Get started to explore the capital city, Delhi after breakfast. Your morning begins with a visit to Raj Ghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Lined up next are the places like Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Chandni Chowk which is one of the busiest markets of the old city. You will be visiting Qutub Minar in the afternoon, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the tallest minarets built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199. The city tour rolls on with Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch for 70,000 soldiers who martyred in WW1), and Lakshminarayan Temple – a modern Hindu Temple, as you will be driven past President’s House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre.
Come back to your hotel, have your dinner and spend overnight at the hotel.
Visit one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan – Jaisalmer. Explore the fort, also known as the Golden Fort, which is the only “living fort” in the world with one fourth of the old city’s population residing inside the fort in buildings that date back to the 12th to 15th century. You will be visiting the local markets (bazaars) and the old mansions known as “havelis”. You will be stunned to see the beautiful carvings and filigreed works that are displayed on every house within the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Your city sightseeing begins with a visit to the Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the state. The sight to behold is the beautiful Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory that literally glitters with mirrors.
Explore more of the Pink City in the afternoon – the name given a century back when the city was painted pink to welcome a visiting prince as a symbol of hospitality. The city is 260 years old, built by Maharaja Jai Singh. Visit Maharaja’s City Palace, the Observatory and Ram Niwas Gardens for their respective architectural magnificence and beautiful creation. Drive past the Hawa Mahal – famous for its ventilation system and magnificent architecture – and also have a glimpse of the pink rose residential and business areas.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Your morning begins with a visit to the majestic and the most royal monument Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 to commemorate his beloved wife Queen Mumtaz Mahal, whose mortal remains are enshrined here. Make sure you are not visiting on a Friday, as the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. You will also visit places like the Agra Fort, the Halls of Public and Private Audience (Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khaas respectively).
Get driven to Delhi International Airport to continue with your return or onward journey. Please note that there is no dinner or overnight accommodation in Delhi on this day.
Delhi: Crown Plaza - (Rohini), Jaipur: Ramada, Agra: Crystal Sarovar, Mandawa: Castle Mandawa, Bikaner: Maharaja Ganga Mahal, Jaisalmer: Heritage Inn, Jodhpur: Indana, Udaipur: The Fern Residency
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