Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days Places Covered Covered :Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Srinagar - Delhi DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI - JAIPUR
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
sightseeing of the old and modern capital of India. Afternoon, leave for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 03 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatoyr built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : AGRA
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. Afternoon, free for individual activities.
DAY 06 : AGRA - DELHI
After breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and checkin at prebooked hotel. Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
DAY 07 : DELHI-SRINAGAR (FLIGHT)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight for Srinagar. On arrival in Sringar meet and assist at the airport and transfer to houseboat on Dal/Nagin Lake. Welcome drink on arrival at houseboat. Srinagar is well known for its lakes. Dal Lake with its houseboats is famous all over the world. Srinagar is a small and beautiful city with a wonderful climate in the summer. Just outside the city are found the beautiful Shalimar Gardens created by Jehangir, the Mughal emperor, in 1619.
After lunch – Visit the famous Mughal Gardens- touring Cheshma Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). The Mughal Gardens located in Srinagar and its close vicinity include Chasma Shahi (the royal fountains); Pari Mahal (the palace of the fairies); Nishat Bagh (the garden of spring); Sahlimar Bagh; and the Nashim Bagh. Evening return to houseboat for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 08 : SRINAGAR
After breakfast proceed with picnic lunch for full day tour of GULMARG (Meadow of flowers). At Gulmarg explore scenic spots in and around the area, take a walk on the Outer Circuit Road to enjoy a birds-eye view of the Valley amidst dense woods. Also, experience the ‘GONDOLA’ Cable Car ride over Pine, Cedar and Fir covered mountains to view and visit Khilanmarg and Kongdori Evening- Return to Houseboat/Hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 09 : SRINGAR-DELHI (FLIGHT)
After breakfastelaxing Shikara Cruise (Kashmiri version of a Venice GONDOLA) on Dal and Nagin Lakes. Enjoy your ride through the floating gardens, vegetable fields, narrow canals and visit- Ropa Lanc (Silver Island) popularly known as Char Chinari & Sona Lanc Afternoon, transfer to the airport to board flight back for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
DAY 10 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home/onward destination.
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