Sonepur is a town in the Indian state of Bihar, situated on the banks of the River Gandak in Saran district. It hosts one of the world's largest animal fairs. It is on the confluence of four rivers. Domesticated animals had been the sole source of all economic activities since ancient times, explaining why the animal fair has been organised.It is believed that river Gandak was the route of the movement of Buddha and his followers from Nepal Tarai to Magadh that is why many of the stupas and similar structures, including Ashokas pillars, are found on the banks of the river. The location of Pathar ki Maszid just opposite the meeting point of the Gandak, that is southern bank of the ganga, shows the Muslim influence of trade and commerce in medieval times. The current township Patna is just the modern version of the makeshift headquarters of military establishments of old Patnacity which in turn was later version of Patliputra, the capital of Marya Empire.
Introduction
The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Sonepur is held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganga and Gandak. It is also known as Harihar Kshetra Mela and it attracts visitors from all over Asia. Till date, it is the biggest cattle fair of Asia and stretches on from fifteen days to one month. It has its origins during ancient times. This is when Chandragupta Maurya used to buy elephants and horses across the river Ganges. The Sonepur Cattle Fair once used to attract traders from places as distant as Central Asia.
History
The Sonepur mela has a profound historic grandeur. According to the travelogue of a British administrative officer, W W Hynter, in 1919, the Sonepur mela used to be held in over 43 villages in the past. It has its origins during ancient times. This is when Chandragupta Maurya used to buy elephants and horses across the river Ganges. The mela used to attract traders from places as distant as Central Asia.
Originally, the venue of the fair was Hajipur and only the performance of the puja used to take place at the Harihar Nath temple of Sonepur. However, under the rule of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the venue of the fair got shifted to Sonepur. The temple of Harihar Nath is believed to have been originally built by Lord Rama, on his way to the court of King Janak to win the hand of Mata Sita. It is further said that Raja Man Singh later got the temple repaired. The Harihar Nath temple, as it stands today, was built by Raja Ram Narain, an influential person during the late Mughal period.
The Fair Trade
Nearly all animals can be bought at the Sonepur mela from all breeds of dogs, camels, buffaloes, donkeys, ponies, monkeys, chimps, Persian horses, sheep, rabbits, bears, cats, and guinea pigs. All varieties of birds, poultry and fishes are also available. The Sonepur Fair is the only one where such a large number of elephants are sold. Numerous stalls are also set up at the grounds of the Sonepur Cattle Fair. You will find a wide variety of goods in these stalls, ranging from garments, to weapons and furniture, toys, utensils and agricultural implements, jewelry and handicrafts. Major attraction is the sight of numerous elephants, beautifully decorated for the purpose of sale.
Fair Duration
A fortnight following the first full moon day in the Hindu month of Kartik Shukla Paksh (Kartik Purnima), which occurs in the period October/ November. Precise duration to be checked up every January.
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City of Joy Kolkata with Sonepur cattle fair
Day 01 Kolkata Airport ? City Hotel
Meet & Greet on arrival at Airport / Railway Station & transfer to hotel. Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Hotel:- Kolkata.
Day 02 Kolkata City Tour (Part 1)
After breakfast start for full day Kolkata city tour covering Howrah Bridge, Belur Math, , Dakshineswar Temple, Tagore House, Vivekananda House, Jain Temple & Science City.
Overnight Hotel:- Kolkata.
Day 03 Kolkata City Tour (Part 2)
After breakfast start for full day Kolkata city tour covering Kalighat Temple, Birla Temple, Mother House, Indian Museum, Kolkata Panaroma (Town Hall), St. Pauls Cathedral Church. Victoria Memorial Hall & Musical Fountain show in Mohorkunjo. You can enjoy Tanga Ride beside Victoria Memorial on your own..
Overnight Hotel:- Kolkata.
Day 04 Kolkata-Patna(By Flight), Patna-Sonepur( By car 30Km 1Hrs)
Today we will drop you at Kolkata Airport to board the flight for Patna. Arrive Patna our representative would assist you at airport & Drive to Sonepur. Evening is free for you.
Overnight -Swiss tent
Day 05 Sonepur
After breakfast visit Mela Viewing, Animals, Pets & Birds Bazar, Rural Market place. Evening is free for you.
Overnight -Swiss tent
Day 06 Sonepur-Patna(By Car 30Km 1Hrs), ?Patna-Kolkata Airport Departure
After breakfast check out from tent and drive to Patna Airport,Board your flight for Kolkata to connect your International Flight for onward destination
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Buddhist Circuit with Sonepur Fair (12Nights/13Days)
Delhi-Sravasti-Lumbini-kushinagar-patna-Sonepur-Rajgir-Bodhgaya-Varanasi-Delhi
Day 01 Arrive at Delhi
Arrive by International flight , after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) Caper's representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles.
Overnight Hotel - Delhi
Day 02 Delhi
Full Day Tour
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.
In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.
We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight Hotel ? Delhi (B)
Day 03 Delhi - Lucknow by train (Shatabdi Train @ 0615/1230 Hrs)
Lucknow-Sravasti ( 160 Kms, 03-04 Hrs)
Today morning timely transfer to railway station for board the train for Lucknow. On arrival Lucknow our representative meet & drive to Sravasti. Check in at Hotel.
Overnight Hotel - Saravasti (B, D)
Day 04 Sravasti - Lumbini (210 Kms., 05-06 Hrs)
Morning visit Sahet Mahet. Later leave for Lumbini- the birthplace of the Buddha, was located in 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 years, enroute visit Kapilavastu - it was in Kapilavastu's opulent environs, that the holy soul of prince Siddharth (Gautam Buddha) spent his childhood. Here he saw sorrow and pain, disease and death. Then, finally when he saw a radiant happy Sadhu who had conquered all these, he decided to renounce all worldly riches and pleasures to seek truth and embark on the path of salvation. On arrival transfer to hotel .
Overnight Hotel - Lumbini (B, D)
Day 05 Lumbini - Kushinagar (170 Kms, 04-05 Hrs)
Morning visit Birth place of Lord Buddha , Later leave for Kushinagar - Kushinagar is where the Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. Amongst the ruins are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha ,on arrival transfer to hotel . Afternoon visit Nirvana Temple , Ramabhar Stupa & Cremation site of Lord Buddha .
Overnight Hotel - Kushinagar (B, D)
Day 06Kushinagar ? Sonepur (270Km - 5-6Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Patna. Enroute visit Vaishali. Vaishali is an important destination in the Buddhist circuit because this is where Buddha announced his approaching Nirvana (salvation) to his disciples. Emperor Ashoka erected a lion pillar here to mark this event and it stands ti today. Also visit the Vaishali Museum and see figures, old coins and photographs of the excavations. Later continue your drive to Sonepur., check in at the tent.
Overnight -Swiss tent
Day 07 Patna-Sonepur(30 Kms, 1Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Sonepur. One of the most astonishing cattle fairs to be held in Asia in terms of its size and scale. The sleepy little town of Sonepur (30 km. from Patna) is thrown into frenzy on Kartik Purnima, in the month of November, this fair commemorates Harihar Nath. Also known as Harihar Kshetra Mela, the Sonepur Cattle Fair once used to attract traders from places as distant as Central Asia. Till date, it is the biggest cattle fair of Asia and stretches on from fifteen days to one month.
Another major attraction is the sight of numerous elephants, beautifully decorated for the purpose of sale. However, people from forest departments and those involved with logging operations mostly purchase these elephants. Also, a large number of horses are also traded at the Sonepur Mela. Folk shows, games and jugglers further add to the attraction of the Sonepur Cattle Fair.
Overnight -Swiss tent
Day 08 Sonepur-Nalanda-Rajgir-Bodhgaya (30 Kms, 1Hrs)
After early morning breakfast drive to Nalanda, a great Buddhist centre for more than 1000 years until the monastery, school and library were sacked and burnt by Muslims. The Chinese scholar Hiuen Tsan stayed here for 5 years in the early 7th cent. AD. There were 10.000 monks and students in residence. The remains are still extensive and include the "Great Stupa" with steps, terraces and a few still intact stupas around it.
Further drive to Rajgir or Rajagriha. It was the capital of Magadhan empire before Pataliputra occupied from 1800 BC. Visit Gridhkuta, the "Hill of Vultures". It was one of Buddha's favorite places where he delivered many important sermons. Also visit Saptaparni Cave on Vaibhara Hill. The first Buddhist council was held here and Buddha's teachings were written down for the first time. Visit Vishwa Shanti stupa & Venuvana, the bamboo grove where Buddha spent some time. Later continue your drive to Bodhgaya. It was here that Siddhartha meditated for 48 days under a "Bodhi" tree and was enlightened on the 49th day and became Buddha, the enlightened one!!!
On arrival in Bodhgaya, check in at the hotel
Overnight Hotel - Bodhgaya (B, D)
Day 09 Bodhgaya - Varanasi (250 Kms, 05-06 Hrs)
Morning visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranja river & it's 30 minutes walk through the paddy fields. Also visit various other Buddhist Temples of Bodhgaya Tour with Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour. Later drive to Varanasi, carrying box lunch. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight Hotel - Varanasi (B)
Day 10 Varanasi
Full-day tour
Start your day with a private boat ride over holy river Ganges which will take you to is famous bathing ghats (banks) where hundreds of pilgrims can be seen cleansing their souls by taking a holy dip. Also visit its burning ghats where bodies are cremated after performing the last rites according to ancient Hindu customs return hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Varanasi ancient city. Varanasi-This sacred city over two thousand years old is the holiest city of the Hindus and a great centre of learning and civilization. It has now more than 200 temples and shrines. Visit Bharat Mata temple, Durga temple, Banaras Hindu University. Drive past the and local bazaars, brocades & you can also visit the famous Banarasi silk sari shops.
Later excursion to Sarnath, the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon about the basic principles of Buddhism. It has been a premier centre for Buddhism & has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics & antiques comprising numerous Buddha & Bodhisattva images on display at the Archaeological Museum.
Overnight Hotel - Varanasi (B)
Day 11 Varanasi -Delhi (By Flight)
This day after breakfast we will drop you at Airport.Caper's representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. ?Evening is free for you Overnight Hotel - Delhi (B)
Day 12Delhi (Departure)
Today we will drop you at Delhi International airport to board flight for onward journey with memory of India Trip.
Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage & look forward to serve you again in near future.
Tour Package Start from :-? 860/Per Person
Package Inclusions:-
Golden triangle with with Sonepur Fair
Duration ? 08N/09D
Tour Route:- Delhi-Patna-Sonepur-Patna-Delhi-jaipur-Agra-Delhi departure
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi Airport, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern.Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
Later in first half of 20th?century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles.
Overnight Hotel ? Delhi (B)
Day 02 Delhi ? Patna (by Flight)
Patna-Sonepur(By car)
Today we will drop you at Kolkata Airport to board the flight for Patna. Arrive Patna our representative would assist you at airport & Drive to Sonepur. Evening is free for you.
Overnight -Swiss tent
Day 03 Sonepur
After breakfast visit Mela Viewing, Animals, Pets & Birds Bazar, Rural Market place. Evening is free for you.
Overnight -Swiss tent
Day 04 Sonepur-Patna(By Car 30Km 1Hrs)?
Patna-Delhi(By Flight)
After breakfast check out from tent and drive to Patna Airport,Board your flight for Delhi,arrive Delhi our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.Evening is free for you.
Overnight Hotel ? Delhi (B)
Day 05 Delhi
Full Day Tour
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.
In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation20on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India. We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight Hotel ? Delhi (B)
Day 06 -Delhi ? Jaipur (By car 262km - 5-6hours)
Today we drive to Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colorful past, resplendent with tales of velour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.
Overnight Hotel ? Jaipur (B)
Day 07Jaipur
Full Day Tour
Today we take an excursion to Amber Fort, the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. We take an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience.
Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The centre of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city. Further we visit Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market unseen by the world through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows).
Overnight Hotel ? Jaipur (B)
Day 08 Jaipur ? Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (260 km - 6 hours)
Today we drive to Agra, en route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. We visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti.
Further we continue our drive to Agra, beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Overnight Hotel ? Agra (B)
Day 09 Agra-Delhi(By car 240km)
Early morning, we visit Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years.
Later we visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.
Later Drive to Delhi, Arrive Delhi we will Drop You at Delhi international airport to board flight for onward journey.
Tour package Starts from :- 520/Per Person
Package Inclusions:-
Classical India with with Sonepur Fair
Duration ? 09N/10D
Tour Route:- Delhi-Patna-Sonepur-Patna-varanasi-Khajuraho-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi departure
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi Airport, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern.Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
Later in first half of 20th?century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles.
Overnight Hotel ? Delhi (B)
Day 02 Delhi ? Patna (by Flight)
Patna-Sonepur(By car)
Today we will drop you at Kolkata Airport to board the flight for Patna. Arrive Patna our representative would assist you at airport & Drive to Sonepur. Evening is free for you.
Overnight -Swiss tent
Day 03 Sonepur
After breakfast visit Mela Viewing, Animals, Pets & Birds Bazar, Rural Market place. Evening is free for you.
Overnight -Swiss tent
Day 04 Sonepur-Patna(By Car 30Km 1Hrs)
Patna-Varanasi(By Car 300 5Hrs)
After breakfast check out from tent and drive to Patna,Later drive to Varansi.Varanasi? once known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, is a historical city in northern India. The city is sacred to Hindus and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In many ways Varanasi epitomizes the very best and worst aspects of India, and it can be a little overwhelming. However, the scene of pilgrims doing their devotions in the River Ganges at sunrise set against the backdrop of the centuries old temples is probably one of the most impressive sights in the world. Some people believe that Varanasi is a must see destination on any trip to northern India.
In the evening, observe "Aarti" ceremony at the Ghats of Ganges.
Overnight Hotel ? Varanasi(B)
Day 05 Varanasi
Early morning at the time of Surise, we take a private boat ride over holy river Ganges which will take you to is famous bathing ghats (banks) where hundreds of pilgrims can be seen cleansing their souls by taking a holy dip. Also visit its burning ghats where bodies are cremated after performing the last rites according to ancient Hindu customs return hotel.
Later, excursion to Sarnath, the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon about the basic principles of Buddhism. It has been a premier centre for Buddhism & has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics & antiques comprising numerous Buddha & Bodhisattva images on display at the Archaeological Museum.
Later proceed for sightseeing of Varanasi ancient city. Varanasi-This sacred city over two thousand years old is the holiest city of the Hindus and a great centre of learning and civilization. It has now more than 200 temples and shrines. Visit Bharat Mata temple, Durga temple, Banaras Hindu University. Drive past the and local bazaars, brocades & you can also visit the famous Banarasi silk sari shops.
Overnight hotel - Varanasi (B)
Day 06 Varanasi-Khajuraho(By flight)
Today We will drop you at varanasi airport to board the flight for Khajuraho. Arrive Khajuraho our representative would assist you at airport & Check in the Hotel. Evening is Free for you. Khajuraho, well known for its magnificent temples which are among the most creative examples of the Indian architecture. Built between 950 and 1050 A.D, only 22 temples out of 85 now survive. Khajuraho sculpture is sublime and sensuous, the centre of new imagery in art. The popular theme is
?woman: reflective, playful amorous. The carving also depict Griffins, Nymphs, Beasts, Demons in revolt, Gods in cosmic evolution, fear, doubt, jealousy, ardent love and consummate passion. Upon arrival assistance and check-in hotel.
Overnight hotel - Khajuraho
Day 07 Khajuraho ? Jhansi via Orchha (By car)
Jhansi-Agra(By Train)
Today we will take you for a sightseeing trip to Khajuraho temples, built by the mighty warrior kings of the Chandela dynasty, in a truly inspired burst of creativity. The temples are famous for the magnificent carvings depicting numerous sexual postures of the famous “Kamasutra”, ancient Indian work on sex. Only 22 temples survive of the 85 originally built. In fact, worship is still done today in the Matangeshwara temple, continuing an unbroken 1000 year tradition. Later drive to Jhansi en-route visit Orchha we will visit Orchha Fort, Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal and Ram Raja temple.
Evening we will drop you at Jhansi Rilway station to bard the Train for Agra. Arrive Agra Railway station our representative would assist you at airport & Check in the Hotel.
Overnight hotel ? Agra(B)
Day 08 Agra-Jaipur(By car)
Today we visit Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. Further we visit Agra Fort,taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. ?Later we drive to Jaipur, en route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri, the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. We visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex.
Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.
Overnight Hotel ? Jaipur (B)
Day 09 Jaipur
Full Day Tour
Today we take an excursion to Amber Fort, the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. We take an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience.Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The center of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city. Further we visit Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market unseen by the world through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows).
Overnight Hotel ? Jaipur (B)
Day 10 Jaipur- Delhi (By Car)
After breakfast drive to Delhi, arrive Delhi ?we will Drop You at Delhi international airport to board flight for onward journey.
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