Golden Triangle with Pushkar - Ajmer Tour

Day 01Arrive at Delhi

Arrive by flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. 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.
Overnight Hotel ? Delhi

Day 02Delhi ? Ajmer by Shatabdi Train @ 0605/1245 Hrs

Today we transfer to railway station for board the train for Pushkar is a holy city famous for its sacred Pushkar Lake, the Brahma temple and the colorful Pushkar fair. Containing some religious elements, it is the largest cattle fair in the world. According to the Indian calendar, the fair is held in the first lunar cycle in the month of Kartik culminating on the Kartik Poornima (Full moon), November.
On arrival our representative meet & transfer to hotel.

Later we visit Brahma Temple, the only temple in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. It is believed that one must take a bath in the Pushkar lake before visiting the temple. We also visit some nearby temples.

Overnight Hotel ? Pushkar

Day 03Pushkar - Jaipur (135 kms. - Approx 3 hrs.)

Today morning we will drive to Jaipur en-route visit the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ajmer Dargah, Ajmer Sharif or Dargah Sharif is a sufi shrine of the revered sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti, located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has Chisti's grave.?
After Darshan we continue drive to Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the Pink City on your own.
Overnight Hotel ? Jaipur (B)

Day 04Jaipur

Full-day tour
Morning, we take an excursion to Amber Fort, the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. We take an Jeep ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience.

Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The center of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city. Further we visit Jantar Mantar, the Solar Observatory, an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. We now visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down unseen by the world through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows).

Evening at leisure to explore the Pink City your own.
Overnight Hotel ? Jaipur (B)

Day 05Jaipur ? Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (260 km - 6 hr)

Today we drive to Agra; en route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. We visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex,Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti.

Further we continue our drive to Agra, beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Rest of the time free to explore local market and famous inlay marble work of AGRA.
Overnight Hotel ? Agra (B)

Day 06Agra ? Delhi (210 Kms ? 04 Hrs)

Today early morning Visit Taj Mahal @ Dawn (Closed on Friday) symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. See the color changing effects of rising sun on white marbles. Later, proceed to visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.

Later? we drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight hotel - Delhi (B)

Day 07Delhi Departure

Full Day Tour
Today morning, we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jehanabad, 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 Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan. Drive past the fort.

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 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 Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aybak. 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.

After sightseeing timely transfer to international airport to board flight for onward journey, taking back a wonderful memory of TOUR.
Our tour concludes: Caper assists you with your transfer to the airport for boarding onward flight