Description
General Information
Tour Highlights
- Discover India’s capital city, New Delhi, as well as historic Old Delhi
- Observe the architecture left behind by the Sultans and Mughals of Delhi
- Head to the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb
- Explore India’s “Pink City”, Jaipur, home to the Amer Fort and Hawa Mahal
- Marvel at India’s most famous site, the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunset
Tour Details
Duration: 9 Days/ 8 Nights
Start/ End: Delhi / Delhi
Tour Route: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi
Tour Type: Tailor-made tour
Tour Customizable: Definitely! Tell us your interest
Vehicle: private air-conditioned vehicle and licensed driver
Guide Service: private English-speaking guide
Tour Departure: No fixed departure. Anytime you wish!
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi Arrival
Day 02: Discover Delhi
Day 03: Delhi – Agra
Day 04: Agra – Jaipur
Day 05: Discover Jaipur
Day 06: Delhi Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi Arrival
Upon arrival, our representative will be waiting to warmly greet you and escort you to the hotel in Delhi. Once you’ve settled in the hotel, relax at leisure as the rest of the day will be yours.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02: Discover Delhi
In the morning, our sightseeing begins. We will head to the walled city of Old Delhi, where every street is full of buzzle with activities. The influence of the Mughals, who once ruled from the ramparts of the Red Fort, can be seen extensively.
We will come to Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India, constructed in the 17th century. Later, we will drive past the New Delhi Area to visit Raj Ghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace), the Parliament House, and other colonial buildings. The early 20th-century work of Edwin Lutyens, a British architect, prominently features in the colonial districts.
Finally, visit the famous Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb, a marvelous example of Persian-inspired Mughal architecture.
Day 03: Delhi – Agra
This morning, we take a drive southwards Agra to admire the architectural wonder of the golden age of Mughals. As we arrive at the destination, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for a brief rest. Later we head to the Agra Fort – a blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture — originally constructed by the Rajputs and renovated from time to time by different Mughal emperors with red sandstone, bricks and the beautiful marble from Makarana. The Fort can more accurately be described as a walled palatial city.
After visiting the Agra Fort, we will visit the Taj Mahal at sunset, a symbol of eternal love that stands on the southern bank of the Yamuna River. It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in the 16th century. The charisma of the Taj Mahal never fails to impress given its beautiful symmetry and white marble inlays.
We will spend the evening visiting the bazaars, where descendants of the artisans who worked on the Taj continue to perfect their trade of marble craftsmanship.
Day 04: Agra – Jaipur
After breakfast, we’ll take a drive to Jaipur which is the colorful capital of Rajasthan known as the “Pink City”. En-route, we will visit the Fatehpur Sikri, a grand, deserted, Mughal royal city. The spectacular and well-preserved citadel served as Akbar’s political capital for 14 years until he abandoned it in 1585 following a drought.
Jaipur was once the first planned city of its time, with imposing forts, dazzling palaces, and lush gardens. Today, Jaipur is the gateway to Rajasthan and still remains one of India’s most important heritage sites, full of historic charm. Our journey today will end up with a visit to the colorful evening markets before getting some rest for a full day of sightseeing tomorrow.
Day 05: Discover Jaipur
Today we’ll drive to the old-aged capital of Amer, 11 km from Jaipur. Renowned for its enormous Amber Fort, Amer was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha dynasty for more than half a millennium. We then drive to the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Next, we visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in the 18th century. Its solar devices can measure the day’s progression with an error of just 2 seconds, making it an astronomical treasure that can still accurately make predictions today.
Next, we will also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied facade made of pink sandstone. Constructed in the year 1799, Hawa Mahal and its discreet windows (Jharokhas) allowed royal ladies to watch street processions and festivities.
Day 06: Delhi Departure
Time to say goodbye India. Breakfast and morning at leisure until fgetting escorted to the airport for a flight coming home. The trip ends. Hope you had a wonderful trip and wish that we could serve you for your next multi country Asia tour packages.
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