Venice of the East - Udaipur
Upon arrival our representative will greet you at Delhi Airport or Railway Station and then transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Breakfast in hotel, after a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the Red Fort, Jamma Masjid, RajGhat, 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's House, Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.
After leisurely breakfast in hotel, drive to the city of (Taj) Agra & transfer to hotel. Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Agra by visiting the magnificent: TAJ MAHAL - A white marble Tomb building 1631 - 1648 in Agra, seat of the Mughal Empire by Shah Jahan for his wife, Arjuman Banu Begum, the monument sums up many of the formal themes that have played through Islamic architecture. Its refined elegance is a conspicuous contrast both to the Hindu architecture of pre - Islamic India, with its thick walls, corbelled arches and heavy lintels and to the Indo Islamic styles, in which Hindu elements are combined with an electric assortment of motifs from Persian and Turkish sources. AGRA FORT - Fort built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Jamuna. Evening free to explore the Agra's rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Overnight in Agra.
Breakfast in hotel after breakfast drive to Jaipur, enroute visiting: FATEHPUR SIKRI - the deserted red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of it's grandeur. Arrive Jaipur in late evening & transfer to hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur.
Breakfast in hotel, after breakfast visit the majestic Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar. The Amber Fort - set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Mughal Architecture, construct by Raja Mann Singh in 1592 and completed by Swai Jai Singh, the fort is made in red sand stone and white marble. The rugged forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise with a beautiful of art and architecture. Amber Fort is the classic and romantic fort palace with a magnificent aura. The interior wall of palace depicts expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. The City Palace located in the heart of the world city. The City Palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of the Palace. The building now forms the Maharaja Swai Man Singh II Museum and on display here are a wide array of royal costumes, some vary exquisite and precious pashmina (kashmiri) shawls, Benaras silk sarries sauganeri prints and folk embroidery. Night stay in Jaipur.
Breakfast in Hotel, after breakfast drive to Udaipur an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan enroute visiting Pushkar. Pushkar is recognised in the country for its Camel Fair which takes place here each October-November. This huge assembly of camels, cattle, livestock traders, pilgrims, tourists and film-makers is one of the planet's most incredible events. Pushkar is a "City of Temples", though not as much old but in number as generally claimed. The Brahma Temple is the most famous temple in the town and is said to be the only dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. A red spire marks the temple, and over the entrance gateway is the Hans (goose), the symbol of Brahma who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as his place. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Udaipur.
After leisurely breakfast in the hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur. City Palace of Udaipur - The city palace in Udaipur is the most popular site of attraction which has some of the fantastic royal buildings of the city. The grand structure in white marble and granite is marveled for its delicate architecture. Pichhola Lake, Udaipur - The two palaces in the middle of the Pichhola lake (Jagmandir and Jagniwas) has now been transformed into heritage hotels. The serene lake waters are a pleasure to watch out for. Garden of the Maidens (Sahelion ki Bari), Udaipur - A beautiful garden adorned with luscious pools, colorful fountains and exotic plants reflects the lifestyle of the royal ladies during the ancient times. Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh), Udaipur - This palace is unique for the purpose for which it was constructed. The palace was built by Sajjan Singh to keep a watch over the monsoon clouds in the surrounding region. Later it was used as a hunting retreat for the royal family. Jagdish temple, Udaipur - A terrific example of Indo Aryan art this temple is said to be an important Vishnu temple in north India. Maharana Pratap Memorial, Udaipur - People visit this place to pay homage to the bravery of this great ruler Maharana Pratap. Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum, Udaipur - This is the place which displays the art and culture of Rajasthan and hold puppet shows and Rajasthani Folk art concerts at its auditorium every evening. Overnight in Udaipur.
After breakfast .... Proceed on time to board your flight/train Tour End Here With Happy Memories. We await for your next visit...