Day 01   Abroad – Delhi
Arrive: Delhi

On arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 02   Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the ‘cycle rickshaw’ for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

Afternoon visit New Delhi drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 03   Delhi – Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (260 kms). Upon arrival in Jaipur – check into the hotel.

Afternoon city tour of Jaipur - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 04   Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill, you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.

Afternoon at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at hotel

Day 05   Jaipur – Agra
Morning drive to Agra (221 kms), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.

Day 05    Jaipur – Agra (contd.)
Continue drive to Agra and upon arrival – check into the hotel.

Late afternoon visit famous Taj Mahal - This most famous Mughal monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. The central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).
Overnight at hotel

Day 06    Agra – Delhi
Morning visit Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.

Afternoon drive to Delhi (203 kms) and upon arrival – check into the hotel.
Overnight at hotel

Day 07    Delhi – Srinagar
Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Srinagar

On arrival in Srinagar, the guests will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel

Srinagar - Nestling in the midst of the great peaks of the Karakoram, Zanskar and Pir Panjal ranges and at a height of 1,730 metres, Srinagar is a truly beautiful city. The summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir and the centre of the valley, this city has been eulogised by travellers, poets, kings and saints alike for its scenic splendour and delightful ambience. The Jhelum River traverses the city and serves as a lifeline for its people. Srinagar is renowned for its enchanting lakes filled with houseboats and shikaras set amidst forested mountain slopes.

Afternoon at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at hotel

Day 08    Srinagar
Morning Shikara ride on the Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city.

The most prominent natural feature of Srinagar is the Dal Lake. Spread 6 kms long and 3 kms wide, the lake is divided into four parts by causeways. The lakeside is lined with luxuriant chinars and poplars. The waters of the Dal Lake are dotted with small willow covered islands that give an ethereal ambience to the lake on misty mornings. A unique feature of the lake is the Mihrbahri people, trading in flowers, fruits and vegetables grown on floating gardens on these islands in the lake. The Mihrbahris sell their wares from shikaras, the elongated gondolas that are the popular with tourists for touring the lake.

Day 08   Srinagar (contd.)
Afternoon tour of the world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishant Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of love).

Nishat Bagh - made in 1633 by Asaf Khan, the brother of Empress Nur Jehan (Emperor Jahangir’s favourite queen), the garden has terraced layers with water channels flowing down the centre.

The larger and more elaborate pleasure garden of the Mughals is the Shalimar Bagh, four kms away. Laid out by Emperor Jahangir for Noor Jahan, this garden is also divided into four terraces and has a water channel running down its centre. On the topmost terrace is the pavilion reserved for the royal visitors. Supported by stunning black marble pillars, the pavilion had tiny niches that were used to keep fragrant flowers in the day and light up the pavilion with lamps at night.
Overnight at hotel

Day 09    Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar
Morning proceed for a full day excursion tour to Gulmarg ‘The Meadow of Flowers’ (46 km). The journey to Gulmarg is half the enchantment of reaching there -- roads bordered by rigid avenues of Poplar give over to flat expanses of rice fields interspersed with picturesque villages.

Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country. Gulmarg was a favourite haunt of Emperor Jehangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers from here. Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country's premier ski resort in the winter.

Return to Srinagar.
Overnight at hotel

Day 10   Srinagar
Full day at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at hotel

Day 11   Srinagar – Delhi
Morning at leisure for own activities.

Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.

On arrival in Delhi, the guests will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel
Overnight at hotel

Day 12    Delhi – Onward journey
Morning transfer to International airport for flight to back home.
Depart Delhi