Delhi - Ajmer - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Sikandra - Delhii
The onset of Islam brought with it a great cultural and monumental wealth. Muslim Pilgrimage Tour revolves around the best of Muslim contributions in India, be it the forts, palaces, mosques or dargahs. From Delhi, famous for the largest mosque in Asia the tour progresses towards Ajmer, the center for the pilgrimage featuring the Dargah of the Great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. This great seer established Chishti Sufi order in India. The next stopover in the tour is the visit to Agra via Jaipur and Fatepur Sikri, thereby illustrating the gems of Islamic heritage in the country. Side by side, a pilgrim also gets to understand the cultural diversity, resilience and receptiveness of India towards other famed religions.
Day 01. Arrive DelhiUpon arrival in Delhi, meet Incredible India tour representative for assisted transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. After lunch, begin a half-day sight seeing of Delhi exploring the capital’s rich repertoire of Islamic heritage. Visit Red-Fort, Jama-Masjid – the largest mosque in India, Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02. Delhi - Ajmer
After breakfast, check out Delhi and proceed to Ajmer by train (389 km / 6 hrs). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Begin the afternoon tour of Ajmer by visiting Dargah Shareef, Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara (its construction took only 2.5 days), Emperor Akbar's Royal Palace and Ana Sagar Lake. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03. Ajmer - Jaipur
After breakfast, check out Ajmer for Jaipur (131 kms/ 3 hrs) by car/coach. Check in at hotel. Begin Jaipur city tour with a visit to Maharaja's palace, Hawa Mahal and Royal Observatory. Also, cover the excursion to Amber Fort and ascend to reach this world heritage site fort atop elephants. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 04. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast, proceed to Agra by car/coach and visit the Fatehpur Sikri (232 kms / 5 hrs) to pray in the Mosque build by Emperor Akbar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05. Agra - Sikandra - Delhi
Visit the world famous Taj Mahal and pray inside the mosque (women not allowed inside the mosque). Later continue to the Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah. Next in the day begin the drive towards Delhi by car/coach via Sikandra (203 km / 4 hrs). This is the tomb of Emperor Akbar. Upon arriving here in Delhi, transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. (Taj Mahal is closed on all Fridays)
Day 06. Delhi – Onward Destination
In time transfer to the airport and board the connecting flight for onward destination.
