Taj Mahal with Ajanta Ellora Caves: A Journey Through the Wonders of India

Once you arrive in Delhi, we will pick you up from the airport. Then you can check-in to the hotel and freshen up.
Post lunch you may visit the following places —

Lotus Temple : It is a prominent attraction in the city, which is famous for its unique lotus structure. As you will see, around the blooming petals there are nine pools of water. These petals light up in natural light and looks spectacular at dusk when it is floodlit. No wonder, the temple has won several awards and recognitions for its style of building.

Red Fort: The Red Fort was the residence of the Mughal emperors in India for centuries. Because of the red colour of the red sandstone, the monument gets its name. It is a representation of the cultural, political and architectural majesty of the Mughal Empire inking the Indian historical landscape.

India Gate : This is one of the most iconic war memorials in the country. This landmark in Delhi commemorates the members of the erstwhile British Indian Army who sacrificed their lives fighting in the World War. You can also go for boating at the Boating Club adjacent to India Gate grounds.

Humayun Tomb : This is an excellent example of Persian architecture,This tomb was the first of its kind to be built in garden style which is divided into four parts by pathways and waterways.

At days’ end, return to the hotel.

After breakfast in the morning, check-out from the hotel and proceed towards Agra India for the Taj Mahal. It is about 250 km or 155 miles and is covered in 5 – 6 hours.

By the time you would reach Agra India, it would be post lunch time. Then you can check-in to the hotel.

Before sunset, visit the Mehtab Bagh of Agra India. As you would notice, this crescent-shaped garden is built along the River Yamuna on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal. Due to its location it is considered to be the ultimate spot for viewing the the Taj Mahal during sunset.

Late in the evening you may return back to Mehtab Bagh to catch the sight of the Taj Mahal. This is one of the most gorgeous sight. With the river Yamuna between the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh, the stunning reflection of the Taj Mahal makes the moment worth dying for. Stay for about 3-40 mins or may be more. You could have also gone to see the light and sound show at Fort Agra, but the view of the Taj Mahal at night in Agra might be a better option.

Return to your hotel. Next day the plan is to go from Agra India to Jaipur Pink City after visiting the Taj Mahal in the morning.

Today before breakfast in Agra India, you can visit the Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal: It is a Mughal mausoleum of white marble with phenomenal beauty. When it’s relatively quiet and less crowded early in the morning, you should visit this place. Thus, you will experience its ethereal beauty.

After the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, return to your hotel for breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Then you can visit the Fort Agra.

The Agra Fort is a massive fort, which was the royal residence of Mughal emperors. This red coloured huge fort is also known as Lal Quila for the red sandstone. In fact, it was the capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar for a few years in the 16th century. It is also a symbol of power and strength which stands today in full glory.

After that, you may proceed towards Jaipur Pink City. It is about 240 km or 150 Miles and takes around 6-7 hours.

You can also go first from Agra to Fatehpur Sikri. This majestic fort is also worth seeing for the grand structures. Agra to Fatehpur Sikri is around 40 Km or 25 miles and takes about an hour.

On reaching Jaipur Pink City, check-in at the hotel and freshen up.

In the evening proceed towards Chokhi Dhani. It is an artificial rural Indian village where you can enjoy doing pottery, elephant and camel rides and other fun activities. When in Chokhi Dhani, do not miss the traditional dinner at Chokhi Dhani.

After dinner at Chokhi Dhani, return to your hotel. Next day you will visit Jantar Mantar Jaipur, Amber Fort Jaipur and much more.

After breakfast, you may visit the different forts and palaces in Jaipur. As you visit you will realise, these are some of the best architectures in Jaipur Pink City.

Amber Fort Jaipur is also known as Amer Fort. Amber Fort Jaipur was constructed of red sandstone and marble. The attractive opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. It was the main residence of the celebrated Rajput kings and their families. You can take an elephant ride, which takes you to the entrance of the Amber Fort Jaipur.

Hawa Mahal : Hawa Mahal is a marvelous architecture is constructed of red and pink sandstone. It palace was built for the royal women. They used to get a glimpse of the daily events. Apart from the daily events, they would also watch the royal processions and festivals from its messed walls.

City Palace of Jaipur: The City Palace of Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber in 1727. This was built as a residence for the royal families. The palace has a sequence of gardens, buildings, courtyards, temples and museums, which reflects the historical importance and magnificent royal grace.

Jal Mahal: Jal Mahal (meaning “Water Palace”) is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city. From here you get a picturesque view of the Nahargarh mountain ranges and the surrounding lake waters. You can go for an exciting boating ride on the lake. Indeed, boat ride near Jal Mahal is a memorable experience.

Before we drop you to the airport, Today you can visit the following places in Jaipur  (This would depends on your flight timimgs).

Jantar Mantar Jaipur : Jantar Mantar Jaipur is an astronomical observatory, which comprises of 19 instruments. The monument was completed in 1734. Jantar Mantar Jaipur features the world’s largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you walk into, you would see that the instruments at the Jantar Mantar Jaipur measure the position and distances of astronomical bodies.

Naharagarh Fort: Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort once formed a strong defense ring for the city.

Proceed towards the airport , take the flight to Ajanta Ellora Caves (with a possible stopover in Mumbai or Bangalore).
We will pick you up at the Aurangabad airport. Check in to the hotel.

After breakfast start for the day trip to Ajanta caves. It is about 100 km or 60 miles  and takes 3 – 4 hours. It is renowned all over the world for painting and rock cut-sculptures.

The Ajanta Caves are 30 (approximately) rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. The caves include paintings that present emotion through gesture, pose and form. It is no wonder why it is described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art.

Needless to mention that the site is a protected monument in the care of the Archaeological Survey of India. Since 1983 the Ajanta Ellora Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The caves constitute ancient monasteries and worship-halls of different Buddhist traditions carved into a 75-meter (246 ft) wall of rock. The caves also present paintings depicting the past lives and rebirths of the Buddha. You would also find pictorial tales from Aryasura Jatakamala and rock-cut sculptures of Buddhist deities.

At day’s end, return to your hotel in the evening.

After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and visit the following places :

Ellora Caves. It is a UNESCO World Heritage. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world. Cave features Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period. In particular, Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailasa temple. It is a chariot shaped monument dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Bibi Ka Maqbara (English: “Tomb of the Lady”) is a tomb was commissioned in 1660 by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. It is built in the memory of his first wife Dilras Banu Begum. It is also called the mini Taj because of its striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal.

Daulatabad Fort – The Daulatabad Fort is an ancient fortification that rises formidably from the midst of verdant greenery. It is is also known as Devgiri fort. A unique aspect of the mighty Devgiri Fort is its engineering genius. It not only provides an impregnable defense against enemy forces but also managed irreplaceable resources of water quite well. However, to visit the daulatabad fort in more details you may require more time on that day.

Post breakfast proceed towards the airport. 

This ends a memorable tour to Agra India, Jantar Mantar Jaipur, Ajanta Ellora, Jaipur Pink City, Amber Fort Jaipur and many more interesting places.