Day 2 - IN DELHI
Morning half day sightseeing of New 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 magnificent Red Fort - a marvel in red sandstone, built on the banks of River Yamuna by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Visit 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 – JAIPUR (258 Kms or 160 miles/5-6 Hrs)
Leave Delhi by surface for Jaipur.
On arrival, check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 - IN 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 5 - JAIPUR – AGRA Via FATEHPUR SIKRI (250 Kms or 155 miles / 5-6Hrs)
Leave Jaipur by surface for Agra en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri Located 40 Km before 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.

On arrival in Agra, check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 - AGRA –DELHI (203 Kms or 126 miles /4-5 Hrs)
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. Later visit Agra fort, with its halls of private and public audiences and other palaces.

Afternoon leave Agra by surface for Delhi en route visiting Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra, located in a large walled garden on the road to Delhi. On arrival, check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 - LEAVE DELHI
Transfer to airport in time for the flight to onward destination.

Check in /Check out time - 12 noon

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

The price is a guideline and will vary according to travel dates and room availability.
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 twin / triple bedded for a total of 06 nights.
	Meals - Room plus breakfast basis everywhere.
	Transport - Services using an Air-conditioned Medium Car for 2 pax and Chevrolet Tavera or similar MUV for 3 pax 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 & Delhi.

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)
• Mandatory Christmas & New Year Eve Dinner (To be advise)