Day 1 & 2: New Delhi
Welcome to New Delhi, the capital city of India. New Delhi is a diverse city blending the old and the new. Our Representative will receive you at airport and will escort you to your hotel.
Visit Old Delhi city that includes Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, the massive Red sandstone Fort is synonymous with Delhi and is proof of the glory of the flourishing Mughal Empire in Delhi. Explore ChandniChowk (Moonlight Square) is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi on a rickshaw ride.
QutubMinar and Humayun’s Tomb
The QutubMinar is a towering 73 meter high tower made of sandstone and marble built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. Humayun’s Tomb is one of the most magnificent tombs built in Delhi during the Mughal rule, it is an excellent example of Persian architecture.
One the way back, stopover at India Gate, one of the most popular monuments in the city designed by Edwin Lutyens, India Gate was dedicated to all the Indian soldiers of the British Army who died in World War I.
Leisure for the restof the evening
Day 3 & 4: Jaipur
Travel on a 5-6 hr journey from Agra to Jaipur.
Visit the Amer Fort that displayed the royal architecture of Jaipur. It is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Rajput elements.TheCity Palace of Jaipur now houses a museum and still is a royal residence. Hawa Mahal(Palace of winds) is a palace which was essentially a high screen wall. It is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument built with red and pink coloured sandstones and decked with 953 small windows. The Jaipur Observatory shows the astronomical skills and the cosmological skills of that time. It is the most significant, comprehensive and well preserved historic observatories in India.
Enjoy the day ending with a sumptuous Rajasthani dinner.
Day 5: Pushkar
Travel from Jaipur to Pushkar
The holy city of Pushkar is a great pilgrimage site for Hindus. It boasts itself of Brahma,temple, lake and ghats. Take a walk through the center of the town where the Pushkar Lake is picturesque and attractive. Explore the colourful local market at Pushkar.
In the evening, go on a camel ride at sunset and enjoy the local folk dances.
Day 6: Bharatpur
Keoladeo National Park is home to one of the world’s best-known bird watching destinations. The wetland is renowned for migratory birds – cranes, green sandpiper, waders, raptors, flycatchers etc. The protected bird sanctuary is home to more than no less than 370 species of birds. Explore the park and be overwhelmed by the natural beauty of the park.
Go on a sightseeing tour to the Bharatpur Palace that is a fine fusion of Mughal and Rajput architechture. The various apartments in the palace are filled with richly patterned floor tiles decorated with exotic designs. Explore the Ganga Mandir, one of the most beautiful temples in Rajasthan that resides in the heart of the city of Bharatpur.
Day 7 & 8: Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, head to Agra from Delhi.
Check in to luxurious hotel and take a short break in the hotel.
See the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taj Mahal. It is known for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage." Taj Mahal is commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1631, to be built in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Next day, visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Agra Fort is an historical fort and was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty. Then proceed to FatehpurSikri (the City of Victory) which was the capital of the Mughal Empire built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar.