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India Bird Watching

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Places to See : Delhi - Agra - Fathepursikri - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Delhi
Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days

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Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Upon arrival meet and greet at the Airport. The room is booked from the afternoon to ensure immediate Check-in.
Delhi, has seen the rise and fall of many empires which have left behind a plethora of monuments that the grandeur and glory of bygone ages . A city which traces its history to Mahabharata, the great epic tale of wars fought between estranged cousins , the Kauravas and the Pandavas for the city of Indraprastha.

Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast there will be a full day tour of Old and New Delhi.

THE RED FORT more popularly known as The Lal Quila (Lal ie. red and Quila ie.fort), stands strong on the banks of the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon. It is surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 Kilometers in circumferance and is built of Red Sandstone. The fort has two main entrances, the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate which faces the famed Chandni Chowk market.
One of the Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, Four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. You can enter the mosque but take precaution to take off your shoes and make sure that you are properly dressed before entering. One can also go to the top of minarets. From here you can have a birds eye view of Delhi.

INDIA GATE primarily a memorial to the unknown soldier was Designed by Lutyens. The 42 metre high structure is a war memorial in honour of the soldiers who died during the second world war.
It is Completed in 1986, the Bahai temple is set amidst pools and gardens, and adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate silently according to their own religion.

President House
The Rashtrapati Bhavan was designed by Edwin Lutyens and built in 1931, to be the central point of the British power in Delhi. Originally called the Viceroy's House, the Rashtrapati Bhavan covers an area of 4.5 acres of land. It has 340 rooms, 37 salons, 74 lobbies and loggias, 18 staircases and 37 fountains.

Rajghat
The simple square platform of black marble on the banks of the river Yamuna marks the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. His last words ' Hey Ram ' are inscribed on this platform which is surrounded by a serene garden.

Humanyu Tomb
Built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. The structure is one of the best example of Mughal Architecture. Humayun's wife is also buried in the red and white sandstone, black and yellow marble tomb. The entry in the complex is free on Fridays. Overnight stay will be at Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Breakfast at the hotel. Agra is a 4-hour drive from Delhi covering approximately 201 km's by road. There will be a visit to the Sikandra, which is Akbar's Tomb in between the route.

Agra: built in 1565 by emperor Akbar, Agra fort was then its capital. Agra city was entirely transformed by emperor Akbar and Shah Jahan in terms of architecture. Primarily it is known for the very renowned and admired architectural wonder Taj Mahal. The contemporary Agra is overshadowed by the stunning Mughal heritage.
Overnight stay will be at Agra hotel.

Day 04: Agra
Breakfast at the Agra hotel. After that there will be sightseeing tours in Agra.
The main attraction of Agra is The Taj Mahal, and then there is Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulla's Tomb, which are worth a visit too. You will be provided with an English speaking guide and a battery run van.
Return to hotel and relax in the evening. Overnight stay will be at Agra.

Day 05: Agra - Fathepursikri - Bharatpur - Jaipur
Breakfast at the Agra hotel. Jaipur is a 6-hour drive from Agra covering approximately 221 km's by road. En-route visit for fatehpursikri and Bharatpur.

Fatehpur Sikri - it was an important city at the time of Akbar's reign in the 16th century. The fort is visually striking because of the red sandstone. Due to scarcity of water, it was abandoned shortly after Akbar's death.
After that you visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in India.
also visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary on your way to Jaipur.

Jaipur - Sawai Jai Singh II built the Jaipur city in a time span starting from 1727 to 1731. He was the princely ruler of Jaipur at that time. Jaipur's culture, heritage and history are still preserved. Popularly Jaipur is called as the pink city because it was painted in pink in the honor of The Prince of Wales. It is brimming with old forts, majestic and royal palaces, ancient and modern temples and gardens.
When you reach Jaipur, you will check into a hotel. Overnight stay will be at Jaipur.

Day 06: Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. After that visit hawa mahal and trip to Amber Fort on the outskirts of Jaipur. You will be provided with an elephant to ride to the fort.

King Man Singh started building this fort in 1592 and later on his son Jai Singh completed the construction. After amber fort covering City Palace, Jantar Mantar.
You are free to enjoy the evening or you can explore the JOHURI market. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast drive to delhi.
Delhi is a 5-hour drive from Jaipur covering approximately 260 km's by road.
lunch at delhi. In the evening farewell dinner at Restaurant followed by Indian folk dances from different States. After that transfer to International Airport to fly onward your Sweet Home.

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