4 Day Delhi -Agra- Jaipur With Sunrise view of Taj Mahal

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi Local Sightseeing and Agra Overnight
6 stops
1
Qutub Minar
Depart at 9:00 am for Delhi sightseeing. Today we will head to explore Delhi. Begin your day with a guided tour of the Old City of ‘Shahjahanabad’. Start your journey from Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India built to establish the might of Islam and onset of Muslim rule in India.
Admission ticket included
2
Jama Masjid
After Qutub Minar proceeds to the old Delhi & visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia built by Shahjahan, on a bicycle rickshaw.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Humayun's Tomb
Later on, proceed to Humayun’s Tomb, the first great example of a new distinctive style, which developed to become the hallmark of the Mughal Dynasty.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
India Gate
After exploring Humayun Tomb pass by India Gate (War Memorial Arch).
5
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Pass by to click some pictures of The Parliament Buildings and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President’s residence)
6
Overnight stay in 5-Star Hotel at Agra .
Day 2
Sunrise view of Taj Mahal with Agra Local Sightseeing & Overnight at Jaipur
4 stops
7
Taj Mahal
This is it! The Taj Mahal. Today we head out on a spectacular sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal, celebrated for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty. Emperor Shah Jahan built this exquisite white marble mausoleum for his favourite queen Mumtaz Mahal. The monument was commissioned in 1631 and took 20,000 artisans, 22 years to complete. Witness the dramatic interplay of light as the sun rises and casts its golden rays over the pearl white tomb, recreating the magic of the Taj. Once you have taken some memorising morning photos, there is time to explore the Taj. After which we head back to the hotel for breakfast.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Agra Fort
After breakfast we explore the Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Shah Jahan, the creater of Taj, spent the last years of his life time imprisonment awarded by his son Aurangzeb, here. It was built in the late 1560`s by their predecessor, Akbar, with later embellishments by Jahangir, his son, and Shah Jahan, his grandson.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Fatehpur Sikri
After lunch, we head to the pink city of Jaipur (237 Km / 5 hours drive approx) en-route visiting Akbar’s abandoned capital, Fatehpur Sikri. Located 37 km from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1571 in honour of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti. It was the Mughal capital for 14 years after which it was abandoned due to paucity of water. Made of red sandstone and combines influences from both Hindu and Mughal architecture. Even to this day, the entrance to the fort is through the road that Akbar built which leads to the Buland Darwaza, a huge 54 metres gateway. Other inspiring monuments in Fatehpur Sikri are Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Birbal House and the Diwan - i - Khas.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Jaipur
Upon arrival in Jaipur, proceed for check-in at the hotel. Jaipur, one of the most enticing places in India, is nestled between mighty forts and the rugged Aravalli Hills. It is known as ‘the pink city’ as its prominent buildings are washed in this colour. Jaipur is a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trappings of a modern metropolis yet flavoured strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Jaipur Local Sightseeing
5 stops
11
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
An exciting day awaits for you today, with a photo visit at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a five-storey wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
12
Amber Palace
Continue your tour as you drive to the ancient capital of Amer to see the fabulous Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur city. The fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the Moata Lake. Ruins and remains of the fort are spread over the Aravalli hills and sprawling crenellated walls lattice the surrounding area. Explore the chambers and hallways of the palace, famous for the excellent design and decoration. Within the complex is Ganesh Pol, an imposing gateway painted with the images of the Elephant Headed God - Ganesh. The merging of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles is captured in the Sukh Niwas, Jas Mandir Apartments, and the Charbagh garden with its perfectly proportioned landscaping. Pierced screen windows offer views from different vantage points and shimmering mirrors encrust the walls of Sheesh Mahal.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Jal Mahal
After exploring Amber fort continue your ride and pass by from Jal Mahal (Water Palace). Palace building in the middle of the lake.
14
City Palace of Jaipur
This afternoon, enjoy a tour of the Pink City, an “abode of rajahs”. The highlights of the tour include a visit to the City Palace Museum, which has a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes, and armory of Mughals and Rajputs including swords of different shapes and sizes with chiseled handles. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
Proceed to the awe-inspiring Jantar Mantar Observatory, A stone Astrological & Astronomical Observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century. After finishing local Jaipur sightseeing, you will be dropped back to your hotel .
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Drop at Delhi Hotel or New Delhi Airport for onward flight
1 stop
16
After early breakfast, after breakfast, drive to Delhi along one of India’s finest freeways. Later, transfer to Hotel for Check-In or drop at the airport for onward flight. Your tour ends here.

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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