Take a seven-day vacation from Delhi to Udaipur to discover the riches of India's golden triangle. With your knowledgeable private guide, discover breathtaking forts, palaces, temples, and tombs in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. See magnificent structures including the Lake Palace (Jal Mahal), Jantar Mantar Observatory, and Jain temples at Ranakpur, as well as UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort (Red Fort), and Amber Fort. includes hotel pickup in Delhi and drop-off in Udaipur, a private vehicle, local guides, and six nights of lodging in four-star hotels.
We will pick you from anywhere in Delhi. At Hotel, our driver will meet you at your hotel lobby. At Airport, our driver will meet you at arrival hall with your name sign board.
The mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Humayun is located in Delhi and is a Unesco World Heritage site. You will be picked up at 9 a.m. from your preferred location in Delhi, Gurugram (Gurgaon), or Noida. The mausoleum, which was built for the Mughal emperor in the middle of the 16th century by Humayun's Persian-born wife Haji Begum, combines Mughal and Persian architectural elements with tasteful adornment.
The Qutab Minar, a 73-meter-tall tower from the 12th century, is the magnificent focal point of the Qutub Minar complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is dotted with abandoned tombs and monuments.
In the busy city, Lotus Temple (closed on Mondays) provides a rare haven of peace. Fariburz Sahba, an Iranian-Canadian architect, created this architectural marvel in 1986. It has 27 delicate-looking white marble petals and is designed like a lotus flower. The temple was built to unite people of all faiths; guests are welcome to discreetly pray or meditate in accordance with their personal views.
Lutyens created this massive 42-meter-tall stone memorial arch in 1921. It honours the approximately 90,000 Indian army men who lost their lives in the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War, the Northwest Frontier operations, and World War I.
Take a drive Before Parliament House, Parliament still convenes in this circular, colonnaded structure, which was built by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker and served as the site of the 1947 transfer of power from Britain to the newly independent India.
The President of India's official house is Rashtrapati Bhavan, often known as President House. The President's House, which once housed the British Viceroy, contains 340 rooms and 2.5 km of hallways. It's fascinating to see inside.
Late afternoon drive 3hrs to the City of Taj Mahal, Agra. Upon arrival in Agra check inn to your pre-booked hotel.
Visit the Taj Mahal, which is regarded as the most beautiful structure in the world and is a Unesco World Heritage Site, at sunrise. It was compared by poet Rabindranath Tagore as "a teardrop on the cheek of eternity." constructed by Shah Jahan as a tribute to Mumtaz Mahal, his third wife, who passed away in 1631 while giving birth to their fourteenth child. The abundance of semi-precious stone and white marble is "unquestionably the highlight of the tour."
Agra Fort is an ancient fort situated on the Yamuna River's bank in the city of Agra. It is recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site. One of the best Mughal forts in India, it served as the emperors' primary home until 1638.
Later transfer to the Pink City of Jaipur - Enthralling, historical Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in to your pre-booked hotel.
The city's must-see site is the beautiful, powerful, honey-hued fort of Amber (pronounced "amer"), an ethereal example of Rajput architecture that rises on a rocky mountainside about 11 km northeast of Jaipur. It consists of a large palace complex with four main portions, each with its own courtyard, and is constructed from white marble and pale yellow and pink sandstone.
Photo Stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace): This idyllic palace is situated in the watery expanse of Man Sagar, close to the cenotaphs of the maharanis of Jaipur. Although its exact beginnings are unknown, it was thought to have been heavily repaired, if not constructed, by Jai Singh II (1734).
Take a picture at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jaipur's most famous landmark, an amazing five-story hive that is finely honeycombed and painted pink. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built it in 1799 so that women in the royal household may observe city life and processions.
The royal family resides in the City Palace. Located in the heart of the Old City, the magnificent City Palace is a complex of courtyards, gardens, and buildings. Jai Singh II constructed the outer wall, but over the ages, the palace has been expanded and modified inside. There are palace structures from several historical periods, including the early 20th century. The architecture is a remarkable fusion of Mughal and Rajasthani styles.
A group of curved geometric structures that are precisely calibrated to track the motion of the stars and planets make up Jantar Mantar Observatory, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Drive to Jodhpur, the blue city, after breakfast. The Blue City is indeed blue! There are stores and bazaars selling everything from trumpets and temple ornaments to snuff and saris in this maze of winding, dazzling, mediaeval alleyways that never seem to lead where you want them to. The streets are fragrant with incense, roses, and sewers. Check into the hotel you have reserved when you arrive in Jodhpur.
Go to the Ghanta Ghar, also called the Clock Tower, in the evening. Surrounded by the lively sights, sounds, and scents of Sardar Market, the century-old clock tower is a municipal landmark. The northern and southern ends of the market are surrounded by triple-arched entrances. From here, the old city's tortuous, narrow streets stretched out in every direction. As you head west, you enter the commercial centre of the ancient city, which is made up of busy lanes and bazaars that sell handicrafts, silver, vegetables, spices, and sweets.
Check out of the accommodation after breakfast and go to Mehrangarh Fort, one of India's biggest forts. A tale of unyielding sandstones giving way to the chisels of expert Jodhpuri sculptors is told via the magnificence and beauty of the fort's many palaces.
Visit Jaswant Thada as well. This white marble royal cenotaph from the 19th century honours Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and there are three more cenotaphs close by.
Go to the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. A portion of the palace is still occupied by the Jodhpur royal family. A well-kept museum in another area of the palace features an incredible collection of artefacts that belonged to the Maharaja and the royal family, including trophies, weaponry, antiquities, and intriguing clocks.
Visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple on your way to Udaipur; it has been in nearly immaculate condition for more than 500 years. The temple's 29 rooms, each with 1444 unique pillars, are its most alluring features.
Later, continue driving to Udaipur, which boasts a romantic setting unparalleled in Rajasthan and possibly all of India. It is nestled next to serene Lake Pichola, with the Aravalli Range's purple peaks extending in all directions. The human counterpoint to the city's natural beauties is provided by fantastical palaces, temples, havelis (traditional, elaborately decorated homes), and innumerable winding, twisting, ageless streets. Check into the hotel you have reserved when you arrive in Udaipur.
Maharana Jagat Singh constructed this bustling Indo-Aryan temple in 1651. A black stone statue of Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the Universe, is housed in the magnificently carved main building. In a shrine that faces the main building, there is also a brass representation of the Garuda, Vishnu's man-bird vehicle.
City Palace, the biggest palace in Rajasthan, is a majestic structure with balconies, turrets, and cupolas that loom above the lake. The main building now houses a museum showcasing an extensive and diverse collection of mosaics, figurines made of glass and porcelain, miniatures, paintings and more.
Take in the sights of Lake Pichola on a group boat ride. With its stunning lakes, Fateh Sagar and Pichola, Udaipur is like an oasis in the middle of the desert.
A magnificent city palace, or haveli, with a view of Lake Pichola. A substantial number of the hundred or so rooms in this structure from the 18th century are furnished with antiques from that era. Some have become museums housing random artefacts, such as what is said to be the biggest turban in the world.
In the early evening, travel out to Monsoon Palace, Perched on top of a faraway hill like a fairy-tale castle, this gloomy, neglected late-19th-century mansion was created by Maharana Sajjan Singh. It served as a hunting lodge and monsoon palace before its transformation from an astrological centre. Visitors come up here for the amazing vistas, particularly after sunset.
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end with drop-off at Udaipur airport or other desired location in Udaipur.
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