Tour Plan
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Day 1: ARRIVAL in DELHI
You will be received at the airport by our representative and given a traditional welcome over there, followed by transfer to the Hotel.
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Day 2: in DELHI
After breakfast, visit Old Delhi. Begin with a trip to the renowned Jama Mosque from the 17th century. Take a brief walk through the colorful, narrow streets of the old city. After a short break to pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, you will visit New Delhi in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, you will tour New Delhi and see the famous Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Then, you will take a drive around colonial Delhi, which includes visiting India Gate, the majestic President's Palace, and the Indian Parliament. The day concludes with a visit to a renowned Sikh place of worship called “Bangla Saheb Gurudwara".
Return to the hotel for a brief rest, have dinner, and then retire for the night.
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Day 3: DELHI-AGRA
After breakfast, drive to the city of Taj, Agra.
Afternoon go see the impressive Red Fort. Emperor Akbar laid the foundation of the fort in 1565 and the construction continued until the time of Shahjahan. The tall red stone structure extends for approximately 1.5 miles, commanding a turn in the river Yamuna to the northwest of the Taj Mahal. The building is noteworthy for its seamless fusion of Hindu and central Asian architectural designs.
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Day 4: in AGRA
You will be visiting the Taj Mahal at sunrise, built in 1630 by Shah Jahan to honor his queen Mumtaz Mahal. We will start at 6 am. This impressive building is a beautifully crafted work of art made from white marble. It shows the incredible ability of 20,000 craftsmen who came from Persia, Turkey, France, and Italy and worked together for 17 years to complete this "Love Poem in Marble." Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Rest of the day free to relax or do your own programme. Our Guide will be more that happy to give you tips as what to do if you need.
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Day 5: AGRA-JAIPUR
Drive to Jaipur after breakfast.
We will stop at Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Jaipur. Fatehpur Sikri, located 40 km from Agra, is an abandoned city built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to honor the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. The saint blessed Akbar and prophesied the birth of three sons to the then childless emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was active for 14 years. Sadly, it eventually became deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city. Water scarcity caused this city to be abandoned. You can see the stunning, intact structures in the 'Ghost City' that embody the grandeur of the Mughal empire at its peak. These include the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace, and other palaces.
Then continue driving to Jaipur and check in at the hotel upon arrival.
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Day 6: in JAIPUR
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Amber fort excursion in the morning with an Elephant ride.
Amber is a beautiful palace in the state of Rajasthan, featuring classic and romantic architecture. Its walls may appear rough and worn on the exterior, but the interior is truly stunning. Miniature paintings on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, as well as festivals, and precious stones and mirrors are embedded in the plaster. When visiting Amber, be sure to see the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory located inside the palace. It's a famous room with all four walls and ceiling decorated with glittering mirror pieces. The mirrors were imported from Belgium during that period. On the way to Amber Fort, there is a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal, which is also known as the Palace of Winds.
Rest of the day free to relax or do your own programme. Our Guide will be more that happy to give you tips as what to do if you need.
Afterward, enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 7: in JAIPUR
After breakfast, the city tour starts with the Maharaja's City Palace, which was the former Royal residence. Part of the palace is converted into a museum. A small part of the palace is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. The palace is designed like a fortified campus and takes up almost one-seventh of the city's area. A major highlight of the museum is the Armoury Museum that showcases an impressive collection of firearms, including pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles, and daggers. Most of these weapons were once used by the royal families of Jaipur. Later, go check out Jantar Mantar, the biggest observatory in the world that's made of stone and marble.
It's located near the city palace gate and boasts 17 large instruments, some of which still work.
Rest of the day free to relax or do your own programme. Our Guide will be more that happy to give you tips as what to do if you need.
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Day 8: JAIPUR-DELHI
After breakfast drive to Delhi for overnight stay in Delhi.
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Day 9: DELHI-Flight back home
If you have more time, we strongly recommend adding on the following extension programme to experience the spirituality and flora & fauna of north India
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Day 10: DELHI-RISHIKESH
After breakfast leave Delhi for Rishikesh. En route visit Haridwar.
Rest of the das free at leisure. Take a walk on the sand beach of the holy river Ganga.
Overnight in Rishikesh.
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Day 11: in RISHIKESH
Breakfast at hotel.
We visit the Prati Badri Kedarnath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Lakshman Mandir, where Lakshman meditated to attain enlightenment, and the Lakshman jhula, a famous hanging bridge over the Ganges.
In the Evening enjoy the Ganga Aarti to get yourself immersed in the deep spirituality of India.
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Day 12: RISHIKESH-MUSOORIE
After breakfast proceed to Mussorie through breathtaking beauty of the mighty Himalayas.
Afternoon arrival in Mussorie and rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight in Mussorie
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Day 13: in MUSOORIE
Today, we visit the stunning Kempty Falls, which provide a captivating panoramic view as the water cascades down from the mountains. Later, we take a Ropeway Ride at Gun Hill point, a preferred location for picturesque views of the Himalayas. At Gun Hill point, you have the opportunity to take a photo of yourself in a Pahadi outfit at your expense. In the evening, you have some spare time for shopping.
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Day 14: MUSOORIE-NAINITAL
After breakfast we are heading to Nainital, also known as the Lake District of India. Once we arrive, we will have leisure time to unwind and appreciate our surroundings.
Overnight in Nainital
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Day 15: in NAINITAL
After breakfast we will ride the cable car to Snow View Point, which provides a beautiful view of the Himalayas. Then we will visit the Hanumangarhi temple, a renowned temple for Lord Hanuman, and Chidiyaghar Zoo, a zoo located at high altitude in Nainital.
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Day 16: in NAINITAL
Today we are visiting Nainadevi Temple, an old Hindu temple, and enjoying a boat ride at Naini Lake. Later, we will take a cycle rickshaw ride along the lake, followed by some free time for shopping.
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Day 17: NAINITAL-JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, we travel to Jim Corbett, which is famous for being India's oldest and most esteemed National Park. On the way, we will stop at Jim Corbett Museum in Kaladungi.
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Day 18: in JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK
Today we will be on a jeep safari adventure to view the wildlife of the region known as the 'man-eaters of Kumaon'. You may see animals such as the Royal Bengal Tiger, Deer, Indian Hog Deer, Sambar Deer, Otter, Asiatic Black Bear, Sloth Bear and many more. Later in the evening we take a nature walk in Corbett Park.
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Day 19: JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK-DELHI
Today we are heading to Delhi. It's the moment to bid farewell to our fellow travellers. Transfer to the airport to connect your flight back home.