Welcome to Delhi & Agra (3N/4D) Trip

Delhi

Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.

Agra

The ancient city of Agra has references that date as far back as in the Mahabharata. Today, this fascinating land still has traces of the glorious golden era. It is here that you get to experience some of the world famous architectures. Be it the white marbled splendor of Taj Mahal, the revered Jama Masjid that is striking exemplar of Mughal style or the captivating deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri.

Itinerary (3N/4D Trip to Delhi & Agra)

Day 1: Private car will be waiting at Delhi International airport. Airport transfer to the hotel will be provided. Check in hotel. Free time for the guests to rest and they may take a stroll in nearby market as per their choice. Night stay at hotel.

Day 2: Complimentary breakfast at the hotel. Guests will be taken in a chauffeur driven private car for sightseeing in Delhi. Guest will be dropped at hotel in evening. Night stay at hotel.

Day 3: Complimentary breakfast at the hotel. Guest will be taken in a chauffeur driven private car to Agra. Check in hotel. Local site seeing in Agra.  Guest will be dropped at hotel in evening. Night stay at hotel.

Day 4: Complimentary breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel. If time permits guest is taken to nearby market for personal shopping as per their choice. Later guest are dropped at Delhi international airport.

Includes:

1). Airport transfer in a chauffeur driven a/c car.

2). 4 or 3 star hotel accommodation as per availability.

3). 3 Full day chauffeur driven a/c car at your service from 7am till 9pm. (For day2, 3 and 4)

4). Complimentary breakfast at hotel.

Excludes:

1). Lunch and Dinner (Can be added on special request with extra cost)

2). Any expense of personal nature for e.g. tips and gifts etc.

3). Entry tickets at amusement parks, monuments, museum etc.

4). Anything which is explicitly not mentioned in the itinerary.

5). Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like acts of God, Bus/Train/Flight delays, roadblocks, political disturbances etc.

Suggestive List for site seeing in Delhi & Agra:

Delhi

1). The grand ‘Red Fort’: The Red Fort is an epitome of the Mughal era in India and is the face of tourist attractions in Delhi. Built in 1638, it is an outstanding marvel of Mughal architecture made of red sand stone. Within its magnanimous walls, the chhata bazaar and an every evening sound and light show are special attractions.

2). The glorious ‘India Gate’: It was built in 1931 as a memorial for martyrs of World War I and war in Afghanistan. At Rajpath, the structure looks amazing in evening lights. The gardens that line the structure are a must visit among the sightseeing places in Delhi.

3). Rashtrapati Bhawan: On the opposite of the Rajpath is residence of the President of India. Not among the typical tourist places in Delhi, access to this grand piece of architecture is restricted. With four floors and 340 rooms in a floor area of 200,000 square feet, it has a huge presidential gardens (Mughal Gardens), large open spaces, residences of bodyguards and staff, stables, other offices and utilities within its perimeter walls. Just a walk past the monument will give you the idea of how grand the monument is.

4). Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar stands tall with its 73 meter tall brick minaret. Built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the structure has five stories abundant with chiseled carvings and scriptures.

5). Jantar Mantar: Constructed in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur, Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory. Fascinating for their ingenuity, the instruments at Jantar Mantar can no longer be used accurately because of the tall buildings around. However, a visit to admire the science of Indian astronomy makes it one of the most visited tourist attractions in Delhi.

6). Humayun’s Tomb: A world heritage site under UNESCO, the Humayun’s Tomb was built in 1570 by Humayun’s wife Haji Begum. It is unarguably one of the most amazing works of Mughal Architecture to which Taj Mahal owes its design.

7). Akshardham Temple: Swaminarayan Akshardham – one of the largest Hindu temples in the world. Built by the BAPS spiritual organization, it’s a stunning architectural work made of the pink stone and white marble.

8). Chattarpur Temple: Set amid the beautiful surroundings of South Delhi, Chattarpur is a popular temple founded in the 1970s by Sant Shree Nagpal Baba. This divine temple has an incredible architecture and it’s a perfect blend of north and south. There are beautiful statues of Shiv-Parvati, Ram-Darbar, Maa Katyayani, Radha-Krishna, Lord Ganesha, Goddess Laxmi, and Lord Hanuman.

9). ISKON Temple: ISKCON is a spiritual institution founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966. You can see the beautiful visual presentations of Bhagavad Gita with colourful lights that create wonderful effect on the huge screen. They also organize beautiful robotics and Mahabharata show during the evenings. There’s a simple Govinda’s restaurant inside the temple premises, where you get veg food.

10). Lotus Temple: Famously known as the Lotus temple in the list of famous tourist places in Delhi, Lotus in the Bahai Temple symbolizes four religions namely Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Islam. This temple belongs to the Bahai faith which proclaims that all people and religions are united. Worshippers of every religion are welcomed here.

11). Jama Masjid: Among the other tourist attractions in Delhi is the largest mosque in India–Jama Masjid. It can hold 25000 devotees at a time. It was Shah Jahan’s first architectural marvel. The mosque has four towers and the southern tower gives a stunning view of the city. You’ve to be dressed appropriately to enter the mosque.

12). Raj Ghat: Gandhi Smriti shows you the exact location where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. The room is exactly how Gandhiji left it and that’s where he built his abode for 144 days until his time of death. The room where he slept and the prayer ground is open to the public. It also has a display of paintings, sculptures, etc. On the other side of the road is Raj Ghat. Overall, if you want to pay your respects to Gandhiji and the work he did for India, then this is one of the best places to visit in Delhi.

13). The unique ‘Crafts Museum’: With the theme set up of a traditional village, this vintage museum in Pragati Maidan of Delhi has been preserving and nurturing the traditional crafts of India. An enormous carved temple chariot, a Gujarati haveli are the main highlights. The rear courtyard sells handicrafts made by local artisans.

14). Chandni Chowk: The main street of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is the heart of Delhi. Chaotically competing for space, its narrow lanes are filled with shops to buy inexpensive stuff. Also, Street food just doesn’t get better than Chandni Chowk.

15). The inexpensive ‘Palika Bazaar’ and ‘Janpath Market’: An underground market located between the inner and outer circle of Connaught Place, Palika Bazar houses 15,000 people within its confines at any given time. Set up in the late 1970s, it has 380 numbered shops selling a varied range of objects where electronic items and clothing are dominant and is one of the best places to visit in Delhi for all the shopaholics.

Janpath Market is another market in Connaught Place & the lane connects it to Lodhi Road. This place overflows with the shops and stalls at the roadside selling large numbers of goods.

16). Dilli Haat: An open air food plaza cum craft bazaar, Dilli Haat is situated near INA and is run by the Delhi Tourism Authority (DTTDC). Artisans and craftsmen from all over the country gather here to showcase and sell their handicrafts. And for the guests, there is plenty of options when it comes to food. It offers savory cuisines from all over.

17: 'Select Citywalk’, Saket: A premier shopping mall located in the Saket District Centre, Select Citywalk is a 1,300,000 square feet retail development is spread over 6 acres. It includes a multiplex, serviced apartments, offices, 180 odd retail outlets and a food court along with an open plaza. It is one of the finest and classiest places to visit in Delhi and a heaven for shopping enthusiasts.

Agra

1). Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world and is considered to be the most popular tourist attraction in the country. A symbol of love, the Taj was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaz.

2). Agra Fort: The Agra Fort is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is situated at a distance of about 2.5km northwest of the famous Taj Mahal. The construction of the massive fort of red sandstone by the banks of Yamuna river was started by emperor Akbar.

3). Fatehpur Sikri: A city, predominantly made of red sandstone, Fatehpur Sikri was founded in 16th century by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Back then it was the capital of his Empire for fifteen years. Now a UNESCO world heritage site and a famous tourist attraction, it is a fine example of Akbar's architectural finesse.

4). Itimad-ud-daula Tomb: This tomb nestled on the bank of the river Yamuna was built by Queen Noor Jahan for her parents in the middle of the Persian Garden. It was constructed using yellow marble, with black and white marble inlay, and was hence called the Baby Taj.

5). City Shopping: Various small shops in Agra sell handicrafts and stone products such as jewelry boxes, and plaques. Leather goods of good quality are also available in the markets. Most products have some dedication to the Taj Mahal.

6). Akbar Tomb: The Tomb of Akbar the Great is an important and iconic Mughal architectural masterpiece, built in 1605-1613, spanning over an area of 119 acres in Sikandra, an outlying section of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at Sikandra, in the suburbs of Agra

7). Jama Masjid: The Jama Masjid is a magnificent structure. The original name of this construct was Masjid Jahan Numa. Built by Shah Jahan, the very best of artisans, sculptors, engineers and thousands of labourers were used in the construction effort.

8). Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity: The Missionaries of Charity centre in Agra is a branch of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. Mother Teresa is one of the prominent saints who devoted her life to charity and the development of under-privileged sections of the society.

9). Wildlife SOS: This is an animal rescue and development organisation located in Agra. Established in 1995, Wildlife SOS actively works towards conservation of wildlife and protecting the natural habitat of wild animals.

Note: This is just a suggestive list and guest may choose any destination as per their available time and interest.

Please contact us for booking. Happy Journey!

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