Day
01 Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, the guest will be
meet by our company representative and transferred to your pree
booked hotel. Relax. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day
02 DelhiThis morning you will be taken to visit
Old
Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient
monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the
Red
Fort, built in 1648 and board the '
cycle rickshaw
ride' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni
Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of
this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Later visit the
Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by
Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the
Raj Ghat
- the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon visit
New
Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the
British Era designed by Lutyens, including the
India Gate
& the
Presidential Palace. Continue onto the
beautiful
Humayun's tomb of the Mughal era &
predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the
towering minaret of
Qutab Minar, Also visit
Birla
mandir,
Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple (
Bahai Temple ). Overnight accommodation will be at Delhi hotel.
Day
03 Delhi - AgraMorning drive to Agra (203 kms). Upon
arrival in Agra - check into the hotel Afternoon visit Red Fort and
famous Taj Mahal.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the
river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar
as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural
style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj
Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by
Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady
of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant
monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when
Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th
child.The central structure has four small domes surrounding the
huge, central dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan
are false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal
is closed on Friday).
Overnight at hotel.
Day
04 Agra - JaipurMorning drive to Jaipur (221 kms), en
route visit Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red
sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and
palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the
largest gateway in the world. Thereafter continue drive to Jaipur.
Upon arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel.
Overnight at
hotel.
Day 05 JaipurMorning tour
of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside
Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned
elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making
your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in
the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now,
although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle
of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon
city tour of Jaipur
- "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding
rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will
include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja
although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many
antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed
here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the
Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar
Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a
stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight
at hotel.
Day
06 Jaipur - Pushkar
Morning
drive to Pushkar (150 kms). Upon arrival in Pushkar - check into the
Deluxe Tents. Deluxe tents which captures the
luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the Maharaja's Safari and
Shikar camps, combined with innovative design demonstrating many of
the skills and crafts of Marwar. The camp consists of tents, each
with verandah, bedroom and bathroom. There is a large dining tent
serving the best of Rajasthani cuisine and a large open reception
tent with seating areas.
Pushkar - is famous for its
colourful annual fair during kartik poornima (full moon) in the
November each year. At this time, this otherwise peaceful and gentle
village on the banks of holy Pushkar take is thrown into colourful
confusion when the desert tribes and camel caravans meet to trade
cattle, camels, goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery and spices. Upto
200000 traders and 50000 cattle pour into town, along with numerous
festooned camels and colourful pilgrims. After 10 hectic days of
livestock dealing, camel racing and colourful festivities, on the
night of the full moon (Kartik Purnima), everybody goes for a big
holy dip in the lake and performs religious rituals in its waters,
to the accompaniment of temple & folk music.
Overnight at
Camp.
Day 07 PushkarFull day at
the fair. Built as 'an explosion of fun, frolic, games and
laughter', the fair provides some wonderful photographic
opportunities and is a rare change to see Rajasthani women decked
out in all their traditional jewellery, dress and finery. It is
worth getting up early to see the camels and tribes rousing
themselves in the pink of the dawn desert light. Temple music wafts
through the night, as the fires die down and the Rajasthani melodies
played on the stringed ek-tara come to a close.
Overnight at
Camp.
Day 08 Pushkar - Delhi - Onward
DestinationsLate morning drive to Delhi (320 km). Upon
arrival in Delhi, transfer to International airport for flight to
back home.