Day 1 Delhi
Check in at hotel. Spend rest of day at leisure.
Day 2 Delhi
Sightseeing tour of the Old and New Delhi, visiting the Jama Masjid (1465 A.D.),
drive through the fabled Chandni Chowk (Silver Street) and see the Red Fort, Rajghat,
where the "Father of the nation", Mahatma Gandhi, was cremated; the
72M high Qutab Minar, the 1500-year-old Iron Pillar, government buildings, the
President's House, Parliament House, India Gate, Laxmi Narayan Temple, and last
but not least Delhi's main shopping centre, Connaught Place. Day 3 Delhi - Agra
After breakfast departure to Agra by bus or private air conditioned car, a distance of 203Km. - about 4 1/2 Hours. After arriving at hotel in the late afternoon, visit the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal recently awarded as one of the Modern Seven Wonders of the world.
Day 4 Agra - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur, a distance of 235Km. - about 6 hours by bus or private air conditioned car. On the way to Jaipur
visit the Fatehpur-Sikri, an ancient city built by Akbar that had to be deserted
due to lack of water. A very impressive sight. Evening is free for relaxing or
shopping. Jaipur is great for purchases of jewelry and clothing. Stay at Jai Mahal
Palace.
Day 5 Jaipur
Morning visit to Amber Fort including a climb to the Castle riding on the back
of an elephant. Later, visit the Temple of Kali. In the afternoon visit the "pink"
city and its many interesting sights.
Day 6 Jaipur - Delhi
Drive to Delhi, a distance of 260Km. - about 6 hours by bus or private air conditioned car. Transfer to Delhi Airport for flight home. |
