Oct. 28 :
Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. 
Check-in time is 12 Noon.
Overnight.

Oct. 29 :
Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
Sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna,  Delhi,  the capital of India, typifies the soul of the country. The city conceals within its bosom the remains of civilisation that flourished over the last three thousand years.  Since those legendary days, many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil.  The legacy of that past survives in the  many monuments left behind by the regents.

Old Delhi, Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Raj  Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi.

New Delhi  visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun’s Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers,  drives past Parliament House, President’s House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place.

Oct. 30 :
Delhi-Agra drive, 204 km/4 hours
After breakfast, drive to Agra
On arrival, check-in at JAYPEE PALACE hotel
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra.

Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD.  Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD.  Tomb of  Itimad-ud-Daulah built between 1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg., it is considered a precursor of the Taj Mahal.

Oct. 31 :
Agra-Ranthambhore drive, 275 km/7 hours
Morning drive to Ranthambhore visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting.  There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh  Salim Chishti by name.  Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569.  The shortage of water lead to the desertion of this city.   Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other  Palaces.
On arrival, check-in at RANTHAMBHORE REGENCY

Nov.01 :
Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon jeep safari to view wildlife.
410 km of desert ecology speckled with dhok, ronj, salai, bear and palm trees, surrounded by the Vindhyas and Aravalis, the Park with thick forest with nullahs and waterfalls is an oasis of biomass. The three major lakes – Rajbaugh, Milak talao and Padam talao serve as watering holes for the creatures that inhabit the park studded as it is with Rajput pavilions and palaces and Ranthambhore Fort.  The wildlife spotted here are the tiger, leopard, sambar, blue bull, chital, chinkara, hyena, jackal, fox, caracal, jungle cat, ratel, sloth bear, langur and wildboard.  Over 300 species of bird can be seen. 

Nov. 02 :
Ranthambhore-Pushkar drive, 265 km/5-1/2 hours
On arrival, check-in at PUSHKAR RESORT Rest of the day, witness Pushkar fair.

Nov. 03 :
Pushkar
Day at Pushkar Fair.
Pushkar, this sacred town lies 11 km north east of Ajmer and 130 km from Jaipur.  According to mythology,  Pushkar Lake is supposed to have appeared miraculously when a lotus flower fell from the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into this valley.  On Kartik Poornima, thousands of pilgrims come to bathe in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake. An annual cattle fair is held  every year for 5 days which attract thousands of tourists from all over the world.  The fair is overwhelming in its magnitude and its visual impact.  Colourful bazaars are set up, camels are paraded and also bought and sold.  Besides  colourful bazaars, shops selling sweets, snacks, handicrafts, sports for children, camel carts  and other trading activities of utensils, hardware, musical programme, folk and cultural dances, acrobatic performances, camel races and other events are held during the 5 days long fair.

Nov. 04 :
Pushkar-Japur drive, 142 km
After morning visit of Pushkar, drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check-in at THE TRIDENT hotel Rest of the day free.

Nov. 05 :
Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort, set in a picturesque location.  Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture.  Built in the 16th century  by Raja  Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali  are some of the prominent areas of interest.  Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur.
Jaipur, this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer 260 years ago.  Visit the Maharaja’s City Palace, the home of the erstwhile royal family, the Observatory,  Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur city

Nov. 06 :
Jaipur/Delhi, 260 km/5 hours
Drive to Delhi and on arrival, transfer to international airport for return flight.


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