Morning drive to Jaipur by surface. Upon arrival in Jaipur check-in at hotel.

JAIPUR: Built by Sawai Jai Singh, the city of Jaipur is amongst the first of India ’s planned cities. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy tale palaces; rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues. Jaipur has a timeless appeal in its colorful bazaars that delights for its Rajasthan handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas, are worth admiration that makes a trip to the pink city a memorable one.

Late afternoon proceed for the City Tour of Jaipur.

City Palace & Museum : The City Palace is now converted into a museum, except a small portion that is still used by the royal family of Jaipur. Built in the fortified campus style, the palace covers almost one-seventh part of the city.

Hawa Mahal : Strange though it may seem, this most famous landmark of Jaipur is not actually a palace but a series of sandstone screens. This pink structure was constructed so that the ladies of the palace could watch the royal processions without being seen by any outsider. This sandstone edifice was named Palace of Winds after the many brass wind vanes that adorned it until 1960s.

Observatory : Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of five observatories in India including this one, was a great admirer of developments in science and technology, especially astronomy. Situated near the gate of the City Palace , the observatory has 18 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.

Overnight at hotel.

After buffet breakfast check-out from the hotel. Later leave for excursion to the Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the state until 1728.

Afternoon leave for Agra by surface en-route visiting “FATEHPUR SIKRI”.

Fatehpur Sikri -Built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful building including the Jama Masjid. Tomb of Chishti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, leave for Agra .

AGRA : On the bank of River Yamuna, Agra reigns over a glorious past created by warriors as skilled in art and architecture as they were on the battlefield. The city’s historical origins before the Mughal conquest are dim and it was practically founded by the Mughal Emperor Babar. To the lover of art and to the traveler seeking the wonders of India , Agra is the goal of a pilgrimage, its shrines being the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Upon arrival check-in and overnight at hotel.

After buffet breakfast at hotel proceed for half day sightseeing of Agra .

(Taj Mahal is closed for public on Friday)

Taj Mahal : Taj Mahal stands on the bank of River Yamuna, which otherwise serves as a wide moat defending the Great Red Fort of Agra, the center of the Mughal emperors until they moved their capital to Delhi in 1637. It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in 1631 in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess. When Mumtaz Mahal was still alive, she extracted four promises from the emperor: first, that he build the Taj; second, that he should marry again; third, that he be kind to their children; and fourth, that he visit the tomb on her death anniversary. He kept the first and second promises. Construction began in 1631 and was completed in 22 years. Twenty thousand people were deployed to work on it. The material was brought in from all over India and central Asia and it took a fleet of 1000 elephants to transport it to the site. It was designed by the Iranian architect Ustad Isa and it is best appreciated when the architecture and its adornments are linked to the passion that inspired it. It is a "symbol of eternal love".

Agra Fort : After visiting Taj Mahal proceed for sightseeing of Agra Fort. It represents first major building project of Akbar, though remains of only a few buildings built by him now survive. Built on the site of an earlier castle in AD 1565-75, the fort, apart from other important units, contains Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass, Diwan-i-Am, Machchhi Bhawan and Moti Masjid. Many extant buildings were erected by Shah Jahan (AD 1630-55). Irregularly triangular on plan, it is enclosed by a double battlemented massive wall of red sandstone which is about 2 km in perimeter and interrupted by graceful curves and lofty bastions. Of its four gates, the most impressive is the Delhi Gate on the west.

Afternoon proceed to Delhi by Surface. On arrival transfer to Delhi hotel / International airport.

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Hotel Envisaged : Five Star hotels.
Room Category : Base Category.

Jaipur                       Hotel Jai Mahal Palace
Agra                         Hotel Taj View

Applicable Price :
Single pax traveling: US$ 778.00 Net in a single room.
Min. 02 pax: US$ 414.00 Per person in a twin sharing room.
Single Room Supplement: US$ 161.00 per person.

Supplement for Entrance fee at monument as per the itinerary : USD 36 per person

The Tour cost includes :

• Accommodation for 2 nights with breakfast
• Transportation by an air conditioned car as per the itinerary
• Service of local English speaking guide during sightseeing
• Currently applicable taxes.

The Tour cost does not include :

• Entrance fee at monument which has been quoted separately.
• Any personal expenses like liquor, tips, laundry, camera Fee etc.
• Anything which is not mentioned under the clause "Cost Includes"
  

Please Note :

• Check in / Check Out time at Hotel is 1200 Hrs.
• In case desired category of hotel or type of room is not available then our cost will be subject to revision / supplement or reduction.
• The above quotation is a proposal and not a confirmation of the booking.