IIPTF
TAKE A DAY TOUR WITH IIPTF AND SAVE
What’s a business trip to Incredible India without taking time out to smell the bouganvilla or roses (so to speak)?
Yes, we know that you, as a foreign delegate, will be here for business but you know how the saying goes: “All business and no play makes Johnny a dull boy.”
We can arrange day tours of New and
Old Delhi and trips to Agra, home of the world-famous emblem of love, the
Taj Mahal. Agra, the home of the Taj, is only a 3.5 hour drive from Noida, where your hotel will most likely be situated.
You could ask your hotel to arrange day trips and they’ll be happy to comply, but we can guarantee this: We can match or even beat their prices.
How to Book
While at the Fair, just visit the Creature Companion (organizer’s) stall and let us know your needs. Or if you wish,
contact us in advance to discuss your requirements. If it’s a day tour you want, we suggest that you take care of business on Friday and Saturday and do it on Sunday. If you have a late flight on Sunday evening, there will still be time to do the Taj Mahal.
Interested? Contact us and give us the following information:
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What tour(s) you’re interesting taking;
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Number of people in your group; and,
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Dates you want to take each tour.
We’ll respond within 48 hours with pricing and further details.
Agra Tour (Home of Taj Mahal)
Depart 07:00 am
Places Covered
AGRA
This historical city stands 200 km south of New Delhi, on the banks of river Yamuna. Over three centuries ago, it was a powerful Mughal Empire and the most important city of northern India. It was this time that Agra's many timeless architectural wonders were born: the wonderful Taj Mahal, the awesome Agra Fort, and the sprawling Sikandara - a whole city in its own sense.
Agra Fort: Built in red sand stone, it is the one of the famous sights of Agra other than Taj Mahal. The semi circular fort was started by Akbhar in 1565, and completed in1574. (Halt 50 minutes).
Taj Mahal: The most photographed monument in the world, the Taj stands in its splendour of white marble, an imposing citadel on the banks of river Yamuna. Built in 17th century by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is an ode to the emperor's eternal love for his wife. It took over 20,000 skilled workers from across the country, working day and night for 22 years for this architectural wonder to be created.
Fatehpur Sikri: 40 km from Agra, a city completely made of red sand stone. Built by Akbar and dedicated to a saint, Fatehpur Sikri was conceived in 1571. Worth visiting are the Jama Masjid, Salim Chisti's tomb, the Diwan- i-Aam, the Diwan- i- Khas and the Queen's palaces within the city.
Itmad - Ud Daula: To the north of the fort and across the river Yamuna are several fine examples of Mughal architecture. The Itmad -Ud –Daula, built by the Empress Noor Jehan as a memorial to her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, is beautifully ornamented with pietra dura inlay and lattice work marble screens.
Fatehpur Sikri: Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
Morning Tour (New Delhi)
Commences 9.00 am
Places Covered
Jantar Mantar: An Astronomical observatory with Masonry instruments built in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh-II, the mathematician and astronomer King of Jaiour. The instruments are intended to sho the movements of the sun, moon, etc.
Laxmi Narayan Temple: Popularly Known as Birla Mandir, it’s a large Hindu Temple built in Orissab style on 1938, by the renowned Birla family. People of all faiths can worship at this temple.
Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar is an excellent example of Afghan Architecture. The Minar is 72.5mts high victory tower, the construction of which began in the final year of twelfth century by Qutubu’d Din Albak and was later completed by his successor. It has been given World Heritage Site status.
Bahai Temple: Situated atop the Kalkaji Hill. It is also known as “The Lotus Temple” due to its distinctive lotus shaped design in Marble. It was built in 1987 by the followers of Bahai faith. The temple signifies the purity and equality of all religions. (Monday Closed)
Safdarjung Tomb: At the western end of Lodhi Road is situated the Safdarjung Tomb built in 1753-54 by the son of second Nawab of Oudh (Monday Only)
Afternoon Tour (Old Delhi)
Ends 5:30 pm
Places Covered
Red Fort: Built by Shahjahan, the builder of Taj Mahal in Agra, The construction lasted from 1639 to 1648; (Monday Closed)
Old Fort: Monday Only.
Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is the largest Mosque in India and stands across the road from the Red Fort built in1656 by Shahjahan. About 20,000 people can pray here at the time (Drive Past only)
Rajghat: The simple square platform of black marble marks the place where the ‘Father of the Nation,’ Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
Humayun's Tomb: Built by Humayun’s widow, Queen Haji Begum in the 16th century, it is supposed to be the prototype of the Taj Mahal at Agra.
