Arrive Delhi, Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer to railway station to board the superfast airconditioned train to Agra. Breakfast in the train , Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours & visit the magnificient Taj Mahal - Built 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 designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Also visit the Agra fort – the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Later enjoy a lavish buffet lunch in a 5* hotel in Agra.
After lunch excursion to Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Evening free to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Late evening transfer to railway station to board the superfast airconditioned train to Delhi. Dinner in the train. Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
After breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Later transfer to airport for onward flight.
>>2 Nights accommodation with breakfast.
>>All transfers in Delhi & Agra.
>>Train tickets of Delhi - Agra - Delhi in air conditioned chair car
>>Sightseeing of Delhi & Agra by air conditioned car.
>>Complementary buffet lunch in 5 Star hotel in Agra.
>>Local english speaking professional guides.
Entrance fee to the Monuments.
Beverages, Tips, Laundry etc.
Luxury: The Oberoi / Imperial
Royal: The Metropolitan / The Lalit / The Grand
Classic:The Connaught / Hotel City Park / De Marks
Jewel: Hotel Gautam Deluxe / Hotel Sunstar
Economy: Hotel Blue Bell / Hotel De Gold
Special care is taken while selecting the hotels , As you may be aware that prices for same category of hotels are NOT the same , we select the hotels based on the quality & services & not just because it is a 4 * or 5 * hotel, Thatswhy some hotels listed in our classic catergory ( 4 * ) are actual 5 * hotels but we use them in 4 * categories. Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4 * - 5* category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price. For Luxury Hotels Suppliment charge 16 nov. to 30th nov., 20 Dec. to 5th jan 2010.and 1st feb. to 29th feb.
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