You will be greeted & assisted by our representative at Delhi international airport and later transferred to your hotel to check in. Remaining time is at leisure till next day.
Meals: Welcome Dinner Included.
Welcome a new fresh morning in your life. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and spruce up yourself for a tour of New Delhi.
This morning, you will visit the imposing boulevards and buildings such as Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s Residence), the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys, India Gate - a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war, and many more in Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi).
Meals: Breakfast Included.
Delhi – Agra, Tour of Romance and Exaltation Begins
Later, pack yourself for a road trip to Agra – the Old Capital of Mughals. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Relax for a while in your hotel room and then visit Agra Fort - a UNESCO world heritage site - known for great Mughal architecture and overwhelming expanse.
In the evening visit the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and enjoy the mesmerizing sunset in the backdrop of this symbol of love.
In the evening you return to your hotel and paint a picture of places you visited in your vivid memory. Make the overnight stay in your hotel room a memoir of the events of which you were the part.
Meals: Breakfast Included.
At dawn, visit the incomparable Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world, to observe the effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this masterpiece. This momentary reflection of romance will captivate your heart by awe.
Return back to your hotel for a delectable breakfast, while a part of you is still living in romanticism.
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive towards Jaipur. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri & Abhaneri.
Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a perfectly preserved red sandstone ghost town, which was once the capital of Mughal Empire built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed.
After Fatehpur Sikri, visit The Chand Baori, a stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and one of the most beautiful ones. It has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the bottom of the well. About 64 feet deep, it is India's largest and deepest stepwells with 13 floors and was built in the 9th century for water harvesting. The wells have steps built into the sides that lead down to the water. Centuries ago, the stepwells were built in the arid zones of Rajasthan to provide water all year through.
Later, you will be transferred to Jaipur, “The Pink City of India”. On arrival, make a check in at your hotel.
As the evening sets in, explore the bustling local bazaar & indulge yourself in shopping local handmade artifacts & jewelry. Remaining time is at leisure till next morning.
Meals: Breakfast Included.
The morning is fresh as ever for you, and this is when you will have an excursion to Amber Fort. This palace is laid out over four layers and sits beside the shimmering Maota Lake. We reach the site by jeep and explore, before continuing to a local flower market.
Afterwards visit the Maharaja's City Palace (the home of the erstwhile royal family), Hawa Mahal (the Palace of winds) and visit its museum of regal clothing and textiles. Then we continue to the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar space observatory.
Spend evening with the local family. You will experience a great insight into the lifestyle of Indian family. Later, you will be part of a cooking class with the local family. You will learn few local dishes and how to prepare them from with fresh ingredients. Enjoy the dinner prepared by you with the family.
Return to your hotel and live a memorable night.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Included.
Depart early by road for Pushkar, scene of the largest and most colourful gathering of Rajasthani folk you will ever see. Every year, on a particularly auspicious full moon night, thousands converge to have a sacred dip in the holy lake at Pushkar. It is also the scene of a traditional cattle fair.
En-route to pushkar, visit a bustling, chaotic city of Ajmer. It surrounds the expansive lake of Ana Sagar and is itself ringed by the rugged Aravalli Hills. Ajmer is Rajasthan’s most important site in terms of Islamic history and heritage. Visit the shrine of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, and an amazing golden Jain temple.
Late afternoon reach your campsite in Pushkar and enjoy a warm welcome in a traditional way. Soak in the tranquillity and the let the desert breeze soothe you for a while. Learn about the Rajasthani culture as you a great hospitality from the people. Equipped with all the modern-day facilities, this camping experience will definitely make your evening special.
Delight in some delicious meals and taste the Rajasthani dishes during your stay.
Enjoy a night of bliss with a bonfire and some traditional folk song and dance.
Stay overnight in your desert camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included.
This morning after breakfast, merge with the Rajasthani folk in this delightful carnival of colour, revel in the song, dance, and festivities.
The sprawling annual festivities of the 100 year old Pushkar Mela creates a stir among travellers with its awe-inspiring celebrations at this grand event cherished with life oozing activities, cultural and musical events, thrilling camel safari tours and a stay in the traditional yet modern camps. Images of silver bells making heart pleasing jingles, animals walking over sparkling sand dunes and beautifully decked up camels with their owners sitting on their backs has become the most fascinating norm at this stunning cultural retreat. A huge carnival is held, with an array of musicians, magicians, dancers, acrobats, snake charmers and carousel rides to entertain the crowd. The grand occasion of the Pushkar Mela is definitely a priceless treat for those who wish to eye the vibrant culture and traditions of Rajasthan.
Return to your desert camp and live a memorable night
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included.
This Morning after breakfast checkout from your hotel and at appropriate time you will be transferred to Delhi.
On arrival visit The Lotus Temple, glorious symbol of oneness. It is a matchless architectural marvel and one of the prime tourist attractions of the National Capital. Shaped in the form of a spectacular lotus with white petals, it makes for a break-taking sight and attracts countless visitors throughout the year. Unlike most other places of worship, this temple or Bahai House of Worship does not allow ritualistic ceremonies and has no fixed pattern to conduct worship.
Later visit, 12th century Qutab Minar. It 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.
Next on the line is Humayun’s Tomb. The last refuge of Mughal Emperor Humayun reminds rather of a luxurious palace, than a tomb. This tomb, built in 1570, is one of the best-preserved Mughal monuments. This spellbinding mausoleum is the first example of Mughal architecture in India. After a century from its construction Humayun’s tomb inspired the construction of the more famous Taj Mahal. The architecture of the tomb is strongly influenced by Persian architecture. Inside the walled enclosure the most notable features are the garden squares (chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome.
You will have some time to look around in the markets near your hotel. Remaining time is at leisure till next morning.
Meals: Breakfast Included.
This Morning after breakfast checkout from your hotel and at appropriate time you will be transferred to Delhi international airport for your onward journey. Board your flight and fly back with memories to cherish for life. Tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast Included.