Sufi Tour
Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Ajmer - Delhi
Day 01 - Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport
in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with
a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope -
that is India.
Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi after breakfast.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing 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 and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of
the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit
to the Humayun’s Tomb, Nizam ud din Aulias mosque and Mirza Ghalib’s
Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the
imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s Residence, Lotus
Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02 - Delhi – Agra
In the morning after breakfast leave for Agra and visit Sikandara en-route to
Agra. Check in at hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little
village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving
it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat (seat of the Emperor). Today a visitor to Agra is
caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble,
narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite
city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still
reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling
streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai
cuisine.
TAJ
MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always
the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. 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.
Proceed for visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmadullah’s Tomb. Return
to hotel and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 03 - Agra – Jaipur:
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri after breakfast. The deserted, red sandstone city, Emperor
Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating
experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine
condition... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like
in the days of its grandeur. Visit the shrine of Salim Chisti – a sufi
saint who blessed Akbar with his long awaited son. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza,
the largest gateway in the world built by Akbar as a memorial in fond remembrance
of the sufi saint Salim Chisti.
Continue drive to Jaipur and reach by late afternoon. In the evening proceed
for the local bazaar and the gems cutting and polishing center in Jaipur.
Day 04 - Jaipur:
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride
ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its
construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent
Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful
fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture,
the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It
houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories
built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting
of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a
prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered
pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has
953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal
grandstand for the palace women.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05 - Jaipur – Ajmer
Leave your hotel in the morning and head for Ajmer. In Ajmer visit the holy
shrine of a renouned sufi saint. Overnight in Ajmer.
Day 06 - Ajmer – Delhi – Next destination (by train)
In the morning visit the City Palace and after some last minute shopping transfer
to the railway station for your train back to Delhi. Dinner on board.
Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to the airport for flight with sweet
memories of India.
TOUR ENDS
Tour price per person on twin sharing is USD 555
CITY
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HOTEL
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NIGHTS
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CATEGORY
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DELHI
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THE CONNAUGHT
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2
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FIVE STAR
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AGRA
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MANSINGH PALACE
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1
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FIVE STAR
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JAIPUR
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DAYS INN
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2
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RESORT
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AJMER
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MANSINGH PALACE
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1
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FIVE STAR
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THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
a) SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,
b) ACCOMMODATION AT MENTIONED HOTELS,
c) ALL TRANSFERS,
d) AIR-CONDITIONED CAR WITH DRIVER AT DISPOSAL WITHIN WORKING HOURS,
e) MEET AND ASSIST SERVICES ON ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE,
f) DAILY BREAKFASTS
g) ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES,
h) ELEPHANT RIDE AT AMER FORT – JAIPUR,
i) RICKSHAW RIDE IN OLD DELHI,
j) ALL PARKING, ROAD TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES,
k) PUPPET SHOW IN JAIPUR,
l) SUNRISE / SUNSET VISIT OF TAJ MAHAL
m) LOCAL GUIDES FOR ALL MENTIONED VISITS
n) AIRFARE FOR THE MENTIONED SECTORS: UDAIPUR - DELHI
