“We booked a walking food tour through Old Delhi and our guide Jessica was delightful,outstanding English and very knowledgeable. We did rate it as one of the best experiences we had in Delhi.” Meg Wilson, NSW
Photo credit: Julie Miller
View of Amber fort over the lake, Jaipur, India
“What a fantastic time we had from start to finish and everything in between.Great service, great itinerary and great fun – cannot wait to do it again sometime soon. With thanks and appreciation.” Kim and Judy, NSW
City | Hotel Budget | Mid Range | Hotel 5 star | |||
Delhi | Colonels Retreat | Standard Room |
Heritage Room |
Superior Room |
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Agra | Grand Imperial |
Deluxe Room |
Deluxe King |
Standard room |
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Jaipur | Alsisar Haveli | Standard Room |
Deluxe Room Double Bed City View |
Madho Niwas |
Meet and greet at Delhi airport by Mantra Wild Representative and transfer to Hotel.
Your journey starts in Delhi, India’s capital and largest city. Soak up the culture, history, architecture and unique human diversity of Delhi, one of the world’s greatest cities. The fragrances and taste of the food will seduce even the most experienced gourmet travellers.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast depart for our Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour as seen in Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.traveller.com.au/old-delhi-walking-tour-india-a-feast-to-overcome-delhi-belly-fears-13m0he )
Delhi has been the seat of power through multiple civilisations and dynasties through centuries. Yet, the last seat of the Mughal Empire, that exists in the form of Old Delhi today, remains the most fascinating. Colourful, vibrant, noisy and chaotic, Shahjahanabad, as it was known back then, was named after the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan at the peak of the Mughal supremacy over India.
As you walk, you discover hidden gems of the nearly 370 year old city, where religious shrines co-exist with trading houses. Gaze upon traditional Havelis (mansions), explore the maze of streets where once royalty descended and learn the quaint stories of market alleys. The fragrance of spices can be exhilarating for your senses in the boisterous Spice market, one of Asia’s largest but you can also be dazzled by the glitter of India’s largest jewellery and wedding markets! (Weekly off is Sunday) .
We go up the 360 year old steps of the majestic Jama Masjid, India’s 2nd largest Mosque and one of the finest examples of mosque architecture in the world.
The food lifestyle with its rich and varied heritage that owes its origins both to the original inhabitants and invaders alike is one of the star attractions. Be it the filling samosa, crispy kachori or the hot halwas, its all in a day’s fun.
Drive past President`s House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and India Gate (War Memorial Arch ) followed by Humayun`s Tomb and Qutub Minar.
Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast, visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun`s Tomb, and Raj Ghat.
Evening proceed for some shopping or relax.
Overnight at Hotel.
Morning Breakfast.
After Breakfast, transfer by vehicle to Agra.
Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, has become the de facto tourist emblem of India.
On arrival visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noor Jehan in memory of her father.
In the evening visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning Breakfast.
Depart for Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is 40 kilometers west of Agra. It was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
Later drive to Jaipur. On arrival check into the hotel.
The capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the `pink city` because of the ochre-pink hue of its old buildings and crenellated city walls. The Rajputs considered pink to be a colour associated with hospitality, and are reputed to have daubed the city in preparation for the visit of Britain`s Prince Alfred in 1853. This tradition and Jaipur`s welcoming, relaxed air continue to this day.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning Breakfast.
After breakfast we leave for the spectacular Amber Fort, a magnificent fortress protecting, in turn, a complex of palaces, temples and exquisite marble & mirror-inlaid halls and apartments.
Afternoon tour of Jaipur – We`ll visit the old city, the Maharaja`s City Palace as well as the Observatory. Then we`ll take a short drive through the residential and business districts and we`ll stop to photograph the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) along the way.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport for international flight back to Australia.
End of tour
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