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| Duration :10 Days / 09 Nights |
| Destinations Covered :Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - - Mumbai - Aurangabad - Ajanta - Mumbai |
Aurangabad district has always been a prominent region on the Deccan plateau. Having been inhabited since the Stone Age, it has a long artistic and cultural history - to which several dynasties have made major contributions over the years. Maurya rule marked the arrival of Buddhism in Maharashtra.
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Aurangabad today is a bustling city of Maharashtra with diverse big and small industries, fine silken textiles, and exquisite hand woven brocades of silver and gold fabrics, Himroo of world frame. To scholars and lovers of art and culture the city is more familiar as the gateway to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora, both famous as treasure houses of Indian Art and Sculpture. |
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by worldwide flight. Upon arrival you'll be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight on the hotel.
Day 2 In Delhi
Breakfast in the hotel.
These days you will be offered tour of Previous and New Delhi .
Old Delhi - Go to the former centre of Moghul Power, Outdated Delhi provides historical monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive previous the vast Red Fort, constructed in 1648, go to the Jama Masjid, the best mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also constructed the Taj Mahal, along with the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
New Delhi - Drive past the stately government buildings with the British Era designed by Lutyens, such as the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun's tomb of your Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour on the towering minaret of Qutab Minar
Overnight on the hotel.
Day 03 Delhi - Agra
Breakfast at the hotel. Later leave for Agra by surface. Upon arrival at Agra , check in on the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04 : In Agra Mahal Trip
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be offered city tour of Agra which consists of go to to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of your river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj Mahal Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's go to to Agra . Constructed by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was created and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some in the best inlay work ever seen (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays).
Overnight on the hotel.
Day 5 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. Later leave for Jaipur by surface visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Upon arrival at Jaipur, check in on the hotel. Overnight on the hotel.
Day 6 In Jaipur
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning you'll be provided excursion to Amber Fort with Elephant ride
. Tour on the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City . At the foot of your hill you'll mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families
In the afternoon you will be given city tour of Jaipur.
Tour from the Pink City - Your tour will include the imposing City Palace , still home to your Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open on the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal, "Palace from the Winds", as well as the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the huge astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight on the hotel.
Day 07 Jaipur - Mumbai by flight
Morning you'll be transferred towards the airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon you'll be provided half day city tour of Mumbai.
City tour of Bombay - The tour contains 'Gateway of India ' overlooking the Harbour, the 'Towers of Silence', ' Marine Drive ', the 'Colaba Causeway' - the commercial heart of Bombay plus the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill towards the lovely ' Hanging Gardens ' as well as the Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea , spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated on the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, plus the bustling Crawford Market.
Overnight on the hotel.
Day 08 : Mumbai - Aurangabad by flight
Morning you will be transferred for the airport in time to connect flight for Aurangabad . Upon arrival at Aurangabad , check in at the hotel. Later visit Ellora caves (closed on Tuesdays).
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : Aurangabad - Ajanta - Aurangabad
Breakfast at the hotel. Later you'll be offered full day tour of Ajanta caves (closed on Mondays). Overnight in the hotel.
Day 10 : Aurangabad - Mumbai, depart Mumbai
Morning you'll be transferred on the airport in time to connect flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai, you will be met and transferred on the worldwide airport in time to connect flight for onward destination.
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