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RISHIKESH RELIGIOUS TOUR
DURATION: 08 Nights / 09 Days
DESTINATIONS: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Rishikesh - Delhi
 
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
 
 
 
 
DAY 02 : DELHI - JAIPUR

After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.

 
 
 
 
DAY 03 : JAIPUR

After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the RaDev Somnath , Jaipur Trouismjput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.

 
 


 
DAY 04 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA

After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

 
 
 
 
DAY 05 : AGRA
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Marishikesh indiahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction Rambagh Gardens , Agra Travels and Toursof the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. Afternoon, free for individual activities.
 
 
 
 
DAY 06 : AGRA - DELHI

After breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and checkin at prebooked hotel. Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).

 
 
 
 
DAY 07 : DELHI - RISHIKESH
After breakfast, leave for Rishikesh. Rishikesh the supreme Pilgrimage invites millions of pilgrims on the auscpious dates when pilgrims try to get the drop of nectar through the holy dips at Haridwar and Rishikesh. The sacred river Ganga (anglicized to Ganges) flows through Rishikesh. In fact, it is here that the river leaves the Shivalik mountains Himalayas, and flows out into the plains of northern India. Several temples, ancient as well as new, can be found along the banks of the river in Rishikesh. Enroute visit Haridwar. Arrive Rishkesh & check in at prebooked hotel
 
 
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