Diwali in India

Arrive in Delhi. Upon arrival, our representative will welcome you at the airport after which you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Delhi

Morning: Proceed for sightseeing in New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The tour to Imperial

Delhi will also include a drive past India Gate, the 42 m high War Memorial Arch, the Parliament House, the Secretariat buildings and the Vice Regal Palace, now the official residence of the President of India. The first stop will be a UNESCO World Heritage site – Qutab Minar, the second tallest minar in India. It is made of red stone and marble and covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Quran. Later visit the 16th-century Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent, an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style and a precursor of the Taj Mahal.

Afternoon: Proceed for a half-day sightseeing in Old Delhi, which unravels the old charm and speaks volumes about India’s history, culture and tradition. Start the day with a visit to Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques. It was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Later visit Chandni Chowk, Asia’s largest wholesale market, a massive area packed with shops, bazaars, and people (most of the shops remain closed on Sundays). Drive past the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the 17th century. Also, visit the Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

Overnight at hotel in Delhi

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel drive to Agra. Arrive in Agra and check in at your hotel.

Afternoon: Proceed for a half-day tour of Agra.

VISIT TAJ MAHAL & AGRA FORT

A lovelorn Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan had the glorious Taj Mahal (which remains closed on Fridays) erected for his beloved wife after her untimely death. It took 22 years and over 20,000 men to build this memorial from marble quarried 200 miles away. There will be ample time to explore this magnificent monument and admire its perfect symmetry from every angle. Don’t forget to get a close-up of the marble inlay work. Agra Fort is a sprawling complex with a collection of exquisite palaces, courtyards, pleasure gardens, pavilions, and mosques. Mughal Emperor Akbar began the construction of the fortress, and subsequent emperors added their own structures and design elements over the years.

Each ruler left his own unique touch in the buildings that they commissioned providing the visitors with a chance to get an idea of the evolution of Mughal architectural styles.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra

After the sightseeing drive to Jaipur, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital between 1572 and 1585 CE, Fatehpur Sikri is the fortified city where the Emperor met the famous Sufi mystic Shaikh Salim Chisti. Within the sea of red sandstone buildings in the complex, you will find the pristine white marble tomb of the saint glowing like an oasis. The buildings, gateways, and courtyards are fine examples of Indo-Islamic art and architecture.

The city was abandoned shortly after it was constructed due to a shortage of water. Some of the must-visit monuments in Fatehpur Sikri include Buland Darwaza, Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal, Diwan-i-Aam, Palace of Jodha Bai, and one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.

After sightseeing continue to Jaipur. Arrive in Jaipur and check in at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur

In the morning, travel to Amber Fort which was constructed by Maharaja Man Singh in the 17th century. He was one of the most successful generals of Mughal Emperor Akbar and a fierce warrior. The fortress perched on top of a hillock was the seat of power of the Kachhwaha Rajput clan before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur. The fort was made impregnable with battlements surrounding it. It overlooks the Maota Lake and is sprawled over the Aravalli hills. The fort complex has some of the most stunning palaces, gardens, and courtyards decorated with colourful frescos and mirrors. Latticed windows or Jharokhas lined the corridors offered the royal ladies a chance to observe the activities without being seen. A local jeep ride from the base to the top of the fort and back will enhance the experience.

After that, we will have a sightseeing visit to the bustling and colourful bazaar, and you will see that Diwali is such a festival that boosts momentum in life with markets bustling with colourful goods that are traditionally seen and used on Diwali.

Evening enjoy the Diwali celebration in the hotel

1. Welcome with tikka garlanding and Kachi ghodi dance.
2. Group or FIT taken to Durbar hall for Welcome Drink.
3. Then participate in the DIWALI PUJA. This way they will be apprised as to how the royalties used to do the puja in earlier days.
4. Guests proceed to the rooftop for a sumptuous buffet.
5. Last but not least the guests would participate in the crackers show

Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur

After breakfast at the hotel proceed for a half-day tour of Jaipur.

Visit the City Palace this sprawling complex of palaces, gardens, and courtyards also houses the residences of the current royal family of Jaipur. Beautifully painted doorways, exquisite paintings, and exhibits of armoury, rare manuscripts, art, jewellery, textiles, and traditional handicrafts make the Palace Museum an incredible place to explore. Later visit “Jantar Mantar,” two magical and mysterious words chanted in India by many people in their childhood to fulfil their magical dreams. But these words are more than that. The term “Jantar Mantar” literally means “instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens”. The Jantar Mantar houses various architectural and astrological instruments that have caught the interests of astronomers, historians and architects around the world.

Afternoon: Free to explore the local market for shopping on your own.

Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, drive to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the international airport to connect to the onward flight.