1 Days (Arrival at Delhi - Transfer to Agra - Agra Sightseeing)
From Delhi airport/railway station, you will drive to Agra (210 kms / 3.5 hrs) - the city of Taj Mahal. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later, leave for the half day sightseeing of Agra which includes the famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. “Taj Mahal” is one of the UNESCO World's Heritage Site ,built by Shah Jahan, is the memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. “Agra Fort” built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Jamuna. Return to hotel by evening for overnight stay.
2 Days (Transfer from Agra to Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri)
After breakfast proceed to the Jaipur (240Kms/5Hrs)/ Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - once the capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar and Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO world heritage site and a famous tourist attraction located 40Kms from Agra. It was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire. The purpose of building the city was Akbar’s intention to honour the Sufi saint Salim Chishti and the entire palace complex is built around the saint’s tomb. Today the city stands as one of the most preserved specimens of Mughal Architecture in India. It houses Jodha Bai's palace. Jama Mosque, Buland Darwaza , Paanch Mahal, and a Tomb of Salim Chisti. Buland Darwaza or "Gate of Victory" is the grand doorway that leads to the Fatehpur Sikri from Agra. The grand door is the result of 12 years of continuous hard work. Made up of red sandstone and decorated with white and black marbles it is 50 metres from the ground. Later continue your drive to Jaipur. Check into your hotel and relax. Visit Chokhi Dhani – An Ethnic Village Resort (entry at own cost). Enjoy Rajasthani cuisine with live folk dance and music. Return back to hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
3 Days (Jaipur Full-Day Sightseeing)
After breakfast, get ready for a full day of exploring Jaipur. We start from the Amber Fort, where visitors can enjoy an Elephant ride (optional), located in the 4 km2 town of Amer. Built in 1592, it overlooks Maota Lake and features impressive characteristics of Rajput architecture. Then we enjoy a relaxing visit to the Keysar Kiary Garden that has beautiful elegant pavilions and is part of the Amber Fort complex. Not far from here is the Shila Devi Temple, which worships the famous idol of Durga. Located within the Amer Fort, this goddess was introduced by Raja Man Singh 1 and has a statue constructed in her image within the sanctum. The Sheesh Mahal is another destination not to be missed, located within the Lahore Fort, near the city of Lahore. We’ll stop at Panna Meena Bawri, a stepwell and designated bathing place for Indian queens, on our way back to the hotel. And the Man Sagar Lake which was a manmade lake created by blocking the flow of the Dravyavati river back in 1610. We’ll explore Hawa Mahal and the famous City Palace today if we couldn’t the day before. We spend overnight at the hotel after.
4 Days (Departure from Jaipur)
After breakfast check out from your hotel and proceed towards airport for your onward journey. Tour ends and memories begin.
