10 NIGHTS/11 DAYS IN INDIA

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: Old Delhi, Jama Mosque, Red fort, Raj ghat, India gate, Presidential complex, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple etc.. (visits will be a combination of photo stops and inside visits). *** Red fort, Lotus temple closed on Monday Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel. Later drive to Pushkar, upon arrival in Pushkar, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day relax & if you get time, stroll through the local market of Pushkar. 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 In the evening, we will take you to a local family house, where you will enjoy talking to them, sharing experiences and seeing the local life and also enjoy a meal with them. Dinner with rural Indian family: This is a very interesting activity, wherein one can not only observe the culture but actually can indulge in their part of life. Dinner with a rural Indian family starts with a traditional welcome (depending upon the family background), tea, snacks, soft-drinks in the beginning. Then get ready for the main course with Rajasthani food, vegetables, salads etc. The dinner concludes with a surprise sweet dish (mostly home-made Indian style). (*** Please note since this is an ethnic experience, hence, please do not expect any kind of luxury or urban style of living. It is to give you an experience of authentic rural environment and how the majority of population in India which is in rural areas lives) Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel. Later drive to Jodhpur, upon arrival in Jodhpur, check-in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon a Jeep safari to Bishnoi village: The Bishnois, a Vaishnavite sect, living in western Rajasthan on the fringe of the Thar desert, have for centuries, been conserving the flora and fauna to the extent of sacrificing their lives to protect the environment. For these nature-loving people, protection of the environment, wildlife, and plants is a part and parcel of their sacred traditions. The basic philosophy of this religion is that all living things have a right to survive and share all resources. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast an excursion trip to Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada.. Later drive to Udaipur, enroute visiting Ranakpur Jain temples: The Chaturmukha Jain Temple of Ranakpur In the heart of the remote and enchanting valley of the Aravallis, skirting the rivulet Maghai and enveloped in the solitude of the surrounding forest, stands, in solemn grandeur, the Chaturmukha Jain Temple of Rishabhadeva. Placed on a lofty plinth, the three-storeyed marble edifice, to which the genius of the artist has imparted exquisite artistic grace, and which his deep devotion has endowed with serene spiritual dignity is, verily, a poem in stone. Majestic yet in complete harmony with Mother Nature, in whose beautiful lap it rests, this magnificent monument of devotional architecture seems bathed in celestial bliss. The very hills around, dwarfed by its imposing bearing, appear absorbed in mute meditation, as if spell-bound. The concord achieved between the bounteous generosity of Nature and man's creative expression of gratitude, stands uniquely symbolised in this Divine Creation. To behold this holy shrine in its spectacularly sublime settings to experience instant uplifting of the soul. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel, later a sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace, Saheliyo-ki-bari, Lake pichola, fatehsagar lake etc. In the evening enjoy a motor-boat ride on lake pichola. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel and drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit Chittorgarh (Chittorgarh fort, Vijay stambh). Continue to drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

After breakfast, visit Amber Fort and Jeep ride with a guide. Amber, built by Man Singh, embodies the Rajput belief that the fort symbolizes the strength of the King. Its commanding view, sheer walls and rock face, and the curved route that leads to the palaces within, all point to concern with security and defence. Proceed for Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall. Here you will see the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its incredible façade of balconies and pierced screens, the Jantar Mantar (the Observatory), and the City Palace Museum. In the evening, enjoy folk dances of Rajasthan while having a sumptuous dinner. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel, later drive to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur sikri “abandoned city”. 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.

Breakfast in the hotel, later drive to Agra – The City of Taj. Upon arrival 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. *** Taj Mahal closed on Friday (The visit to Taj Mahal will be adjusted in case the day of visit falls on Friday) Also visit Agra fort & continue your drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, check in at the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Today it is time for your transfer to the international airport to board the flight to your onward destination.