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Starts In :	New Delhi
End In :	New Delhi
Duration :	7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations :	New Delhi - Jaipur - Amber Fort - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - (Taj Mahal) - New Delhi - By Flight - Varanasi - By Flight - New Delhi

Welcome to India for your Taj Mahal & Varanasi Tour with Ashok India Travels!! You will be received by our representative at the International or Domestic Airport. Take a tour of Old Delhi built by Emperor Shah Jahan the builder of the famous Taj Mahal, Here visit the Jama Masjid which is the biggest Mosque of its kind in India, Later visit Humayuns tomb the first Mughal construction in India from 1565 AD. After that visit the new garden city built in 1911 by the British, Here visit India Gate (War Memorial Arch) built in the earlier half of the 20th century, also drive pass through Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House), Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Palace shopping centre. After that visit Qutub Minar which is the tallest Minar in India, originally an ancient Islamic Monument, inscribed with Arabic inscriptions, though the iron pillar has some Brahmi inscriptions, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at Hotel in New Delhi

Today a full day city tour of Jaipur starting with a short stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photography, Later proceed to Amber Fort which displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Also visit the Jagat Shiromani Temple on the foothills of the Amber Fort. Later stop by Jal Mahal (Water Palace) which was a resting place for the kings in summer time. After lunch visit the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur which has a fabulous collection of robes, saris in cotton and silk with gold latticed work, paintings, a huge collection of arms in the ammunition gallery, also visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory built in 1727. In the evening enjoy a walk in the Charming pink city of Jaipur which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur

Today move to Agra, On the way visit Abhaneri which is one of the oldest Step well in Rajasthan built by King Chanda (Chandra) who rule Abhaneri or ancient Abhanagari during 8th-9th Century A.D. This 19.5 Meter deep Baori is Square on plan with entrance from north. It is provided with double flight of steps on three sides. Also, known as Chand Baori, the Stepwell is one of the largest stepwells in the entirety of Rajasthan. When it was built, the well not only helped the villagers and the tradesmen to draw water in the time of thirst but also conserved groundwater. After lunch continue towards Fatehpur Sikri the Phantom city or abandoned city built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the second half of the 16th century. Fatehpur Sikri was the first planned city of the Mughals to be marked by magnificent administrative, residential, and religious buildings comprised of palaces, public buildings, mosques, and living areas for the court, the army, the servants of the king and an entire city. Overnight at Hotel in Agra

The 7th Wonder of the World TAJ MAHAL is awaiting your arrival today morning. A must see with the rising sun as the Taj Mahal is bathed in the golden rays of the morning sun. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial that has the tomb of his beautiful wife Mumtaj Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. After breakfast, move to see the Agra Fort built by Akbar where Shahjahans own son Aurangzeb imprisoned Shahjahan. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later you will be transferred to Delhi Airport to take your flight to Varanasi - the oldest living city of the World. Overnight at Hotel in Varanasi

After a leisurely breakfast, Today morning moves on your own near the Ghats and explore narrow streets in Varanasi. Spiritually enlightening, the heart of the city pulsates around the Ghats, about 80 of which border the Ganges. Be prepared for the sights, sounds and smells! Though, all chaos and noise on the Ghats take a pause before dusk when the Ganga Aarti begins to take place, a ceremony of immense grandeur. Varanasi is famous for Banaras Hindu University which is the largest residential university in India with more than 3000 residential students. The great Indian writers such as Kabir, Tulsidas and Ravi Das spent several years of their life in Varanasi. Later you will be transferred to the airport of Varanasi to take your flight to New Delhi to connect to your International Flight for your further journey back to your country. Here you will be transferred to the International Airport of New Delhi to take your flight back home. You need to be at the airport 3 hours before your International flight departure time. Have a nice flight back home and we hope you enjoyed your tour in India with Ashok India Travels.