The Holi festive celebrations will include:
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Arrive at New Delhi’s International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, Travel Sapphire’s Representative will meet you as you exit the arrival terminal building after which you will be transferred to your hotel.
Delhi, the soul of India and a mélange of cultures, encapsulates two very different worlds, the “old’ and the “new” giving a feel of both ancient and modern India.
The city is nestled in the lap of majestic Yamuna River and presents the soul of India in its true self. Over thousand years, it has wooed rulers, fascinated plunderers, and tried historians with details. Even today, Delhi preserves an enviable heritage; it’s a city always on the move. The city is sprinkled with captivating ancient monuments, picturesque gardens, magnificent museums, a vivacious performing arts scene and some of the sub-continent’s best restaurants. This city of contrasts is a treasure trove for tourists.
Stay overnight at Radisson Blu New Delhi Dwarka (5 Star Hotel)
Breakfast is at the hotel
Later proceed for full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.
Introduction of Delhi starts with Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad): visiting Red Fort (Photo Stop), Jama Mosque, Chandni Chowk on a Rickshaw Ride, Spice Market and Raj Ghat. In the 17th century, the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, made his capital in Shahjahanabad, the area that broadly covers present-day Old Delhi, also called the walled city.
Jama Mosque is the largest and most well-known mosque in India. It is flanked by Red fort on one side and old city Chandni Chowk on another side. Built by Shah Jahan in 17th century, Jama Masjid is one of the most crowded destinations in Delhi for pilgrims and tourists. It is a great place of Muslim pilgrimage. There are three entrances to the Courtyard- on the East, North and South. Since the mosque is laid on a hillock, the steps climbing up to this are steep. The eastern gate has 774 steps.
Chandni Chowk is the oldest market places of Old Delhi. The origin of Chandni Chowk dates back to the Mughal era in Indian history. According to legends, Chandni Chowk market was established during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and was designed by Jahanara-Emperor Shah Jahan’s favorite daughter. Today this market is considered to be one of the busiest markets in the world.
Raj Ghat lies on the banks of the river Yamuna. It is the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation. It also houses two museums dedicated to Gandhi. At the Gandhi Memorial Museum, you can catch a documentary on the life of this noble soul and the philosophy of the Sarvodaya Movement.
Later, you will visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Lutyens’s Delhi, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar.
The British Empire established their capital in New Delhi with much fanfare in 1911. King Edward of Britain came to Delhi and designated the leading British Architect, Edward Lutyens, with the task of building the new capital in Delhi. Lutyens’s Delhi primarily consists of the administrative area of the capital, India Gate and the Viceroy’s House (which is now known as Rashtrapati Bhawan). A visit to Delhi is incomplete without going to Lutyens’s Delhi which one can say, is the place where the Central Government of India currently resides and works from.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located near the main Connaught Place. It has developed into a center of pilgrimage for thousands of people every day. People from various religions, castes and places visit this holy place. A bungalow in Delhi owned by Raja Jai Singh of Amber (Jaipur) is now the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. The 8th Guru Sri Har Kishan Ji had been here as a guest of Raja Jai Singh. He left for his heavenly abode on October 6, 1661 AD.
Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India. This magnificent garden tomb was built in 1565, nine years after the death of Humayun, the second Mughal Emperor, by his widow Bega Begam. Inside the walled enclosure are garden squares with walkways, water channels and a mausoleum with a double dome in the center. Humayun’s Tomb is often considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal owing to the stylistic similarity of its structures.
Qutub Minar with a height of 234 feet is considered as the tallest individual tower in the world. It is one of the many masterpieces that depicted the sheer brilliance of the Mughal architects of those times. It was constructed under the rule of Sultan Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak in 1199. It is surrounded by other ancient monuments which are collectively called Qutub complex.
Stay overnight at Radisson Blu New Delhi Dwarka (5 Star Hotel)
Meals: B
After breakfast, travel by surface to Agra.
Upon arrival in Agra, transfer to hotel.
Famed with one of the Seven Wonders of the World – Taj Mahal, historical monuments, architectural grandeur ventures and the beauty of marbles, Agra thrives as one of the tourist destination in India. The city is known for its superb inlay work on marble by craftsmen supposedly with a lineage dating back to the Mughals. Agra’s handicrafts also include carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
In the evening, proceed for the special show ‘Mohabbat the Taj’.
The show is a saga of love based on story behind the making of Taj Mahal. The eternal love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who gave us first wonder in the world in the form of ‘Taj Mahal’. The romantic tale from Indian history has been told in a dramatic manner through a live performance by over 80 professional artists packed by latest light and sound technologies. The main attraction of this show is the 12’ Taj Replica weighing 8250 kilos.
Stay overnight at Grand Mercure Agra (4 Star Hotel)
Meals: B
Early Morning, visit Taj Mahal during sunrise.
Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World that symbolises the love of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal’s final resting place.
Taj Mahal is widely recognised as “the jewel of Muslim art and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage. It was completed in 1653 AD, it is believed that it took nearly 22 years to complete the grandeur palace. There are 22 small domes over the Taj Mahal, denoting the same. To experience the beauty of this architectural marvel, it needs to be viewed at different times of the day and year. The white marble building changes its hue with variations in the daylight.
Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, visit Agra Fort.
The Agra Fort is one of the most important and robustly built strongholds of the Mughals, embellished with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing the imposing Mughal style of art and architecture. The fort contains a maze of buildings forming a small city within a city. The fort offers great views of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay overnight at Grand Mercure Agra (4 Star Hotel)
Meals: B
After breakfast, travel by surface to Ranthambore.
Near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, Ranthambhore National Park is an outstanding example of Project Tiger’s efforts at conservation in the country. The forests around the Ranthambore Fort were once, the private grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur. As a result of the stringent efforts in conservation, tigers, the prime assets of the Park, have become more and more active during the day.
Upon arrival in Ranthambore, transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay overnight at Tiger Den Ranthambore (4 Star Hotel)
Meals: B , L , D
Early morning and afternoon, enjoy jungle safari by a shared Jeep.
More than in any other park or sanctuary in India, tigers are easily spotted here in daylight. It is very easy to chance upon a tiger lolling around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting down Sambhar around the lakes. Apart from tigers, you will come across a few panthers too. The other permanent residents of the park include marsh crocodiles, hyenas, jungle cats & sloth bears. Sambhar are found in abundance all over the area, the prime target of all predators. Chital, Nilgai & chinkara are the other inhabitants here.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Enjoy rest of the day at leisure.
Stay overnight at Tiger Den Ranthambore (4 Star Hotel)
Meals: B , L , D
After breakfast, travel by surface to Jaipur.
Adorned with pink sandstone palaces, majestic forts and verdant green gardens against a scenic backdrop of the Aravalli hills, Jaipur represents the charm of India’s rich past and the sophistication of a flourishing metropolis. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded the city in 1727, when he decided to shift his capital from Amer. A renowned architect, astronomer, and avid scientist, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II built his capital with geometric precision and made Jaipur one of the most well-planned cities in India.
Upon arrival in Jaipur, transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay overnight at Alsisar Haveli (4 Star Heritage Hotel)
Meals: B , D
Breakfast is at the hotel.
Later, get ready to participate in the celebration of Holi, the festival of colors.
Holi is the most cheerful of all Hindu festivals, observed all over the North India. It heralds the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Holi festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of ‘good’ over ‘bad’. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renews sweet relationships. It is a joyous celebration of the rejuvenation of nature, and renewed hope of happiness and peaceful coexistence. On this day, people hug and wish each other. Spraying colors, dancing on traditional Holi songs, rhythmic drum beats and wild processions are the common scenes that one comes across during this festival.
The festive celebrations will include:
-White Kurta (Shirt) and Pyjama (loose Trouser) as traditional attire for celebration.
-Welcome Drink (Non-Alcoholic Beverages);
-Organic dry Colours for the celebrations.
-Snacks, soft drinks and local delicacies during the celebrations with Live Traditional Music.
-Buffet Lunch after celebrations.
Rest of the day will be at leisure.
Stay overnight at Alsisar Haveli (4 Star Heritage Hotel)
Meals: B , L
Breakfast is at the hotel.
Later, visit the fabulous Amber Fort and Panna Meena ka Kunda by Jeep.
Amber Fort is located in Amer, 11 Km from Jaipur. The fort boasts of an artistic grandeur and structural expertise. It is a reminiscent of the bravery and courage of the mighty Rajputs, who had played a remarkable role in the history of medieval India. Man Singh I started the construction of this fort in 1592 and, perhaps, it was the defense that topped his priorities before constructing this fort. The Kesar Kyari Complex of Maota Lake enhances the entire experience.
Take a photo stop near Jal Mahal. Jal Mahal, also known as ‘Water Palace’ is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace, Observatory and Hawa Mahal.
City Palace is one of the major landmarks in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. In the Palace complex visit Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.
Observatory is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. It was built by Maharaja Jai Sigh II in 1724, whose passion for science, engineering, and astronomy prompted him to construct this complex of fourteen scientific instruments. It’s been over 200 years since they were first constructed, these fourteen structures can still accurately measure time; predict eclipses, and track stars and planets in their orbits.
Later, drive past magnificent Hawa Mahal and walk through the old bazaar (market) of Jaipur, popularly known as Bapu Bazar.
Palace of Winds, popularly known as Hawa Mahal is perhaps the most well-known architectural landmark of Jaipur. An imposing structure in the city’s signature pink color, Hawa Mahal is a unique palace as it does not have any rooms or halls. It is a five-storeyed structure embellished with numerous little windows and balconies. The Palace was designed as a viewing gallery for the women of the royal household, the windows and balconies of this palace feature delicate latticework that is astonishing in detail and level of craftsmanship.
Later, enjoy the special farewell Rajasthani Thali dinner at the iconic 1135 AD Restaurant in Amber Fort.
Stay overnight at Alsisar Haveli (4 Star Heritage Hotel)
Meals: B , D
Breakfast is at the hotel.
Later, travel by surface to Delhi and transfer to New Delhi International airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Meals: B
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