For a memorable and unusual life time experience, spend your spring break in one the most mystical and exotic places —Incredible India. Travel through Delhi, Jaipur – the ‘pink city’, marvel at the most perfect mausoleum ever designed and built — the Taj Mahal.
Date |
Cities |
Activities / Itinerary |
Mar 23 |
USA |
Depart from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Newark.
(Departures from other cities are available. Please contact us for details) |
Mar 24 |
Delhi |
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and transfer to hotel New Delhi Marriott
Delhi is a city of immense past. Seven mighty empires have risen, ruled the sub-continent & fallen here. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and has accumulated a tremendous heritage of art, architecture and culture. New Delhi, the present capital of the largest democracy in the world, is the creation of world famous architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Attractions include, Rashtrapati Bhavan or Presidential Palace, Parliament House, Red Fort- a Massive fort built by master builder Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid- the largest mosque in Asia, Jantar Mantar- the medieval observatory designed & built by Maharajah Jai Singh of Jaipur, the 16th century tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun, Raj Ghat- where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Shantivana- the cremation site of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Shopping: Delhi is a shoppers' paradise, as not only are local handicrafts available, but nearly every state of India has its handicrafts emporium at Delhi. Some of the special handicrafts available are silver work, filigree, Indian perfumes, saris and fabrics embroidered with gold and silver, curios and paintings, semi-precious and precious jeweler, brass and copper ware, Indian musical |
Mar 25 |
Delhi |
City tour visiting Presidential Palace, Parliament House, Humayun's' Tomb, Jantar Mantar Observatory, India Gate and local bazaars and B’ahai Lotus Temple.
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Mar 26 |
Jaipur |
After breakfast, city tour old Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, and Indira Gandhi Memorials including Raj Ghat and Shantivana and local bazaars.
Transfer to Jaipur by private chauffeur drive car. It takes about 4 ½ hours. Check into hotel Rajputana Sheraton, Atalban Palace Road, Jaipur - 302004, India
Jaipur: Jai Singh-a prince, soldier, planner and astronomer founded the rose pink capital city in 1728. The beautifully planned city is a tribute to the king considering that western world perhaps had very few-planned city in the eighteenth century. The observatory-Jantar Mantar-is an excellent example of the marvelous precision in astronomical calculators built in solid concrete. The City Palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal art and architecture. Now a museum, has fine collection of sculpture, carpets paintings, manuscripts and armory.
A short drive from Jaipur is AMBER FORT, perched atop a hill. Within its precincts are Sheesh Mahal or chamber of mirrors - reputedly the best in the world, Victory Hall and Pleasure Palace. The fort is reached by riding an elephant or by jeep. |
Mar 27 |
Jaipur |
Jaipur: After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. City tour in the afternoon visiting Haw Mahal - the Palace of Winds, the facade of which is all pink windows and filigree screens, the Jantar Mantar - the largest and best preserved 18th century stone observatory, the City Palace - still the home of the former royalty of Jaipur housing an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons, local bazaars.
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Mar 28 |
Agra |
Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra
After breakfast, transfer to Fatehpur Sikri by private chauffer driven car / coach. It takes about 2 hours.
Fatehpur Sikri: The founding of Fatehpur Sikri reads like a fairytale. When all else had failed, the Emperor Akbar came here in search of the renowned Sufi mystic, Sheikh Salim Chishti, to ask the blessing of a son. His prayer was answered and soon a son was born. In honor of the saint, Emperor Akbar named the prince Salim and vowed to found a new city. And so Fatehpur Sikri, a magnificent new city rose on the craggy hills 40 Kms from Agra and became the capital of his empire.
Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a deserted, phantom city. But the inner citadel is immaculately preserved. Its walls, palaces, baths, royal mint, courts and gardens still stand in splendid homage to a great visionary and builder. The heart of the palace complex however, is very much alive. For at the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, a white marble canopy set in the great courtyard of the Royal Mosque, pilgrims still come in thousands to offer flowers, tie a thread in the latticed screens and to pray for the gift of son.
After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, transfer to Agra by private chauffer driven car. It takes about 2 hours. Check into hotel Mughal Sheraton, Taj Ganj, Agra - 282001, India
Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world—a monument of love created by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal and perhaps the most perfect architectural monument of the world, The Agra Fort— a testament to the rise and fall of the Mughal empire built by Emperor Akbar in red sand stone over 400 years ago.
These may be full moon nights in Agra It is said the Taj Mahal changes its colors during the full moon nights. Visit the Taj during full moon nights for the most memorable and everlasting impression. Taj is also very enchanting at dawn and sunset.
Although with limited access, the Taj Mahal is now open for five nights each month for nighttime viewing around the full moon nights. Number of visitors is restricted to 400 each night. Only 40 will be allowed at a time for 30 minutes. The ticket must be purchased in advance and cost $ 26.00 inclusive of handling charges. |
Mar 29 |
Agra |
City tour visiting the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itemad ud Daula and local bazaars. |
Mar 30 |
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After breakfast, transfer to Delhi. It takes about 4 ½ hours. Check into hotel New Delhi Marriott, District Center, Saket, New Delhi - 110 017, India
Afternoon free to visit educational institute/s or for independent activities |
Mar 31 |
Delhi |
Early morning transfer to airport. Depart by Air India at 730 AM.
Arrive in the USA in the afternoon. |