Essence of North India (08 Nights / 09 Days)
Destination : Delhi – Udaipur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Delhi
Overview
The essence of India tour package brings to you the itinerary for a rejuvenating holiday in India. The tour package aims at bring the quintessence of India to you through the journey covering diverse tourist destinations in India. The diversity of culture existing in India can only be enjoyed by experience.
The Essence of India tour package takes you to the best of tourist places, starting from the capital city of Delhi. Sightseeing, and shopping reveal the heritage of the various cities. The cities of Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur are some of the other destination covered in the tour package the tourist look forward to.
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Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Meet and assist upon arrival at Delhi Airport by our representative. Later transfer to hotel.
Over night at Delhi
Day 02 : Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed to historic city visiting Old Delhi visiting the majestic Red Fort, a marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal fame, Rajghat – memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk. , later sightseeing continues to visit New Delhi include Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple, Qutub Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; Later return to hotel.
Note:Red Fort closed on Monday.
Overnight at hotel .
Day 03 : Delhi – Udaipur by Air
Early morning transfer to Airport to board flight to Udaipur.
Upon arrival at Udaipur transfer to hotel. After fresh up and some rest visit the grand City Palace Museum and towers over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the construction of the palace but succeeding Maharanis’ added several palaces and structures to the complex retained a surprising uniformity to the design.
Jagdish Temple -The exterior and the plinth are covered with base relief of alligators; elephants, horsemen and celestial musicians rise in tiers. Chanting, bells and music can be heard throughout the day.
Sahelion-ki-Bari: The “garden of the maids of honour”, Sahelion-ki-Bari was designed and laid out early in the eighteenth century as a retreat for ladies of the royal household to spend their time in leisure. The lotus pool, fountains, lawns, flowerbeds, and marble pavilions all combine to make it a captivating place. In evening Enjoy Boat Ride on Lake Pichola. Visit the unique Jagdish Temple amidst on Lake Pichola. Transfer to hotel.
Over night at hotel
Day 04 : Udaipur – Pushkar
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Enjoy the cultural dance in evening at hotel.
Over night at hotel
Day 05 : Pushkar – Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for Pushkar sightseeing. Visit Brhama Temple, Pushkar Lake after Proceed to Ajmer. (11 km from Pushkar) visiting Kishangarh Fort, , Nasiyan Jain Temple, Akbar’s Palace and the celebrated Dargah of Hazrat Moinuddin Hasan Chist in Ajmer. Later drive to Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur check in at hotel. Over night at Jaipur.
Day 06 : Jaipur sightseeing
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City Jaipur with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the experience of ride on Elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Afternoon is kept free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts. Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. After visit to Birla Temple, Optionally at the time of dinner in evening visit to Chokhi Dhani – an ethnic 5 star resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music, astrology, games, folk dances and music, puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 07 : Jaipur – Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra. In route visit Fatehpur Sikri, (37 kms from Agra), Old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty –Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honor of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwan-e-Khas entirely unique in its concept is a tall vaulted room with an intricately carved central pillar and capital supporting a platform that once held the emperor’s throne. The airy Panch Mahal a 5 storied structure rising in pyramidal fashion was probably used by the ladies of the court. Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone is the finest building here, the marble Tomb of Salim Chisti enclosed by finely carved, lacy marble screens. The Buland Darwaza, an imposing gateway 54 m high was built to commemorate Akbar’s Aligarh the famous university town is a center of Islamic studies. Akbar built in 1492, The Tomb is combination of Muslims and Hindu Architectural styles. Continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra visit to Agra Fort, designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., built with barricaded wall of red sand stone; it houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, Macchhi Bhawan, Nagina Masjid, Meena Bazar, Moti Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, Musamman Burj where from Taj Mahal is visible in all its beauty from one side of the fort. So very ironically, Emperor Sahahjahan, prisoner of his son Aurangzeb in his old age was put in a cell from where he could gaze at the Taj Mahal at a distance, from his cell in the fort. Later check in at hotel.
Over night at hotel
Day 08 : Agra – Delhi
Early morning visit to witness one of most beautiful among the seven wonders of the world: Taj Mahal with its speculative view. At the time of sunrise. Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. After visit to Pearl Mosque and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Later drive to Delhi en route visit Sikandra to see the tomb of Mughal imperial Akbar. Upon arrival at Delhi check in at hotel. Rest of evening free for leisure.
Over night at hotel
Day 09 : Delhi Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Later transfer to the International Airport to board flight for your onwards Journey to your home town.