This 06-day tour will be taking you through popular destinations of India – New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Delhi will give you a pleasant surprise with its interesting mix of history, art, culture and architectural wonders from the ancient and the modern time. Explore Mughal era architectural wonders, which includes World Heritage Sites, in Agra. In Jaipur, admire the magnificent royal forts and palaces. Enjoy a Rickshaw Ride in the streets of Old Delhi, get a Henna tattoo in Delhi, an Elephant ride in Jaipur, a mesmerizing Boat Ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur and lots more. The package also includes accommodation in hotels, private guide, meals, transport and more.
The icing on the cake, we have customized this tour to coincide with HOLI, just for you to experience and enjoy India’s most popular festival - Holi, festival of colours. A private Holi celebration at a royal heritage property in Jaipur accompanied with colourful riot of organic colours, Rajasthani music and dance, special Holi delicacies and more awaits to delight you.
Highlights
● Delhi - Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, Red Fort, Jama Mosque, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, President’s House, Henna tattoo and lots more.
● Agra - Agra Fort and a Sunrise visit to the world-famous World Heritage site - Taj Mahal.
● Jaipur - Elephant Ride at Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
● HOLI in Jaipur - private group celebrations at a heritage property with organic colours, music, dance, food, traditional attires and lots more.
● Personal guide in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.
● Private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned sedan.
DAY 1
February 27: Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will meet you and assist you in your transfer to the hotel. New Delhi, the capital of India, is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. The capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, human diversity, history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and the New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Delhi.
DAY 2
February 28: Delhi Sightseeing
This morning after breakfast, do a full-day guided city sightseeing tour of Delhi. Delhi sightseeing tour begins at Old Delhi with a visit to the 350-year-old and the largest mosque in India - Jama Masjid. Next, proceed in a rickshaw to Chandni Chowk, exploring one of the oldest, biggest and the busiest markets in India. The rickshaw ride halts at the Red Fort, a massive Mughal era red sandstone monument. Here, our driver will pick you up and drive you to Humayun’s Tomb - a memorial to the 2nd Mughal Emperor, Humayun. Later, drive past the Rashtrapati Bhawan (official residence of the President of India) and India Gate (a War memorial dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died in World War-I). Delhi sightseeing ends with a visit to Qutub Minar - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s tallest brick minaret, built in 1192.
Also, get a henna tattoo applied as a memorable souvenir from India.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
DAY 3
March 01: Delhi - Jaipur
After enjoying a hearty breakfast at hotel, transfer to Jaipur - the flamboyant and historical capital of Rajasthan. Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city.
Upon arrival in Jaipur, check-in to the hotel and relax. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4
March 02: Jaipur [Holi Celebrations]
Your breakfast this morning is followed by the much awaited day of the tour - Holi celebrations. We will take you to a royal heritage property where you will indulge in a group Holi celebration. Here, you will be entertained with Rajasthani folk music and dance, treated to delicious Indian sweets and snacks, offered traditional Rajasthani attires to wear, groovy Bollywood music and lots more. Get ready to face a riot of colours as you enter the cheerful Holi celebrations.
After a fun-filled Holi celebration, return to the hotel in the evening. Relax and stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
DAY 5
March 03: Jaipur Sightseeing - Agra
This morning after breakfast, start with an excursion to Amber Fort - enjoy the Elephant ride. You will certainly love the elephant ride to the Amber Fort, a 16th century classic Rajasthani Palace located on the hillock, with huge ramparts and watchtowers. Proceed to the City Palace - the former Royal Residence and seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, part of which is now converted into City Palace Museum. Then head to Hawa Mahal - a beautiful honeycomb designed five-storey palatial building. Built in 1799, with exquisitely done hundreds of intricate small windows.
After sightseeing of Jaipur ,you will now drive to the famous Mughal city of Agra, home to the Taj Mahal. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Agra.
DAY 6
March 04: Agra Sightseeing - Delhi - Departure
Enjoy an early morning visit to the World Heritage Site of Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays). The Taj Mahal, which is one man’s monumental testimony to love, has become synonymous not only with this city, but with all of India. A mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his empress Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is the primary attraction of the city. Located close to the Taj Mahal, you’ll now visit the Agra Fort, which lies on the bend of the river Yamuna. Built by Mughal Emperor Akbar over 1565-73 AD, it was successively occupied and added to by Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
Afterwards, head back to the hotel for breakfast and then check-out and drive to the Airport in Delhi to board a flight to your home/onward journey.
