Arrival Delhi Airport by evening flight. DELHI: New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Narrating the city's Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. You will also discover lively and colorful bazaars that boast to cater all sorts of good and items at mind-blowing prices amidst a barely controlled chaotic ambience. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj. It generates a mesmerizing charm reflecting well-composed and spacious streets under the shade of beautifully lined avenues of trees and tall and imposing government buildings. Meet, Greet & Welcome at the international Airport by our representative & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at hotel Start your sightseeing with New Delhi New Delhi designed and built by the British in the 1920’s – it’s a city of wide boulevards impressive Government Buildings, Green Parks and Gardens. First your drive takes you the monument from Delhi’s past Qutub Minar, followed by Ceremonial Avenue, India Gate and Parliament House and Humayun’s Tomb. Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone. At the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. An inscription over its eastern gate provocatively informs that it was built with material obtained from demolishing '27 Hindu temples'. A 7 m-high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. It is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your wish will be fulfilled. Drive past the President’s House, the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the two flanking Secretariat buildings – the nerve centre of Government activity. Driving down this hill is the India Gate, the great memorial arch built to commemorate the slain heroes of World War -1 and Indo-Afghan war. Around India Gate are palaces of some erstwhile princely states that our now public offices and museums. Later visit the precursor to the Taj Mahal, Humayun’s Tomb built in 1565 AD by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor Haji Begum. The gardens of the Humayun’s Tomb have recently been restored and revitalized to their former glory by the Aga Khan Foundation for Culture. Return to hotel Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi Old Delhi an ancient walled city. Here you will drive past Red Fort, the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughul Empire; Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid. Raj Ghat: is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Gandhi's cremation on 31 January, 1948. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Delhi in India. A stone footpath flanked by lawns leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial. Two museums dedicated to Gandhi are located nearby. The memorial has the epitaph Hē Ram, (literally 'O' Ram', but also translated to 'O God'), believed to be the last words uttered by Gandhi. The memorial was designed by Vanu G. Bhuta. It was originally designed to reflect the simplicity of Mahatma Gandhi's life. The design that won the Govt. of India invitational competition had the black marble slab surrounded by red earth as none of Gandhiji's ashram residences had any "English lawn". The memorial has gone through a number of design changes since then. A few at the behest of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India In recent years, it has become customary for foreign dignitaries visiting India to pay their respects to Gandhi at the Raj Ghat by laying flowers or wreaths on the platform. As a sign of respect, visitors are required to remove footwear before approaching the memorial. A commemorative ceremony is held every Friday. Prayer sessions are held at the Raj Ghat on Gandhi's birth and death anniversaries. Followed by Cycle rickshaw ride through the busy bazaars of the area of Old Delhi. Return to hotel and Overnight stay

Breakfast at hotel Check-out from hotel & drive by surface to Agra Agra: became the capital of Sikandar Lodi in 1501, but was soon passed on to the Mughals, both Babur and Humayun made some early Mughal constructions here. It was under Akbar that Agra first aspired to its heights of magnificence from 1570-85 he ruled from nearby Fathepur Sikri , when he abandoned that city he moved to Lahore ( now in Pakistan ) but returned to Agra in 1599 , all later Mughal rulers ruled from Agra till 1761 it fell to the Jats who did much damage to the city. On arrival check-in at hotel Early evening, visit the Taj Mahal for Sun Set ( Taj Mahal is Closed on Friday) Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Rabindranath Tagore calls "a teardrop on the cheek of time". Taj Mahal means "Crown Palace" and is in fact the most well-preserved and architecturally beautiful tomb in the world. It is best described by the English poet, Sir Edwin Arnold, as "Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor’s love wrought in living stones."
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Breakfast at hotel In the morning, possibility to visit the Taj Mahal again, followed by a visit to the Agra Fort. Agra Fort: Construction of this massive fort was began by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. While in Akbar’s time the fort was principally a military structure, by Shah Jahan’s time it had become partially a palace. There are many fascinating buildings inside the massive walls which stretch for 2.5 km, surrounded by a moat over 10 meters wide. The fort is on the bank of the river Yamuna, and only the south gate can be used to enter. Return to hotel and rest of the day at leisure the facilities at the Hotel. Overnight stay

Breakfast at hotel Check-out and drive by surface to Bharatpur Railway Station to board train to Sawai Madhopur. En-route visit of Fatehpur Sikri (36 Km / 01 Hrs. From Agra) Fatehpur Sikri the deserted red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its ‘ruins are still in a pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Later transfer to Bharatpur Railway Station. Departure from Bharatpur 1550 Hrs. Arrival at Sawai Madhopur 1802 Hrs. (Scheduled timings; Subject to change) Assistance on arrival at Sawai Madhopur Station and transfer to hotel. Overnight stray.

Early Morning after tea /coffee, depart for Game drive by exclusive Jeep. Ranthambhore National park: The Park itself covers over 400 sq. km and its scenery is very beautiful. A system of lakes and river is heemed in by steep high crags and on top of one of these is the extensive and well-preserved fortress of Ranthambhore, built in the 10th century. Ranthambhore is famous for its tigers, probably the best park in which to photograph them. Sighting a tiger can never be sure shot, but here one comes as close to it as it is possible. This park also has a large population of panthers. Other predators in the park are hyenas, jackals and jungle cats. It also houses sloth bears which one may encounter while driving through the park. Sambar & Chital are extremely common throughout the park and they come to water in their hundreds. Nilgai too are found all over the park with the greater concentration around the lake. Return to hotel for breakfast & morning free Afternoon, another game drive by exclusive Jeep Return to hotel and Overnight stay * Ranthambhore National Park is closed from 01 July to 30 September every year*

Breakfast at hotel Check-out and drive by Car to Jaipur. Jaipur: The capital city of the state of Rajasthan is popularly known as the “Pink City “because of the pink paint applied to the buildings in the old walled city. (In Rajput culture, pink was traditionally a color associated with hospitality.) The city owes its name, its foundation and its careful planning to the great warrior, astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699-1744). In 1727, with Mughal power on the wane, Jai Singh decided the time was ripe to move down from his somewhat cramped hillside fortress at nearby Amber to the new site. He laid out the city, with its surrounding walls and six rectangular blocks, according to principals of town planning set down in the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Assistance on arrival and check-in at hotel. Late afternoon enjoy a Cycle rickshaw ride through the busy bazaars of the city area - Explore this part of Jaipur... that sells dreams and desires. Unravel this horizon that will not only fascinate you but also enthrall you with its dynamic colors aura. Return to hotel and Overnight stay.

Breakfast at hotel Morning excursion to Amber Fort by Elephant (Subject to availability) / Jeep ride with photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace Of wind) Amber Palace: Amber (pronounced Amer) is situated about 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachwahas of Amber, before the capital was shifted to the plains, the present day Jaipur. The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh the fort was made in red sand stone and white marble. The rugged forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise with a beautiful fusion of art and architecture. Amber is the classic and romantic fort-palace with a magnificent aura. The interior wall of the palace depicts expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. In the foreground is the Maota Lake providing a breathtaking vista. Built mainly for the warring enemies as a safe place, the heavily structured walls could defend the residents within the ramparts of the fort.  Afternoon Jaipur city visit includes the City Palace & Jantar Mantar (Observatory) City Palace: Located in the heart of the walled city, the City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the farsightedness of the founder of Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. He left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture in the city. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built many buildings but some of the structures were also built by later rulers. The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture and the ex-royal family still lives in a part of the palace. On entering the complex and before the proper palace lies the Mubarak Mahal, the palace of welcome or reception. Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh built the palace in the nineteenth century. It was used as a reception centre for the visiting personage. The building now forms the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and on display here are a wide array of royal costumes, some very exquisite and precious Pashmina (Kashmiri) shawls, Benaras silk saris, Sanganeri prints and folk embroidery. An unusual display is that of voluminous clothes worn by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I (ruled 1750-68).  Jantar Mantar: Across the road from the palaces is the famous Jantar Mantar, one of the five observatories in India, built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. This is one of the largest and the best preserved. The king was passionate about astronomy and numerology – small wonder then that it led to the setting up of the observatory. The astronomer prince with the help of skilled laborers managed to create a collection of complex astronomical instruments chiseled out of stone, most of which continue to provide accurate information to this day. The most striking instrument is the Brihat Samrat yantra Sundial, the biggest sundial in the world an imposing yellow edifice to the far right of the observatory complex which has a 27m high gnomon arm set at an angle of 27degrees.The shadow that this casts moves up to 4m in an hour and aids in the calculation of local and meridian pass time and various attributes of the heavenly bodies, including declination, the angular distance of a heavenly body from the celestial equator and altitude. This highlight of the observatory which stands as a testimony to the genius of the Maharaja has made it a centre of attraction for the tourist visiting Jaipur. Jal Mahal : Possibly the most serene sight amidst the chaos of Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal Jaipur, the Water Palace. This low-rise symmetrical palace, that once was a shooting lodge for the Maharajah, appears to float in the centre of Sagar Lake. The light sand coloured stone walls of the Jal Mahal Jaipur are at a stark contrast to the deep blue of the waters of the lake, while from the innards of the palace lush foliage sprouts. his majestic scene makes the Jal Mahal Jaipur’s most photographed (and photograph friendly) monument but unfortunately exploration of the actual palace is off limits, as it has been banned by Government , due to some dispute. (One can see Jal Mahal from Lake Side only). Return to hotel and rest of the day at leisure Overnight stay.

Breakfast at hotel Check-out and drive by Car to Jodhpur. Jodhpur: At the edge of the Thar Desert, stands the 2nd largest city of Rajasthan – Jodhpur. Th city is totally dominated by the massive fort , topping a sheer hill which rises right in the middle of the town. Founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rajput clan known as the Rathores. The Rathore kingdom was once known as Marwar , the Land of Death . Its fascinating to wander around the jumble of winding streets in the old city. Eight gates lead out from the walled city. It’s one of India’s most interesting cities and, yes, it was from here that those baggy-tights horse-riding trousers, Jodhpuries took their name. On arrival check-in at hotel in Jodhpur. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight stay

Breakfast at hotel Morning, city tour of Jodhpur includes - Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Jaswant Thada and the clock-Tower. Mehrangarh Fort : Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left is chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot while defending the fort against the armies of Amber. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol meaning victory built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies.   Fatehpol also meaning victory gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of Mughals. The palm imprints still attract devotional attention and are covered by vermilion paste and paper-thin silver foil. Jaswant Thada: On the way down from the fort, on left is Jaswant Thada, the graceful marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. His son Maharaja Sardar Singh built this monument known as the Taj Mahal of Marwar in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II of Jodhpur. The main memorial has been built like a temple with intricately carved marble stone. A visit to this structure is through the rocky hills giving it a secluded and a mystic aura.  Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at hotel Check-out and drive by Car to Jodhpur En-route visit of the beautiful Jain temples at Ranakpur Ranakpur: is a captivating village lies in the Pali district of Rajasthan and is known for the spectacular range of Jain temples that can be found here. Ranakpur is a pilgrim destination which is indispensable in the itinerary of a tourist who is on his pilgrim tour of north India. Gather some important facts about Ranakpur that will prove to be of great help before you set out for a tour to this place. Later continuous drive to Udaipur Udaipur: Possibly no city in Rajasthan is quite as romantic as Udaipur, even though the state is replete with fantastic hilltops fortresses , exotic fairy-tale palaces and gripping legends of medieval chivalry and heroism. The French Impressionist painter’s, Brother Grimm‘s justification Udaipur is the “Venice of the East “. Founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh, following the final sacking of Chittorgarh by the Moghul emperor Akbar , Udaipur rivales any of the world-famous creations of the Mughals with its Rajput love love of the whimsical and its superbly crafted elegance . The city is full of palaces, temples and havelies ranging from the modest to the extravagant. There are plenty of parks and gardens, many of which line the lake shores. The city was once surrounded by a wall and , although the gates and much of the wall over the higher crags remain , a great deal of it has disappeared. The old city , bounded by the remains of a city wall, is on the east side of Lake Pichola. On arrival assistance and check-in at the hotel Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel Morning Udaipur sightseeing includes: The City Palace, Jagdish Temple & Sahelion Ki Bari. City Palace - The main part of the palace is now preserved as a museum displaying a large and diverse array of artifacts. As we go down the steps from the entrance is the armoury museum exhibiting a huge collection of protective gears and various kinds of weapons including the lethal two-pronged sword. The City Palace museum is then entered through the Ganesh Deori. This leads to the Rajya Angan or the royal courtyard. This is the spot where Maharana Udai Singh is said to have met the sage who advised him to found a city here. The rooms of the palace are superbly decorated with mirror tiles and paintings. Manak Mahal or the Ruby Palace has a lovely collection of glass and mirror work while Krishna Vilas displays a rich collection of miniature paintings. Moti Mahal  (the pearl palace) has beautiful mirror work and the Chini Mahal has ornamental tiles all over. The Surya Chopar (the sun square) depicts a huge ornamental sun symbolising the sun dynasty to which the Maharajas and their ancestors belonged. The Bari Mahal is a central garden giving a view of the city. Some more beautiful paintings can be seen in the ‘Zenana Mahal’  (the ladies chamber). Then, there is the Lakshmi Chowk which is a beautiful white pavilion.  The Jagdish Temple (1651) was built by Maharana Jagat Singh. A fine example of the Nagara style of temple architecture. A brass Garuda stands outside and stone elephants flank the entrance steps. Inside is a black stone image of Vishnu as Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe. Sahelion-ki-Bari an ornamental pleasure garden specially made for the ladies of the palace in the 18th century. It has beautiful fountains, trees and flowers. Afternoon Boat cruise on Lake Pichola. A manmade lake, Lake Pichola is one of the prime attractions of Udaipur. The lake is known for the palace build amidst the lake. The lake was built by Maharana Udai Singh II. It was made basically for defence purpose. Cradled amongst hills, gardens, havelis, temples and ghats, Lake Pichola is the picturesque spotlight of Udaipur. The lake sports two islands palaces- Jagniwas (Lake Palace) and Jagmandir. The lake is about 4 km long and 3 km wide, and not much deep- it often dries up in times of severe summers. The beauty of the lake and its surroundings can only be felt by seeing it, which increases many folds during sunrise and sunset Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel In-time transfer to Udaipur Airport to board flight to Mumbai. Mumbai or Bombay, on the edge of the Arabian Sea is India’s commercial capital. It is a vibrant, confident metropolis that’s tangibly high in energy. Originally home to Koli fisher folk, seven swampy islands were combined by land reclaimed to form today’s Mumbai. The largest of the island was part of a dowry given by Portugal to England. The British took control of the balance six islands and Bombay or the (“good bay” in Portuguese) was leased to the east India Company for a paltry 10 Pounds. The city that grew out of the cluster of islands was destined to become the face of emerging India in 19th & 20th centuries. Like New York, everybody was invited to pursue a “Bombay dream”. Bombay is composed of immigrants from all parts on India and the world who came with the inspiration to fulfill their Bombay dream. These people and the institutions that they created, have made Bombay’s claim as “the city of dreams” stronger. Mumbai continues to play a very vital political, cultural and financial role in India after independence. Meeting & assistance at Mumbai airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel Morning Excursion to Elephanta caves: a must for any visitor to India. mute testimony of the golden age in Indian history during the gupta period and built to honour lord Shiva. Elephanta is a 3 Km. Long elongated island, consisting of two hills separated by a valley. The caves with rock-cut figures and carvings are believed to be carved by the sculptors of Ajanta or Udayagiri. Afternoon city tour of Mumbai – The tour includes the 26 mtr high British-built Arch “Gateway of India”, Mumbai’s landmark built to honour the visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Marine Drive dubbed as the Queen’s Necklace is Mumbai’s most popular promenades and a favorite sunset watching spot. The Kamla Nehru Park from where you have a picturesque view of the city, Hanging Gardens are so named since they are located on top of a series of tanks that supply water to Mumbai. Drive past the `Towers of Silence’ the crematorium of the Parsis. Also visit Mani Bhawan a private house where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay when he visited Mumbai. It is now a museum and research library Return to hotel and rest of the evening free. Overnight at the hotel

In time transfer from hotel to Mumbai Airport to board your return flight for home destination.