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DAY 01 : ARRIVE
DELHI
On arrival in Delhi meet & assist at the airport & transfer
to prebooked hotel.
Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary
Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its
fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one
of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their
seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left
behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction
between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively.
So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys’
past.
DAY 02 : DELHI
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama
Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the
construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658;
Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive
fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat
- the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb; built
in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture;
Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught
Place. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla
Mandir) or Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh temple).
DAY 03 : DELHI
- JAIPUR
(260 Kms., 05-06 Hrs. drive)
 After
breakfast, leave for Jaipur - The Pink City : Jaipur needed a fresh
coat of paint to welcome its distinguished guest the Prince of Wales
in 1905-6. The contractor inability to supply any other color in
the required quantity compelled the choice of pink shade for its
walls. A contractor’s compulsion famed Jaipur to Pinkcity. Since
then the PINK color is associated with hospitality in Rajput culture.
Arrive Jaipur and check-in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from
the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance.
Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the
ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began
in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army
and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has
museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware
and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai
Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR
- FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
(240 Kms., 06-07 Hrs. drive)
After breakfast, leave for Agra, enroute visit the abandoned
Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569,
was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15
years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including
the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces
which are still preserved in its original glory.
Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at
prebooked hotel.
DAY 06 : AGRA
- UNCHAGAON
(180 Kms., 04-05 Hrs. drive)
We have envisaged overnight stay in
Unchagaon because Agra to Corbett is a very long drive. The other
option is to drive back from Agra to Delhi, stay overnight in Delhi
and drive to Corbett the next day.
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort,
which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made
up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall
of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues;
the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed
by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of
the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Unchagaon. Arrive Unchangaon and check in at
Fort Unchagaon - The Fort Unchangaon stands tall as an ideal
gateway to Uttaranchal. Home to the Jat rulers who rose in prominence
during the decline of Mugal Empire, it was originally made of mud,
but its walls were late replaced by brick and old building inside
the fort was totally renovated during the 1930's to give it a distinctly
colonial look.
DAY 07 : UNCHAGAON
- CORBETT
(210 Kms., 04-05 Hrs. drive)
After breakfast, free. Later, leave for Corbett. Arrive Corbett
and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 08 : CORBETT
Morning and afternoon, jungle safari inside the park in a private
jeep
DAY 09 : CORBETT
Early morning, safari inside the park in a jeep. Rest of the day,
free.
DAY 10 : CORBETT
- DELHI
(255 Kms., 05-06 Hrs. drive)
After breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check in at prebooked
hotel.
DAY 11 : DEPART
DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home/onward destination.
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