A) Agra
:
Two
great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and
Shah Jahan, transformed the little
village of Agra into a befitting
second capital of the Mughal Empire
- giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat
{seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor
to Agra is caught up in a world of
contrasting edifices, of red sandstone
and white marble, narrow galleys
and quaint buggies, and that irresistible
charm that this favorite city of
the Mughals still retains. It is
not surprising, that modern Agra
still reflects its Mughal heritage
most conspicuously. A walk down the
narrow bustling streets of the city
will introduce the visitor to the
wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Day
- 1:
Arrive
Agra, On arrival, you will
be met and assisted by our
representative and transfer
to hotel of your choice. Check
in at your hotel. Later proceed
for a sight seeing tour of
the Agra Fort which is situated
on the banks of the river Yamuna.
There are a number of exquisite
buildings within its portals
such as Saman Burj, where the
emperor Shahjehan was held
captive by his son, Aurangzeb;
Moti Masjid, a white marble
mosque, Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khaas,
Jehangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal
and Shish Mahal. Lunch at a
local restaurant ( own arrangement
)
After lunch proceed for a visit to the Taj
Mahal - The mausoleum of Love, built by Emperor
Shahjehan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
- 2:
Enjoy
breakfast at the hotel. Leave
for sight seeing tour visiting
Fatehpur Sikri, the one-time
deserted capital city of Mughal
Emperor Akbar is famous for
the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti
which is visited by thousands
of pilgrims today.
Relax in the evening or visit the markets
– Agra is famous for its marble and softstone
inlay work, leather goods, brassware, carpets,
chikan work fabrics and semi precious & precious
jewellery in the ornate Mughal style. Over
night at hotel.
Day
- 3:
Enjoy
Breakfast at hotel. Check out
and transfer back to airport
/ railway station for your
onward journey.
B)
Jaipur :
JAIPUR
– The city capital in the tone
of an autumnal sunset intersperses
the play of red and pink with
white borders and motifs, outlining
the architectural highlights
of Jaipur’ s buildings. Jaipur
has blushed pink ever since
1727 when Maharaja Sawai Singh
II had it built.
It
is the only city in the world
symbolizing the nine divisions
of the universe through nine
rectangular sectors sub-dividing
it. The palaces and forts of
yesteryears that were witness
to royal processions and splendor
are now living monuments .
Day - 1:
Arrive
Jaipur. On arrival, you will
be met and assisted by our
representative and transfer
to hotel of your choice. Check
in at your hotel.
Proceed
for a city tour starting with
Jaipur’ s signature building
Hawa Mahal which is a multi-layered
Palace with a profusion of
windows and stone screens.
Visit the Observatory better
known as “Jantar Mantar” –
raised in the 18th century.
Later visit the “City Palace”
– once the principal residence
of the former ruling family,
now a museum, although a part
which still remains as residence
of the descendents of the ruling
family. Later proceed to the
Birla Temple, built with exquisite
marble carvings. Later return
to the hotel or proceed for
an optional visit to “Chokhi
Dhani “ – an ethnic village
resort, which offers rural
setting and traditional Cuisine.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
- 2:
Enjoy
breakfast at the hotel. Morning
at leisure, free personal activities
or shopping.
Jaipur
is a treasure trove for the
shoppers and there is everything
here that the heart desires.
As a major gems & jewellery
center, you can count on finding
some of India’s finest jewelry
here. Besides that, there are
marble statues, wollen carpets,
cotton rugs, hand block printed
Sanhaneri and Bagru cotton
fabrics, brassware, leather
footwear and much more Lunch
at the hotel or local restaurant
( Own arrangement ) After lunch
proceed for a visit to “Amber
Fort”. Ride up on the elephants
to the former capital of the
Royal’s, set against the backdrop
of hills. Rest of the evening
at leisure. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day
- 3:
Enjoy
Breakfast at hotel. Checkout
and transfer back to airport
/ railway station for your
onward journey.
