Temples. Out of the total 85 temples only 22 remain, but offer a beautiful and
extravagant ode to human life. Built in 10th and 11th centuries, these temples
are dedicated to aparticular deity and the on the outer walls are carved
various themes, but actually it is an ode to woman hood, an ode to fertility,
the form of birth and an ode to greatest form of life.Afternoon drive to Jhansi
Railway Station (3 hrs. drive) to board train to Agra at 1755 hrs. By AC chair
car.Arrive Agra at 2010 hrs. and transfer to Hotel.
Day 5:
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Morning half day city tour visiting the World famous Taj Mahal
built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 as a
memorial for his beloved wife MumtazMahal. The grandeur
called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed,
filmed, described and sketched building of the world. Taj Mahal is where
fantasy coincides with real ity in perfect harmony. An inspiration for
innumerous artists over the centuries, the Taj is an ode to love. It took 22
years to create this jewel.Agra Fort built and renovated over the centuries,
this massive fort gained recognition only during the Mughal reign. Tomb of
Itmad-ud-daullah- built by Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her
father.Afternoon drive to Jaipur, the pink city of India. The capital of
Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink, a century ago in the honour of a
visiting Prince, ever since it has retained the pink color. Enroute visit
Fatehpur - Sikri (40 kms. from Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and
abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and
Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation.Upon arrival at Jaipur check-
in at Hotel.
Day 6:
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After breakfast at Hotel, JOIN PALACE ON WHEELS AT
0800 HRS.You will be greeted by caparisoned Elephants and
tunes of the Shehnai. Welcome to the Pink City of Jaipur.
Morning city tour visiting City Palace-where the former
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