Taj Mahal Tour

Places one can visit : Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaiselmer - Bikaner - Mandawa (Shekhawati) - Delhi

Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days

Just as there's no such thing as "a bad time to live", there's no such thing as "bad time to visit" one of the most scintillating and marvelous wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal. Whatever be the time of the year, the Taj Mahal will not stop with its mission to spread its charm and glory and will continue to be as luminescent as ever. But as a visit in the months of summers requires a high threshold to bear the heat, the period between the comparatively cooler months i.e. October to March is generally considered a best time to visit the Taj Mahal. Having said that, know that the radiance of the Taj Mahal is simply dazzling, and changes with every passing hour, reflecting a different aura in different seasons. Also, the visual beauty of the Taj Mahal is at its peak during sunrise, sunset, and under the full moon night.

Taj Mahal at Sunrise : Watching the sun rise up from under the sea of sky is a sight to behold, and what better way to experience it than to watch it take its place up there while you stand on the premises of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It's a moment of delight when the beauty of the sunrise and the Taj Mahal culminate together to make for some awe-inspiring images of the Taj, being transformed from soft grey and pink to a soft red glow.

Taj Mahal at Sunset : After shining its glory all through the day, when the sun climbs down the stairway of heavens and gets ready to say adios to the world, it plays its final trick in the book by lending Taj Mahal a different appearance with the shades of fiery yellow being transformed into soft exotic orange and finally to pearl white again, until the full moon prepares itself to accompany the Taj all through the night while dazzling the world with its quiet heavenly elegance.

Taj Mahal under Full Moon Night : By the night when the full moon is high up in the sky, the beauty that Taj Mahal breathes out is beyond the scope of words. A silver glow that takes over Taj Mahal is so mesmerizing that most of the things you'll see after that will feel ordinary at best. This fabulous interplay of colors all through the day, and then night, symbolically implies the presence of God, who is never represented in the anthropomorphic form. The best time to arrive would be just before the sunrise or sunset. Night viewing is allowed on the full moon night, two days before it and two days after it. Tickets for the same need to be booked one day in advance.

Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi

Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our representative at the airport arrival lounge with a India Kashmir HolidaysS signboard. Then you will be transferred to your Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure with two nights stay in Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast at Hotel, experience one of the oldest cities in the world. Delhi has its own history of 5,000 years and the monuments are tablets on which that history is written.
Full day sightseeing visiting Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar = The Victory Tower, Birla Temple which is also known as Laxmi Narain Temple and then travel through India Gate, Red Fort, the Parliament House and Presidents House. Not to miss the Old Delhi which is known as "Shahjahanbad"..Visit imposing Red Fort, The Friday Mosque and Chandni Chowck (The Moonlight Square).
Back to your hotel. Stay Overnight in Delhi.

Day 03 : Delhi-Agra

Morning breakfast & check out from hotel From today your private air-conditioned car with English speaking driver are with you for the whole tour. Drive to Agra. Check in at Hotel. Later you will visit to the monument of Love, the Taj Mahal. It took 22 years, 32 million rupees and hard toil of more than 20,000 workers to construct the Taj Mahal. In all kinds of rare, semi precious and precious stones were used for the inlay work. Later proceed for Agra Fort and back to the Hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to explore the local market or pursue independent activities. Stay overnight in Agra.

Day 04 : Agra-Fatehpur Sikri- Jaipur

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. En-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar and now known as the ghost town. Continue your drive to Jaipur, the first planned city of India famous for its colour, life style and Rajasthani cuisine. Jaipur is also known as THE PINK CITY"…..Why…?? because, as per law, all houses and shops are to be painted in pink inside the Old City. Upon arrival check in into your hotel. Later proceed for Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace); built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, Jantar Mantar; one of the famed observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. Also visit Albert Hall Museum. Stay overnight in Hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur–Amer-Jaipur

After breakfast, Enjoy city tour and visit Amber Fort; A beautiful complex of Palaces, halls, pavilions, garden and temples built by Raja Mansingh, Mirza Raja Jaisingh and Sawai Jaisingh over a period of about two centuries. City Palace Museum; have some of the priceless handwritten Hindu scriptures,preserved painted ceilings and the elephant saddles and is registered in the Guinness Book of Records to contain the biggest silver objects in the world. You will enjoy Elephant ride at Amber fort. Rest of the day is free for relaxation. Stay overnight in Hotel.

Day 06 : Jaipur-Jodhpur via Pushkar

After breakfast you will experience the feeling of travelling back in time with a journey to Jodhpur. En-route visit Pushkar, a city famous for its annual camel fair during (Kartik Poornima) full moon night in the month of November. The spectacular Fair Ground is bedecked with Camels, decorated cattle's, adventures competitions, breathtaking events, jostling rustic crowd, meditating sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls, and exotic fair. Here you will see Brahma Temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. Continue to Jodhpur. On arrival, Check in at Hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore the rustic rural life of the locals. Stay overnight in Hotel.

Day 07 : Jodhpur Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour visiting Mehrangarh Fort; one of the largest forts in India. It was built by Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur city in 1459. The palaces in this fort have their own peculiar style, with narrow staircases, serving as the only means of access to the royal residence within. Also visit Jaswant Thada (Striking Cenotaph) and Clock tower. You can also visit local bazaar (market) famous for spices. Stay overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 08 : Jodhpur – Jaisalmer

After breakfast drive to the Golden City of Jaisalmer, built in 1156 AD and named after its founder, Bhatti Rajput Rao Jaisal. City is very popular for its century's forts, palaces, havelis and amber-hued houses. The havelis, built by merchants of the 19th century are carved from golden-yellow sandstone and are still in beautiful conditions. On arrival, check in at Hotel. Afternoon is free to relax and pursue independent activities or get a glimpse of the life style of the locals. Stay for two nights in Jaisalmer.

Day 09 : Jaiselmer

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour visiting Jaisalmer Fort, patwon ji Ki haveli, Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, Salim Singh-ki-Haveli. Enjoy a camel safari on its exotic sand dunes, offering an unforgettable experience of rich cultural heritage. This amber-hued city, in the heart of the desert, dazzles gloriously in the early morning. Jaisalmer is truly a memorable experience across shimmering sands. Stay overnight in Jaisalmer.

Day 10 : Jaisalmer – Bikaner

After breakfast drive to Bikaner, which lies in the north-western part of Rajasthan and is the centre of art and culture of medieval India.Check in at the hotel? Rest of the day is free to relax or pursue independent activities. Stay overnight in Bikaner.

Day 11 : Bikaner-Mandawa

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner visiting Junagarh Fort; built in 1587-93 by Raj Singh, it is made of red and pink sandstone, has 37 domes inside and is surrounded by high walls with a 30 feet trench around the fort and Lallgarh Palace; built in the memory of king Lal Singh. The city offers over 500 years old culture and heritage, the feel of Rajasthan. Later drive to Mandawa. Rest of the day is free to relax or pursue independent activities. Stay overnight in Bikaner.

Day 12 : Mandawa (Shekhawati)

After breakfast, drive to Mandawa, a small but delightful town in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Founded in the mid 18th century, the town offers a sense of new discovery and is known for its forts, castles, stunning Haveli's, beautiful paintings, rich culture and tradition. Later proceed for sightseeing of town with beautiful paintings, murals and frescoes which are seen in the stunning Haveli's (Old houses), temples, cenotaphs, wells, castles, forts and palaces. Then visit the Mandawa Fort. Stay overnight in Mandawa.

Day 13 : Mandawa - Delhi Airport & Depart for onward destination

Enjoy your leisurely breakfast before travelling back to Delhi airport to board your onward flight.