Day 2 - DELHI
Morning combined sightseeing of New & Old Delhi. Visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted even after 1500 years. Visit the mausoleum of emperor Humayun - a forerunner of the Mughal style of architecture and the imposing modern Lakshminarayan temple. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president's residence - formerly the Viceroy's Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, - an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture.

Afternoon: Sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to the Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi), Jama Masjid, - The largest mosque in India. Drive past Chandi Chowk, once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city. Walk through Chandni Chowk to savour the ambience of an oriental bazaar.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 - DELHI
Day at leisure in Delhi.
No transport envisaged.

Day 4 - DELHI –AGRA
Morning leave Delhi by surface for Agra. 210 kms & 4-5 hours drive.
On arrival, check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 - AGRA
Morning sightseeing tour of city visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and who took 17 year to complete this ' Love Poem in Marble'. (Friday closed). Later visit the Agra fort containing the halls private and public audiences and other palaces..

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 - AGRA –FATEHPUR SIKRI-RANTHAMBORE
Morning drive from Agra to Ranthambore visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. 310 kms & 7 hours drive.

Located 40 Km from Agra, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city. Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment of this beautiful city. Visit the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendour of the Mughal empire at the height of its power.

Proceed to Ranthambore and on arrival, check in at Forest Lodge.

Ranthambore National Park - Rajasthan's first project Tiger reserve and named after a 1000-year old fort which stands in the park . It has a congenial habitat for the stately sambar, the largest of all Asiatic deer, woodland, ground and water birds abound in the park including the uncommon red jungle fowl and varieties of eagles. The water tank harbours marsh crocodiles and pythons.

Overnight stay.

Day 7 and 8 - RANTHAMBORE
Early morning & late afternoon sanctuary visits.
Overnight stay.

Day 9 - RANTHAMBORE-JAIPUR
Morning leave for Jaipur. 160 kms & 3:30 hours drive. On arrival, check in at hotel.
Overnight stay.

Day 10 - JAIPUR
Morning excursion to Amber fort. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. En route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 - JAIPUR
Day at leisure in Jaipur.

Day 12 - JAIPUR-MUMBAI
Today morning transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai.
9W 376 Jaipur/Mumbai 0840/1015
Arrive Mumbai & transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay.

Day 13 - MUMBAI
Morning excursion across the Mumbai harbour to 1200-year old Elephanta Caves housing some of the most beautiful rock-cuts of the period. The famous Trimurti sculpture of three-faced Shiva depicting his three aspects as Creator, Preserver and Destroyer is powerfully portrayed in the massive sculpture. Closed on Mondays and not available during the Monsoon.

Afternoon sightseeing of Mumbai including visit to Gateway of India, Mumbai's principle landmark. This arch of yellow basalt was erected on the waterfront in 1924 to commemorate King George V's visit to this colony in 1911. Drive past the Afghan Church. Secretariat of Maharashtra Government and along the Marine Drive which is fondly known as the 'Queen's Necklace'. Visit Jain temple and Hanging Gardens which offer a splendid view of the city, Chowpatty, Kamala Nehru Park and also Mani Bhavan where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai. Drive past Haji Ali Mosque, a shrine in honour of a Muslim Saint on an island 500 m. out at sea and is linked by a causeway to the mainland. Stop at the 'Dhobi Ghat' where Mumbai's 'dirties' are scrubbed, bashed, dyed and hung out to dry. Watch the local train passing close by on which the city commuters 'hang out like laundry' - a nice photography stop. Continue to the colourful Crawford market and to the Flora fountain in the large bustling square, in the heart of the city.

Overnight stay.

Day 14 - MUMBAI
Day at leisure in Mumbai. No transport envisaged.
Overnight stay.

Day 15 - LEAVE MUMBAI
In time transfer to international airport to board the return flight.

End of services - Check in /Check out time - 12 noon

Check-in / out time is 12 noon at all the hotels.

IMPORTANT - Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. In the event of any of the above-mentioned hotels not becoming available we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.

ABOVE RATES INCLUDE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC SERVICES
	Accommodation – Sharing Triple bedded for a total of 14 nights.
	Meals - Room plus breakfast basis everywhere except at Ranthambore where all applicable meals were included.
	Transport – Services using an Air-conditioned Ambassador Car everywhere.
	Assistance & Porterages - Meeting and assistance on arrival/departure at airports, hotels by le passage to india representative and porterages at airport for 01 standard baggage per person included.
	Guide –English speaking local guide for sightseeing of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Udaipur & Mumbai
	Sanctuary Visits – Four sanctuary visits in Ranthambore Wildlife sanctuary by Canter or Jeep.

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE -

• Any airfare, airport taxes, supplement for which are quoted separately if applicable.
• Expenses of personal nature such as table drinks, telephone calls, laundry, camera fees still or video, tips to drivers, local guides, and hotel staff.
• Entrance fees to monuments. (given as supplement)
• Domestic airfare. (given as supplement)