Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Jaipur - Agra Via Fatehpur Sikiri- Delhi - Rishikesh Via Haridwar- Shimla - Delhi
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI AT 22.50 HRS
On arrival met and transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI
This morning we visit old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan the Magnificent (who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be visiting the famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort , Raj Ghat and Akshardham Temple.
Afternoon we will visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that's just 60 years old , and then proceed via India Gate , Jantar Mantar and the Governmental building to Qutab Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the arrival of Islam in India, Chattarpur Temple, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an elevated platform, and the Crafts Museum, which replicates and Indian street with over 50 artists and craftspeople at work. Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 03 : DELHI - JAIPUR 260 KMS 5 HOURS DRIVE
After breakfast today drive towards Jaipur popularly known as the Pink City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise onarchitecture. Jaipur follows a grid system. Upon arrival check in your hotel. Afternoon tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace inthe heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds - a five storied structure of pink sandstone has semi - octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street ofthe old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR
The capital of Rajasthan is the most colourful city in India . Today morningwe visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us tothe top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings. Afternoon is spent visit the local bazaar. In the evening, we visit ChokhiDhani where an ethnic village atmosphere is recreated each evening with thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, acrobats, snake charmers, puppeteers etc. Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR - AGRA VIA FATEHPUR SIKIRI 235 KMS 5 HOURS DRIVE
We continue our Drive towards Agra enroute Fatehpur sikri (The ghost city) for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Agra and uponarrival check into Hotel.Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 06 : AGRA
Early morning you go at sun rise to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum builtby a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble andshimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.come back to hotel for breakfast and later go to see Agra 's Red Fort, built overthree generations by the moghul emperors and Afternoon free for shopping.overnight at hotel.
DAY 07 : AGRA - DELHI VIA MATHURA AND VIRNDVAN 210 KMS 4 HOURS DRIVE
Morning drive back to Delhi via Mathura and Virndavan.On arrival check in at hotel .Overnight at hotel.
DAY 08 : DELHI - RISHIKESH VIA HARIDWAR 230 KMS 6 HOURS
After an early breakfast drive to Haridwar visiting Mansa Devi temple and Chandi Devi and evening participate Aarti and Pooja at Har Ki Pauri and later drive to Rishikesh 30 Kms away from Haridwar. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 09 : RISHIKESH
Morning Full day sightseeing tour Rishikesh visiting Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Swargashram, Bharat Mata Mandir and Triveni Ghat Etc. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 10 : RISHIKESH - SHIMLA 370 KMS 9 HOURS DRIVE
Morning drive to Shimla - the " Queen of Hills " and a popular tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh . Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India in 1864. Upon arrivla check in at Hotel . Overnight at hotel .
DAY 11 : SHIMLA
Full day tour of Shimla visiting Kufri, Sankat Mochan Temple, Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Jakhu Temple. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town - The Mall & The Ridge. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 12 : SHIMLA - DELHI 380 KMS 7 HOURS DRIVE
Morning drive back to Delhi. On arrival check in at hotel.Overnight at hotel
DAY 13 : LEAVE DELHI
Transfer to airport to board flight for onward Journey.
