Day 1: Arrive Delhi
(Hotel Check in Time 1200 Noon)
Scheduled arrive New Delhi International Airport; meet our representative in the ‘Arrival Halls’ where he will be standing there with the placard of your name. Upon meeting, he will warmly welcome with marigold flower and later accompany you till hotel to facilitate your check into your hotel. Rest of time free for your own activities.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 2: Delhi – Full day City Tour
Take breakfast in the hotel and later enjoy full day guided city tour of Delhi which is the capital city of India and is the most populous city on the planet. The city has been inhabited since 06th Century BC and through most of its history, it served as capital for many kingdom and empires. In 1639AD, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built a new walled city named Shahjahanabad which served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1649 until the rebellion of 1857. Shahjahanabad is today called Old Delhi. After that British East India Company chose Delhi to shift its capital from Kolkata to use it as administrative center.
A three member committee was formed to plan the construction of the city. The Key architect of the committees was Sir Edwin Lutyen who gave the shape to city which is now called New Delhi. Start the sightseeing and visit Jama Masjid, located at very busy central street of old Delhi is the largest mosque in India followed by visit of Red Fort (Closed on Monday), both built by Mughal empire shah Jahan. Enjoy Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk is one of the busiest markets in Old Delhi.
In the afternoon enter New Delhi to visit some other monuments like Qutab Minar, Parliament House, India Gate, Secretariat Buildings and Jantar –Mantar Observatory. Rest of time spends time at Janpath or Palika Bazaar for shopping. Back to hotel
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 3: Chandigarh
(By Train Kalka Shatabdi 0740 Hrs / 1105 Hrs) – Drive to Shimla (100 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
Early morning scheduled transfer to New Delhi Railway station to board the train for Chandigarh. Upon arrival in Chandigarh, meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to transfer to Shimla (100Kms, 4Hrs drive). In the evening arrive and check into hotel. After fresh up spend your leisure time at mall road.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 4: Shimla
After early breakfast at the hotel enjoy sightseeing of Shimla. Shimla is capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Earlier it was former capital of British also set amidst, the snow copper, Shaivalik, mountains which offer some of the most beautiful view of Himalaya. Visit Ridge, which gives a spectacular sight of ice covered Mountain peaks, Sankat Mochan Temple, Jakhu Temple etc.
Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town – The Mall. Upon arrival you will check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 5: Shimla – Chandigarh
(100 Kms, 4 Hrs drive) / Delhi (By Train CDG NDLS Shatabdi 1200 Hrs / 1520 Hrs)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later transfer to Chandigarh Railway station to board the train for Delhi. Upon arrival, meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 6: Delhi – Jaipur
(260 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)
After breakfast at hotel depart for Jaipur. Afternoon arrive check into Hotel. Rest of time free at leisure or visit the local markets with your chauffeur.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 7: In Jaipur
(Excursion to Amber Fort + Half day City tour)
This morning get up with the thrill to explore the new destination where you will be visiting forts and palaces of unique and peculiar design. Jaipur is the capital of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan which is also known as Pink City due to pink colored painted wall of the houses/govt. building of the city. The city was founded in 1727 AD by then ruler of Amer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Before this, the capital was Dausa (51Kms from Jaipur) from where the king was ruling the empire.
After shifting the capital from Dausa to Jaipur, all the major development started and soon became the impressive city with well-planned lay out of road, gardens, royals’ palaces and forts and Residential buildings etc. After sumptuous breakfast in the hotel, meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel who will meet you with humble posture and brief you about the whole day activities. After briefing the day schedule, you will board the car and taken first to Amber fort to see the fabulous Amber Fort.
En-route to Amber you will stop and see the ‘Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below.
On your way back, you will visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace) located in the middle of water followed by visit of City Palace, a famous landmark that is expanded over a large area as it occupies one seventh of the city. Next visit will be of adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. It has also been included in the world heritage lists.
After finishing sightseeing you would some leisure time which you can spend in shopping. You will be taken to the markets where you where you can buy souvenirs, traditional Rajasthani attires, shawl and Handicrafts etc. for your loved one.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 8: Jaipur – Agra
(245 Kms, 5Hrs drive)
After early breakfast at the hotel drive to Agra. On your way you will visit the UNESCO world heritage site – –Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted red sandstone city was founded by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. Here you will get mesmerized with the architecturally designed buildings. The most popular buildings among them are Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Tomb of SalimChishti, Diwan-i-Am, Panch Mahal etc. After spending around 01 Hour here, you will continue your drive for Agra. Following 45 Minutes drive you will arrive the city and check into hotel.
After fresh up get ready to explore the city. Agra is one of the prominent tourist destinations in Northern India located on the banks of thTaj Mahal, Agrae River Yamuna. It served as the capital of Delhi Sultanate when Sultan Sikandar Lodi who shifted his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1506AD and His Son Ibrahim Lodi who Succeed him. After the defeat of Ibrahim Lodi by the first Mughal Emperor Babur in the 01st battle of Panipat in 1526 AD, the capital was shifted to Mughals. It was the golden Era of the city when drastic changes and development was seen. This was the period when many splendid Mughal era buildings were constructed.
The most important among them is Taj Mahal which attracts huge crowd from all over the world. Following 4 Hrs. road journey, you will arrive Agra and check into hotel. Take time for fresh up and later proceed for half day City tour including Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen Mumtaz followed by visit of Agra Fort.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 9: Agra / Delhi Airport departure
(210 Kms, 4Hrs drive)
Take breakfast in the coffee shop of the hotel and later depart for Delhi. Upon arrival, your will be transferred to Delhi International Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Tour ends with happy memories.
