Temples & Backwaters Tour
11 Nights – 12 Days

Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur are three cities in northern India that have a rich history and contain many historic buildings and monuments. India tour package covers these three destinations in Golden Triangle tour. They also form one of the major tourist circuits in the country. Delhi has a long history, being the capital of Hindu and Muslim dynasties, the Mughals, the British and now the Indians. We will also cover Agra and its surrounding area, which contains many superb monuments built by the Mughal emperors. Then move on to Jaipur, built by the Rajput warriors after the decline of the Mughal Empire. It contains many palaces and interesting structures.

DAY 01 - ARRIVE NEW DELHI
Arrive at New Delhi. Meeting and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 02 - AT DELHI
Morning combined city sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, drive past Chandni Chowk and visit Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. In New Delhi visit Qutab Minar - 234 feet height tower, nearby stands the Iron pillar, the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, the modern Birla Mandir Temple. Drive past India Gate (War Memorial), President’s House, which was once the viceroy’s Palace, Parliament House and Secretarial Buildings. Evening witness a pageant of Indian Music and Folk dances at the backdrop of flood-lit 16th century Haus Khas Monument followed by Dinner at Village BISTRO. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 03 - DELHI DRIVE TO AGRA Approx Distance 205 Kms./04 hrs. approx.)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Agra. Arrive at Agra and check in at the Hotel. Later visit to Taj Mahal - visit to the world famous ‘Taj Mahal’ by ‘decorated tongas’. The inimitable poem in white marble, built over a period of 22 years by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. It housed both the residential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 04 – PROCEED TO RANTHAMBORE with stop at Fatehpur Sikri and Bhatpur Bird Sanctuary.
Depart by car for Bharatpur. Enroute visiting of FATEHPUR SIKRI : A fascinating ghost town, lies a little beyond Agra the deserted Red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its ruins are still in a pristine condition. Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone is the marble tomb of the Saint Salim Chisti, enclosed by delicately carved marble screens. Arrive Bharatpur and board your Horse Cart or Cycle Rickshaw for bird watching. Later proceed to Bharatpur Railway Station to board train for short journey to Sawai Madhopur at 3.40 PM. Meeting on arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station at 6 PM and transfer to your booked hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 05 – AT RANTHAMBORE
Early morning board your open air jeep to pay your first visit to the National park. Return to the hotel for lunch and rest. Afternoon around 3.30 PM leave again to the park to view wild life. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 06 – RANTHAMBORE – DEPART FOR JAIPUR
Early morning board your waiting jeep to pay your last visit to the National park for animal viewing. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast depart by car to Jaipur in around 4 hours time. Arrive and check in at the hotel Rest of the time free to relax. Evening walking tour of old pink city of Jaipur. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 07 - AT JAIPUR
Morning after breakfast at the hotel excursion to AMBER FORT - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Drive pass HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Afternoon tour of Jaipur city where you will visit CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum and JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. Overnight at Jaipur.

DAY 08 – DEPART FOR DEOGARH
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed to Deogarh and upon arrival check in at Palace hotel on arrival. Deogarh Mahal was restored and run by the erstwhile ruling family the area and is one of the best-maintained and run palace hotel. The palace hotel also has an extremely impressive collection of old miniature paintings - in fact, the Deogarh School of Painting was one of the most important school of Indian miniature paintings. Aftenoon is free to explore this palace hotel and enjoy the facilites available or opt a short walk / trek in surrounding areas. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 09 – DEOGARH TO UDAIUR
Morning after breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Udaipur enroute visiting Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur Jain temples.

Kumbhalgarh - located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan. It takes name after the impressive historic fort of Kumbhalgarh, which come into view over the Park. It is 578 sq Kms in area and at an altitude of 500 to 1,300m. It is home to a very large variety of wild life, some of which are highly endangered species. The wild life includes wolf, leopards, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, smabhar, nilgai, chaisingh (the four horned antelope), chinkara and hare.

Ranakpur - The beautifully sculptured Jain temples lie in a tranquil valley of the Aravallis. The main 'Chaumukha Temple' is dedicated to the Tirthankara Adinath and has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, all distinctly carved. Two Jain temples dedicated to Neminath and Parsvanath and a Sun Temple a little distance away, are also noteworthy. Continue driving to Udaipur and check in at the hotel on arrival. Rest of the time at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10 - AT UDAIPUR
Morning sightseeing of Udaipur visiting the City Palace, Jagdish Temple and drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum). Enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola (optional) and visit Jag Niwas Palace built in the middle of the lake. Visit Borra Mahal, Khas Mahal and the courts, gardens and fountains. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 11 – UDAIPUR (FLY TO DELHI)
Morning free to explore this city of lakes on your own. Afternoon transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi Arrive Delhi, meeting and transfer to the hotel near to the airport. Rest of the time free for last minute shopping or to relax. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12 – DELHI – Overseas
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in time to board flight for onward destination.