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Arrive at Delhi international airport where our representative will meet you at the arrival gates inside the airport and assist you to your hotel. Check in at the hotel. (Check in timings 1400 hours) Sightseeing of Delhi, we will take you to Old Delhi, where you will enjoy a rickshaw ride (1-1.5 hours) (lal quila parking, Jama mosque, kinari market, naya bazaar, masala market then back photo stop at Lal quila (all this program will be a panoramic sightseeing {from outside}) Later we will proceed to Raj ghat, India gate, Presidential complex (Panoramic sightseeing). We will stop & visit Humanyun’s tomb / Lotus temple / Qutub Minar (the visits will be from inside, however, it depends as per time in hand) *** Red fort & Lotus temple closed on Monday Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel, later drive to Mandawa. Upon arrival in Mandawa check in at the hotel. About Mandawa: The city of Mandawa, founded in the mid 18th century, was once a town inhabited by the rich merchant families. The wealthy and dominant merchants constructed massive havelis, adorned with beautiful wall paintings, for the purpose of their residence. However, with time, the merchants moved on and migrated to other areas, leaving the beautiful havelis in the shadows of anonymity. Still, the magnificence of these havelis did not diminish and now they have become a major tourist attraction of the city. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel, later a sightseeing tour of Mandawa. You will enjoy admiring the detailed work and intricately painted walls of this place. Some of the other popular havelis in the area are the Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli and Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli. Later leave for Bikaner, upon arriving at Bikaner visit Junagarh fort, Prachina temple and Camel farm. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel, later visit Jain temple & Sadul museum. Later drive to Pushkar, upon arrival check in at the hotel. About Pushkar: Pushkar is one of the oldest cities in India. Located to the northwest of Ajmer, the tranquil city of Pushkar is a favoured destination for thousands of tourists and devotees flocking to Rajasthan. Situated at a height of 510 metres, Pushkar is surrounded by hillocks on three sides. The ‘Nag Pahar’, literally meaning Snake Mountain, forms a natural border between Ajmer and Pushkar. Known as ‘the rose garden of Rajasthan’, the essence of the famous Pushkar rose is exported all over the world. Along with an interesting mythological history, a legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes Pushkar a fascinating city. According to legends, Lord Brahma, believed to be the creator of the Universe, dropped a lotus to the ground leading to the immediate creation of a lake. He then decided to name the place after the flower, and thus the name, Pushkar. The city of Pushkar is home to the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the whole world. Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate pilgrimage that must be undertaken to attain salvation. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel, later a sightseeing tour of Pushkar visiting Pushkar Lake, Brahma temple (one and only temple in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma “The creator”). Lord Vishnu temple, Lord Shiva temple and Ajay Palji temple. Visit Savitri Devi temple which is located at a 750 ft height with 970 steps. However, the temple can be reached by a rope way. Once one reaches the top, one can see a beautiful panoramic view of Pushkar surrounded with Aravali hills. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel, later drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in at the hotel. Later visit Birla temple. Birla temple is a beautifully constructed temple and is visited by numerous devotees and tourists every day. In the evening, enjoy a dinner with folk dances of Rajasthan. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, visit Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar (the observatory) & the City Palace Museum. Visit to Galta ji Temple: Galtaji temple is famously known as Monkey temple which is located about 9 kms from Jaipur city centre. It is a pre-historic Hindu pilgrimage site consisting of 7 holy kunds or water tanks, one of which is “Galta Kund''. Galta kund is believed to never get dry. The area is peaceful and surrounded by green landscape & vegetation. It is worth a visit for the visitors who want to explore spiritual aspects of Indian culture. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel Later drive to Agra en-route visiting Abhaneri Stepwell and Fatehpur sikri “abandoned city”. Abhaneri Stepwell (Self exploration – no guide): The Chand Baori is a stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones. Located in the eastern part of the province of Rajasthan, it was built by King Chanda somewhere in the 9th century. The Chand Baori is not an easy landmark to find, thus it is one of the hidden secrets of India! Proceed towards Fatehpur sikri: It is a fascinating ghost city built in the 16th century, 37 km from Agra. This historic site was founded by Akbar the great, who at 26 years did not have an heir. He went to a saint, Shaikh Salim Chishti who lived in a city called Sikri. His blessing gave Akbar 3 sons. As a gesture, Akbar built a whole new city in Sikri. It was built between 1569 and 1585 and was intended to be the joint capital with Agra, but was soon deserted because the water system could not support any residents. It remained untouched for over 400 years now and its palaces are a remainder of the extravagance of the Mughals. Upon arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Early morning visit Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is the eternal of love, built in white marble by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his Emperor Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal reigns supreme as one of the most recognizable and iconic images of India. Its delicate minarets, gracefully curved arches and domes have led many to make the pilgrimage to stand at its entrance and wonder at its grandeur. The wonder isn’t only found in its construction. Here stands a building that is as rich in history as it is in opulent marble. (Closed on Friday) Visit Agra fort: Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. In the evening we will take you to an Indian family where you will have a cooking demonstration and will have a chance to interact & have dinner with an Indian family. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel. Later drive to Delhi & check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free for individual activities. Overnight at the Hotel. Meal Plan (B/-/-)

Today time to transfer to the international airport to board the flight to the onward destination.