Holi Especial India

Arrival at Delhi International Airport. After the immigration formalities and baggage claim, we will pick you up at the Arrivals Terminal and drive you to your hotel. On arrival at the hotel, we will do the chic-in (the standard time to do so is 2:00 p.m.). India is the main gateway to the country. Contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, successfully blending the old and the new. In the midst of the great skyscrapers, the buildings and monuments of another bygone time appear, which with their shapes silently recall the ancient heritage of this region. The first impression for any visitor is produced during the trip from the airport since it appears to us as a kind of garden city, surrounded by trees and with beautiful parks.

Accommodation

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning discovering Old Delhi, getting to know some of the most important historical and cultural attractions of the capital. Visit the great mosque of Jama Masjid, passing the Red Fort on the way. The mosque, which dates back to the 17th century, is located in Chandi Chowk, the bustling and rustic Old Town of Delhi. Next, visit the Raj Ghat, a moving monument commemorating the life of Gandhi. In the afternoon, a tour of the most emblematic places of New Delhi, starting at the medieval minaret of Qutub Minar. At 73 meters, it is the tallest brick minaret in the world and considered one of the most important examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. Continue the Rashtrapati Bhavan district tour, where all the important government buildings and the national parliament are located as well as the Gateway of India, all these great examples of the political might of the zenith of the British empire in India, and the monument of March of salt. Also visit the famous Connaught Square, which is the commercial hub of the capital. Accommodation: Meal plan: Breakfast

Breakfast. Early departure to Agra. Agra is world famous for being the city that houses the Taj Mahal. But in addition to the legendary Taj, the royal city of the Mughal Empire hides a multitude of monuments that exemplify the splendor of Mughal architecture. During the Mughal period (16th and 17th centuries) Agra was the capital of India. It was here that the founder of the dynasty, Babar, arranged the first Persian classical garden on the banks of the Yamuna River. The jewel in the crown is undoubtedly the Taj, a monument inspired by love and imagination that represents the image of India throughout the world.Arrival in the city and panoramic visit, including one of the most important monuments in the world, the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), a hymn to love built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1630 as a mausoleum for his queen, Mumtaj Mahal. This architectural marvel is a proportionate masterpiece, erected entirely in white marble. Craftsmen from Persia, the Ottoman Empire, France, and Italy, assisted by 20,000 workers, took 17 years to complete. We will also visit the Agra Fort, on the banks of the river. The Yamuna, in the heart of the city. It is a reflection of Indian architecture under three Mughal emperors: Akbar, Jehangir, and Shah Jahan. Inside the complex, some interesting buildings, such as the Jehangir Mahal, the Anguri Bagh, the Khas Mahal, and the Moti Masjid mosque. Accommodation: Meal plan: Breakfast

Breakfast and departure to Jaipur (229 km) with a visit en route to Fatehpur Sikri. FATEHPUR SARI: Just over 40 km from Agra is the dead city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned due to its impossibility with a water supply. The buildings of the city are extraordinarily preserved, notably the Jama Masjid mosque, the tomb of Salim Chisti, the Panch Mahal, and other places. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon for personal activities. Jaipur: The Pink City of Rajasthan. Jaipur is perhaps one of the most picturesque cities in the world. It was built following the canons of the Shilpa Shastra, the ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Divided into seven rectangular sectors, with well laid out streets and right angles, its planning is a marvel of s. XVIII. Surrounded by steep hills on three of its cardinal points, the city is guarded by a powerful fortified wall with seven gates. In the afternoon, panoramic tour of the city of Jaipur, where in addition to an orientation tour of the Pink City and its bazaars, we will be able to contemplate the Albert Hall (a palace built by the Maharaja of Jaipur to commemorate the visit of King George of England), today converted into a museum. Next, we will visit the Birla temple of the Hindu religion (visit with the driver, tickets not included). Rest of the day free, with a car and driver at your disposal. You can explore the bazaars of Jaipur and enjoy the shops of the city, famous for the treasures it hides for shoppers. Accommodation: Meal plan: Breakfast

After breakfast, we will visit the city, famous for its lakes and grandiose palaces. We will see the city palace, which provides panoramic views of the city, the construction of which began in the 16th century. Afterward, we will visit the Jagdish temple, a large Hindu temple completed in the middle of the 17th century located in the middle of the city. Rest of the day free. Accommodation: Meal plan: Breakfast

Breakfast. Departure by road to Ranakpur to visit the Jain temple of Adinath, built in the 15th century, where we will find impressive marble carvings. Leaving the stony desert little by little, we will arrive at Jodhpur, the Blue City. Upon arrival in Jodhpur, you will be escorted to the hotel check-in. Jodhpur, nicknamed the "Blue City", as all the buildings are painted in the same tone. Pale blue, this bustling desert city founded in 1459 by Rao Jodhajo is the second-largest city in Rajasthan, after Jaipur. Bounded to the west by the Mehrangarh Fortress and to the east by the majestic sandstone palace of Umaid Bhawan, the residence of the current Maharaja, Jodhpur and its monuments, temples and gardens form a panorama of heterogeneous grandeur. The old city, surrounded by a 10 km wall, is a labyrinth of medieval streets and bazaars full of a life that seems to have not changed for centuries. Accommodation: Meal plan: Breakfast

After breakfast, we will go on an excursion to the Bishnoi village. The Bishnoi are a sect of the Hindu religion that lives in harmony with the environment, one of the different communities of Rajasthan famous for their rich Rajasthani cultural heritage and their love for nature and animals. In this traditional town, we can enjoy the work of local artisans, shoemakers, potters, spinners ... We will see men with their traditional attire and women adorned with ancient silver jewelry. During the journey, we will have the opportunity to see the black antelope, the nilgó or blue bull, the Indian gazelle, and all the wildlife that the Bishnoi people take care of. In the afternoon, visit the city, which highlights the Fort, the most important in Rajasthan, the Maharaja's Palace, and the Mehrangarh Museum. We will visit the city center, where the Clock Tower, the market, etc. are located. Accommodation: Meal plan: Breakfast