IAMLE 2012

Day 01: Jaipur - Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri

(250 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Drive to Agra en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, This deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, now glows in its magnificent past. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza (The gate of victory), set in the south wall. Continue your drive to Agra. Continue your drive to Agra and check in at Hotel Taj View or similar. Afternoon visit Agra Fort, whose maze of courtyard, mosque and private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.

Day 02: Agra - Delhi

(220 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Morning, experience the Taj Mahal (Friday closed)-one of the seven wonders of the world. This beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble, took 22 years and 22000 craftsmen to build it. This monument was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal.

Later drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check in at Hotel.

Afternoon visit Old Delhi, which has some dramatic remnants of the Mughal Empire. Drive past the Red Fort and visit the Jama Masjid, india's largest mosque, both built by emperor Shah Jehan. Walk through the narrow lanes of colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk, culminating the tour with a photo stop at Rajghat, the site of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation.

Day 03: Delhi

After breakfast check - out of the hotel, Morning, drive through the majestic boulevards of New Delhi designed by the British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1920. Lutyens' Delhi includes the grand government buildings and parliament house, the India gate and "Rashtrapati Bhawan" - the presidential palace. Also visit the 234 foot high Qutab Minar and Humayun's tomb; built in the 16th century by the second mughal emperor, this is an early example of mughal architecture. After sightseeing tour terminates.