Day 01: Delhi.
Arrival at Delhi Airport / Railway Station. Transfer to Hotel. Refresh at Hotel and leave for Delhi Half day local sightseeing by visiting Cremation sites of national leaders, Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi, Father of Nation) later visit Red Fort: Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648, the masterpiece of Red Fort has the distinction of being chosen as a site from where the prime minister of India addresses the nation on the Independence Day. Popular as Lal Quila, the grand and imposing fort is today a regular haunt of tourists from all parts of the world. The unparalleled architecture is testimony to the grandness of supremacy of Mughal Empire in India. Afterwards enjoy Light & Sound Show at Red Fort in the evening. At Night drive around India Gate, free standing 42 meter arch, popularly known as India Gate, was designed by Luytens and built in 1911. It was originally called All India War Memorial in memory of the 90,000 Soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. The names of the soldiers are inscribed all along the walls of the arch. In1971, an eternal flame was lit here to honor the Amar Jawan (immortal soldiers) for dinner visit to Dilli Haat. Back to Hotel. O/N Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi.
Morning after breakfast leave for full day sightseeing by visiting, Nation Treasure Museum. Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's House) The official residence of the President of the country, QUTUB MINAR, This magnificent structure built by the Muslim King, Kutab-ud-din Aibak in 1199 AD. The first three stories are made of red sandstone, the fourth and fifth of marble and sandstone. Iron Pillar, This seven meter high pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque and has been there since long before the mosque. A six line Sanskrit inscription indicates that it was initially erected outside a Vishnu temple, possibly in Bihar and was raised in memory of the Gupta King Chandragupta Vikramaditya, who ruled from 375 to 413. The pillar is made of a very exceptional pure iron. Scientists have never discovered how this iron has not rusted even after 2000 years & AkshardhamTemple, Representing the Hindu mythology and the Indian culture, the Akshardham Temple stands on the banks of river Yamuna, covering an area of 100 acres. This modern-day wonder boasts 234 embellished pillars, 20,000 statues and a number of arches. The temple complex houses an exhibition halls and musical fountains. Surrounded by beautifully laid out garden, the temple attracts lakhs of tourists from far and wide. The temple is built in marble and red sandstone, symbolizing devotion and eternal peace. Back to Hotel by evening. O/N Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi.
Morning after breakfast leave for half day local sightseeing of Delhi by visiting, Bahai Temple, known as Lotus temple, lying to the east of Siri is this building shaped like a lotus flower. Built between 1980 and 1986, it is set amongst pools and gardens, and adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate, according to own religion and faith & NIZAMUDDIN, the shrine of the Muslim Sufi saint, Nizamud-din Chishti, who died in 1325 at 92. His shrine, with its large tank, is one of the several interesting tombs here. Other tomb in this area include the later grate of Jahanara, the daughter of Shah Jahan, who stayed with her father during his imprisonment by Aurangzeb in Agra's Red Fort, Amir Kusru, a renowned Urdu poet. On Thursday around sunset time, the qawwali singers start performing after the evening prayers. Evening drop at Airport or Railway station. Journey ends here. |
