Undiscovered Rajasthan And The Golden Triangle

• Day 1: Arrive Delhi

  Arrive at the Delhi International Airport where you will be received by a Trans India Holidays representative. Get assisted with transfer to the hotel and check in formalities. Delhi brings together of two worlds, the ancient and the contemporary era in a harmonious mix. The two visible parts: New Delhi, the city created by the British, as the royal capital of India in 1911. The Old Delhi which was considered as the Muslim capital of India between the 17th and the 19th century. There are at least eight cities on the location of modern Delhi among which Indraprastha is one of the first recognized settlements, highlighted in the epic Mahabharata over 3000 years ago. Nevertheless, Delhi has always been one of the major cities in the northern region of the subcontinent.

• Day 2: In Delhi

  After the breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. This tour includes the following places: Red Fort: The term Red Fort is taken from a Hindi word Lal, which means red and Quila which means fort. The structure of the Red Fort is very uneven and it is placed in an octet shape along the Yamuna River. This fort is delimited by a wall of about 2.4 km in perimeter and is constructed of red sandstone. In 1638, Shah Jahan started building this huge fort and it was completed in 1648. The fort has a Diwan-e-Am (Hall for public audience), a Rang Mahal (a water- cooled apartment of royal ladies) and a Pearl Mosque, which was constructed with white marble. Red fort has two main entrances the Delhi Gate and the Lahori gate, and both this gates face the renowned Chandni Chowk. Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is one of the country’s major mosques where hundreds and thousands of Muslims offer their prayers even today. Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan as an architectural extravaganza in 1658. The wonders of construction in Jama Masjid are seen in the long stretches of stairs and the hefty courtyard. Chandni Chowk (Silver Street): Chandni Chowk is well-known for its colorful streets with the famous shopping spots of Old Delhi. It also has the country’s best known extensive market for textiles, electronic goods and watches. Entire Chandni Chowk was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan’s beloved daughter and was then populated by the well-to-do families of that time. The famous Paranthawale Gali, known for its mouthwatering paranthas is also located in Chandni Chowk. The famous gold market, Dariba Kalan is also situated here. Raj Ghat : An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of Yamuna River, symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. A dedicatory ritual takes place each Friday, in his memory. India Gate: India Gate is a free standing, 42-meter high arch. It was built in 1931 and was formeolrly called the All India War Memorial in the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. The names of the warriors are engraved all along the walls of the arch. The eternal flame was lit here to honor the Amar Jawan (Immortal Soldier), in 1971. Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House): Rashtrapati Bhavan is the authorized residence of the President of the country. It was designed by Lutyens, and was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India. Humayun’s Tomb: Nine years after the death of Humayun, Haji Begum (widow of Humayun) built this tomb in 1565-66 in his memory. Qutub Minar: This outstanding building in the Southern part of the capital was built by the Muslim King; Qutab–ud–din Aibak in 1199 A.D. The Minar (tower) is 72.5 meters tall and its base is a mosque. Overnight stay in Delhi.

• Day 3: Delhi - Fly Udaipur

  After a relaxing breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our representative and assisted with check-out formalities and timely transfer to the airport to board a flight to Udaipur. At the airport meet your tour representative and get assisted transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Udaipur : Udaipur, literally meaning “the city of Sunrise”, was established by a Rajput King, Maharana Uday Singh, in 1567, and this city is now also known as the “City of Lakes” and also the “Venice of the East” The dreamy city with its pictorial lakes, marble whims, attractive hibiscus-covered gardens and elegant fountain porches, which symbolize the glory of Rajput era. Like many other cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is the heirloom of an honor-bound race that loved the good things in life and often gave up their lives protecting them. On arrival at the Udaipur hotel, you will again be received by our representative and will then be assisted with check in formalities. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

• Day 4: In Udaipur

  Half day sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Evening boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

• Day 5: Drive Udaipur-Nimaj (260 kms/ 05 hrs)

  Drive to Nimaj and upon arrival, check in at the Raas Chhatrasagar. Day at leisure. Overnight in Nimaj.

• Day 6: In Nimaj

  Day at leisure. Overnight stay in Nimaj.

• Day 7: Drive Nimaj-Shahpura (125 kms/ 03 hrs)

  Drive to Shahpura and upon arrival, check in at the Shahpura Bagh. Overnight stay in Shahpura.

• Day 8: In Shahpura

  Day at leisure. Overnight stay in Shahpura.

• Day 9: Drive Shahpura-Jaipur (220 kms/ 04 hrs)

  Drive to Jaipur and upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

• Day 10: In Jaipur

  After the breakfast, you will be picked up by the guide from the hotel and will be taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur and Amber. Sightseeing in Jaipur includes: Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds): Constructed by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of the Jaipur’s main landmarks; the front of the Mahal has pink windows and latticework screens. This Mahal was initially constructed for the ladies of the imperial household to watch the ordinary life and parades of the city. City Palace: The City Palace is still the dwelling of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur. This Palace still has an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons. Jantar Mantar(Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. Jantar Mantar appears to be an inquisitive collection of sculptures but in fact each construction has a detailed purpose such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths, and calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the sundial which is 27 meter tall gnomon. The shadow this casts moves up to 4 meters an hour. Amber Fort: The Amber Fort is located 11 km away from Jaipur. Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. The Fort is an excellent illustration of Rajput architecture, impressively situated on a hillside facing a lake, which reflects its walkways and walls. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

• Day 11: Drive Jaipur-Agra (250 kms/ 05 hrs)

  After breakfast at the hotel, begin the drive to Agra. Fatehpur Sikri: The deserted capital of Emperor Akbar roughly 35 km outside Agra. This city was built in the 16th century, and was abandoned for 12 years due to the paucity of water. The entire city is still intact, and the sight of this city is worth remembering. The Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to this city. It is 54 m tall. This gate was constructed in the honor of Akbar’s victory in Gujarat. Overnight stay in Agra.

• Day 12: In Agra

  Full day sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah and Sikandra. Overnight in Agra.

• Day 13: Drive Agra-Delhi (220 kms/ 04 hrs

  After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our representative and he will assist you with the check-out formalities. Get timely transfer to the airport to board flight for onward destination.

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