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UNDETERRED BETHLEHEM OF CIVILIZATIONS FROM 2500 BC TO THE PRESENT THE NORTH SUBCONTINENT, RICH IN ASSORTED BEAUTY AND RESOURCES LAVISHLY BESTOWED AMBITION UPON THE CONQUERORS AND AVID SETTLERS. DELHI, AGRA AND JAIPUR - REGIONS ABOUNDING IN BRILLIANT AND OUTSTANDING ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS REAFFIRM MAN'S FAITH IN THE GREATNESS OF MAN. AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN THE 240 YEARS OLD MUKUNDGARH FORT AND A CAMEL BUGGY RIDE ON THE GLIMMERING SANDS AND THE ROLLING DUNES OF THE RAJASTHAN'S DESERTS ASTOUND THE REFINED SENSIBILITIES OF THE VISITORS. DELHI AS CENTRE COMFORTABLY CONNECTS THE REGIONS IN ALL SEASONS.

THE SEVEN DAYS WONDER

DAY 01, Delhi:

Arrive in Delhi to a traditional welcome of garlands and 'Aarti' and be escorted to your hotel. This peculiar twin city has withstood aplenty amorous adventures through histronies since times bygone, yet with an august attitude, it stands aloft to fight or welcome on pouring novelties. Old Delhi boasts of classical rhythms of ancient Medieval and Mughal repercussions. New Delhi, the capital is a resplendant repertoire of English galore. Day free for leisure. Meals and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 02, Delhi:

Morning leave for half day city tour. Visit the 'Sun Dial' the 272 year old astronomical observatory; Rashtrapati Bhawan - the President's residence; Sansad Bhawan - the coronaded 171m circular Parliament House; India Gate - 42m tall 'Triumph Archway' for the martyrs of the First World War. It is also the linkway to Old Delhi to visit the 368 year old Red Fort and 338 year old Jama Masjid, both the meticulous creations of a brilliant architectural genius - Shahjahan; Qutub Minar, the tallest wonder of Pre Mughal era, the mid 16th century's Humanyun's Tomb, another thrilling finesse of Mughal art. On return to the hotel, visit a few Emporiums. Afternoon depart for Agra (204 kms.) by car/ coach.

Arrive in 5 hours and check into your hotel. Situated on the banks of Yamuna, this 5000 year old city was immortalized by Shah Jahan's impulsive creation of 'Taj Mahal' - the startling wonder, after going through excruciating pangs of pains after the death of his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal in 1631.

DAY 03, AGRA:

Morning City Tour: Visit Agra Fort - built by Akbar in 1565 and renovated later by Jehangir and Shah Jahan; Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb built by Noor Jehan (Jahangir's Queen) in 1622, the prime Indian monument with Persian mosaic inlay. Taj Mahal - the most extravagant example of pure love unmatched anywhere in the world. Built by 20,000 artisans invited from all over the world, who worked 24 hrs/day for 12 years, conveys beyond any doubt the message of unity and integrity possible only through mutual love and respect. Visit the bazaars studded with intricate handicrafts produced by traditional craftsmen. Afternoon, depart by car/coach for Fatehpur Sikri.

Arrive in 50 minutes in Emperor Akbar's 427 year old 2nd capital which still stands untampered even by the irrational changing times. It is a wonder as the fort highlights specifically, features of Akbar's personality - as a loving father, a devoted husband and a noble monarch. It was here that Jehangir (Salim) was born after Akbar walked to receive blessings from Saint Salim Chisti at Ajmer. His glorious Din-i-Elahi, which synthesised the elements of all religions satiated the Emperor and blessed the Empire with distinctive 9 Ratans (treasures). Among these were Tansen, Birbal, Todarmal, Abul Fazal. Later depart for Jaipur, 197 kms away.

JAIPUR:

Arrive in Jaipur in 4 hrs and check into the hotel. Garlanded with Aravali Hills, this colorful capital of Rajasthan takes its name after Raja Jai Singh II. In 1727, he founded the city on the basis of 'Shilpa Shastra' (ancient Hindu architectural treatise). Accordingly the city is divided into 7 rectangular blocks, each guarded by a gate and fortified by crenelated walls. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Morning excursion to Amer Fort, popular forts showing Rajputana architecture and its 17th century air-conditioning system. Enjoy ornament jingling Elephant Ride from the foothills to the Fort's gate terminating in Maharaja style. Afternoon city tour : Visit Jantar Mantar 'Princely Dial' observatory. Hawa Mahal (Windy Palace) built by Raja Pratap Singh in 1799. City Palace and Museum - occupying 1/7th of the city's land - a fastidious representation of blending Mughal and traditional art. Evening free to visit the colorful bazaars full with handicraft jewelry, carpets, clothes and various other items. Meals and overnight at thehotel.

DAY 05, JAIPUR - MUKUNDGARH FORT:

Morning depart by car/ coach to Mukundgarh 150 kms away to be covered in 4 hours drive. Mukundgarh Fort is situated in the Shekhawati district of Rajasthan desert. This 240 year old fort untouched by the torments of times, offers sensational traditional hospitality, awakening majestic desires. Internationally known for its painted Havelis (Homes of rich traders). Afternoon enjoy a 'Walking Tour' visiting rich Havelis - each a fantasy. A colossal archway carved with Lord Krishna playing his flute amongst his dainty cows, leads you to the age old bazaars where even today cobblers, bangle makers are to be seen in their traditional craftsmanship. Dinner is in the open courtyard, welcoming you with twinkling stars in the company of a beaming moon laid over shimmering tables. The sensations rise with the soft jingling train of folk dancers following a Fire Dancers burstlng with life. Spend overnight in typical Maharaja style in the Palace.

DAY 6, MUKUNDGARH DESERT ADVENTURE:

Morning take a camel for an hour, going through the bazaars and your destination will be Mukundgarh sand dunes overlooking a wild desert landscape traversed by camels and inhabited by peacocks. It will be a fascinating experience riding a camel in real desert. If you are scared of riding a camel, then take a Maharaja style Camel Buggy. Afternoon pack up and depart for Delhi to arrive in about 6 hrs. Drive and check into the Hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 07, DELHI:

Morning at leisure, check out from the Hotel at 12 noon and be escorted to the airport for the onward flight.