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Highlights: Amritsar - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Hotel Featured:
Ramada Hotel - Amritsar
Howard Plaza The Fern - Agra
Ramada Hotel - Jaipur
Manor Hotel - Delhi
Itinerary:
Day 01 : ( Wed/Fri/Sun) Depart Gatwick By AI
Day 02: Arrive Amritsar
Upon arrival at Amritsar airport, welcome, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to your hotel in Amritsar meaning “pool of the nectar of immortality”. It is the spiritual and cultural centre of Sikh religion. Afternoon visit Sadda Pind, where you can experience the old-world charm of Punjab through cultural shows, folk dances, local handicrafts, songs, stories and of course, cuisine. Sadda Pind is a fantastic place to connect with the Punjabi roots and experience the fun and celebration around it. It recreates a Punjabi village in the true sense. As a guest, you can see, participate and interact with people from village and their culture. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 03: In Amritsar
Morning visit Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. The Golden Temple sits on a rectangular platform, surrounded by pool of water called the Amrit Sarovar after which the city is named. Visitors to the Golden Temple must remove their shoes, wash their feet and cover their heads with a scarf. Jalianwala Bagh - Here on 13 April 1919 British Indian Army soldiers under the command of Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer opened fire on an unarmed gathering of men, women and children and killed 379 people. Durgayana Mandir - The Durgiana Temple complex was built in the 16th century, dedicated to Goddess Durga. The Temple is situated outside the Lohgarh Gate; one can walk away from the Golden Temple complex through the narrow passage to visit Durgiana Temple. Durgiana Temple closely resembles the Golden Temple and also Known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple. In the afternoon an excursion to Wagah border to witness a change of guard ceremony between India and Pakistan armies. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 04: Amritsar to Delhi by flight
Transfer from your hotel to airport to board your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival proceed to Agra by surface Agra - medieval city on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in the year 1506. Agra achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings. Most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Upon arrival at Agra, check into your hotel.
Day 05: Agra
Morning visit the world famous monument Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays) by sunrise - Overlooking the River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is a classic example of Mughal architecture, with the Taj itself built as a mausoleum at the northern end of an extensive formal walled garden designed in the charbagh style and structured on the Islamic theme of ‘paradise’. The whole site was built by Shah Jahan between ad 1632 and 1653 as the final resting place of his favourite wife Arjumand Bann Begum (also known as Mumtaz Mahal) who died in ad 1631 shortly after giving birth to their fourteenth child. Upon his death in ad 1666, Shah Jahan was buried alongside his wife in the Taj. Return to hotel for breakfast After breakfast proceed to visit Agra Fort – Agra Fort was originally a brick fort and the Chauhan Rajputs held it. It was mentioned for the first time in 1080 AD when a Ghaznavide force captured it. Sikandar Lodi (1487-1517) was the first Sultan of Delhi who shifted to Agra and lived in the fort. He governed the country from here and Agra assumed the importance of the second capital. He died in the fort in 1517 and his son, Ibrahim Lodi, held it for nine years until he was defeated and killed at Panipat in 1526. He built several palaces, wells and a mosque in the fort during his period. Itmad –Ud-Daulah Tomb also called “Baby Taj” has a special place in the chronicles of both historyas well as architecture. This is precisely because Itmad ud Daula is the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble. This is actually a mausoleum that overlooks the River Yamuna and is a tomb of Mir Ghiyas Beg, a minister in the court of Shah Jahan. Evening enjoy sunset view of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh - The Garden complex, situated on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal, is known as Mehtab Bagh Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 06: Agra to Jaipur
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Agra to Jaipur - Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh - II, the ruler of Amber, Jaipur was the first planned city in India. This town is also referred as Pink city for the colour of buildings in its wonderful old city. The city was painted pink to honour the visit of Prince Albert of England in 1882. En-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri - which is a beautiful and deserted medieval city, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. It was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. Today, it is perfectly preserved as a ghost city built at the height of the empire’s splendor.
Upon arrival at Jaipur, check in at Hotel Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 07: Jaipur
After an early breakfast proceed for the excursion to the Amber City Fort situated 130m high with the Aravalli hills around and 11 km north of Jaipur. It was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha Rajputs till 1037. Ride the colourfully painted elephants up the hill, admire the massive gateways, courts, stairways, pillared pavilions and palaces the recall the glory and wealth of Amber’s association with the Mughals. Afternoon visit the The Maharajah’s City Palace - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Deve Temple and the City Palace Museum. Jantar Mantar - This is the largest and best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. Hawa Mahal - The ornamental facade of this “Palace of Winds” is a landmark in Jaipur. Its five - storey structure of pink sandstone encrusted with fine tellies work and balconies has 953 inches and windows. It was built in 1799 by Pratap Singh and was a royal grandstand for palace women. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: Jaipur to Delhi
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Jaipur to Delhi Upon arrival at Delhi, check in at Hotel Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09: Delhi
Today after breakfast enjoy city tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat which is located on the banks of the river Yamuna, This is Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. The memorial lies in the midst of landscaped gardens and made of a simple square platform of black marble inscribed with his last words “Hey Ram”. Red Fort (closed on Monday) – the 17th century imposing fortress built in red sandstone is surrounded by a huge boundary wall 33m high. Inside are exquisite palaces and beautiful gardens. Board the 'cycle rickshaw' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Opposite the Red Fort lies Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) made of red sandstone and white marble, completed in 1656. It is India’s largest mosque where more than 20,000 people can kneel in prayer at one time. New Delhi visiting Humayun’s Tomb, built by his wife Haji Begum in the 16th Century. An early example of Mughal architecture considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. The Qutab Minar - the landmark of Delhi, a huge tower of victory started in 1199 and completed in 1368. The Minar is 72.5m high with a diameter at the base 14.4m and 2.7m at the top. Proceed to the Rashtrapati Bhawan (Drive Pass) once the Viceroy’s residence and now the official residence of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens, it combines western and eastern styles - the dome reflects the Buddhist stupa, the chhattris “Hindu” and the graceful colonnades very “British”. It has 340 rooms. The India Gate (42m), C commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. 13516 names of British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan War of 1919 are engraved on the arch and foundations. Under the arch, glows the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame commemorating Indian armed forces’ losses in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 10: Depart Delhi
Transfer from hotel to Delhi airport in time to board your flight back home.
Offer Excludes:
Visa Fees & Travel Insurance
Any vehicle on leisure days
Expenses of personal nature such as soft drinks, liquor, laundry, tips, telephone calls, porter age, visa fees, camera fees, etc
Anything not mentioned in above inclusion
Offer Includes
- Return flights from London Gatwick
- Airport taxes
- 2 Nights stay at Ramada Hotel Amritsar
- 2 Nights stay at Howard Plaza The Fern Agra
- 2 Nights stay at Ramada Hotel Jaipur
- 2 Nights stay at Manor Hotel Delhi
- Entrances fee to the monuments
- Services of Local English speaking guide
- Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi
- Jeep Joy ride at Amber Fort Jaipur
Meal Plans
- Bed & Breakfast