India - A Shopper's Paradise
Durations : 06 Nights / 07 DaysTour Destination : Delhi - Jaipur - Fathepur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
You are greeted on arrival at the Delhi International Airport and driven to Grand Intercontinental Hotel. Morning proceed for half day guided tour of New Delhi. The buildings designed by Edward Lutyens, architect of modern Delhi - are truly majestic. The Presidential Palace, Parliament House and India Gate are all reminiscent of the British “Raj”. Next visit a modern Hindu Temple before driving through, Delhi’s beautiful tree - lined avenues and the Diplomatic Enclave en-route to the 12th century, 234 foot high fluted minaret of Qutab Minar. Also visit the Humayan's tomb. Afternoon free to explore the exotic markets & boutiques(Vehicle with driver at disposal). Return to hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 2 : At Delhi
Morning after breakfast, proceed for half day guided city tour of Old Delhi. Explore the magnificent Red Fort, built at the zennith of the Mughal empire in India. The centuries- old international market- place that sprawls at its feet is still one of Delhi’s most important commercial hubs: Chandni Chowk, or “Moonlight Square”. Ride on cycle-rickshaws through the bustling silver market and the wholesale spice market. The sounds, smells and colors of the bazaar, and the throngs of people who animate it makes this an unforgettable spectacle. Visit Jumma Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia, before returning to hotel. Afternoon free to explore the exotic markets,boutiques and art galleries of Delhi. Go Shopping!!! (Vehicle with driver at disposal) Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3 : Delhi – Jaipur
Morning after breakfast, depart by surface (5Hrs)for the City of Jaipur - an exuberance of color, dance & song with traditional arts and crafts. Known as the 'Pink City' is one of India's most well planned cities with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes in a grid system. A 3 hours drive gets us to this land of Maharaja's, forts & Palaces and diversity of colors & culture, that is unique to the State of Rajasthan. On arrival check in at Carlson Inn & Suits Jaipur hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the city palace, palace museum, Jai Singh's observatory, Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) & Albert hall museum. Return to hotel via Johri Bazar (Gem Market) for Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4 : At Jaipur
Morning after breakfast, proceed for half day excursion to see three of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan. Visit the impressive Amber Fort the former capital of the Royal Family of Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to the top of the fort. Next visit Jaigarh & Nahargarh Fort. Jaigarh built in 1726, has the worlds largest cannon on wheels, while Nahargarh built in 1734 provides a Panoramic view of the Jaipur city. Afternoon free for shopping (Vehicle with driver at disposal) Visit Sanganer to see block printing on cloth or walk through the jewel market - shop for semi/ precious stones, rajasthani durries, clothes, blue pottery etc. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5 : Jaipur - Fathepur Sikri - Agra
Morning after breakfast, depart by surface (5hrs) for the Mughal splendour of Agra,enroute visiting Fathepur Sikri the ghost city 35 km. from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red Sendstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra and check-in to the Oberoi Trident /Grand Imperial hotel. Afternoon free for shopping (Vehicle with driver & guide at disposal) Overnight stay at Hotel. Day 6 : Agra - Delhi
Morning after breakfast, visit the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument, a fine example of fusion of many architectural styles, is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan. It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete this poem in white marble. Visit Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the 3rd son of Shah Jahan kept his father under house arrest. Next visit Itmaudualla, mausoleum built by Queen Noor Jahan in memory of her parents followed by a tour of Sikandra tomb of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar the Great followed by last minute shopping, before returning to hotel for fresh & change and transfer directly by surface from Agra city to Delhi International airport. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 7 : Depart Delhi
Depart by international flight for your onward destination.
