Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi - Nalagarh - Manali - Chandigarh - Delhi

Day 01 : Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the airport in Delhi and transfer to the hotel The Park.

Day 02 : Delhi
Start a full day sight seeing of Delhi at 0930hrs.

OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Start for Agra early in the morning after breakfast. En route visit Mathura and Vrindavan.

Reach Agra by late afternoon.

Day 04 : Agra
Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.

Little needs to be said about the architectural wonder of Taj Mahal which is always the soul raison-de-être for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens andsome of the best inlay work ever seen.

Proceed for visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmadullah’s Tomb with English speaking guide. Return to hotel and relax in the evening.

Day 05 : Agra - Jaipur
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri after breakfast. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Continue drive to Jaipur and reach by late afternoon. Upon arrival proceed for the local bazaar in Jaipur. Overnight in hotel Park Plaza.

Day 06 : Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.

Continue sightseeing.

With its delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

Jantar Mantar is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

In the evening visit a textile block printing factory and the gems cutting and polishing center.

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 07 : Jaipur - Delhi
In the morning after breakfast at your hotel leave for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi Transfer to a local restaurant for farewell dinner where you meet up with your tour manager for a tour debrief and then go straight to the airport for your flight back home.

Day 08 : Delhi - Nalagarh
After breakfast at your hotel transfer to Chandigarh by road. Upon arrival in Chandigarh transfer to your hotel. Later visit the city designed by the famous French architect Le Corbusier. See the Rock Garden and Pinjore gardens.

Day 09 : Nalagarh - Manali
In the morning after breakfast at your hotel drive straight to reach Manali (1920 M) by covering 300 kms. Arrive Manali and check into hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10 : Manali
After breakfast commence city tour of Manali with a visit to the mall. A shopper’s paradise. Later in the day go to Kullu about 20km away crossing an unending array of apple orchards on the way

Day 11 : Manali - Chandigarh - Delhi
In the morning leave Manali and reach Delhi by late evening and relax in your hotel.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Accommodation at mentioned hotels.
• All transfers & sightseeing.
• Air-conditioned car with driver at disposal.
• English speaking local guide for all mentioned tours.
• Meet and assist services on arrival / departure.
• Daily breakfasts.
• All applicable taxes and service charges.
• Farewell dinner at Delhi.
• Elephant ride at Amer Fort - Jaipur.
• Rickshaw ride in old Delhi.
• All parking, road taxes and driver allowances.
• Sunset visit of Taj Mahal.