Explore and visit short day/night trips from Delhi - See the world famous Taj Mahal in Agra or the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur while exploring the rich heritage of Rajasthan
2. Table of Contents
Content Page No.
Itinerary 3
Something About Agra 4
Sightseeing in Agra 5
Something About Jaipur 9
Sightseeing in Jaipur 10
Shopping in Jaipur 15
Suggested Hotels in Jaipur 16
Airport Transit Hotels in Delhi 17
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3. Itinerary
Day 1 - 0900 hours: Begin the trip from Delhi to reach Agra, the ultimate destination for art and an enshrined romantic symbol. The
Delhi to Agra (203 town still lives in the glorious past, in a romantic time of kings and queens, princes and princesses. It once served as
kms. 4 hrs. 30 min. the seat of the Mughal rulers
approx.)
Arrive in Agra and proceed to India’s most famous landmark, Taj Mahal to take a glimpse of this spectacular
Day 1- 1330 hours to
1430 hours: Arrive in architectural wonder of the world. This monument built by Emperor Shah Jahaan is a fine example of a fusion of
Agra many architectural styles prevalent during the 16th century
Day 1- 1430 to 1530
hours: Lunch Time Lunch at Restaurant/ hotel for buffer lunch/ local restaurant
Begin the trip from Delhi to reach Agra, the ultimate destination for art and an enshrined romantic symbol. The
Day 1 - 1530 to 1630
town still lives in the glorious past, in a romantic time of kings and queens, princes and princesses. It once served as
hours: Agra Fort
the seat of the Mughal rulers
Day 1 - 1630 to 1700
hours: Agra Marble
Visit a marble factory to see the beautiful inlay of precious and semi-precious stones and the amazing intricate
Factory craftsmanship in the marble
Day 1 -1700 to 2100
hours: Agra to Jaipur
Reach Jaipur around 2100 hours and check-in a hotel
(4 hours approx.)
Day 2 - 0800 hours to
1800 hours:
Visit Amber Fort, Jai Mahal Palace, City Palace and Hawa Mahal followeb by Shopping in the pink city of Jaipur
Sightseeing in Jaipur
Day 2 -1800 hours: Reach Delhi around 2200 hours and check-in a hotel
Return to Delhi
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4. Something About Agra
• Agra is an ancient city located on the Yamuna River in India, within the state of Uttar Pradesh. It
achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal sovereigns from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major
tourist destination, because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal.
Agra is famous for handicrafts products such as Inlay work on Marvel, Leather work, Footwear,
Brasswear, Carpets, Jewelry, Zari and Embroidery work.
• A pleasant town with a comparatively slow pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and
soapstone by craftsmen who are descendants of those who worked under the Mughals. The city is also
famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
• Population - 1,686,976 (2010)
• Official Language - Hindi
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6. Taj Mahal
• History:
1. Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah
Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz
Mahal
2. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the
jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the
universally admired masterpieces of the
world's heritage”
3. Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal
architecture, a style that combines elements
from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural
styles
• Timings: 6.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
• Off Days: Friday Closed
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7. Agra Fort
• History:
1. Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site
located in Agra, India. The fort can be more
accurately described as a walled city
2. This fort was built in red sandstone with its
magnificent palaces, halls of public/private
audience and beautiful gardens. This is where
Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house
arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent
the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal
from across the river Yamuna
• Location: 2.5 kms northwest of Taj Mahal
• Timings: 6.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
• Off Day: All days open
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8. Agra Marble Factory
• History:
1. Visit a marble factory to see the beautiful
inlay of precious and semi-precious stones and
the amazing intricate craftsmanship in the
marble.
2. Most of the marble work at the factory is the
pietra dura, or marble inlaid with gemstones.
3. The tour takes you through the production
from start to finish.
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9. Something About Jaipur
• Jaipur also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian
state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the
ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.9 million.
• Jaipur is one of the finest planned cities of India, located in the semi-desert lands of
Rajasthan. The city which once had been the capital of the royalty now is the capital
city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and
the Royal families. At present, Jaipur is a major business center with all requisites of a
metropolitan city.
• Population - 3,910,570 (2011)
• Official Language - Hindi
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11. Amber Fort
• History:
1. The Amber Fort was constructed by Raja Man
Singh I in 1592
2. The architecture of the place carries the
essence of Mughal and Indian style of building.
The Fort is made of white marble and red
stone
3. The fort not only is enormous but is also
popular for the beautiful palace located
inside it. The palace is marked with stunning
design which is well complimented with
paintings studded with stones and mirrors
• Timings: 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
• Off Days: Open all Days
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12. Jal Mahal Palace
• History:
1. Jal Mahal Palace, located in the middle of
Man Sagar Lake, is around 6.5 kms from Jaipur
City.
2. The palace was built for relaxation of the
royal family and looks mesmerizing in the
monsoon.
3. One could have great views of the lake from
Nahargarh Fort and from the surrounding
places.
• Other Information: Entry not allowed but
visitors can see the palace from roadside
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13. City Palace
• History:
1. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the early 18th
century, the monolithic City Palace is an
architectural feather in the delightful cap of
Jaipur. A haunt where the Royal family had
stayed for centuries, the palace today is a
much visited tourist spot in the region
2. It occupies a large area divided into a series
of courtyards, gardens and buildings.
3. Some of the beautiful buildings in the City
Palace complex include Mubarak Mahal,
Govind Devji Temple, Chandra Mahal, Diwan-i-
Khas, Diwan-i-Aam, Pritam Niwas and Sawai
Man Singh II Museum.
• Timings: 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
• Off Days: Open all Days
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14. Hawa Mahal
• History:
1. Hawa Mahal is a perfect example of Rajput
architectural excellence. Built by Sawai
Pratap Singh the place is also known as
“Palace of Wind.”
2. The palace has around 953 windows made of
pink sandstone. These windows are called
'Jharokhas'.
3. The Hawa Mahal was built for the women who
were part of the royal family. The ladies used
the windows to view the outside world while
resting themselves in the comfort of the
household.
• Timings: 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
• Off Days: Open all Days
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15. Shopping in Jaipur
• Famous For
1. Jaipur's colorful markets offer a great break
to stop and shop on you tour. Usually tourists
include shopping and visiting the lively
markets of Jaipur in their itinerary.
2. Jaipur is the perfect place to shop for
Handicrafts, antiques, jewelry, gems, pottery,
carpets, textiles, metalwork and leather ware
3. Kishanpol Bazar, Haldiyon Ka Rasta, Mahiharon
Ka Rasta, M.I. Road, Jauhari Bazar, Bapu
Bazar, Nehru Bazaar are the main markets of
Jaipur
• Other Information : Nehru bazaar is closed on
Tuesday while Bapu Bazaar closes on Sunday.
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16. Suggested Hotels in Jaipur
SNo. Hotels Website Approx. Cost Ranking
http://www.tridenthotels.com/i
1 Trident Hotel ndex.asp INR 7,500
http://www.starwoodhotels.co
2 Le Meridian m/lemeridien/search/hotel_det INR 10,000
ail.html?propertyID=1828
http://www.chokhidhani.com/r
3 Chokhi Dhani esort/index.html INR 7,000
http://www.fortunehotels.in/re
sort/Jaipur-
4 Fortune Park Bella Casa Fortune_Park_Bella_Casa.aspx INR 5,000
http://www.redfoxhotels.com/i
5 Red Fox ndex.asp INR 3,000
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