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Welcome to the land of the first civilization. You arrive in Delhi - the capital of India. Meeting at the airport with a company representative. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Rest.

Modern Delhi (the capital of India) - was the capital of seven empires in the history of India. According to the Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi is home to 60,000 monuments of world significance, many of which are more than a few thousand years old. A fast-growing metropolis, the largest city in India with a population of 25 million (the second most populous city in the world), it successfully combines old and modern India, where you can get acquainted with amazing traditions, customs and ancient landmarks. Amidst the rapidly growing skyscrapers, remnants of the past in the form of numerous monuments stand as quiet reminders of the ancient heritage of the country. The city is full of fascinating nooks and crannies.

Breakfast. At 1030-1100 we head to the Lotus Temple (the temple of the Baha'i religion), which is also known as the Temple of All Religions. Next, you will be impressed by the 17th century city – Old Delhi, which was built by the fifth Mongol emperor Shahjhan.
Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, passing by the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid mosque (the largest mosque in India, where 25 thousand people can pray at the same time). The guide will tell you the history of Indian independence and the national hero Mahatma Gandhi while passing through his cremation site - Raj Ghat. Visit to the Birla Temple, where you will get acquainted with the cultural and religious life of the locals. Passing by the Catholic Church, we will visit the Sikh temple - Gurudwara, from which you will get an unforgettable experience. Lunch at 14:30-15:00 h. At the end of the program, a visit to the amazingly beautiful Akshardham temple complex with a light and music fountain and a laser show (Sahaj Anand water show), telling Indian philosophy. The complex is included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most grandiose Hindu temple in the world (built in 2005). The pink stone from which the front side is made symbolizes love for God, and the white marble inside symbolizes absolute purity and peace.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast.
At 10:00-10:30 a.m. a sightseeing tour of New Delhi. We head to the impressive India Gate (a memorial to the First World War), the Parliament building and the Presidential Palace, which were designed by the Englishman Edwin Lutyens. Then we drive through the diplomatic district of Shanti Path to Qutab Minar. You will visit the 72-meter Qutab Minar with elegant hand carving along its entire height. Nearby stands an iron column that has stood the test of time and has not rusted for 2,000 years. Next, we will get acquainted with the religion of Jainism in the Ahimsa Sthal temple. This religion exists only in India. The end of our excursion to Delhi with a visit to the Chattarpur temple complex, which belongs to the oldest religion of Hinduism. Among other things, you will see here the majestically towering largest statue of the god Hanuman in Delhi.
Before moving to Jaipur, a short stop at a souvenir shop, where you will have the opportunity to try Kahwa (Kashmiri tea).

In the afternoon, transfer to Jaipur.
Lunch at 16:00-16:30 h. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and rest.
Night at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Jaipur is the first city in India with a regular rectangular layout. The Pink City, so called because of the unusual pink color of the stone used in its construction, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Dhundhara as the new capital of the state. Now it is the capital of the state of Rajasthan, home to a group of warrior clans (Rajputs) who controlled this part of India for over 1000 years. The project of the young Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya was designed in accordance with the canons of ancient Indian architecture, which include the rectangular arrangement of quarters. The whole of Jaipur, surrounded by a wall protecting the city from enemy troops and wild animals, is divided into nine rectangular sectors (the only one at that time). The city will amaze you with its color, colorfulness and bazaars. The city is famous for its jewelry and textile work.

After breakfast at 07:00 - 07:30 h. You will head to the outskirts of Jaipur, to the ancient capital of the Rajputs - Amber. You can climb to the Amber Fort on elephants or a jeep. Then a tour of the pink city, which includes a visit to the City Palace (where representatives of the Rajput dynasty live) and Jantar Mantar - an amazing astronomical observatory built by the Maharaja in 1728. A visit to a jewelry factory - where you will get acquainted with different types of stones in their natural form and the cutting process and a textile factory - where women can wear saris for photographs. Lunch at 14:00-14:30 h. During the sightseeing tour you will see the Palace submerged in the waters of an artificial lake - Jal Mahal, the Palace of the Winds - Hawa Mahal and Elbert Hall. In the evening, a visit to the Lakshmi Narayana Temple, built of marble in 1985 with participation in the evening service (the time of the service varies and therefore there are no guarantees).

Night and dinner at the hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast at 0830 - 0900 hours drive to Agra. First short stop at Giriraj Dharan temple - a small temple of Lord Krishna but attractive for its architecture. Then on the way visit Abhaneri - where in the 9th century the deepest and oldest stepwell in the world (Chand Baori) was built. Lunch at 1230-1300 hours. Also visit Fatehpur Sikri (dead / abandoned / deserted city) built by Emperor Akbar as a capital and residence in the 16th century. But the city was abandoned before the completion of construction, and now it remains exactly the same as it was more than 300 years ago. The city has residential areas and mosques, this city was larger than London at the time of its creation.

Arrive and check in at the hotel in Agra and relax. Shopping. Overnight at the hotel.

Visit the Taj Mahal in the morning at 0800-0830 (closed on Fridays). The Taj Mahal lives up to all that is said about it and more. It took 22 years and 20,000 people to build it, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and transported to the construction site by an army of 1,000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a token of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in the mid-17th century, the Taj Mahal is rightfully considered one of the 7 wonders of the world. The Taj Mahal is stunningly beautiful from all sides thanks to the finest inlay work on the marble that amazes you to the depths of your soul. You will be enchanted by this masterpiece of architecture.

Visit the Red Fort of Agra, a beautiful architectural monument that was the residence and defensive structure of the Mongol emperors for 300 years. Two-thirds of the territory of the Red Fort is used for military purposes today and is not accessible to visitors. The first mention of the fort in Agra was recorded in 1080, when it was captured by the Ghaznavids. It was an ordinary brick fortress. 400 years later, the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, Sikandar Lodi, moved to Agra and ruled it from this fortress. Later, the fort passed to the Mughals and Akbar the Great destroyed the old fortress and began to build a new one. Here is the history of four generations of the Great Mughals, this is the history of brutal wars, amazing love, the struggle for power and the fall of the great Empire. Visit the marble factory, where you will get acquainted with the complex handwork of inlaid stones in marble. Lunch at 1400-1430 h.

Also visit the Tomb of Akbar the Great, one of the most famous and revered Muslim rulers of India, patron of science and arts. An architectural masterpiece of the Mughal era. Situated in Sikandra, a suburb of the city of Agra and Itmad-ud-Daula (Pillar of the State), a monument of Mughal architecture “Little Taj”.

In the morning after breakfast transfer to Delhi. On the way visit places associated with the birth of Lord Krishna. Prem Mandir - Surprising in its elegance, this temple was designed by Jagadguru Sri Kripaluji Maharaj in 2001. Built of white marble and decorated with very intricate carvings, this temple is famous for its architectural beauty. ISKCON Temple - Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir is a Gaudiya Vaishnava temple in the holy city of Vrindavan. It is one of the main ISKCON temples in India at the international level.

The tour ends and we are transferred to the airport.