Day 01 – Arrive Delhi
Meeting by our staff and transfer to the hotel.
Check-in time is 12.00 Noon.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02- Delhi
After breakfast, begin the trip to visit Old and New Delhi.
Delhi, the capital of India, conceals within its bosom the remains of civilization that flourished over the last three thousand years. Since those legendary days, many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil. The legacy of that past survives in the many monuments left behind by the regents.
Old Delhi’s landmarks are Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan. Raj Ghat and Shanti van -the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru are on the banks of river Yamuna, behding Red Fort. Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi is still a major attraction to travel thru by Cycle Rickshaw.
New Delhi is a showcase of Mughal Dynasty, British rule as also modern India. Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun’s Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mahal represents the Mughal era while during British rule buildings with imposing architecture such as India Gate, the 42 meter high arch that was raised as a memorial to soldiers, Parliament House, President’s House, Secretariat and other Govt. Building as also Connaught Place, the oldest city centre shopping hub were built.
Day 03 – Delhi-Jhansi-Orchha
Transfer to railway station to board train to Jhansi (0610-1040 hours)
Assisted transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon visit Orchha.
Orchha had the distinction of being the capital of one of the largest and most powerful kingdoms of central India. Situated on the river Betwa, the medieval city was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Chieftain Rudra pratap.The succeeding rulers built some of the finest examples of Bundela architecture which can be seen at Orchha today, such as Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Raj Praveen Mahal, Ram Raj Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Sunder Mahal.
Day 04 - Orchha-Gwalior drive, 105 km
Morning proceed to Gwalior and on arrival, check-in at your hotel.
Afternoon visit Gwalior.
Gwalior famous for its large fort whose history goes back over 1000 years. The fort saw many battles fought for power between various dynasties which ruled Gwalior. The fort which is on a hill 3 km long is encircled by 10 meter high wall. Inside the fort there are many places worth visiting which include Jain sculptures, Teli Ka Mandir, Sas Bahu Temple, Man Singh Palace. Other than the fort, Gujari Mahal, a palace built by Mansingh for his consort, now a Museum housing the finest collection of medieval sculptures, tomb of Tansen – one of the greatest singers of the earlier times of Akbar’s empire, Jai Vilas, the palace of the Scindia dynasty are worth visiting.
Day 05 – Gwalior-Dholpur drive, 80 km
Morning proceed to Dholpur; on arrival check-in at the hotel.
Dholpur, originally named as Dhawalpuri after its ruler Dhawal Deo, once the ruler
of the city, its name was distorted with passage of time and got its present
name Dholpur. The magnificent Palace with 18 suites lies in the northern tip of state of Rajasthan.
There are several places to visit such as ancient forts, temples, lakes on day trips, the nearby attraction is Muchchhkund, 8 kms from the town of the Dholpur. Commanding a picturesque view, it is an ancient sacred place, named after Raja Muchchhukand.
Raja Muchchhkund, the twenty fourth of the Suryavanshi Dynasty (the solar race) is said to Reigned nineteen generations before Lord Rama, Hindus most revered God. It is said that the enclosures around it were built by the emperor Akbar.
Day 06 – Dholpur-Agra, 36 km
Morning proceed to Agra and on arrival, check-in at your hotel.
Afternoon, visit Agra.
Taj Mahal, the great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Built by Emperor Shahjehan for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal, the monument is inimitable poem in white marble, a true expression of love. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah built in 1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg, it is considered a precursor of the Taj Mahal.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 – Agra/Jaipur, 235 km/6 hours
Morning proceed to Jaipur, stopping en-route to visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
Arrive Jaipur, check-in at your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort, set in a picturesque location on the outskirts of Japur. Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of interest.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur, the city built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer 260 years ago. Visit the Maharaja’s City Palace, the home of the erstwhile royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur city.
Day 09 – Jaipur/Delhi drive, 260 km/4 hours
This day is return journey to Delhi.
Arriving Delhi, you will be transferred to international airport or a hotel for a meal before boarding onward flight.
