Golden Triangle with Udaipur
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Itinerary
Day 1 Delhi: Arrive in Delhi, you will be met and assisted by a Tamarind Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, Delhi is contemporary and a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 Delhi – Agra: This morning after breakfast, proceed for half day combined city tour of Delhi. This fascinating city has been in existence since the 6th century BC and has seen ups and downs from the rule of the Pandavas right up to the British Raj. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi…noisy, chaotic and uniquely Indian. Drive past Red Fort, President House, India Gate and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s modern Delhi before you head to Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi that marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent where the Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale. Later drive to Agra. (210 kms / 4hrs drive approximately). Being well-known as the guardian of the Taj Mahal, it has always glittered with magnificent monuments that illustrate the Mughal’s architectural innovations. Arrive Agra and check in into your Hotel. Overnight in Agra.
Day 3 Agra – Jaipur: This morning after breakfast explore the city of Agra. . Visit the Red Fort, this beautiful yet forbidding structure houses many exquisite palaces, and is a handsome example of Mughal architecture. Also visit the Taj Mahal … a mausoleum built as a symbol Emperor Shah Jehan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal considered an architectural marvel, its construction took thousands of workers over 21 years to complete. Later proceed to Jaipur (232 kms/5.30 hrs drive approximately) enroute Visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by the Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. It is the best example of the amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who lived a religious life here. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World heritage site. Further drive to Jaipur and check into your Hotel. The city of Jaipur is capital to the state of Rajasthan, famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes.. Overnight in Jaipur
Day 4 Jaipur: This morning after breakfast proceed for a full-day sightseeing trip of Jaipur. Visit the Amber Fort, bordering the Maota Lake; this beautiful citadel is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The best way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on elephant back. Prominent structures inside the fort are the Diwan-i-Aam, adorned with latticed galleries, the Ganesh Pol, with a beautiful painted image of Lord Ganesh, and the stunning Sheesh Mahal, a hall decorated with thousands of tiny mirrors. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds.” Later you will visit the City Palace… again, a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The museums here showcase rare and ancient manuscripts, arms dating back to the 15th century, and costumes of erstwhile royalty. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, comprising geometric devices for measuring time, and tracking stars in their orbits. You will also visit the Albert Hall, which was modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 5 Jaipur – Udaipur: This morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur (380 kms/7.30 Hrs drive approximately). Arrive Udaipur and check in at your hotel. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 6 Udaipur: After breakfast proceed for half-day tour of Udaipur Visiting the City Palace, standing on the east bank of Lake Pichola. The complex is a massive series of palaces built at different times from 1559. The balconies of the palace provide panoramic views of the Lake Palace Hotel and Jag Mandir on one side, and the city of Udaipur on the other. The paintings, mosaics, intricately carved ‘chhatris’ and the architecturally brilliant facade all contribute to making your visit to the City Palace a truly experience. Thereafter, visit a picturesque garden, Sahelion ki Bari. You will visit also visit Jagat Temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Ambika- a form of Goddess Durga. Built in 961 A.D, this temple is renowned for its intricate carvings in the exteriors. In the evening, enjoy a common boat ride on Lake Pichola, which is an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 7 Udaipur – Delhi: This morning after breakfast you’ll be transferred to domestic airport in time to catch flight to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi, you will be met and assisted by a Tamarind Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 8 Delhi – Overseas: Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight for onward connection.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Delhi: Arrive in Delhi, you will be met and assisted by a Tamarind Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, Delhi is contemporary and a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 Delhi – Agra: This morning after breakfast, proceed for half day combined city tour of Delhi. This fascinating city has been in existence since the 6th century BC and has seen ups and downs from the rule of the Pandavas right up to the British Raj. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi…noisy, chaotic and uniquely Indian. Drive past Red Fort, President House, India Gate and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s modern Delhi before you head to Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi that marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent where the Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale. Later drive to Agra. (210 kms / 4hrs drive approximately). Being well-known as the guardian of the Taj Mahal, it has always glittered with magnificent monuments that illustrate the Mughal’s architectural innovations. Arrive Agra and check in into your Hotel. Overnight in Agra.
Day 3 Agra – Jaipur: This morning after breakfast explore the city of Agra. . Visit the Red Fort, this beautiful yet forbidding structure houses many exquisite palaces, and is a handsome example of Mughal architecture. Also visit the Taj Mahal … a mausoleum built as a symbol Emperor Shah Jehan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal considered an architectural marvel, its construction took thousands of workers over 21 years to complete. Later proceed to Jaipur (232 kms/5.30 hrs drive approximately) enroute Visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by the Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. It is the best example of the amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who lived a religious life here. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World heritage site. Further drive to Jaipur and check into your Hotel. The city of Jaipur is capital to the state of Rajasthan, famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes.. Overnight in Jaipur
Day 4 Jaipur: This morning after breakfast proceed for a full-day sightseeing trip of Jaipur. Visit the Amber Fort, bordering the Maota Lake; this beautiful citadel is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The best way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on elephant back. Prominent structures inside the fort are the Diwan-i-Aam, adorned with latticed galleries, the Ganesh Pol, with a beautiful painted image of Lord Ganesh, and the stunning Sheesh Mahal, a hall decorated with thousands of tiny mirrors. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds.” Later you will visit the City Palace… again, a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The museums here showcase rare and ancient manuscripts, arms dating back to the 15th century, and costumes of erstwhile royalty. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, comprising geometric devices for measuring time, and tracking stars in their orbits. You will also visit the Albert Hall, which was modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 5 Jaipur – Udaipur: This morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur (380 kms/7.30 Hrs drive approximately). Arrive Udaipur and check in at your hotel. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 6 Udaipur: After breakfast proceed for half-day tour of Udaipur Visiting the City Palace, standing on the east bank of Lake Pichola. The complex is a massive series of palaces built at different times from 1559. The balconies of the palace provide panoramic views of the Lake Palace Hotel and Jag Mandir on one side, and the city of Udaipur on the other. The paintings, mosaics, intricately carved ‘chhatris’ and the architecturally brilliant facade all contribute to making your visit to the City Palace a truly experience. Thereafter, visit a picturesque garden, Sahelion ki Bari. You will visit also visit Jagat Temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Ambika- a form of Goddess Durga. Built in 961 A.D, this temple is renowned for its intricate carvings in the exteriors. In the evening, enjoy a common boat ride on Lake Pichola, which is an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 7 Udaipur – Delhi: This morning after breakfast you’ll be transferred to domestic airport in time to catch flight to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi, you will be met and assisted by a Tamarind Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 8 Delhi – Overseas: Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight for onward connection.
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