some more places Delhi surroundings

Lake Tour:

(Delhi - Nainital (300 kms / 6.5 hrs)

First day: Leave Delhi at 7 A.M. Reach Nainital - the beautiful lake district of Kumaon - at 1.30 P.M. After settling into deluxe hotel, visit the shimmering Naini lake for boating and the bustling mall for local action. Overnight at Nainital.

Day 02 : Nainital. Local sightseeing and excursions. Overnight at Nainital.

Day 03 : Nainital. Local sightseeing and excursions. Leave Nainital after a leisurely breakfast and reach Mukteshwar / Bhimtal by lunch time. Local sightseeing Overnight at Nainital.

Nainital: Discover this quaint hill town. Excursions on foot or horses within Nainital to Snow View or Dorothy's Seat or Tiffin Top for Himalayan views or near Nainital to Naina Devi Temple, High Altitude Zoo, Kilbury, Naukuchiatal, Sattal, Khurpatal or Bhimtal.

Day 04 : Nainital - Delhi. (350 kms /8 hrs). Depart from Bhimtal / Mukteshwar after breakfast. Reach Delhi in the evening.

First day:Meeting and briefing in Hotel Ajanta. Afternoon visit Raj Ghat, Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru respectively, Jama Masjid - the biggest Mosque in India, Chandni Chowk - the shopping centre of Old Delhi and drive past Red Fort. Overnight at hotel.

Second day: Breakfast. Morning visit India Gate, Lakshminarayan Temple, Bahai Temple (Lotus). Drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place. Afternoon drive to Agra - 205 kms/5 hours. On arrival, check in Hotel for overnight stay.

Third day:Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal and Dayal Bagh Mandir. Afternoon shopping tour watching the craftsmen. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Fourth day: Breakfast. Morning drive to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Visit the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Continue towards Jaipur which is 250 kms/6 hrs. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Afternoon tour of Jaipur visiting Jantar Mantar- the observatory, City Palace & the Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal-the palace of winds through residential & business areas of Pink city of India

Fifth day :Breakfast. Morning visit Amber Fort - the ancient Capital of the State. You will ascend the hill on elephant back. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon shopping tour.

Sixthday :Breakfast. Return to Delhi. Day at leisure and explore your own
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http://www.tourism-delhi.com/delhi-sightseeing.html

Delhi tour

One of the oldest and the largest cities in the world, . Emblematic of India in the paradoxes it holds, the city is a modern metropolis where you encounter antiquity at every bend. With a history spanning over 5000 years that saw several dynasties, invasions, migrations, destruction, construction and the Partition, Delhi is a cultural conundrum. The best way to relish Delhi is not to try to unravel its idiosyncrasies but enjoy the cultural patina it offers.

Places to visit:1. Red Fort, 2.Jama Masjid, 3.Chandni Chowk, 4.Rajghat,5. Feroz Shah Kotla fort,6. Rastrapati Bhawan, 7.India Gate,8. Humayun's Tomb,9. Qutb Minar and 10.Lotus Temple.

lotus temple

Qutib Minar

India gate

RED FORT

(Yerra kota)

Places to visit out side the DELHI:

Delhi - Agra: The famous TAJMAHAL is located in Agra.A monument of love. A symbol of eternal love. Agra the zenith of art and an enshrined romance.Once the seat of the Mughal rulers. Their passion for building endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world - the Taj Mahal a poem in white marble which took 22 years to build by 20,000 skilled artisans who inlaid the white marble edifice with precious and semi precious stones. The Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna.It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor Shahjahan, in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz.


Situated by the river Yamuna, Taj Mahal sits on a high red sandstone terrace, topped by marble terrace. It is flanked by four minarets. The jewel in-laid cenotaph of the empress lies within the dome. The entire mausoleum is decorated with inlaid design of flowers and calligraphy with semi precious stones like jasper and agate.








Taj Mahal is 200 km from Delhi

Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Friday





Agra FortSituated on the west bank of the Yamuna river and two km from Taj Mahal, the Agra fort was started by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565. The impressive red sandstone fort extends for about 2.5 km and is surrounded by a deep moat which was once filled with water of Yamuna. Though Akbar built it mainly as a military centre, it was under Shahjahan's rule that the fort became more of a mini city.






















Of the many gates, the only one open to public is the Amar Singh gate, which leads into the fort. Immediately on the right is the Jahangiri Mahal. The other impressive monuments within the fort are the Diwan-i-Khas, where the emperor met the dignitaries, the Diwan-i-Aam, Nagina Masjid (built by Shahjahan for his harem) and the Moti Masjid. Towards the northeast of the fort is the Musamman Burj, where Shahjahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. Location: Agra





Mathura (146 km southeast of Delhi):





Mathura is the birthplace of the world's popular deity, Lord Krishna. Mathura is one of the most ancient cities of India. It is situated on the banks of the Yamuna, in Uttar Pradesh, and is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in India.Mathura is famous for the temples of Krishnajanmabhumi Mandir, Vishram Ghat and Sati Burj. It is believed that Lord Krishna rested at Vishram Ghat after killing the Cruel Kamsa. Evenings at the Vishram Ghat are generally a very beautiful sight with hundreds of diyas floating on the river. The Ghats offer very picturesque sights with long flight of stairs leading to the river's edge. You can find many pilgrims bathing in the river and from a distance you can see the temple spires silhouetted against the sky.







Fatehpur SikriFatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1571 in honour of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti. It was the Mughal capital for 14 years after which it was abandoned, probably due to the lack of water. The capital is amazingly beautiful with its palaces and it reflects the architectural style Akbar patronised. Even to this day, the entrance to the fort is through the road that Akbar built. The road leads to the Buland Darwaza, a huge 54 metres gateway. It later inspired other lofty gates. Today young daredevils jump from its ruins into the deep tank to earn money from the tourists. Other inspiring monuments in Fatehpur Sikri are the Hiran Minar, that Akbar built in memory of his favourite elephant, Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Birbal's