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Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi – the Capital City of India. On arrival, our staff meets you in the arrival hall after clearing immigration and customs.
You are then escorted to ‘The Oberoi, New Delhi’ via about 30 minutes’ drive.
The Oberoi - New Delhi is an iconic luxury hotel located in the centre of India’s cosmopolitan capital city. The interiors are contemporary interpretation of Sir Edward Lutyen’s New Delhi architecture. All the 220 rooms and suites feature large picture windows which frame umatched views of Delhi Golf Course on one side and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Humayun’s Tomb on the other.
Delhi, the Empress of Indian cities has a fascinating history and an enchanting present. The capital of India, Delhi has been the seat of power of several dynasties – the Rajputs, the Afghans, the Turks and the Mughals who continued their imperial line until the British. Scattered all over the city are ruins, remnants of mighty edifices, tombs of warriors and saints which, in an impressive sense of magnificence are memorials, not, of a single city, but of supplanted nations.
Post lunch, proceed for an orientation tour of the National capital.
Drive into the leafy avenues of New Delhi, along Rajpath, India Gate, Parliament House and the President’s residence.
Later, visit a Sikh Temple.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh Gurdwara, or Sikh House of Worship in Delhi. It is known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan as well as the pool inside its complex, known as the ‘Sarovar’. It was first built as a small shrine by Sikh General Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783, who supervised the construction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi in the same year, during the reign of Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight is at The Oberoi. (B)
{Premier Plus Room}
Post breakfast, visit the historical part of the city also known as Old Delhi. Drive past Red Fort and visit Jama Masjid - India’s largest & active mosque, built by Emperor Shah Jehan, creator of the Taj Mahal.
Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between the 17th and the 19th century. Here you find dense, crowded streets with mosques, museums, and forts which tell the story of Mughal rule.
New Delhi on the other hand was established as the capital of India, when the British took over. Its streets are more open and houses embassies, government buildings, parks and fountains. At its centre is Connaught Place, once the commercial hub of the British Raj.
Later ride in a rickshaw through its principal street, Chandni Chowk - originally renowned throughout Asia with a tree-lined canal flowing down its centre. These days it’s a bustling jumble of shops, temples, mosques and workshops of goldsmiths, silversmiths, silk traders and embroiderers.
Continue the Old Delhi tour with a photo stop at Raj Ghat - the site of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation.
Return to the hotel for lunch.
Post lunch, proceed to visit the UNESCO world Heritage site Humayun’s Tomb – an early example of Mughal architecture.
Humayun’sTomb was commissioned in the 16th century by his wife - Haji Begum.
The design elements of this tomb – a squat building lighted by high arched entrances topped by a protuberant dome and surrounded by formal gardens, were to be refined over the years to the magnificence of the Taj Mahal.
Return to the hotel on completion.
Overnight is at The Oberoi. (B)
{Premier Plus Room}
Today we fly to Delhi and drive 4 hours to Agra.
Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. The city began to grow in 1504 when the Sultan of Delhi, Sikander Lodhi moved his capital here to keep a check on the warring factions of his empire. Agra’s greatest days arrived during the reign of Akbar the Great (1556 – 1605), with the construction of Agra fort.
On arrival, check into the extravagant ‘The Oberoi – Amarvilas’ and enjoy lunch with a spectacular view of the Taj Mahal.
Amarvilas located 600 meters from the Taj Mahal offers the best view of the resplendent architectural delight in Agra. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort has splendidly rich interiors that take you back to an era of Emperors and Princes. Richly detailed interiors are perfectly complemented by a choice of international and Indian cuisine.
Later around 15:30 hrs, proceed to visit the impressive Agra Fort.
Agra Fort situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, was built by the great Mughal visionary Emperor Akbar. His son Jehangir and grandson Shah Jehan added to this imposing structure during their rule. The palaces, mosque and audience halls contained within its massive walls of red sandstone are a perfect example of the amalgamation of the Islamic and Hindu architecture.
Late evening at sunset, enjoy a spectacular view of the Taj from your room. The monument appears to change its hue as it is tinted by the glow of the setting sun.
Rest of the day is to relax and unwind.
Overnight is at The Oberoi, Amarvilas. (B)
{Premier Room}
Early morning, visit the Taj Mahal, which is strikingly beautiful at this hour.
We meet in the hotel lobby at 06:45 hrs and take the golf cart to the Taj Mahal. (5 minutes’ ride)
Taj Mahal, with its incredible lacy white grandeur, is perhaps the most magnificent architectural masterpiece in the world.
To the poet, Tagore it was a “Teardrop on the Face of Eternity”. In memory of his beloved wife, the great Mughal emperor Shah Jehan commissioned this massive, extravagant and incomparable edifice as an epitome of his undying love. Though it is marvellous to behold from any angle, it is the detail up close, which is astounding.
Return to the hotel, and enjoy breakfast.
After breakfast, check out at 10:30 hrs and drive 4 hours to Jaipur – The Pink City of India.
Jaipur – is where the enduring charisma of the past blends with the throbbing vitality of today. Where a kaleidoscope of characters from printers and plotters to artist and antique dealers present a colourful tableau of this exhilarating city. Raja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur was no ordinary man. A scholar and an astronomer, keenly sensitive to beauty, a formidable general, who tempered power with wisdom. In building Jaipur, Jai Singh’s vision took him beyond architectural beauty, for in the sprawling barren plains beneath Amer the former capital he gave India its first planned city, which has remained unique in two and a half centuries.
On arrival, check into the ‘Taj Rambagh Palace’ for 03 nights
Jaipur – is where the enduring charisma of the past blends with the throbbing vitality of today. Where a kaleidoscope of characters from printers and plotters to artist and antique dealers present a colourful tableau of this exhilarating city. Raja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur was no ordinary man. A scholar and an astronomer, keenly sensitive to beauty, a formidable general, who tempered power with wisdom. In building Jaipur, Jai Singh’s vision took him beyond architectural beauty, for in the sprawling barren plains beneath Amer the former capital he gave India its first planned city, which has remained unique in two and a half centuries.
On arrival, check into the ‘Taj Rambagh Palace’ for 03 nights
Taj Rambagh Palace, originally built in 1835, has stepped gracefully through many royal transitions—from the home of the queen’s favourite handmaiden, to royal guesthouse and hunting lodge, and later as the residence of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and his queen, Maharani Gayatri Devi. The palace retains its elaborate splendour, extravagantly decorated with hand-carved marble ‘jalis’ or latticework, sandstone balustrades, cupolas and ‘chattris’ or cenotaphs, and elaborate Mughal Gardens. This most glorious palace showcases the best of Rajasthan’s royal heritage.
Rest of the day is free to relax and to enjoy spa / pool at the hotel.
Overnight is at Rambagh Palace. (B)
{Palace Room}
Post breakfast, at 09:00 hrs, proceed for the tour of City Palace & Observatory, en-route picture stop at the Hawa Mahal - Palace of Winds.
Hawa Mahal - Part of a huge complex, it overlooks one of Jaipur’s main streets and was originally constructed to offer women of the court a vantage point, behind stone-carved screens, from where they could watch the activities in the bazaar and the streets. This explains the 900-plus niches.
The building itself resembles the crown atop Lord Krishna’s head. It offers superb views of the city including the many old palaces and houses that were painted pink, the colour of hospitality, for the visit of Prince Albert in 1853.
Day 05 Jaipur
Post breakfast, at 09:00 hrs, proceed for the tour of City Palace & Observatory, en-route picture stop at the Hawa Mahal - Palace of Winds.
Hawa Mahal - Part of a huge complex, it overlooks one of Jaipur’s main streets and was originally constructed to offer women of the court a vantage point, behind stone-carved screens, from where they could watch the activities in the bazaar and the streets. This explains the 900-plus niches.
The building itself resembles the crown atop Lord Krishna’s head. It offers superb views of the city including the many old palaces and houses that were painted pink, the colour of hospitality, for the visit of Prince Albert in 1853.
Today, after a leisurely breakfast, proceed for the tour of Amber Fort.
This fort was the former seat of the Rajput rulers of Jaipur. (Amber means “sky” in Hindi)
The elephant’s place in the Hindu Pantheon is an important one. Two elephants – Mahapadma (meaning great forest)
and Saumanasa (the keeper of soma, the sacred juice) were said to be the massive pillars of the world.
Bearing the earth on their enormous heads, Ganesh is still one of the best-loved Hindu deities.
He is the remover of Obstacles, and the Lord of new Beginnings.
Later enjoy fresh organic food, served under the personal supervision of the family running the camp.
We will get free around 14:00 hrs and for rest of the afternoon guide & car will be at your disposal.
The city offers a variety of activities and interesting shopping opportunities, from exclusive fabrics to jewellery and handmade carpets.
