Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Meeting & assistance on arrival at Delhi international airport, our office person will assist you and take you to your pre booked hotel for check-in and rest of day free for leisure. Delhi – the capital of India, a seat of consecutive families and territories is now a rambling capital with an attractive blend of the past and the present. Delhi is lively and global combination of internationalism and tradition, from superior food and museums and art galleries of New Delhi to the busy parody alleyways of Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk bazaar. Delhi is also known as Green city because of lush green trees on the road side and in so many gardens. Overnight stay is at hotel. (Delhi)

Day 2: Inn Delhi

Good Morning Delhi, After breakfast, you will be taken to visit Old Delhi – Former centre of Mughal Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the ‘rickshaw ride’ 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.

This afternoon you will be taken to 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 beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar & free time to visit Connaught place the heart of city & back to hotel & overnight at hotel. (Delhi)

Day 3: Delhi – Pushkar ( Distance of 399 kms/ 7 to 8 hrs)

Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar – is famous for its colorful annual fair during Kartik Purnima (full moon) in the November each year. At this time, this otherwise peaceful and gentle village on the banks of holy Pushkar take is thrown into colorful confusion when the desert tribes and camel caravans meet to trade cattle, camels, goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery and spices. Up to 2’00’000 traders and 50,000 cattle pour into town, along with numerous festooned camels and colorful pilgrims. After 10 hectic days of livestock dealing, camel racing and colorful festivities, everybody goes for a big holy dip in the lake on the night of the full moon (Kartik Purnima) and perform rituals in its waters to the accompaniment of temple & folk music. Upon arrival in Pushkar – check into the Royal Camp which captures the luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the Maharaja’s Safari and Shikar camps, combined with innovative design demonstrating many of the skills and crafts of Marwar. The camp consists of tents, each with verandah, bedroom and bathroom. There is a large dining tent serving the best of Rajasthani cuisine and a large open reception tent with seating areas. The campfire is the focal point for the evening entertainment programme with cocktails & rhythms of the Thar-music, dancing, magicians, puppet shows, jugglers, flaming torches & camel parades. Afternoon city tour of Pushkar – Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It’s marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the Hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Back to hotel & overnight at Camp. (Pushkar)

Day 4: Inn Pushkar

After breakfast & Full day at the fair. Built as ‘an explosion of fun, frolic, games and laughter’, the fair provides some wonderful photographic opportunities and is a great chance to see Rajasthani women decked up in all their traditional jewellery, dress and finery. Temple music wafts through the night, as the fires die down and the Rajasthani melodies played on the stringed ek-tara come to a close. On the night of the full moon, the pilgrims bathe in the moonlight, then send marigold and rose petals floating across the lake on green plate-like leaves. It is worth getting up early to see the camels and tribes rousing themselves in the pink of the dawn desert light. Must to visit the rose garden famous for its essence and these roses also exported throughout the world. Back to hotel & overnight at camp. (Pushkar)

Day 5: Pushkar – Ajmer Jaipur (Distance 140 kms / 3 hrs)

After breakfast leave for Ajmer, the place is major religious center for Muslim Pilgrims respectively & we visit famous Dargah of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, and Anna Sagar Lake at Ajmer. Later we proceed to jaipur, Rajasthan’s beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stones used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur’s bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the Thar Desert that has shaped its history, lifestyles and architecture. On arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities. In the evening Indian Horizons will arrange a short visit of Chokhi Dhani Village followed by Rajasthani Dinner. Chokhi Dhani is a concept to join the rajasthani tribs from the world. Nowadays tourists are very much aware of rajasthan and its culture but still they are far far away from its roots. Real rajasthan is still there in villages, the paintings, art Bani Thani, the wall decorations, the cow dung plaster, the pure food, the fresh air, the evening performances, the enthusiasm, the ‘manuhar’ (mouthful catering), the traditions, the costumes and at last but not least the feelings. Return back to hotel & overnight at hotel. (Jaipur)

Day 6: Inn Jaipur

Morning after Breakfast in the hotel and later we proceed for city tour of jaipur. The first interesting place you will visit is Amber fort situated on a hilltop; guests enjoy the elephant ride to the fort, from the top of the fort one can have a magnificent view of the city, the various marvelous pavilions and courtyards of the palace are a delight to see. After lunch in city restaurant, we visit rest of the sightseeing, The City Palace & Museum firstly which has a number of attractions in it. Jantar Mantar located close by the City Palace is an observatory that was used in past times and the last but not the least is Hawa Mahal – a pyramid shaped pink colour structure which has 953 niche windows used by Royal ladies to watch the everyday life of the people. Evening free for leisure or for shopping. Back to hotel & overnight stay at hotel. (Jaipur)

Day 7: Jaipur – Agra (230 kms/ 5.5 hrs) – Fatehpur Sikri

After breakfast drive by surface to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned city of Mughals. The buildings within Fatehpur Sikri are a unique blend of different architectural traditions. Though the general layout and concept of the buildings conform to the Islamic style of architecture, the actual buildings (mainly palaces), their ornate columns, arches, carving style, etc., show a strong Hindu style in general and that of Gujarat and Rajasthan in particular. On arrival at Agra, check into hotel. After freshen up proceeds for Agra city tour. The wonderful and most travelled city in India which posses some of the marvelous monuments in it. Taj Mahal – the wonder monument of our country which needs no introduction as this impressive monument tells the history behind its construction. This white beauty was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during a child birth. The construction took over 22 years in completing the monument and around 20000 workers worked day and night on it. Agra Fort also known as Red Fort was also built by Shah Jahan & has spent eight years of his life as a prisoner in this fort and use to spend his time just gazing at the magnificent view of Taj Mahal that could be seen from here. The fort comprises of a number of palaces & gardens in it which interest various visitors. Lastly we visit the tomb built by Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father – Itmad-ud-Daulah. Evening is free to explore local market of Agra and shop for some souvenirs & return back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. (Agra)

(Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday).

Day 8: Agra – Delhi ( Distance of 203 kms )

Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Delhi. On time you will be transferred by Indian Horizons representative at Delhi airport / railway station to board flight / train for onwards destination. Our service terminates here with sweet memories. Visit again.