Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Agra - Mathura - Vrindavan Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Taj Mahal, the 'Epitome of Love', is the single most-popular tourist destination of the Indian subcontinent. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the monument represents the personification of the love of a man for his wife. It is counted amongst the 'Seven Wonders of the World' and is also a 'UNESCO World Heritage Site'. While on a Taj Mahal travel package, you will only see the radiant Taj of India, but also other world heritage sites in and around the ancient Agra city. It's going to be one whirlwind of a tour, encompassing all famous forts, palaces, temples and religious sites on its way.
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
After you arrive at the Delhi International airport, you will be received by our representative. This particular airport is amongst the major ones in India and is well connected to all other destinations across the world. From here, you will be escorted to the hotel. You will check in and rest for the night.
Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing
You will travel through Old Delhi, where you will see ancient edifices like the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid. Then, roam the colorful markets of Chandni Chowk. The second half of the day can be spent exploring New Delhi, where you can see the India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Parliament House and the Qutab Minar, among other places. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
Pack your luggage, because you will leave for the pink city of Rajasthan i.e. Jaipur today. You will be transferred to the Delhi railway station, from where you board the train to your destination. Once in Jaipur, you check in at the hotel and rest for a while. In the afternoon, you will leave for a sightseeing tour during which you see the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, et al. You can also attend Rajasthani folk music show in the late evening. You will have dinner and rest at the hotel at night.
Day 04: Jaipur- Bikaner
You will check out of your hotel early in the morning to reach Bikaner. Located 321 kms away from Jaipur, it will take you approximately 5 hours to reach there. You start the tour of this ancient city post lunch. You first see the impressive Lalgarh Palace constructed in red sandstone and situated 3 kms from the city. The Junagarh Fort, Bhandeshwar Jain Temples, Devi Kund and Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary and Palace are some other interesting places you can see here. You spend the night at the hotel.
Day 05: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
You head for Jaisalmer today located about 333 kms away. You depart early, have breakfast en-route and reach Jaisalmer by afternoon. You take a Camel safari ride to explore the small and big villages splattered across the deserts of Rajasthan. You will find men and women dressed up in their traditional garb on the journey. You return to the hotel late in the evening. Taste rich Rajasthani cuisine and rest for the night in your hotel room.
Day 06: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
This morning, you leave for another heritage city of Rajasthan i.e. Jodhpur and it's approximately a four and a half hours' journey. After lunch, you visit the Mehrangarh Fort. You spend the night at a camp in the desert, under the beautiful open starlit sky. You have your supper here in the late evening.
Day 07: Jodhpur- Jaipur
You head back to Jaipur today. After you check in at the hotel, spend the day leisurely at your own pace. Explore the local markets or do some more sightseeing of ancient forts and palaces. Night is spent at the hotel.
Day 08: Jaipur- Agra
You head for the historic city of Agra today. Check in at the hotel here and have some rest. Agra is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. It is believed that Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the Ruler of Delhi Sultanate founded it in the year 1504. Taj Mahal here is among the most famous monuments in the world and was constructed by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the 7 Wonders of the World and also among the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra. The other two are the Agra Fort and the Fatehpur Sikri. Tourists from all over the world come here for heritage travel. Apart from seeing these, you can also see Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Rauza, Ram Bagh and other hot tourist spots at Agra. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 09: Agra - Mathura - Vrindavan
You reach Mathura today, which is situated 60 kms from Agra. Here, you visit the famous Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi and the Dwarkadheesh temple. Thereafter, you proceed for Vrindavan. After seeing the ISKCON temple in this holy city, you return to Agra by late evening. You spend the night at the hotel.
Day 10: Agra- Delhi
You head back to Delhi today. Pack your luggage so that later during the day, you can board your return flight back home.
