On this tour you will experience the fabulous charisma of the grandiose Taj Mahal and the highlights of Rajasthan. Let yourself be carried away into a world whose filigree palaces, wonderful temples, mighty fortresses and splendid merchants’ houses bear witness to an eventful history.
Some of the country’s most important sights are located here, and this is where the heart of Indian cultural exports beats, which we can find today in all countries on earth.
The Rajputs, the maharajas of what is now the state of Rajasthan, once ruled here, who had remarkable power and almost infinite wealth. They have lost their former privileges today, but the palaces and forts have remained, some of them are experiencing a renaissance as hotels and offer us unique accommodations.
Goodbye Switzerland and Namaste Incredible India. Flight from Zürich to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi and reception by your tour guide and transfer to your hotel.
After breakfast drive to Mandawa, the former trading city on the Silk Road. Explore the fairy-tale city, which still impresses with the buildings of its former heyday. You will walk through the small alleys and can marvel at the famous havelis, the former trading houses. The beautiful facades are decorated with elaborate paintings and frescoes and tell stories of times gone by.
Drive through a barren landscape to Bikaner, the ancient caravan town. The glorious history comes alive in the magnificent Junagarh Fort.
Your journey continues to the blue city of Jodhpur. Visit the magnificent fortress Mehrangarh Fort, which is located on a rock. It is the most impressive fort in Rajasthan and offers a spectacular view. Furthermore, you will visit the beautiful marble monument Jaswant Thada.
On the way to Kumbhalgarh, visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple in the Aravalli Valley. The temple is one of the most beautiful holy sites of Jainism, a religion found only in India.
Drive by jeep to Kumbhalgarh Fort, the second largest fortress in Rajasthan, and sightseeing. The mountain fortress is surrounded by a 12 km long wall, which is interrupted by 7 large gates. Afterwards drive to Udaipur, also called Venice of the East.
After breakfast, your city tour of Udaipur begins. You will get to know the famous City Palace, a majestic white palace with a triple arched gate as the main entrance, the Sahelion-Ki-Bari Women’s Garden, a park with numerous fountains and beautiful elephant statues, and the Jagdish Temple, the largest and most magnificent temple in Udaipur. Afterwards, we will take a leisurely boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Today we reach Jaipur – capital of Rajasthan region. Upon arrival, explore the city on foot and watch the residents trading in the markets. The bustling city full of people, tuk-tuks, cows and cars will captivate you.
In the morning you will take a city tour in Jaipur. You will get to know the famous Amber Fort, which is located a bit outside. By jeep you will drive up to the fort. Afterwards you will pass the Palace of the Winds to visit the elaborately designed City Palace with ornate paintings and exhibits as well as the observatory Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory of the Maharaja Jai Singh II. Am Morgen unternehmen Sie eine Stadtrundfahrt in Jaipur. Sie lernen das etwas ausserhalb liegende, berühmte Fort Amber kennen. Mit dem Jeep fahren Sie hinauf zur Festung. Anschliessend geht es vorbei am Palast der Winde zur Besichtigung des aufwendig gestalteten Stadtpalastes mit kunstvollen Malereien und Ausstellungsstücken sowie des Observatoriums Jantar Mantar, einer astronomischen Sternwarte des Maharajas Jai Singh II.
On the way to Agra, we stop at Abhaneri to marvel at the amazing Stepped Fountain, which appears to be an optical illusion. The thousand-year-old work of architectural genius descends 13 dizzying steps. Afterwards we reach Agra. The city is characterized with unique buildings from the Mughal period and several sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Upon arrival visit the Mehtab Bagh Garden.
Today the highlight of your trip awaits you – the world famous Taj Mahal. The visit at sunrise will remain unforgettable. The huge mausoleum, built of pure marble, is located in the middle of a large garden complex and is one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. You will have plenty of time to look at this impressive structure and be enchanted by its fascinating architecture. In the afternoon you will visit the Red Fort, an impressive fortress made of red sandstone. Mughal Emperor Akbar had this majestic complex built between 1565 and 1573 in the shape of a crescent moon. In the evening you will have the opportunity to experience the Indian hospitality of an Indian family and to talk to your hosts over a cup of Indian chai.
After breakfast transfer to railroad station and drive to Delhi. Upon arrival visit Qutub Minar, one of the tallest tower buildings in the Islamic world.
After breakfast, you will see the main highlights of Old Delhi during a city tour. You will get to know the highlights such as the Jama Masjid Mosque, the largest mosque in India, the Red Fort from the outside as well as Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial, Raj Ghat. By bicycle rickshaw we will drive through the alleys of Old Delhi. Afterwards city tour of New Delhi. You will pass India Gate, the government quarter and the President’s House. In the evening transfer to the airport and return flight to Zurich.
