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Day 01: Arrive Delhi airport & transfer to hotel (Hotel check in time at 1400 hrs)
Today arrival at Delhi airport. Our representative will meet you as you exit the arrival terminal building after which you would be transferred to your hotel
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers. Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India.
Day 02: Delhi - Haridwar by train (Shatabdi Exp - 0650 / 1125 hrs)
Today in time transfer to New Delhi railway station to connect Shatabdi Exp at 0650 hrs. Arrive Haridwar Railway station at 1125 hrs & transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon half day tour of Haridwar including Har ki Pawri, Mansa devi Temple and the various ghats.
Day 03: Haridwar - Excursion to Rishikesh (37 Kms / 01 hrs one way)
Today early morning visit the holy river Ganges for a dip in the sacred waters
Later proceed for a day trip to Rishikesh. Visit several temples nestling on the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh, also visit the Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula, a hanging bridge structure over river Ganga. Evening back to Haridwar
Day 04: Haridwar - Delhi by train ( Jan Shatabdi - 0625 / 1110 hrs)
Today in time transfer to Haridwar railway station to connect Jan Shatabdi Exp at 0625 hrs. Arrive New Delhi railway station at 1110 hrs and transfer to hotel.
Day free for shopping & individual activities.
Day 05: Delhi - Agra by drive (204 kms / 04 hrs)
Today morning we drive to Agra, beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors. From the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments. En route visit Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. Upon arrival hotel Excel’s representative will meet you and will assist for check in.
Afternoon Half day City tour of Agra includes a visit to 16th-century Agra Fort & experiencing the magnificent monument to Eternal Poetry of love, the Taj Mahal (Friday Close), symbol of eternal love, It was built by Shah Jahan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Day 06: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (238 Kms / 05 hrs)
Morning drive to Jaipur, stop en-route for visiting of Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. Visit Emperor Akbars Residential complex, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti.
Continue you journey overland and drive to Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of valor & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors. Upon arrival check into Hotel.
Day 07: In Jaipur - Elephant ride & city tour
Morning excursion will take us to the AMBER FORT, the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. Enjoy a unique experience of riding a caparisoned elephant from the foothills of the ramparts of the ancient fort (subject to availability).
Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory)- an astronomical treasure house with solar devices that give accurate predictions, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)- a five-storied structure of pink sandstone and Maharajah's observatory- originally built in the city's early years.
Day 08: Jaipur - Delhi by drive (275 kms / 06 hrs) & departure
Today drive back to Delhi. On arrival Delhi transfer to airport to connect onward destination flight.
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