Day 1 Delhi: Arrive in Delhi, you will be met and assisted by a Tamarind representative and will be transferred to your hotel. India's capital and a major gateway to the country, Delhi is contemporary and a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold of the ancient and the modern. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 Delhi – Agra: This morning after breakfast, proceed for a full day combined city tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi…noisy, chaotic and uniquely Indian. Drive past Red Fort, President House, India Gate and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s modern Delhi before you head to Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi that marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. After your sightseeing proceed to Agra (210 kms / 4.5hrs). On arrival in Agra, check into your Hotel. Overnight in Agra.
Day 3 Agra: This morning after breakfast explore the city of Agra. Visit the Red Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by Akbar. Later, visit the Taj Mahal…a mausoleum built as a symbol of Emperor Shah Jehan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Thereafter, visit Itmad- Ud - Daula, known as the "Baby Taj"; this mausoleum rests in a walled garden close to the Yamuna River. You will then visit Sikandra, which is also a mausoleum of the great Emperor Akbar. Overnight in Agra.
Day 4 Agra – Jaipur: This morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur (232 kms/5.5hrs) enroute Visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. Akbar wanted to make Fatehpur Sikri his headquarters; however, he had to abandon it due to shortage of water. The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who lived a religious life here. Drive to Jaipur and check into your Hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 5 Jaipur: Today, enjoy a full day sightseeing of Jaipur, also known as the ‘Pink City’. Visit the Amber Fort. The best way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on elephant back. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds.” Visit the City Palace…a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, comprising geometric devices for measuring time, and tracking stars in their orbits. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 6 Jaipur – Delhi: This morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi (252 kms / 5.5hrs) and check into your Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 7 Delhi – Overseas: Today you will be met and assisted by our representative to the International airport to board the flight for your onward destination.