Namaste-Welcome to India

On arrival at Delhi International Airport, you will be met by our local representative and you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day is free, for you to explore the city at your own pace.

India's capital & a major gateway to the country, Delhi is contemporary and a bustling metropolis that successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind.

Overnight in Delhi.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Prepare for check out and the driver will pick you up for a full day tour experience of the Old and New Delhi. This fascinating city has been in existence since the 6th century BC and has seen ups and downs from the rule of the Pandavas right up to the British Raj. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi…noisy, chaotic and uniquely Indian. You will then visit drive past to the Red Fort, which was constructed during the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan and served as the residence for the Mughal royal family. It continues to be significant till date, as every Independence Day, the Prime Minister makes a speech from its ramparts as the Indian flag is hoisted. Later, drive past to India Gate, President House and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi before you head toward Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. This simple memorial marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Thereafter, visit Humayun’s Tomb, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent where the Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale. After the tour, your driver will drive you to the scenic road journey to Agra. The drive will take you around 4 hours. On arrival in Agra check in day is free to relax in the hotel.

Agra is a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state. It's home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal (who died in childbirth in 1631). The imposing main building features a massive dome and intricately carved white marble inlaid with precious stones. This is set behind a reflecting pool inside a courtyard defined by 4 minarets.

Overnight in Agra.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today your driver cum guide will show you the city of Agra. The not to missed site is to visit the Red Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by Akbar. The beautiful yet forbidding structure is a handsome example of Mughal architecture. Continue the journey to most beautiful handmade monuments the Taj Mahal. A mausoleum built as a symbol of Emperor Shah Jehan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Considered an architectural marvel, its construction took thousands of workers over 21 years to complete. Continue your drive to Jaipur and enroute Visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. Akbar wanted to make Fatehpur Sikri his headquarters; however, he had to abandon it due to shortage of water. The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who lived a religious life here. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World heritage site. Further drive to Jaipur is around 5 hours. On arrival check in Jaipur you driver will drop you to the hotel. Check in and day is free to relax and unwind in the hotel. Evening take a stroll in the markets of Jaipur for the traditional dresses and shoes, curio shops, blue pottery etc.

Jaipur is the gateway to the magnificent, vibrant state & capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.

Overnight in Jaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today your driver cum guide will show you the beautiful “Pink City” of Jaipur. Jaipur is famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes. The old city of Jaipur is painted pink, which gives it a magical glow. Visit the Amber Fort… a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The best way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on elephant back. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds.” This beautiful façade with its ornately carved latticework windows is made of pink sandstone. Post lunch, visit the City Palace… again, a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, comprising geometric devices for measuring time. You will also visit the Albert Hall, which was modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. An OPTIONAL visit to “An Evening at the Raj Mandir cinema” Bollywood film, and high atmosphere color in the room. Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.

Overnight in Jaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Prepare for check out and the driver will pick you up and drive you back to Delhi. The journey will take you around 5 hours’ drive. On the way enjoy the beautiful scenery of the country.

On arrival in Delhi, the driver will drop you to the hotel and check in.

Day is free, for you to explore the city of Delhi at your own pace.

Later in the evening an OPTIONAL shopping tour can be provided at an extra cost. Or experience a Sufi ceremony at Nizamuddin Dargah). Basant celebration at the sufi shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, Delhi has been a tradition since time immemorial where devotees of the saint throng around and mark their presence in the holy precincts of the dargah. Basant is traditionally celebrated not only by the Hindus, but also by many Muslims in India. Nizamuddin Dargah is the dargah (mausoleum) of the Sufi saint Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 - 1325 CE). Situated in the Nizamuddin West area of Delhi, the dargah is visited by thousands of pilgrims every week. The site is also known for its evening qawwali devotional music sessions. The descendants of Nizamuddin Auliya look after the whole management of dargah Sharif.

Overnight in Delhi.

After breakfast. The day is free until checkout time. The driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight.