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Home7-Day Delhi, Agra & Jaipur Tour With Sunrise At Taj Mahal
Description
Go on a trip to North India to see some of the historic and culturally rich heritage sites in these Indian cities. This includes visits to tombs, mosques, forts and memorials - all of national importance. Visit India Gate and Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra, the Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur and more!
Highlights
- Admire the Hawa Mahal, built of red and pink sandstone, in Jaipur
- Marvel at the beauty of the Taj Mahal at Sunrise
- Visit Jama Masjid, the last monument built by Shah Jahan
- Walk around the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra Fort
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Day 1: Arrival in Delhi expand_more
- Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to the hotel, where you will be assisted with check-in at the hotel.
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Day 2: Delhi Tour expand_more
- After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Old Delhi covering the Jama Masjid, which is the last monument built by Shah Jahan in 1656. The Jama Masjid was designed to be a royal statement in many ways. It is located on a natural hill south of Chandni Chowk; it was also called Masjid-I-Jahanuma (Mosque commanding a View of the World).
- After visiting the Jama Masjid, take a rickshaw ride through the snaking narrow lanes arranged according to trades, which is a fascinating experience. Some of these are Dariba, the silver and Jewellery market; Kinari Bazaar, specializing in trousseau wear and theatrical costumes.
- Later, drive past the Red Fort, which was constructed in 1638. The fort lies along the Yamuna River. It was the residence of the Mughal emperors of India for nearly 200 years until 1857. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums.
- Make your way to the Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. A simple black marble platform marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end.
- Later, visit Humayun’s Tomb, the first substantial example of Mughal architecture inspired by Persian Architecture.
- Then, drive past the Lutyens Delhi, named after the leading British architect Edwin Lutyens. Lutyens laid out the central administrative area of the city.
- At the heart of the city lies the impressive Rashtrapati Bhawan, formerly known as Viceroy's House, located on the top of Raisina Hill and then India Gate, which is a national monument of India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, it was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during World War I. Return to the hotel in Delhi.
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Day 3: Delhi to Agra expand_more
- After breakfast, proceed for a private road transfer to Agra (about 4 hrs drive).
- Visit the Red Fort, which was made by the Mughals, though a fort had stood there since at least the 11th century. Agra Fort was originally a brick fort held by the Hindu Sikarwar Rajputs. But after this, a lot of Mughal rulers captured it when Emperor Akbar arrived in Agra in 1558. He ordered to renovate the fort with red sandstone. Some 4000 builders had worked on it, and it was completed within a time period of 8 years. This fort is basically a mixture of Hindu & Mughal architecture.
- Then, you will be assisted with check-in at a hotel.
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Day 4: Agra to Jaipur expand_more
- Begin with an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, known as the “Crown of Palace”, built by Shah Jahan as an eternal symbol of his love for his favourite and 3rd wife - Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art" in India and one of the most universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. The structure took about 20,000 labourers and 22 years to complete.
- Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed for a private road transfer to Jaipur (about 6 hrs drive).
- On the way, visit Chand Baori in Abhaneri village. Then, you will be assisted in check-in at a hotel.
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Day 5: Jaipur Tour expand_more
- After breakfast, proceed for a visit to the Amber Fort, which is set amidst picturesque and rugged hills. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592, Amer Fort is known for its artistic style of Hindu elements. With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the Maota Lake at its forefront. The aesthetic ambience of this formidable fort is seen within its walls on a four-level layout plan in a well-turned-out opulent palace complex built with red sandstone and marble consisting of the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) and the Sukh Niwas. The fort can either be reached by jeep, on foot or, subject to availability, on elephant back.
- By afternoon, proceed to visit the City Palace. The palace consists of many different courtyards and gardens, which give an amazing view. The structure includes Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Pitam Niwas Chowk, Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Aam, Maharani Palace and Sri Govind Dev Ji temple.
- Then, drive past the Hawa Mahal, which is also known as the “Palace of Winds”. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and designed by Lal Chand Ustad in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu God.
- Later, visit the Observatory, also known as Jantar Mantar, which is a collection of many architectural astronomical instruments. The Observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars' location as the earth orbits around the sun, ascertaining the declinations of planets, and determining the celestial altitudes and related ephemerides. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 6: Jaipur to Delhi expand_more
- After breakfast, proceed for a private road transfer to Delhi (about 5 hrs drive).
- On the way, you can visit an Elephant Keeper to do Elephant rides or just to feed them.
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Day 7: Drop off at Delhi expand_more
- After breakfast, you will be dropped off at the Delhi airport.
What's Included
- Accommodation on a sharing basis with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel or Homestay
- Transportation in AC sedan car for the entire Trip
- Complimentary Mineral water
- English-speaking Indian tour guide
- All applicable taxes
What's Excluded
- Food Charges
- Shopping
- Personal expenses
- Tips and extra activities charges
Meeting Point
Delhi, India
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 1 | EUR 1200 Per Person |
| 2 To 2 | EUR 675 Per Person |
| 3 To 4 | EUR 500 Per Person |
| 5 To 10 | EUR 400 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 1324 / person