An ideal tour for a first time visitor to India taking you through the country's most astounding Historical monuments, temples, gilded palaces, and verdant gardens.

Start in the capital city of Delhi, where you'll visit the old section of the city with its brilliant mosque and colorful bazaars, and also New Delhi, with its modern skyscrapers and House of Parliament.

Proceed to Agra, home to India's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. A poem of white marble, the Taj is described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love.

Continue to Jaipur, called the "Pink City" because of the distinctive color of its old buildings, attracting visitors with its stunning Hawa Mahal, it's imposing Amber Fort (tour also includes an Elephant ride up the Fort) and the magnificent City Palace.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi :-

Arrive on Delhi International Airport. Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Since, our guests arrive on different flights at different times; an independent arrival transfer is included in the cost. No activity is scheduled today, since most International flights arrive into India late evening or close to midnight only. Overnight In Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi :-

After a relaxed breakfast & fellow passengers in the hotel lobby at 9.00 am for a short briefing of the tour programme followed by a proceed for a full day guided city tour Sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.

Your tour of the 17 th-century old city includes the great mosque of Jama Masjid, which is both the largest congregational mosque in India and the final extravagance of Shah Jahan. Visit Chandni Chowk ("Moonlit Street"), Old Delhi's main street and colorful shopping bazaar. Visit Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.

Break for lunch at an Indian Restaurant (not included).Your tour of New Delhi includes the Humayun's Tomb, the precursor of the Taj Mahal. Drive down the spectacular Rajpath ("the Kingsway,") stopping at the India Gate (the memorial built on behalf of the unknown soldiers), the President's House, and the House of Parliament. Also visit Qutab Minar - , one of the most popular landmarks of Delhi built in 1199. Overnight In Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra (220 kms / 4 hrs) : -

Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is at leisure, for you to explore Delhi on your own. At 2.00 pm this afternoon, meet in the hotel lobby and join your fellow passengers for the drive to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, check into the Hotel.

Overnight in Agra.

Day 04: Agra : -

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a sightseeing tour of Agra, visiting the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. The Taj Mahal, a poem in white marble, is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz, it has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Although the Taj is impressive from any angle, it's the close-up detail that is really astounding. Semiprecious stones are inlaid into the marble in beautiful patterns and with superb craftsmanship.

The Agra Fort, seat of the Mughal dynasty in the 16th century, lies on the bend of the River Yamuna, almost in the heart of town. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone. Three great Mughals - Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan - each made significant structural contributions to this complex and successively occupied the fort. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his son Aurangazeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from the little octagonal tower in the fort.

This afternoon is at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Agra.

Day 05: Agra - Jaipur (250 kms / 5 hrs) - :

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by drive to Jaipur, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire, Fatehpur Sikri was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. The mosque at Fatehpur Sikri is considered a copy of the mosque at Mecca and is extremely elegant, containing elements of Hindu and Persian design. The main entrance to the complex Buland Darwaza or "Great Gateway" is reached by an impressive flight of stairs.

Upon arrival in Jaipur, check into your hotel

Optional trip to ethnic village Chokhi Dhani resort where you may enjoy traditional Rajasthani dinner. Over night at Hotel.

Day 06: Jaipur : -

Breakfast at the hotel followed by an excursion to the Amber Fort. Experience the majesty of a bygone era, riding like royalty atop elegantly draped and painted elephants into the high mountain fortress. Once the capital of royals, the fort is a superb example of the blend of Rajput and Mughal influences. What stands today with magnificent glory are the complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens, and temples built over a period of 125 years. Centuries of disuse have not withered their pristine beauty. Break for lunch at an Indian restaurant (Not included). Later, continue your city tour of Jaipur visiting the Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds," one of the major landmarks of Jaipur, although it is actually little more than a façade. The fivestory building overlooks the main street of the old city and is a stunning example of Rajput artistry with its pink, semi octagonal, honeycombed, sandstone windows. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the city.

The City Palace, located in the heart of the old city, is a large complex of courtyards, buildings, and gardens, and also houses an interesting museum. Adjacent to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical observatory built by Raja Jai Singh, whose passion for astronomy was even more notable than his prowess as a warrior. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 07: Jaipur - Delhi Airport (260 kms / 5 hrs) :-

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning is free to explore the Pink city on your own. At noon check out of the hotel and meet in the hotel lobby for a leisurely drive back to Delhi's International Airport. The tour finishes with a drop to the Airport at about 1800 hrs for your flight home.

Departure dates and prices : Departure dates Applicable price   11th October’2008 INR 52990 Per person   25th October'2008 INR 52990 Per person   08th November’2008 INR 58490 Per person   22nd November’2008 INR 58490 Per person   13th December’2008 INR 58490 Per person   27th December’2008 INR 62490 Per person **   10th January’2009 INR 58490 Per person   24th January’2009 INR 58490 Per person   07th Feburary’2009 INR 58490 Per person   21st February’2009 INR 58490 Per person   07th March’2009 INR 58490 Per person   21st March’2009 INR 58490 Per person   ** Includes Gala Dinner on New Year's Eve at the hotel.

Proposed Accommodation Place Hotel Category Delhi The Connaught / Park Land / Similar 4* Delhi The Connaught / Park Land / Similar 4* Agra Howard Park plaza / Utkarsh Vilas / Yamuna View /Similar 4* Agra Howard Park plaza / Utkarsh Vilas / Yamuna View /Similar 4* Jaipur Ramada plaza / Bella Casa/ Similar 5* Jaipur Ramada plaza / Bella Casa/ Similar 5*

INCLUSIONS: 06 nights accommodation at hotels specified in the itinerary on twin share basis.Buffet breakfasts daily One Traditional Rajasthan Dinner at ethnic village Village Chokhi Dhani. Transfers and land transportation as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned vehicle Sightseeing as indicated with local English speaking guides Entrance fees at all monuments (Just for your information this amounts to US$ 60 per person for three cities put together) Horse carriage ride from the nearest parking to Taj Mahal in Agra Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur Services of a full time escort for the entire trip. Taxes and service fees.

Note: - Final itinerary and package detail will be provided after booking of package.