Magic of Taj Mahal & Lord Krishna (All inclusive tour)
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The tour starts at 10 AM in the morning. If you happen to be arriving in the morning on the tour starting date our representative will come and pick you up at the airport. Otherwise, we can pick you up from your hotel in Delhi too.
Arrival in Delhi. After the customs formalities, meet with MTA Representative. Our representative will be waiting for you outside the Gate Number 5 with your name placard.
Start your day with the visit of Old Delhi also called Shahjahanabad. Visit the world famous Jama Masijd, the biggest Friday Mosque of India, which can host up to 20,000 worshippers. After the visit take a ride on a pedal rickshaw through the narrow alleys of famous Chandni Chowk Market.
Proceed towards Rajghat – the tomb of Mahatma Gandhi called the Father of the Nation. In the afternoon visit Colonial Delhi Monuments, drive through Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. End your day with the visit of Qutub Minar, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Proceed towards the hotel. Check-in and overnight in Delhi.
Inclusions: Accomodation, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Rickshaw Ride, Colonial Delhi, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid.
Please Note: Hotel check-in would be after the sightseeing.
Drive to Agra, arrival and visit of the magnificent Taj Mahal, an incredible legacy of Moghul architecture in India. It was built by Emperor Moghul Shah Jahan in white marble and semi-precious stones in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Proceed towards Agra Fort. A kilometer away from Taj Mahal on the banks of the river rises the complex of palaces and royal gardens that housed the Moghul rulers for many years. Agra Fort was built by Akbar from 1565 on the foundations of the old fort of the Lodi dynasty and was enlarged and modified by its successors. Check-in & overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Please Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays.
Drive to Jaipur, along the way take a stop to visit the Ghost City of Fatehpur Sikri, a city built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar and abandoned after only twelve years of use. The citadel retains the charm of the medieval atmosphere that characterized it. Take a second stop at Abhaneri for the visit of the famous monumental Baoli stepwell built in sandstone in the ninth century. Proceed towards Jaipur. Arrival and check-in. Overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri.
Please Note: At Abhaneri there is a very limited number of guides available, so the sightseeing might not be possible with a guide.
Morning excursion to Amber to visit the Fort of Man Singh, a splendid example of Rajput architecture. The fort, built on the top of a hill, was once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Enroute take a photo stop at Hawa Mahal.
Later visit of the City Palace, a complex of princely buildings that include the private apartments of the Maharaja. Its Museum, full of carpets and miniatures is unique in the world. Adjacent to the palace is the Astronomical Observatory of Jai Singh. A seventeenth century astronomical marvel, the observatory includes sophisticated tools for the calculation of eclipses and for the detection of the position of stars and the calculation of ascendants. The main attraction of the building is the 27-meter high sundial which is located in the center of the observatory and is able to calculate the time up to 2 seconds of precision.
Time to explore the local handicraft items. Jaipur is famous for textiles and gemstones. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees. Elephant Ride.
Highlights: Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar.
Drive to Vrindavan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, the god of eternal love.
Enroute visit to the marvellous Deeg Palace, built in 1772 as a luxurious summer resort for the rulers of Bharatpur State.
Arrive at Vrindavan. In the afternoon, visit Vrindavan and its famous temples. Vrindavan is known as a place of recreation for Krishna and his friends. It is said that Krishna used to come to Vrindavan to graze his cows. Many of the village girls were then flattered and impressed by Him, so the village is also nicknamed “the land of Krishna’s lovers”.
Visit to Keshighat—the ghat where Krishna killed the demon Keshi. Later experience and lose yourself in themusic and dance at Iskon Temple, where you can find the devotees of Hare Rama Hare Krishna. Proceed to visit the Prem Mandir also known as the Love Temple. Check-in to your hotel in Vrindavan and overnight.
Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide.
Highlights: Deeg Palace, Music & Dance at Iskon, Love Temple.
Please Note: Deeg Palace remains closed on Fridays.
Drive towards Delhi. On arrival you will be dropped at the Airport for departure. No overnight.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Transport.
Please note that you will be dropped off at the airport or any other location of your choice. Please plan accordingly.