Sawai Jai Singhand makes accurate predictions even to this day. You will also have the opportunity to wanderabout the local markets.

Return to your hotel after sightseeing tour


DAY 05 JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI AGRA BY : SURFACE

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will bedriven from Jaipur to Agra (220 KMS / 6hours) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, thedeserted red sandstone city, built by the

Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capitaland palace in the late 16th century. It wasabandoned soon after it was built when thelocal wells went dry and it remains today inmuch the same condition that it was over 300years ago. It is complete with palaces andmosques and used to be a town larger thanLondon when it was originally constructed.Now it is an extraordinary place to wander

around with its buildings in near perfect condition.

After tour, continue driving to Agra, upon arrival check-in at hotel.

Overnight stay.


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DAY 06 AGRA DELHI BY: SURFACEDELHI ONWARD DESTINATION BY : INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Early morning, you will be proceeding for a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays).Midway Tongas horse carriages would be waiting for you and will drop you at the gates ofthe Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal is everything that has beensaid about it and more. Taking 22 yearsand 20,000 men to build, the white marblewas quarried 200 miles away and wastransported to the site by a fleet of 1000elephants. Built by the Mughal EmperorShah Jahan as an expression of his love

for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17thcentury, the Taj Mahal is truly one of thewonders of the world. Though the Tajappears to be amazingly perfect fromalmost any angle, it is the close-up marble

inlay work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to view and be mesmerized bythis outstanding piece of architecture.

Return to your hotel after the sunrise tour for buffet breakfast.

After breakfast, visit the Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Agra Fort -the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal

Empire under successive generations. Thiswas the seat of Mughal rule andadministration and the present structure owesits origins to Akbar who erected the walls andgates and the first buildings on the easternbanks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan addedthe impressive quarters and the mosquewhile Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts.Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its RoyalPavilions.

Afternoon you will be driven to Delhi (204 KMS / 5 Hrs). Upon arrival, straight transfer to theinternational airport in-time to board flight for onward destination.

***Tour End with UNFORGOTTABLE MEMORIES to take home***

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