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Tour with Rishikesh
Golden Triangle Tour with Rishikesh
Duration :
08 Nights - 09 Days
Places to see : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Rishikesh
- Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi in the evening. Upon arrival, you shall met & assisted
with your baggages at the airport by our executive and transferred to prebooked
hotel.
Delhi : Indias capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary
Delhi is 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 . The division between New &
Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the
Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably
confront the citys past.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast, full day city tour of old & modern capital of India.
Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the
construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658 ; Red
Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from
1638 to 1648 ; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma
Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament.
Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example
of Mughal architecture ; Qutab Minar. The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi
Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur : The capital city of the state of
Rajasthan also know as Pink City owes its name, its foundation and planning
to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur
has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat
arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and
crenellated walls.
Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 04 : Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort enroute witness the façade
of Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds which was built in 1799. Amber Fort
- The ancient capital of the state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided to
move from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site on the plains. The
construction of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander
of Akbars army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture,
stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects
its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering
with mirrors, Jal Mahal & temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the
hill, on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the Jantar Mantar the observatory
built by Jai Singh in 1728; the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive collection
of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating back to the 15th
century.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Morning, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of
Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of
the Mughals, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original
glory.
Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at prebooked
hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06 : Agra - Delhi
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built
by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his
grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences
amongst many other beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed
by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed
for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the
day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his
wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Delhi enroute visit Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's
Mausoleum. Continue drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check-in at prebooked
hotel.
Day 07 & Day 08 : Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh ( Train )
Early morning, transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi Express,
scheduled to depart for Haridwar at 0700 Hrs. (Breakfast on Board)
Arrive Haridwar at 1120 Hrs. & proceed to Rishkesh - The town of Ashrams
and Temples, Ghats and Pilgrims, Mountains and the holy Ganges, enroute
visit Temples and Ashrams in Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula area. Have lunch
at Chotiwala, the famous traditional Indian restaurant of Rishikesh. After
lunch, check-in at prebooked Hotel . Evening visit the banks of river Ganges
to encounter evening life as well as special Arti "The Prayer dedicated
to Goddess Ganges". When the global orange sun suspended, waits low
amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this
town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests chant mantras.
Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron
marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering, ride the current of
water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness.
Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny
flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above trace
your steps back to the hotel.
Day 09 : Depart Delhi
Day 09 : Morning sight seeing of Temples of RISHIKESH AND HARIDWAR.
Thereafter drive back to Delhi.
In the evening proceed for the DANCES OF INDIA SHOW in the evening at 1800
hr after checking out of the hotel. After the show you will have FAREWELL
DINNER before reaching the airport for flight home with sweet memories of
India.
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