KAPIL TOURS

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Namaste! Welcome to India!
Arrive New Delhi airport and after clearing all immigration and customs formalities, our representative will meet you in the arrival hall. He / She would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
New 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 like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
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. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles. Arrive Hotel and rest of the day will be free for independent activities.
Overnight Stay New Delhi
DAY 02: DELHI SIGHTSEEING
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jahan.
In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India. We will also visit Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight Hotel New Delhi

DAY 03: DELHI / AGRA DRIVE
Morning proceed for the 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, Jahangir, 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.
Overnight Hotel Agra

DAY 04: AGRA / JAIPUR DRIVE
Morning Drive towards the Jaipur, Enroute visits 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 Jaipur, Arrive Jaipur in the evening and check in at pre booked hotel.
Overnight Hotel Jaipur

DAY 05: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
Morning we for the 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 Akbar’s 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 Jag Mandir 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.
Overnight Hotel Jaipur

DAY 06: JAIPUR / PUSHKAR DRIVE
Morning proceeds to Pushkar and check in at your hotel. After lunch, take a journey to nearby Ajmer.
First, visit the Dargah of Moinuddin Chisti, a renowned Sufi shrine that draws Muslim pilgrims from all parts of the world to Ajmer. Next, learn about the 12th-century Afghan conqueror that converted Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra from a Sanskrit school into a mosque by adding a seven-arched wall in front of the pillared hall.
Continue to beautiful Ana Sagar Lake, built north of Ajmer by King Anaji. See Daulat Bagh Gardens, located next to the lake, and its nearby marble pavilion. Afterward, return to Pushkar, which devout Hindus aspire to visit at least once in their lifetime.
Later Proceeds to the Brahma Temple, the only temple in the world where a life-size, four-armed idol of Lord Brahma is worshiped. Admire the marble floors and stairs, and see the coins placed there by devotees to mark the births or deaths of their loved ones.
Afterward, head to Pushkar Lake and hear the legend about its formation – when a lotus fell from Lord Brahma’s hands and dropped into the picturesque valley. The entire lake, surrounded by 500 temples, 52 palaces and 52 bathing Ghats, is considered holy.
Overnight Hotel Pushkar

DAY 07: PUSHKAR / JODHPUR DRIVE
Morning proceeds towards the Jodhpur, upon arrival check in to the hotel. Evening free for leisure activities or relax at hotel
Overnight stay Jodhpur

DAY 08: JODHPUR / UDAIPUR DRIVE
Morning proceed for a Sightseeing of Jodhpur. Visit the Meharangarh Fort, built in 1457 A.D. It has a high stone wall protecting the well fortified city. It has rich collection of Palanquins, elephant howdahs, musical instruments, costumes, furniture and Armory. Also visit the Jaswant Thada, close to the fort complex lies white marble cenotaph, built in 1899 in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II rare portraits of Jodhpur rulers are also to be seen at Jaswant Thada.
Later Drive towards the Udaipur, upon arrival check in to the hotel
Overnight Stay Udaipur

DAY 09: UDAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
Morning proceeds for the city tour of Udaipur- A desert kingdom tucked away in the midst of hills, an impregnable citadel, an impressive royal lineage stretching back 26 generations, a do or die attitude and a fierce sense of independence characterise Udaipur. Visit City Palace- On the banks of the Lake Pichola, The magnificent and awe inspiring citadel is, in fact, a complex of several buildings that were added at different times by different rulers spanning nearly three hundred years. A ticketed 'Mewar Light & Sound Show' is hosted every evening within the Palace premises., Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's
resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum).
Overnight Stay Udaipur

DAY 10: UDAIPUR DEPART
Morning drop at Udaipur airport where you will board the flight for New Delhi and later you catch the flight for you home destination from New Delhi airport

 

 

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