Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet our representative at the arrival hall and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 02: In Delhi
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi. Visit the 12th Century Qutab Minar; gracefully fluted and hand carved for its entire height of 234 feet. Near it stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the ravages of time and hasn’t rusted in 1500 years. Also, visit the graceful mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the modern Birla Temple. Drive past the President's House, the Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings. The Red Fort, which was built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan and the Jama Masjid, which is one of the largest mosques in India are other places of interest. The Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana are the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru respectively and make for a peaceful retreat. Besides these, visit Chandni Chowk for a unique shopping experience at Old Delhi.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 03: To Mandawa - 250 Kms - 05 hours drive
Morning drive to Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa and check-in at Hotel. Mandawa was founded in the 18th century. This medieval fort dominates the town with its painted arched gateway, which is adorned with images of Lord Krishna and his cows. The Chokhani and Ladia Havelis along with the Saraf Havelis are some of the splendid examples of this region’s havelis. The Shiva Temple with a rock crystal ‘lingam’ is also worth a visit. The fort is now converted into a heritage hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Mandawa.

Day 04: To Jaipur - 170 Kms - 04 hours drive
Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 05: In Jaipur
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Amber Fort and Jaipur city. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali, the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You can also experience a unique ride on an elephant’s back to the top of the hill on which the Fort is situated. The city of Jaipur takes its name from Maharajah Jai Singh, a prince and an astronomer, who designed and founded the city in 1727. Visit the quaint observatory built by him, which is equipped with instruments that he designed. These devices are of remarkable sizes, with such accuracy that is difficult to attain even in today’s age. Also visit the Maharaja's City Palace, a former royal residence and now a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons. Drive through the pink-rosed residential and business areas, past the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, which is the landmark of Jaipur.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 06: To Agra - 238 Kms - 4 hours drive
Morning drive to Agra. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is an impressive fortified city, which was built by Emperor Akbar. In spite of being a capital city, it was hardly ever inhabited because of shortage of water. Even today it stands magnificent, with majestic palaces, the five-tiered Panch Mahal and the tomb of Salim Chisthi, a saint who had predicted the birth of Akbar's son. Arrive Agra and check-in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Day 07: To Gwalior - 119 Kms - 03 hours drive
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal, which is the epitome of Shah Jahan’s monumental testimony of love for his empress, Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum has become synonymous not only with this city but with India as a whole. The construction of Taj Mahal is believed to have taken 18 years (1631-1648) with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. Also visit the Agra Fort, which is on the banks of the river Yamuna and is almost in the centre of the town. This Fort represents the architecture of the period during the reign of three great Mughal emperors; Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. The conspicuous structures within this complex are Jahangiri Mahal, Anguri Bagh, Khas Mahal and Moti Masjid. Later drive to Gwalior. Arrive Gwalior and check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Gwalior.
Overnight at Hotel in Gwalior.

Day 08: Gwalior - Delhi Train - Shatabdi Exp ( 1905 / 2230)
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Gwalior. Visit the majestic Gwalior Fort, which is one of the largest and mightiest forts in India. Also visit the Sas-Bahu Temples that are 11th-century temples of Lord Vishnu. Besides this, you can see the Teli-ka-Mandir, which is a 300-metre-high Vishnu temple dating back to the 9th century A.D. Later, transfer to the Railway Station to board Express train to Delhi. Arrive Delhi in the evening and meet our representative at Railway Station and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 09: Leave Delhi
In-time transfer to airport to board your flight for onward destination.

*** End of Tour ***

Tour Cost   No of Pax Tour cost   Superior hotels Standard hotels 01 pax on single occupancy USD 1978 per person USD 1692 per person 02 pax on twin share USD 1040 per person USD 889 per person Entrance Supplement USD 85 per person USD 85 per person All rates quoted is in US dollars , per person and valid from 01 July /30 Sept 08   Tour Cost   No of Pax Tour cost   Superior hotels Standard hotels 01 pax on single occupancy USD 3316 per person USD 2217 per person 02 pax on twin share USD 1733 per person USD 1156 per person Entrance Supplement USD 85 per person USD 85 per person All rates quoted is in US dollars , per person and valid from 01 Oct 08 /31 Mar 09 except during 20 Dec 08 / 10 Jan 09 Note : Supplement cost will be applicable for travel between 20 Dec 08 / 10 Jan 09 . The rates for the same will be quoted on request   Hotel Options

Cities Superior Standard No of nights Delhi Le Meridien ( deluxe ) (5*) The Connaught (standard ) (4*) 02 Mandawa Mandawa Castle ( standard) (HTG) Mandawa Castle ( standard ) (HTG) 01 Jaipur Rajputana Sheraton (chamber of emperor )(5*) Mansingh Tower ( standard ) (4*) 02 Agra Jaypee Palace ( standard ) (5*) Howard Park Plaza ( superior ) (4*) 01 Gwalior Usha Kiran Palace ( superior )(HTG) Gwalior Regency ( standard ) (with basic 3* facilities) 01 Delhi Le Meridien ( deluxe ) (5*) The Connaught ( standard ) (4*) 01 HTG : Heritage

Package Includes           Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/ sharing basis, as per the list above.   Breakfast on all days.   All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels wherever applicable.   All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport.   Services of an English speaking local guide at Delhi / Jaipur / Agra / Gwalior only   Train Tickets for the sector Gwalior-Delhi by shatabdi exp train in aircon chair car   Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.

Package Does not Includes           Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.   Entrance fee to any monuments ( quoted separately ) or camera fee.   Tips, gratuities.   Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.