Day 01: Delhi

Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, traditional welcome and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel start a combined city tour of old & New Delhi. Start from Red Fort (from outside only) built in red sandstone, Constructed by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, and visit the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk. Also, visit the Raj Ghat crimination site of Mahatma Gandhi-father of the nation. After visiting Old Delhi monuments visit India Gate built-in memory of the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1st World War drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Parliament House, and the other government buildings also visit Humayun’s Tomb the mausoleum of emperor Humayun & Qutub Minar. Visit Dilli Haat to see craftsmen from different parts of the country working.

Enjoy a ride on Delhi Metro. After sightseeing return to the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi-Agra (203 kms/4.5 hrs)

The morning after breakfast, proceed to Agra. Agra, situated on the west bank of River Yamuna, Agra was once the flourishing capital of the Muslim rulers of India. There is more to Agra than only the Taj, not only other huge edifices that dot the town but also something to satisfy the connoisseur for good things in life. Agra is the birthplace of Tandoor cuisine which is famous all over the world. Upon arrival check into a hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Agra

Morning after breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour visiting the world-famous Taj Mahal- (closed on Fridays) built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaj, Agra Fort-built by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory in war. Also visit the tomb of Akbar, Sikandra. The mausoleum was commissioned by Akbar, but the work was completed by Jehangir, who was his son. You would also be taken to the Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb. The Itimad-ud-Daulah was constructed on the orders of Empress Noor Jehan between the years 1622 and 1625. The tomb was built in the memory of Noor Jehan’s father Ghias-ud-din Beg. After sightseeing, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 05: Agra-Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (235 kms/5 hrs)

The morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri constructed by Akbar in 1569 to honor Sufi saint Salim Chisti. Continue drive to Jaipur-, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as ‘The Pink City for the color of the buildings in its wonderful old city. This Buzzing metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and is a feast for the eyes. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. The rest of the time is free at leisure. Evening spends a few hours discovering a Community of Local Puppet makers. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Jaipur

Morning after Breakfast visit Amer Fort & enjoy a ride on a caparisoned elephant up to the Amber Fort established in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh of the Kachwaha dynasty. Within the Amber Fort are ornate palaces, courts, stairways, pillared pavilions & palaces & drive past the stunning artistry of the five-story façade of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Afternoon visit to the City Palace, the museum houses textiles, arms, carpets, paintings and manuscripts, and other artistic paraphernalia & Astronomical observatory, built by Maharaja Jai Singh the founder of Jaipur. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys of the old town of Jaipur. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07: Jaipur-Pushkar (150 kms/2.5 hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to Pushkar. it is a holy place and is known as the king of all ‘tiraths’. Pushkar Fair is the world’s largest camel fair held in the holy town of Pushkar in Rajasthan. Pushkar Fair is undoubtedly the world’s largest camel fair and it also makes it world’s largest cattle fair in general. Competitions such as the “Matka Phod”, “moustache”, and “bridal competition” are the main attractions of this fair which attracts thousands of tourists. A spotlight of one’s holiday in India, the festival hosts around 50,000 camels which are sold, decorated, shaved, and raced. From a mere 14,000 to a massive 200,000! This is how the population of Pushkar swells during the Pushkar Fair. It seems as if the whole state has come alive at Pushkar to stand witness to its pulsating cultural heritage. Villagers gather from all around the state to enjoy and make merry, breaking all the barriers of the hectic schedules of their lives. Colourful sights at the fair can touch and move even the sternest heart. Hindu pilgrims can be seen flocking the place to take a holy dip in the Pushkar Lake, washing away all the sins of the past. Devotees and worshippers can be seen surrendering themselves at the only Brahma Temple. On arrival at Pushkar, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore Pushkar and visit the Pushkar Fair. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Pushkar

After breakfast visit Brahma temple –the only Brahma Temple in the world & Pushkar Lake. A holy dip in this lake on Karthik Purnima is said to wash all the sins and leads to salvation. The rest of the day is free to visit Pushkar Camel Fair. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Pushkar-Udaipur (260 kms/5 hrs)

Morning after breakfast proceed to Udaipur. Situated in the state of Rajasthan, Udaipur means the ‘City of Sunrise’ have manifold attractions like imposing marble palaces, enchanting cool lakes, luxurious green gardens, and old temples. It has so many lakes and palaces that it is often called the ‘City of Lakes and Palaces’. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. The evening is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel

Day 10: Udaipur

After Breakfast half-day visit to the major attractions of Udaipur –

The City Palace- The Maharana’s palace built by successive rulers runs parallel to Lake Pichola. It is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The palace is a collection of buildings constructed by different Maharaja’s during their reign, but in spite of that, the whole complex has retained uniformity in design.

Jagdish Temple Maharana Jagat Singh built the Jagdish temple, which is in the center of the old town and to the north of the city palace, in 1651. This temple is dedicated to God Vishnu and has a shrine with a black stone image of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath (Lord of the universe).

Saheliyon ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of Honor is in the north of the city. This small ornamental garden has fountains, kiosks, marble elephants, and a delightful lotus pool.

Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum This museum’s goal is the preservation and promotion of local folk arts which includes dresses, dolls, masks, musical instruments, paintings, and puppets, which are all kept here as exhibits.

In the evening enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Udaipur-Delhi (By Flight)

Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel at 1200 noon, and in time transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi for your onward journey.