From Delhi: Jaipur Private Full-Day Guided Tour
ID: GYG467918-834890
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
Enjoy personalized attention and private roundtrip transportation on this full-day guided excursion to Jaipur from Delhi. Get the chance to see the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort, the City Palace, and more
In the early morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in New Delhi or another desired location in New Delhi to drive to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur, meet the tour guide and proceed to visit the Amber Fort, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. The image of the Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir (Temple) with its world-renowned hall of mirrors, Sheesh Mahal.
The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflects any streak of light, so as to illuminate the entire room.
City Palace,
In the heart of the old city lies the royal residence of the erstwhile King of Jaipur. Built using a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles, the palace has carved arches and intricately crafted columns.
Two carved marble elephants guard the entrance. The palace houses a Museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes.
Jantar Mantar
The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. It includes a set of some 20 main fixed instruments.
Designed for the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye, they embody several architectural and instrumental innovations.
Hawa Mahal
Built-in 1799 A.D., the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds is a major Rajput landmark. This five-storied building along the main street of the old city is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows.
The monument was originally conceived with the aim of enabling ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and royal processions in the city - in absolute privacy.
Drive Back to Delhi
After a memorable day, drive back to Delhi, arrive Delhi where you will be dropped at your hotel or airport.
Highlights
- Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle
- Marvel at the world's largest stone astronomical observatory
- Hotel pickup and drop-off provided
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.