SKETCH ITINERARY:

Day 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Day 02 : FULL DAY IN DELHI
Day 03 : DELHI – RISHIKESH (238 kms/ 6hrs drive)
Day 04 : FULL DAY IN RISHIKESH
Day 05 : RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR (24 kms/ 1 hrs drive)
Day 06 : HARIDWAR – DELHI (214 kms/ 6hrs drive)
Day 07 : DELHI – JAIPUR (259 kms/ 6hrs drive)
Day 08 : FULL DAY IN JAIPUR
Day 09 : JAIPUR –  AGRA (250kms/ 5 hrs drive)
Day 10 : AGRA – DELHI (204 kms/ 4 hrs drive)  - DEPARTURE

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival at the airport meet with our representative at airport arrival lounge and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 02 : FULL DAY IN DELHI
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.

In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.

We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03 : DELHI – RISHIKESH
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening visit Aarti darshan at Tirveni Ghat. Overnight in the hotel.

DAY 04 : RISHIKESH
Morning after breakfast temple tour of Rishikesh, visit including Laxman Jhoola, Ram Jhoola, Bharat mandir, Swargasharm. In the afternoon enjoy river rafting on Holy Ganges. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

DAY 05 : RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar is a holy city in the state of Uttaranchal in northern India. Known as the Gateway to the Gods, Haridwar is considered one of the seven holiest places according to Hindus, as the devas are said to have left their footprints there. Here pilgrims float diyas on the Ganges, to commemorate their deceased ancestors. The city also stands as a gateway to three other important pilgrimage destinations: Rishikesh, Badrinath, and Kedarnath. In Haridwar you will see a great statue of Shiva at the fork of the river. On arrival visit including Chandi Devi, Bharat Mata Temple, Shanti Kunj, Maya Devi temple, Mansa Devi Temple.
In the evening visit Aarti Darshan at Har-Ki- Pauri. Overnight in the hotel.

DAY 06 : HARIDWAR - DELHI
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 07 : DELHI - JAIPUR
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 08 : FULL DAY IN JAIPUR
Morning after breakfast an excursion tour of Amber Fort, at a short distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, the Amber Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below.

One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.)

In the afternoon we will take a guided tour of Jaipur city, visiting City Palace, Jantar Mantar (natural observatory), Hawa Mahal ( Palace of winds) etc. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 09 : JAIPUR – AGRA
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra, en-route visit Fateh Pur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri : Fatehpur Sikri, 38 km from Agra, was one of the capital cities of Akbar after the childless Mughal was blessed with a son with the blessings of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti, who lived here. The new capital came up in 1569. Through the Juxtaposition of the buildings seems whimsical, they are thoughtfully planned, imparting an atmosphere of playful brilliance. Towering, walls on three sides surround the rectangular-shaped city, accessible through nine gates, and an artificial lake is located on the west. Credit for preserving the monuments goes to Lord Curzon. These protected monuments and the city’s environs are well maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
On arrival at Agra check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 10 : AGRA - DELHI - DEPARTURE
Today we visit Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. Further we visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.

We will also visit Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613. Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628. It belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghiyas-ud-Din Beg. He was the Wajir (Chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir). This white marble tomb was the first complete marble Mughal structure. Later in the evening transfer drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Tour and Services ends.

The per person cost for above itinerary in US $ will as per below details.

Single Room Supplement would be US$ 190

Cost with 4 * star Hotels

Single room Supplement would be US$ 451

Quote with 5* Star Hotels

Single room Supplement would be US$ 723

THE ABOVE COST INCLUDES:-

1.    Accommodation for 09 Nights / 10 days on Single/Dbl room.
2.    Daily breakfast
3.   All transport as per the itinerary by chauffeur driven car.
4.   01 river rafting on Holy Ganges
5.   Driver expenses.
6.   All Applicable taxes.

THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:-

• Meals not mentioned above.
• Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, drinks, tipping etc.
• Any kind of insurance.
• Any Air fare.
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any increase in the govt. taxes.