Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Early morning arrive Delhi to a special Reception at the airport.
Transfer to hotel. On arrival, as you step into the hotel. Welcome
Drinks will be served while guests are distributed room keys
in specially designed key pouches. Breakfast at the hotel
In the morning: Orientation tour of New Delhi visiting the
Qutab Minar, a tower of victory built in the 12th century,
the tomb of Humayun, a Mughal Emperor of the 16th century,
India Gate - the war memorial. Drive past the Rashtrapathi
Bhawan, the residence of the President of India, the houses
of Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings. Return
to hotel for lunch at the Chinese specialty restaurant.
Afternoon: Tour of Old Delhi visiting the historic Red Fort,
the Jama Masjid - India's largest mosque, the colourful bazaar
of Chandni Chowk. Take a cycle rickshaw ride through the back
streets of Old Delhi to get a first hand experience of the
hustle and bustle of the traditional Old city. Also visit
Raj Ghat - the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
At evening: Welcome dinner based on Durbar Theme. Guests
will arrive to be adorned with `pagris' (turbans) and `chunnis'
(shawls) by traditionally dressed ladies and welcomed as they
enter with a shower of rose petals and `attar' (perfume).
Kathak dancers (classical North Indian) will entertain and
a sumptuous Maharaja meal will be served by attendants dressed
in the traditional manner of a Royal Durbar (court).
Day 02 - Delhi - Agra
Early morning tea/coffee at the hotel Leave for Agra. This
superfast train is an experience as one gets the opportunity
to see the busy railway stations and early morning activities
of a city coming to life in the morning. We would have chartered
an entire carriage for our group.. Breakfast will be on board
train.
Welcome to Agra - famous as the home to one of the Seven
Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour
of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra is a vivid
reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. Agra
was their capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564. A
pleasant town, with a comparatively easy pace, Agra is known
for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by artisans
who are hereditary craft persons. The city is also famous
for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
Special welcome with garlanding on arrival at the railway
station with "Welcome" Banner and musicians in attendance.
In the morning you will visit the Agra Fort. Built by three
Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD this
is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort
are a number of exquisite buildings including the Moti Masjid,
Jahangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal, Diwane-i-Am,
Diwane-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where Emperor Shah Jahan,
the fifth Mughal Emperor, died as a prisoner. Lunch will be
at the Poolside gardens under gaily-decorated garden umbrellas
to the accompaniment of Indian classical music.
In the afternoon, proceed to the world famous Taj Mahal by
daily decorated cycle rickshaws or "tongas" (horse
carriages). This is an interesting experience as you meander
through the little streets of Agra. Taj Mahal - the inimitable
poem in white marble is the finest architectural achievement
of the Mughals. Built over a period of 22 years, by the Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630, for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to
enshrine her mortal remains, it is one of the seven modern
wonders of the World. Stay on here to witness the changing
colours of this magnificent monument at sunset.
Evening : Mughal theme dinner. This theme dinner takes you
back to the fabled world of the Moghuls. "Chobdars"
(gatekeepers) usher guests to the "dawat-khana"
(venue of the function). Hostesses clad in silken, flowing
`ghagra' (skirts) and `chunnis' (veils) welcome the guests
with flowers and "attar" (perfume) in the traditional
style. Musicians will entertain and a sumptuous spread of
Moghali delicacies will be served in a manner befitting royalty.
Day 03 - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel in a private room.
Leave Agra for Jaipur (235 kms) by deluxe coach, enroute visiting
Fatehpur Sikri, the `Deserted City' built by the Mughal Emperor
- Akbar the Great in 1569 and later abandoned due to political
reasons and scarcity of water. See the halls of Public and
Private Audience, the royal apartments and the Panch Mahal.
In the religious section see the Jumma Masjid and the exquisite
tomb of Salim Chisti.
Proceed to Jaipur to arrive to a "Grand Royal Procession
Welcome". This theme creates the ambience of a welcome
accorded to a victorious Rajput warrior. The entire driveway
to the hotel is lined with caparisoned elephants and camels.
Elephants, with trunks raised in salute, accompany guests
who are taken in royal carriages or on elephant-back to the
hotel. A band of musicians and horsemen precede the procession
amidst showers of rose petals. Valets drape each lady with
a "dupatta" (shawl) and the gents are dressed up
with "safas" (Rajasthani turbans). Guests are greeted
with garlands and the "tikka" ceremony is performed.
Afterwards relax to the music of the "shenai" while
you sip a welcome drink and enjoy Rajasthani folk dancers.
Guests will be provided their room keys in specially designed
pouches.
Day 04 - In Jaipur
Breakfast in the Palace lawns.
Morning : Excursion to Amber, the capital of the erstwhile
State of Jaipur until 1728. Perched on a hill, it has halls
of Public and Private audience, a Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors)
various marble palaces which are marvellous examples of ancient
Rajput architecture. Also visit the temple of Amba (mother
Goddess). Ride an elephant to ascend the hill on which the
Fort is situated. Lunch by the poolside under gaily decorated
canopies. Enjoy a garden meal while taking in the sun and
swimming in this naturally heated pool.
Afternoon: Visit the City Palace - the former royal residence
built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The
Palace houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani
costumes and armoury of Mughals and Rajputs including swords
of different shapes and sizes with chiselled handles. It also
has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature
paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical
works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit. Visit Jantar
Mantar - a stone astrological and astronomical Observatory
built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century.
Evening : Drive to Choki Dhani, a Rajasthani village set-up
for a traditional Rajasthani evening. A very special Rajasthani
evening will be organised with puppeteers and folk dancers
to entertain. Thousands of lanterns will illuminate the venue
and create an ethereal ambience.
Day 05 - Jaipur - Delhi
Breakfast at the Palace
Leave Jaipur for Delhi by luxury coach.
Lunch at the Midway Restaurant. The meal will be a buffet
in the garden under canopies, accompanied by traditional folk
music.
Proceed for Delhi and on arrival, check in at the hotel Dinner
at the Hotel.
Overnight in Delhi THE PARK
Day 06 - Depart Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel
Rest of the day would be free for independent activities.
Lunch at a Specialty Restaurant
Evening: Transfer to the international airport to connect
your onward flight home. Baggage would have been pre-checked
to avoid waiting at the airport
Note - This Tour Package can be customized as per your dates
of travel or requirements.
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