Rise and Fall of the Mughal - Historical tour
The history and culture of India are quite rich, diverse, and mind blowing. Mughal, Rajput and Chandelas are the renowned dynasties one associate with the Northern India. Architecture of India is quite spectacular while every fort unwinds its own history, Mosques, Temples and other monuments are beautifuland breathtaking. We start the Trip with Delhi where Mughal are still alive in their monuments. Rajasthan, a Land of Warriors, has a rich cultural heritage of Forts and Palaces, people and their life stories. From Desert to Hills, from Forts to Havelis there are many things to explore including Gwalior & Khajuraho.
Dates
2017, October 25 - author's tour next tour - Wednesdays
Languages
Russian / English
Price
1466 USD (approximately)
PROGRAMME
1 day. Delhi
Upon arrival at New Delhi International Airport transfer to the hotel. After some rest we start our old Delhi tour visiting Red fort, Jama Mosque and old City and overnight at the hotel.
2 day. Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel, and we start the tour with Humanyun Tomb, Kutub Minar, India Gate, President House, Parliament house, Old Fort & Raj Ghat. Overnight at the hotel.
3 day. Delhi – Jodhpur (by air)
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Airport to take flight to Jodhpur.andUpon arrival transfer to the hotel and check in. In the afternoon we visit Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada and Umaidbhawan Museum, later in the evening walk through the old city. Overnight at the hotel.
4 day. Jodhpur – Udaipur (280 kms/05 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel and today we drive to Udaipur. Enroute we visit famous Ranakpur Jain temples, continue driving to Udaipur, and upon arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel
5 day. Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel and we start the day with City Palace and Museum, also visit the Crystal gallery, Jagdish temple and Saheliyonki Bari. In the evening visit the Monsoon Palace. Overnight at the hotel.
6 day. Udaipur – Chittorgarh (150 kms/02 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel and today we drive to Chittorgarh.Upon arrival we visit Gigantic Chittorgarh fort, later we drive to Bijaipur, and upon arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening a birding watching tour in Bijaipur. Overnight at the hotel.
7 day. Chittorgarh – Jaipur (300 kms/05 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel and today we drive to Jaipur.En route we visit Pushkar to see the famous Brahma temple and later continue driving to Jaipur. Upon arrival check in at the hotel and stay overnight.
8 day. Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel and we start the tour with elephant ride to Amber fort, visit Jaigarh fort famous for the biggest Canon in India, and then we visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) and finally take a photo at Hawa Mahal, and visit the Birla temple. Overnight at the hotel.
9 day. Jaipur – Agra (233 kms/05 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel and today we drive to Agra. En route we visit Chand Baori (a step well), later we stop at Fatehpur Sikri. By late afternoon we reach Agra and check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
10 day. Agra – Gwalior (150 kms/2 ½ hrs)
Early morning visit the Tajmahal by sunrise, and come back to the hotel. After breakfast visit Agra fort and later drive to Gwalior. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
11 day. Gwalior – Khajuraho
Breakfast at the hotel and today we visit famous Gwalior fort. Later we drive to Khajuraho and upon arrival check in at the hotel. Evening visit to Eastern and Western Ghats of temples. Overnight at the hotel.
12 day. Khajuraho – Delhi (by flight)
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Airport to take flight to Delhi.andUpon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
13 day. Delhi – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and timely transfer to International Airport to take flight back home.
ROUTE
Tourist attractions
Red Fort, Delhi
Jama Masjid Mosque
Jantar Mantar
Humayun's Tomb
Qutub Minar
Raj Ghat
Mehrangarh Fort Museum
Amber Fort
Hawa Mahal
Fatehpur Sikri
Well Chand Baori
Taj Mahal
Fortress Mehrangarh
Gwalior Fort
Khajuraho