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After
a leisurely breakfast, Drive To Agra,/ or take train early morning by
Shatabdi Express, arrive Agra and check In Hotel. Afternoon visit the
magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely the
most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for
over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife , Also
visit the Red fort - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra
stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by
Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience),a
colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at
the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of
private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal
ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign
ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Drive to Jaipur enroute
visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone "ghost town"which
was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and
deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Jaipur. Overnight in hotel. 
After
a leisurely breakfast , visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be
easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals
set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit the City Palace,
Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now
little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and
carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters,
could sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and future merge at
Jai Singh's observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the
17th century. Evening transfer to railway station to board the luxurious air
conditioned train to Delhi, Dinner in the train , Arrive Delhi &
transfer to hotel .Night stay in Delhi. 
