Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Amber Fort - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Delhi

9 nights / 10 days

Tour  Highlights

• Thrill to the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort at Delhi
• Caparisoned Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
• Stand front of the Taj Mahal at sunset glow time
• Cable Car ride at Srinagar.
• Life time experience stay in House Boat Srinagar
• Shikara Ride on the Dal Lake

Day 01      Arrive Delhi

Today Arrive Delhi, The Capital of India. You are greeted with a traditional Indian Welcome and escorted transfer to hotel.

Delhi stands as the capital of Modern India. Here you can see the mingling of the Old and New India, the ancient and the modern.  Delhi is made up of seven ancient cities, spanning the period from the 11th to 20th centuries. Very few cities in the world can express such a profusion of architectural styles  

Day 02      New & Old Delhi

Today visit to New Delhi - Lateens designed an "Imperial City" having palatial-sized buildings set amid broad tree-lined avenues punctuated by Mughal style gardens, complete with fountains and shallow pools. Visit to monuments from Delhi's past - Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar, Louts Temple, Drive pass through the Raisina Hill, past the imposing India Gate, President House and Parliament House.

Old Delhi - was an ancient walled city. Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1650 switched the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi. Here you will view Red Fort, the most Opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India;

Evening return to the Red Fort to watch the “Son et Lumire” show which is an Interplay of colorful lights and sound tracing the history of monument till date. (B)

Day 03      Delhi - Agra 200 kms / 4-½ hrs

After early breakfast Drive to Agra At the time of the Mughal, in the 16th & 17th centuries, Agra was the capital of the grand Mughal Empire. Arrive Agra and check in hotel.

Enjoy the Magnificent Taj Mahal – The Monument of Love in the warm glow of Sunset, which was built in 1630 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631, and is believed to have taken 18 years to complete, with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. The design and construction is said to be that of the legendary architect, Ustad Ahamad Lahori.  What makes the Taj Mahal unique is its perfect proportions, distinct femininity, medium of construction and ornamentation.  Its marble exterior reflects rose and golden tints at sunrise and sunset, while it is dazzling white during the day. It is impossible to visualize the Taj Mahal in any surrounding others than its paradoxical garden.

Day 04      Mughal City Agra

Morning visit Agra Fort - built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings, including the Moti Masjid, Diwane-I-Am, Diwane-I-Khas and Musamman Burj, where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment, besides Jahangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal, the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan in the memory of her father.

Day 05      Agra - Jaipur 232 kms / 5 hrs

Drive to Jaipur via visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, built in 1569 by the Great Emperor Akbar. Today, it is deserted and left in solitude to reminisce over its past glory. On today’s drive to Jaipur through the Rajasthani countryside we see villages, woman dressed in the brilliantly colored saris of the region, Camels, Elephants & scenes of rural lives. 

Day 06    Jaipur – Delhi 260 kms / 5 hrs

After breakfast visit the 17th century fortress of Amber Fort - marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. Go up the fort ascended on Caparisoned Elephant true to the style of the Maharajas of the past. The interiors of the fort have various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glasswork complemented by exquisite wall paintings and also visit   temple of Kali.

Afternoon visit to Maharaja’s city Palace - where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and mughal art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armory of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions, Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory built in 1726 A.D.), Birla White Marble temple and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a five storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires. Late afternoon return to Delhi. Overnight stay.

Day 07      Delhi - Srinagar

This morning fly to Srinagar. Upon arrival you will be transfer to your Houseboat - This unique Kashmiri tradition of gracious waterside living originated with the first British residents of Kashmir. In order to prevent them from assuming power, the Maharaja of Kashmir forbade the British to own land; their solution was to build their residences on water, with the houseboats evolving from modest floating homes to veritable floating palaces. These hand-built houseboats, boasting all the amenities of 5-star hotels, are one of Srinagar’s stellar attractions. These enchanting residences range from 60 to 150 ft long are 15 to 20 ft. wide and each is unique. Remainder times are free for rest & relax. HOUSE BOAT.

Day 08      Srinagar

After breakfast half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of Love). Return to Houseboat for hot lunch. In the afternoon Shikara Ride on the Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. In the evening return to houseboat.

Day 09      Srinagar – Gulmarg 56 kms / 1 hr

After breakfast day return excursion to Gulmarg, which is one of the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (Cable Car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. In the evening return to Houseboat.

Day 10      Srinagar – Delhi

After a leisurely Morning is time to say goodbye this fascinating God Gifted land. Afternoon fly to Delhi.

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