GODEN TRAINGLE TOUR
Delhi* Agra* Jaipur* Delhi*
Sketch Itinerary
(07 Nights/ 08 Days)
DAY 01
ARRIVE DELHI
BY: INT’L FLIGHT
DAY 02
DELHI
BY: SURFACE
DAY 03
DELHI
BY: SURFACE
DAY 04
DELHI – AGRA
BY: SURFACE
DAY 05
AGRA
BY: SURFACE
DAY 06
AGRA-JAIPUR
BY: SURFACE
DAY 07
JAIPUR
BY: SURFACE
DAY 08
JAIPUR-DELHI-DEPARTURE
BY: SURFACE
MINAR TRAVELS (INDIA) PVT. LTD
Corporate Office: 29 Regal Building Parliament Street Connaught Place New Delhi - 110 001 India
Tel: +91-11-43368700 (Multiline) Fax: +91-11-23368713 / 23361340 Telex: DELTOW5
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DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01
ARRIVE DELHI
BY: INT’L FLIGHT
Arrival at Delhi’s International Airport, pickup and traferred to Hotel.
Overnight stay is at the hotel.
DAY 02
DELHI
BY: SURFACE
After breakfast in the hotel, we leave for city sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.
Old Delhi came into prominence when Shahjahan moved his capital from Agra to
Delhi. You visit 300 year old Chandni Chowk market, a maze of lanes crowded with
shops selling an extraordinary variety of items and food, the noise and crowds are a
quintessential part of any Indian market. From here you continue to the Jama Masjid
or Friday Mosque.
This is India's largest mosque designed by Shahjahan, and was his last architectural
legacy. Originally it was called Masjid-I-Jahanuma, which means "mosque
commanding a view of the world". In complete contrast to the noise and crowds of Old
Delhi, is Raj Ghat, a simple and stunning memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the main
architect of India's independence. You pass through the Red Fort that dominates this
area is the landmark. Built in the mid-17th century by Shahjahan, it was plundered by
the marauding armies of Nadir Shah and later by British soldiers.
Overnight stay is at the hotel.
DAY 03
DELHI
BY: SURFACE
Breakfast is at hotel. we take our tour of New Delhi visit Qutub Minar, the tapering
monument begun in 1199 was built to symbolize the supremacy of Islam. This
structure was eventually the prototype of all minars or towers in India. Our next stop
is Humayun's tomb, built by his senior wife and mother of Emperor Akbar. This is the
earliest example of Mughal architecture in India. It is believed that it was this
mausoleum, which inspired Shahjahan to build the Taj Mahal. We drive pass the India
Gate, Presidential Palace and parliament house.
Overnight stay is at the hotel.
MINAR TRAVELS (INDIA) PVT. LTD
Corporate Office: 29 Regal Building Parliament Street Connaught Place New Delhi - 110 001 India
Tel: +91-11-43368700 (Multiline) Fax: +91-11-23368713 / 23361340 Telex: DELTOW5
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DAY 04
DELHI- AGRA
BY: SURFACE
After Breakfast, Drive to Agra, En-route visit to explore one of the finest creations of
the Mughals; Sikandra. Named as Sikandar, it is actually the mausoleum of the Great
Mughal ruler, Akbar. The design of this fascinating structure boasts of a perfect
blending of Islamic, Jain, Buddhist, Christian and Hindu themes. Continue drive to
Agra. Upon arrival at Agra, Leisure and free time at Agra for own activities.
Overnight stay is at Hotel.
DAY 05
AGRA
BY: SURFACE
After breakfast visit Taj Mahal & Agra Fort.
The Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). The Taj Mahal is everything that has been said
about it and more. Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was
quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants.
Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife
Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the
world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the
close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to
view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture.
Continue to visit the Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Agra
Fort - the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.
This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its
origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern
banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque
while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its
Royal Pavilions.
Overnight stay is at Hotel.
DAY 06
AGRA – JAIPUR
BY: SURFACE
Breakfast is at hotel. Drive to Jaipur En-route visit at the World Heritage Site of
Fatehpur Sikri, sandstone city that was laid down by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
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It has some of the most amazing structures that are worth-visiting. Explore the huge
Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza- the largest gateway in the world, the historical Jodha
Bai Palace, Birbal Bhavan, Panch Mahal etc.
Upon arrival at Jaipur, Leisure and free time for own activites.
Overnight stay is at hotel.
DAY 07
JAIPUR
BY: SURFACE
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven just outside Jaipur to the ancient
capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal
Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started the construction of Amber Fort in
the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur.
Amber was the seat of power. The fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and
overlooks the Moat Lake. Ruins and remains are spread over the Aravalli hills and
sprawling crenulated walls lattice the surrounding area. An elephant (alternatively
by jeeps) will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress.
Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the
rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the
walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single
lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room. En-route to Amber
you will stop and see the `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is
really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily
goings on in the street below. It is extremely intricate in its pink sandstone carving.
The cool wind blows through its facade of windows and latticed screens through which
the queens of the court once viewed the streets of the city.
Continue for sightseeing tour of Jaipur city visit the city of Jaipur. Among the
highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, which is an
overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art
and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts,
armoury, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings.
Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the
Maharaja of Jaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical wonders built
by Sawai Jai Singh and makes accurate predictions even to this day. You will also have
the opportunity to wander about the local markets. Return to hotel after the
sightseeing.
Overnight stay is at the hotel.
MINAR TRAVELS (INDIA) PVT. LTD
Corporate Office: 29 Regal Building Parliament Street Connaught Place New Delhi - 110 001 India
Tel: +91-11-43368700 (Multiline) Fax: +91-11-23368713 / 23361340 Telex: DELTOW5
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DAY 08
JAIPUR – DELHI
DELHI – DEPARTURE
BY:SURFACE
BY: INT’L FLIGHT
Breakfast is at the hotel. Drive to Delhi , Upon arrival at Delhi
After dinner transfer to Int’l airport to catch flight for onward journey.
**** END OF TOUR ****
Hotel to be Used
City
Luxury Hotels
Delhi
The Oberoi, Gurgaon (Deluxe Category)
Agra
The Oberoi Amar Vilas (Premier Category room)
Jaipur
The Oberoi Raj Vilas (Premier Category room)
Nights
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02
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MINAR TRAVELS (INDIA) PVT. LTD
Corporate Office: 29 Regal Building Parliament Street Connaught Place New Delhi - 110 001 India
Tel: +91-11-43368700 (Multiline) Fax: +91-11-23368713 / 23361340 Telex: DELTOW5
www.minartravels.net