Day 1:Arrive Delhi
Arrive to delhi by international flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi including India gate, Red Forts, Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk etc.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra (204 km / 4 hours )
Start for Agra early in the morning after breakfast enrouting. Sikandara and check-in at hotel in Agra.
AGRA:Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat (seat of the Emperor). ToDay a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. Proceed for visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmadullah's Tomb with English speaking guide. Enjoy battery van ride. Return to hotel and relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 3: Agra - Jaipur ( 235 km / 6 hours )
Breakfast will be at the hotel and leave for Jaipur enrouting Fatehpur Sikri.
FATEHPUR SIKRI: The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the Days of it's grandeur. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
JAIPUR: The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur toDay, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens. Proceed to Jaipur and check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Jaipur
After breakfast Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE: Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
CITY PALACE: A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR: This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL: The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at hotel. Day 5: Jaipur - Delhi After Breakfast visit the Markets for shopping and after Lunch proceed to Delhi. Check-in into the hotel at late evening and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur - Pushkar ( 144 km/3 hours )
Drive to Pushkar and on arrival, check-in at the Deluxe Tent Rest of the Day explore Pushkar Fair.
Day 6: Pushkar
Full Day at Pushkar to witness festival and cultural activities.
Day 7: Pushkar
Spend another Day witnessing the festivities at this fair.
Day 8: Pushkar - Jaipur - Delhi
Transfer to Jaipur airport to board flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to international airport for onward flight or to your planned destinations.
TOUR ENDS