Classical North India

DAY 01 ARRIVE DELHI
You are met and assisted upon arrival in Delhi and transferred to your hotel. Check-in at hotel is after 1200 hrs. Rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 02 IN DELHI
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Old Delhi which will take you to Jama Masjid, - the largest mosque in India. Drive past the magnificent Red Fort, - a marvel in red sandstone, built on the banks of River Yamuna by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Then, visit Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial). In the afternoon, proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft. Visit the mausoleum of emperor Humayun - a forerunner of the Mughal style of architecture. Drive past the India Gate (World War I memorial), The Presidential Palace, Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings - an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture. The evening is free to visit the emporiums and markets of Delhi.

DAY 03 128 Miles, 04hrs DELHI - AGRA
After breakfast, drive to Agra. On arrival in Agra, check-in to your hotel. Late afternoon visit the seventh wonder of world – The Taj Mahal.(closed on fridays). Built by Emperor Shah Jehan as a tribute to his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, this is the ultimate tribute to love ever transcribed in architecture. This great monument, completed in 1653, took almost 22 years and 20,000 workers to build. Continue the visit to Agra Fort. This fort was started by Emperor Akbar in 1565. The high red stone monument stretches for around 01½ miles. The palace is a notable for its smooth blending of Hindu and central Asian architectural styles. Return to the hotel for the night.

DAY 04 35 Miles, 01 ½hrs AGRA – BHARATPUR
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bharatpur, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route. Situated about 20 Miles from Agra, this was the erstwhile capital of the great Mughal ruler - Emperor Akbar. This magnificent fort palace had to be abandoned after just 15 years of occupation due to lack of potable water. Continue to Bharatpur. On arrival, you are transferred to your hotel. Late in afternoon visit the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. This park is a paradise for the avian world and a pilgrimage for the bird lovers. It was declared a reserve for birds in 1956 and later upgraded to a National Park. Although small in size, 12 sq. miles, it boasts of more than 375 species of beautiful birds, and more than 132 of them breed inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. A pedi-cab (rickshaw) takes you for a one hour drive through this amazing National Park where you can see millions of birds nesting and feeding.

DAY 05 BHARATPUR – JAIPUR
Pre breakfast; visit the Bird sanctuary again as this is the best time to see birds. After breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 06 IN JAIPUR
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit the Amber Fort which is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace, with its rugged, time-ravaged walls and fascinating palaces inside. Visit the enchanting palaces and gardens inside the fort palace to complete your tour. On your way back, stop at Hawa Mahal - Palace of Winds for a brief stop for photographs and as it is in the heart of Jaipur’s shopping district, to buy souvenirs. After lunch visit the City Palace, the former residence of the royal family, a part of which is converted into a museum. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the old city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the Armory Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. The observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. Evening explore the markets and emporiums of Jaipur. It is an ideal place to hunt for souvenirs and memoirs.

DAY 07 JAIPUR - KUCHAMAN
Have a leisurely breakfast, check-out by 1200 hrs. Drive to Kuchaman (2½ hrs) and on arrival check-in at Heritage hotel. Kuchaman Fort situated on the top of a hill like an eagle's nest has many tales to tell. It controlled the salt trade as far as back as 1250 years ago. With its high and massive ramparts, 32 bastions, 10 gates and various defenses the Fort is a formidable. In afternoon take a trip to Kuchaman is an example of core Rajasthani life style even in modern times.

DAY 08 KUCHAMAN - PUSHKAR
After Breakfast is at hotel, drive to Pushkar (3 hrs) and on arrival check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 09 IN PUSHKAR
Pushkar became famous due to its Camel Fair the largest in the world. Cattle traders from all over Rajasthan and neighboring states converge here to buy and sell camels and all kinds of cattle. Morning enjoy a camel cart ride though the Pushkar village. Visit the famous Pushkar Lake. Afternoon is at leisure. Later, visit the Brahma Temple to witness the evening prayers –‘Aarti’.

DAY 10 PUSHKAR – DELHI
After Breakfast at hotel, check-out and Drive to Delhi (7 hrs) and you will be transferred to airport / hotel / your desired place in Delhi.

End of our services……………

Note: Taj Mahal (CLOSED ON FRIDAY)

Inclusions

Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis on twin sharing basis as mentioned in the itinerary
Meeting and Assistance on arrival/departure at Airports/Hotel.
Surface travel & sightseeing / excursions as per program by Air-conditioned car Porterage at Airport/Hotel.
Services of English speaking local guides at the monuments
Entrance fees at the monuments for single visit only as per the above program
Government services tax

Any services or meal other than the ones mentioned above.
Visa charges, airfare / airport taxes, table drinks, telephone calls, tips, camera fees, laundry etc or any other items of personal nature.
Any other expense/changes due to unforeseen circumstances while in Country
Any other thing not mentioned in program or `cost includes’.