Taj Mahal Tour with Haridwar Rishikesh
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This holy city in the state of Uttarakhand is replete with
Ashrams and temples. The town offers amazing views of Ganges.
Check in on arrival. Evening is reserved for a visit to
Triveni Ghat where you can take a glimpse of sacred Ganges
Aarti.
Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Jaipur -
Agra - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi
Below Given Itineraries can
be Customised according to your Needs
Day 01 : Delhi
On arrival in Delhi you will meet with our GTP India representative
he will assist you to your pre-booked hotel. Arrival in
the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy a full day city tour of Old and New
Delhi . Safdarjung's Tomb , Rashtrapati Bhawan , the residence
of the President of India , Lotus Temple and India Gate
- all magnificent structures that relate the story of Delhi
along the centuries. Visit Red Fort comprising exquisite
palaces reflecting Mughal architecture and Jama Masjid ,
the largest mosque in India . Enjoy a rickshaw ride through
the colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk bazaars. Visit Rajghat
, a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi, Humayun's Tomb , one of
the city's finest historic sites, and Qutub Minar , a soaring,
239.5 ft high tower of victory dating back to 1199 AD. Overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur
Morning: After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival,
check in at hotel. Afternoon: At leisure or take a walk
through the city's streets and bazaars. Evening: Visit Birla
Temple for Aarti (prayer) ceremony. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
Morning: After breakfast, enjoy city tour. Visit Hawa Mahal
( Wind Palace ), a remarkable five storied building with
semi octagonal and delicate honey combed sandstone windows.
Through these windows, the palace women would discreetly
observe the activities of the bustling bazaar below, without
being seen themselves. Proceed to Amber Fort . Take an elephant
ride up the Fort's ramparts. The Fort, originally built
in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh encloses superb
palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to goddess
Kali. In the Evening: Visit City Palace Museum that contains
elaborate costumes, magnificent armory and intricate carved
weapons. Nearby is Jantar Mantar Jai Singh's observatory
- built in 1728. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra
Morning: After breakfast, drive to Agra . En route, visit
the imperial "ghost city" of Fatehpur Sikri ,
constructed of sandstone and built by Mughal Emperor Akbar
in 1569. The former capital of Emperor Akbar, it was deserted
when its water supply failed. Within it, lies the tomb of
the great Sufi saint, Salim Chisti. It houses the Panch
Mahal (Palace of Five Story's) and the Buland Darwaza (Gate
of Victory), two of the many excellent representations of
Mughal architecture. Afternoon arrival in Agra , check in
at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06 : Agra
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Agra visiting
Taj Mahal for a spectacular view of this magnificent monument
. Taj Mahal , one of the Seven Wonders of the World built
by Emperor Shah Jahan as a shrine for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Taj Mahal, with its majestic marble domes and elegant minarets,
is the ultimate symbol of love. Thereafter, visit Agra Fort
built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. Made of red sandstone, this
structure reflects fine Mughal architecture with ornate
interiors in the Jehangir Mahal (Jehangir's Palace), Khas
Mahal , Sheesh Mahal ( Mirror Palace ) and Deewan-e-Am (Hall
of Public Audience). Also, visit the marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
built by Empress Noor Jehan for her father. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day 07 : Agra - Haridwar
After breakfast departure from Agra to visit Holy place
of Hindus. Haridwar literally means 'The gateway to the
Gods' . It's the place where the river Ganga descends to
the plain. A Gateway to the four pilgrimage of Uttarakhand,
Haridwar is variously mentioned as Mayapuri , Gangadwar
, and Mokhsadwar in the ancient Hindu scriptures and epics.
On arrival to Haridwar check in at the hotel. In the Evening
visit to . Har Ki Pauri This ghat is one of the most sacred
ghats in India . This ghat is also known as Brahmakund.
In the evening a Maha Aarti is performed on this ghat. It
is an event which is a must, not be missed by any visitor.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 08: Haridwar – Rishikesh
Early morning proceed for the prime attractions of Haridwar.
Chandi Devi This temple is on the top of a hill called the
Neel Parvat which is on the other side of the river Ganga
. The temple was constructed by the King of Kashmir, Suchat
Singh, in 1929 AD. Chandi Devi is a three km trek from the
Chandi Ghat. Mansa Devi This temple is located on top of
a hill called the Bilwa Parvat. The temple can be reached
by the rope way or one can take the normal trekking route
to the top. The top of the hill gives you an excellent view
of Haridwar. Sapt Rishi at one place Ganga divides herself
into seven small streams. This place is known as the Sapt
Rishi and provides a very pleasing sight. After sightseeing
drive to Rishikesh . It is just 24 Kms from Haridwar. Located
in the laps of lower Himalayas , this place is considered
to be the access point of three other pilgrim places of
Badrinath - Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri the four great
places which combine to make Chardham. Rishikesh is surrounded
by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga
flowing through it check in to the hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 09 : Rishikesh - Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing in Rishikesh.. Visit
Lakshman Jhula This suspended iron bridge was built in 1939
and has been a major attraction among the tourists. Ram
Jhula - The other suspended Iron Bridge was recently constructed
between Shivan Ashram and Sawarg Ashram . Gita Bhavan This
newly constructed building is famous for its attractive
paintings and statues from the Hindu mythology. Situated
just across the Lakshman Jhula.Also visit to Nilkanth Mahadeo,
Triveni Ghat . In the Evening drive back to Delhi to catch
a flight to your destination.
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