Short Break to Agra and Jaipur

The tour starts from Delhi’s Connaught place around 8AM. The journey to Agra- one of the most historical destinations of India begins. It is an approximate 4 hours drive (plus and minus depending on traffic). On arrival, check in to your hotel and catch a breather. Thereafter proceed to visit the world’s emblem of love- Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. (Please note that Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday. Thus, in case your visit to Agra falls on a Friday, you shall visit Taj the next day in morning.) Further visit Agra Fort where Shah Jahan was deposed and restrained by his son, Aurangzeb. Visit its presidential palaces, Halls of Public and Private Audience, beautiful gardens and the famous Musamman Burj where it is believed that Shah Jahan had died. It is a beautiful marble tower giving views of Taj Mahal. Later return to the hotel for dinner and a relaxed sleep.

Stay overnight at hotel in Agra. (Dinner)

This morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to the Pink City Jaipur. En route, halt at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal town built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar. Visit major city attractions like Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid and Tomb of Salim Chishti and further drive to Jaipur. Check in at the hotel on arrival and take rest.

Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur. (Breakfast)

Take a fill at morning breakfast and Check out from the hotel. Later proceed for Sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort (11 Kms from the city), a marvellous Rajput architecture built by Raja Mansingh-1 in 1592. Located on a hill overlooking Maota Lake at the forefront, you can reach the top of the fort on foot, by Jeep or on elephant back. The interiors of the fort are simply stunning where royal halls are decorated with intricate ivory work and exquisite wall paintings that are a delight to witness. Further visit Jaigarh Fort, (3 kms further to Amer Fort) built by Sawai Jaisingh-III 400 meter higher than Amber Fort. Witness Jaivana here, the largest wheeled cannon ever constructed.

Later drive past Hawa Mahal- the five-storey Palace of Winds with spectacular pyramidal shape and intricately carved windows. Visit City Palace, an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art built by Maharaja Sawai Mansingh-II and get awed with the architectural beauty of Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Maharani’s Palace and Sri Govind Dev Temple. Make a visit to City Palace Museum to see the fabulous collection of royal princes’ robes, carpets, armoury of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions. Further our visit to Jantar Mantar- an accurate astronomical observatory built in 1726 AD.

Later drive back to Delhi (270 kms/ 5-6 hours). (Breakfast)