Duration : 08 Nights / 09
Days
Day 01 : Europe to Delhi to Neemrana, Rajasthan:
Arrive Delhi from your home country by midnight. Garland welcome, assistance and transfer to Neemrana (about 122kms/02hrs) .Check into your pre-booked hotel.
Day 02 : Neemrana, Rajasthan
Built since 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is India's oldest heritage resort. Situated on a majestic plateau, concealed in a horseshoe formation of the billion year old Aravalli ranges, Neemrana became the third capital of the descendants of Pritviraj Chauhan III, who was killed in battle of Mohammad Ghori in 1192 AD. Full day at leisure. O/n Hotel.
Day 03 : Neemrana to Jaipur, Rajasthan :
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur (about 138kms/03hrs)-the pink city. Built in 1727, Jaipur was the dream of the brilliant ruler Jai Singh. Check into the hotel. Afternoon free to relax or stroll around the colourful bazaars. O/n Hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur, Rajasthan :
This morning we drive to nearby Amber, ascending by elephant to see the 16th century hilltop fortress-palace and its richly decorated apartments. Ascend to the ancient Rajput capital of Amber, this fort palace was built by Raja Man Singh and used by the Rajputs as their stronghold until Sawai Jai Singh II moved to the newly created Jaipur. In the afternoon we visit City Palace, (still inhabited by Jai Singh's descendants), a superb fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture. A city within a city, it includes the Govind Deo Temple, the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory and the Maharajas`s museum with his personal collection of weaponry, miniature paintings, royal attire and jewellery. On the periphery of the Palace stands the HawaMahal, the Palace of Winds. O/nHotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur to Bharatpur, Rajasthan :Bharatpur
Morning after breakfast drive to Bharatpur (about 176kms/04hrs), check into the hotel. Afternoon visit Bharatpur Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, located on the confluence of Gambhir and Banganga rivers and spread over 29 km of shallow lakes and woodlands. Keoladeo National Park provides shlter to over 300 avian species, particularly during winter when the resident numbers multiply as a result of migrant species. Explore the park by rikshaw. O/n Hotel.
Day 06 : Bharatpur, Rajasthan :
Morning and evening game viewing by rikshaw with naturalist. O/n Hotel.
Day 07 : Bharatpur to Agra, UP:
Morning after break drive to Agra, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri -palace complex built to commemorate the birth of Mughul Emperor Akbar's first child. Check into hotel. Afternoon visit the Red fort, which Akbar began in 1565, with additions of the citadel being made through to the time of Akbar's grandson, Shah Jahan. The forts have fine view of the Taj across the River Yamuna, and consist of Deewani Aam(hall of public ordinances) and Deewan- Khass ( the hall of private ordinances). Later on visit India's most. celebrated monument the Taj Mahal, built as a monument of eternal love by Shah Jahan to the bride Mumtaz, the Taj Mahal looks amazingly graceful from almost any angle. It was built over a period of 20 year by 20,000 laborers and craftsmen. The close up details of the Taj Mahal are exquisite as the overall architectural design with semi-precious stones and beautiful patterns covering the marble surface. Rest of the day free to relax. O/n Hotel.
Day 08 : Agra to Delhi :
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi (about 210kms/04hrs), enroute visit Sikandra- Akbar's Tomb. Upon arrival, check into the hotel for wash & change. Late night transfer to int'l airport to board flight to your home country.
Day 09 : Departure :
Board the flight in the early morning.
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