Pondicherry
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Surajgarh Holidays
Sample Itinerary - REF INDIA 2123
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Day 1: Delhi
Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! Arrive at Delhi airport where we will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to relax after your long flight.
Day 2: Delhi
Our full day guided sightseeing tour of Delhi today covers the colourful chaos of Old Delhi and the modern simplicity of New Delhi. This vibrant city is full of forts, monuments, temples, mosques and more. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Delhi was important centre of the Mughal dynasty and the British made it the capital city in 1911. We take in Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk, the bustling bazaar, as well as the Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana – the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawahar Lal Nehru. In New Delhi we visit India Gate, Rasthrapati Bhawan, Parliament House and Humayun’s Tomb.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Departing Delhi, we journey to Agra, once India’s Mughal capital. Here we visit Agra fort, which boasts some of India’s finest Mughal buildings behind its fortified walls. During its history it has been a palace, a fort and a prison! We also visit a marble craftshop. Continuing, we enjoy a buggy ride to the legendary Taj Mahal at sunset. Built entirely of white marble, the Taj Mahal has no peers.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur
En route to Jaipur, we visit the ghostly former Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, abandoned due to lack of water. We then head on to Jaipur, where we visit a cotton trading/tailor shop where you can get clothing tailored for delivery to your hotel before we leave.
Day 5: Jaipur
Maybe opt for an early morning balloon flight over Jaipur (see enhancements page). Look out for the snake charmers that dot our route, as we travel to the 16th century Amber Fort. An exotic elephant ride transports us to the lofty fort, where we’ll enjoy a tour. Later in the afternoon we tour the City Palace, which boasts an interesting museum of regal attire and Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory.
Day 6: Jaipur - Surajgarh
Today, we drive to the semi-desert Shekhawati region. The small towns in this region became important trading posts, a lasting legacy of which are the beautiful painted havelis (mansions) constructed by wealthy merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. Time to relax, why not walk through the village and take in the local and colourful life.
Day 7: Surajgarh - Delhi
Returning to Delhi, the latter part of the afternoon is free for you to relax or independently explore more of Delhi or shop in the bustling Chadni Chowk bazaar.
