On arrival in Delhi, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Spend remaining part of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: DelhiAfter breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi which includes Safdarjung's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhawan, President House of India, Lotus Temple and India Gate etc.
Visiting Old Delhi - the majestic Red Fort, a marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Offbeat Travel Tips On Visit To Delhi.
- If you wish to explore the Old Delhi, try meandering through its by-lanes.Enter through Dariba Kalan and Kinari Bazaar and negotiating through narrow lanes full of colourful shops reach Nai Sarak famous for book shops.
- While you are exploring the Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk , do try the famous street foods of Old Delhi.However, note that street food of Delhi is notoriously known for being too spicy, so be careful on that.
- Another place you may visit while in Delhi is Dilli Haat which is famous for its shops selling handicrafts as also for the regional foods of India under one roof.
- If you wish to taste the cultural India, Mandi House has Triveni Kala Sangam, Sangeet Natak Academy and many more institutions where you can see Drama , Music and Dance
Day 3: Delhi - Rishikesh [265 kms/ 6hrs approx.]After an early breakfast we will start for Rishikesh. On arrival you will transfer to the hotel.
After taking rest in Rishikesh, Later you will take a local sightseeing tour of Rishikesh visit, Laxman Jhoola, Pushkar Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Muni-Ki-Reti, Swargashram, and Triveni Ghat. People come here for peace and solace and Rishikesh is an ideal place for yoga and meditation. Rishikesh is also famous for river rafting as well.
Overnight stay at hotel in Rishikesh
Offbeat Travel Tips On Visit To Rishikesh.
- In case you wish to attend a week long Iyengar Yoga Training you may do so at Omkarananda Ganga Sadan.For this you would have to pre-register yourself with Omkarananda Ganga Sadan ,Near Taxi Stand Muni-ki-reti, Sivanandanagar, Haridwar Rishikesh Badrinath Rd, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192. Telephone number : 0135 243 0763 .
- If you wish to experience Kayaking in Ganges, you may get in touch with De-N-Ascent Expeditions on their telephone number +91135 2442354 .
- If Indian Music is of interest to you, you may join Vina Maharaj Music School where lessons on Indian instrumental music are provided at an affordable cost of about Rs 200/- per hour.For details contact them on mobile number +919412029817 .
- Do attend the evening Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.
Day 4: Rishikesh - Haridwar [40 kms/ 1 hrs. approx.]After morning breakfast in the hotel, take a half-day sightseeing of Rishikesh
Visit Bharat Temple, Rishi Kund, Gita Bhawan, Parmarth Niketan, Laxman Temple.
Later you will take a local sightseeing tour of Haridwar and visit the famous temples - Daksha Mahadev Temple, Mansa Devi Temple and Pareshwar Mahadev Temple.
Join the Aarti of River Ganges in the evening which performed simultaneously at all temples in Haridwar.
Overnight stay at hotel in Haridwar.
Offbeat Travel Tips On Visit To Haridwar.
- If wildlife excites you, plan a safari into the Rajaji National Park, famous for its tuskers.
- If you are really looking out for some offbeat experience, skip the Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri and in its place visit Daksh Mahadev Temple in Kankhal.The aarti with the beating of hude Damrus and other musical instruments takes you to another realms of spirituality.
- Drive to Neel Dhara where the Ghats are much less commercialised and where you can offer small wheat dough particles to the colourful fishes which gather to savour the wheat dough particles.
Day 5: Haridwar – Agra [378 kms/ 8-9 hrs approx.]After an early breakfast, we drive to Agra.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel& take rest. In the evening you may visit to the market of Agra, dinner & Overnight stay will be in Agra.
Day 6: AgraAfter enjoying your breakfast,visit the famous Taj Mahal, visit a marble factory to see the beautiful inlay of precious and semi-precious stones in the marble amazing intricate craftsmanship and later visit the Red Fort.
In afternoon enjoy your lunch and then visit the last monument in Agra that is Sikandra Fort.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Offbeat Travel Tips On Visit To Agra.
- Taj Mahal, the epitome of love, the architectural marvel can be best seen from across the Yamuna from Mehtab Bagh.Thus, do not forget to visit Mehtab Bagh to catch a glimpse of Taj Mahal’s reflection(if water is still, in the early ours of the morning) form Mehtab Bagh.
- You may visit Kaya Kalp a fantastic spa spread over 99,000 sq. ft. located at Mughal Shereton hotel in Agra
Day 7: Agra – Jaipur [232 kms/ 5hrs approx.] After an early breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur.
En route visit the Old Deserted Town of Mughal Dynasty - Fathepur Sikri, visit Panch Mahal, Bulund Darwaza & Shrine of Shaikh Salim Chisti. Later on continue to Jaipur.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel. After a relaxation in the evening, you will visit the beautiful Birla Temple and have dinner at Chokhi Dhani, a popular hangout for foreigners who love the Rajasthani & Continental cuisine of this 5-star resort as much as they love its ethnic village ambience, complete with live music, folk dances, puppet shows, and astrology.
Return back to the hotel for overnight.
Day 8: JaipurIn morning after healthy breakfast proceed for full day city tour of Jaipur.
Enjoy elephant ride at Amber Fort. Later, explore the attractions of Jaipur as like Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and the list is endless. Visit the colossal forts and ambrosial palaces - a perfect blend of Indian, Mughal and of course European architecture, that make the perfect travel attractions in Rajasthan. Also enjoy the shopping at local bustling bazaars of the city. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Offbeat Travel Tips On Visit To Jaipur.
- Plan a day trip to Abhaneri , the fantastic stepwell located about 96 Kms from Jaipur.
- Take an open jeep ride in Jaipur to unravel the mysteries of the pink city of Jaipur.
- do not miss a visit to Nahargarh Fort from where you can have a bird’s eye view of Jaipur.
- In case you love exploring the village life of India, try visiting Rusi Rani where you would be able to experience the villages of India.
Day 9: Jaipur – Delhi [260Kms –6 hrs approx.] In the morning, after breakfast check-out from the hotel on time and drive back to Delhi for catching your flight towards your destination with sweets & loveable memories.