Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi -Agra - Gwalior - Shivpuri -Kota - Bundi - Pushkar - Jaipur -Mandawa - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi Int'l Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day will be free for relaxing and acclimatization.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi -Agra (203 km- 5 hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. See the magnificent 17th century Red Fort, Jama Masjid, the 13th century Qutab Minar, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and Lotus Temple.
In the afternoon, we drive to Agra- the city of Taj Mahal. Arrive in Agra and check in to the hotel and relax. Evening, enjoy a visit to the colorful bazaars of Agra. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Agra.
Day 03: Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the world-renowned Taj Mahal, a beautiful monument of everlasting love, built of white marble by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal after her death in 1631 AD. Thereafter, visit the magnificent 16th century Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daullah Tomb, and Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra.
In the afternoon, we drive to the 16th century Mughal town of Fatehpur Sikri to see the Bulund Darwaza and the Tomb of Salim Chisti, a revered Sufi saint of India. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Agra.
Day 04: Agra- Gwalior (118km-2 ½ hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy sightseeing and shopping in colorful bazaars of Agra. Thereafter, we proceed to Gwalior by road. Arrive at Gwalior and check into the hotel. After freshening up, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace, Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum, Sas Bahu Temple, the Tomb of Tansen and the Sun Temple.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Gwalior.
Day 05: Gwalior - Shivpuri
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Shivpuri, once the summer capital of the Scindia rulers. Shivpuri is famous for its exquisite palaces and hunting lodges and graceful, intricately carved marble chhatris (cenotaphs) erected by the Scindia princes. You can also visit the famous Madhav National Park on tours to Shivpuri.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Shivpuri.
Day 06: Shivpuri - Kota
Today after breakfast, we drive to Kota in Rajasthan, India. Arrive at Kota and check in to the hotel. After freshening up, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kota visiting the Jagmandir Palace, Chambal Gardens, City Palace, Kota Fort and Rao Madho Singh Museum.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kota.
Day 07: Kota - Bundi
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Bundi in Rajasthan, India. Bundi is a picturesque medieval Rajput town, known for its beautiful painted havelis (mansions) and palaces. Arrive at Bundi and enjoy sightseeing tour of this beautiful town of Rajasthan.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Bundi.
Day 08: Bundi - Pushkar
Today after breakfast, we drive to the sacred town of Pushkar in Rajasthan, India. Visit the holy Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple and the site of famous Pushkar Camel Fair.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Pushkar.
Day 09: Pushkar- Jaipur (258 km-6hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Pushkar. Pushkar has over 400 temples and bathing ghats. Visit the famous Savitri Temple, Rangji Temple, Varah Temple and Apteshwar Temple among other tourist attractions of Pushkar.
Thereafter, we proceed to Jaipur by road. Arrive at Jaipur and check into your hotel and relax. Evening will be free for independent activities. Relax at the hotel or enjoy shopping in colorful bazaars of Jaipur.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 10: Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Visit the famous City Palace, Jantar Mantar- the royal observatory, Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort where you can also enjoy an exciting elephant ride. Evening, enjoy shopping in the colorful markets of Jaipur.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 11: Jaipur - Mandawa
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy sightseeing in Jaipur and then we leave for Mandawa by road. Mandawa is known for its beautiful Havelis (mansions) with exquisite paintings on their walls. Arrive at Mandawa and check into your hotel and relax.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Mandawa.
Day 12: Mandawa - Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing tour of Mandawa. Visit the famous Mandawa Castle, Mandawa Fort and the beautiful painted havelis among other attractions of Mandawa.
Later, we proceed to Delhi by road. Arrive at Delhi and check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 13: Delhi - Tour Concludes
On time transfer to the airport to board a flight for your onward destination or way back home with sweet memories of your Taj Mahal and Pushkar Tour.
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