NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate -was built by Edwin Lutyens to pay homage to the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I and the Afgan War. Closely looking at the walls of India Gate would let you know the names of 90,000 soldiers who died during the World War I, the Afgan War and the North-West Frontier operations. The structure was finally completed in the year 1931. India Gate was originally called the All India War Memorial., Laxmi Narayan Temple also known as Birla Temple - one of the landmarks in the nation’s capital New Delhi. It was built in the 20th century by the Birla family of industrialists known for its many other temples in India. It is modern in concept and construction. It attracts several devotees and international tourists. The presiding deity here is Lakshmi Narayan (Vishnu), Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. The evening is free to be spent at your leisure. Night stay in Delhi.

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Day 03 / Delhi – Agra (By Surface)

After breakfast drive to the city of Taj - Agra. Arrive Agra and transfer to hotel. Later visit the magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to shah jahan's beloved wife. Also visit the Red fort - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river yamuna and the construction was started by emperor Akbar in 1566. At the diwan-i-am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the emperor heard public petitions. At the diwan-i-khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambiance, the emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Later at sunset visit Evening free to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Night stay in Agra.

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Day 04 / Agra - Jaipur (By Surface 260 Kms/ Approx. 5 hrs.)

After breakfast drive to jaipur - the fabled “pink city” of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors, are now living monuments en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri- a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of Mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive jaipur in late evening & transfer to hotel. Night stay in jaipur.

Day 05 / Jaipur 

Morning after breakfast go for a excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing.

 

CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

 

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsizes astronomical instruments is still in use.

 

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trellis-work and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Night stay in Jaipur.

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Day 06 / Jaipur – Samode – Jaipur

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for Day Return trip to Samode. Samode is situated in the royal Indian state of Rajasthan around 42 km from Jaipur, the capital city. Located on way to Shekhawati, this small village is famous for its haweli and fort. The Samode Palace now a heritage hotel is built in the pattern of an open courtyard with rooms leading of the arched corridor that runs along all the four sides of the building lunch at Samode Palace or Samode Bagh (Optional). After lunch drive back to Jaipur on arrival transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaipur.

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Day 07 / Jaipur - Ranthambhore (By Surface 180 Kms/ Approx. 4 hrs.)

Morning drive to Ranthambhore- famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s friendliest tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. Arrive Ranthambhore & transfer to hotel. Afternoon 3 hrs. jungle safari in a canter (a vehicle which is open on the top) enjoy the game viewing in the national park. Night stay in Ranthambhore.