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GeTS Holidays executives will receive you at Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi, upon your arrival and your welcome is a testimonial of Indian culture and a glimpse of your future tour. GeTS Holidays executive will escort you to hotel of your choice and en route you may catch your first glimpses of Delhi. After a laze breakfast GeTS Holidays will organise a tour of the walled city of Delhi or Sahajahanabad, now known as Old Delhi. We will visit the historic Red Fort, the Jama Masjid and narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk. Then we will visit the Qutub Minar, the Lotus Temple and the ISCON Temple. We will arrange a ‘light & sound’ show in the Old Fort. You have night stay at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Sikandra - Agra
Today you drive to Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India with our GeTS holiday representative. Visit Emperor Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra, the fascinating Akbar's tomb which is located within a massive complex enclosed with a thick wall. The entire structure gives the impression of an intricately carved jewel casket, magnified out of proportion. Also see Mariam's tomb, who was Emperor Akbar's queen that is located within the same complex. On arrival in Agra the GeTS Rajasthan Holiday tour guide helps you check in at a hotel for an overnight stay. Enjoy a guided tour to with its immense wealth of architecture, handicrafts and jewellery, Agra has secured its place on the international map. Monuments such as Agra Fort, the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, the Jahangiri Mahal, the Rambagh and Dayalbagh Gardens and the Chini ka Rauza are the major historic sights. After that return to the hotel for a buffet dinner and after that spend the night there.
Day 03: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Madhogarh
Today you drive to Madhogarh with the GeTS Rajasthan Holiday representative. See the bewitching monumental ruins at Fatehpur Sikri en route, which an amazing ghost town that was once the capital of the Mughal Empire. This was the capital city of Akbar but was abandoned later due to scarcity of water. This complex in red sandstone is considered to be more beautiful than Taj Mahal by many visitors. On arriving at the Madhogarh Village in Rajasthan, India the GeTS Rajasthan Holiday guide helps you check in at the heritage palace for an overnight stay.
Day 04: Madhogarh
Relax in rustic Madhogarh on a ridge above the village stands the regal fort still occupied by the royal descendants of the local maharajah with our GeTS holiday representative. We take our lunch out under the stars on the fort roof (weather permitting) and to accompany our meal we have local musicians playing traditional folk music. A guided walk in the village takes us to the local cobbler (get a pair of Rajasthani shoes here), and the durries or rug maker - a fascinating insight into a world off the normal tourist trail. After that drive to Jaipur later in the morning and upon arrival in the capital city of Rajasthan, the Rajasthan Holiday guide assists you check in at a hotel. Tour the traditional Jaipur markets and come back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 05: Jaipur
After a lazy breakfast GeTS Holidays will arrange a city tour for you. We will visit all three forts of Jaipur namely- the Amber, the Jaigarh and the Nahargarh. Then we will visit other wonders like the Hawa Mahal- Palace of winds, the City Square & Palace, and Albert hall museum. You will love to watch the glittering city during evening. Jaipur has lots to offer you like marble inlays works, silver and kundan jewellery, block prints and bandhani textiles. You have night stay at Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur - Kuchaman
After breakfast GeTS Holidays will drive you to Kuchaman with glimpses of Roopangarh. We will take a small diversion to visit famous Sambhar Lake. It is India’s largest salt lake. We may be able to watch verities of birds and sambhars. Upon arrival at Kuchaman we will arrange your stay in a luxury hotel. The Kuchaman fort is among the oldest forts in India. The ruins are yet impressive. This fort was situated on ancient trade route famous as ‘the Silk Route’. You will love to explore the charming village and it quiet market during evening.
Day 07: Kuchaman - Samode
After a lazy breakfast GeTS Holidays will drive you to Samode and arrange your stay at Hotel Samode palace a heritage hotel. During the day a camel ride through the Samode village and the surrounding countryside is a good idea. The house is built in the native pattern with an open courtyard. There is the arched corridor with rooms that runs along all four sides of the building. The sultan Mahal is on the first floor-an exquisite room with a marble pillared veranda. It has the famous Jaipur blue tile decorations.
Day 08: Samode - Delhi
Have your breakfast before driving back to Delhi in Rajasthan, India with the GeTS representative. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. You are free to go shopping and relax during the rest of the day.
Day 09: Delhi
Today you proceed to your next destination of your plan or go back home.
HOPE YOU HAD AN FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE AS IF YOU HAD STEPPED INTO THE PAST! |