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Day 2:
Delhi
-
Agra
Morning half-day city tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat the
Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and drive past
Red Fort. you may take a tricycle tour of Chandini Chowk.
Old Delhi- the former center of Mughal power which
offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling markets. Visit the Red
Fort built in 1648 by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan famous for his
great edifice of love the Taj Mahal. Also see the biggest mosque in India the
Jama Masjid, constructed by Shah Jahan in 1658. Then drive through the
narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk to get a feel of the royal life of the Mughal
emperors. Afternoon proceed to Agra (4 hrs. drive). Upon arrival check-in at
Hotel.Overnight at hotel.
Day 3:
Agra
-
Jaipur
After breakfast 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 reality 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.After lunch drive to Jaipur (05 hrs. drive) - 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 colour. En-route
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 for an overnight stay.
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