RELIGIOUS INDIA

Duration: 9 NIGHTS/ 10 DAYS

Destinations Covered: DELHI – JAIPUR – AGRA – MATHURA- VRINDAVAN – DELHI- HAIRDWAR- RISHIKESH-DELHI

DAY 1 ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive Delhi and you shall be met at the airport by the representative of Rajasthan India tour. Transfer to the hotel and after check in, day at free at leisure. Overnight at Delhi hotel.

DAY 2 DELHI

After sumptuous breakfast take sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting important tourist sites of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Red Fort once a symbol of Mughal power, visit Jama Masjid 16th century mosque and largest in India. Stroll in the markets of Chandni Chowk and experience the mixture of history with modern world including visit of Raj Ghat, cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi the "Father of the Nation". After wards drive to Qutab Minar which is the 12th century tower and one of the tallest towers of its time, walls here consist of verses from Quran (Holy book of Islam). Wander around the complex visiting ruins of Hindu temples and palaces which once remained here and view amazing 4th century steel pillar which has still not developed rust till date. Later have a visitation at Humanyun's Tomb – the mausoleum of the great Mughal emperor “Humayun”. Drive past to India Gate and President House. Optionally one can visit the famous light and sound show which is revealed every night in the vicinity of famous “Shahjahan’s” Red Fort. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 3 DELHI - JAIPUR

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the 3rd day of your Rajasthan India tour. Later drive to Jaipur also known as the Pink City .The old city of Jaipur is entirely painted in Pink. Arrive at Jaipur and our representative shall assist you in check in at the hotel.
Afternoon proceed to visit Jantar Mantar (Observatory) Jantar Mantar - 17th century astronomical observatory, an excellent example of the marvelous precision wherein each construction has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars, altitudes and azimuths or calculating eclipses and some of them still works. Overnight stay in Jaipur Hotel.

DAY 4 JAIPUR - THE PINK CITY

Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort. Climb atop the forts ramparts on an elephant back to Amber Fort. Amber Fort - Ancient capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs rulers of Jaipur, Amber guarded one of the important defiles from invading enemies. Wander inside the Fort to see extravagant Palaces to witnessing the opulence of Rajput royal lifestyle amongst which Summer Palace, Winter Palace and Mirror Palace etc, are the most popular. Stop at the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) while going back to Jaipur City.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace – official residence of the present royal family palace covers a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. A part of this Palace is now turned into a museum housing Armoury, Textiles and Artifacts. City Palace is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. Overnight stay in Jaipur hotel.

DAY 5 JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA

After breakfast your Rajasthan India tour itinerary shall take you to Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri also known as the Ghost City. It was built by the powerful Mughal Emperor who once ruled India to be their capital. It was abandoned after being totally built because of the scarcity of water. All the buildings are still in excellent shape. Continue your drive to Agra and on arrival the representatives of Rajasthan India tour shall help you in check in. Evening is free to explore the local markets and the city. Overnight at Agra.

DAY 6 AGRA - MATHURA

After a hearty breakfast on the day 6 of your Rajasthan India tour, we shall take you to visit Taj Mahal. A monument of love, it was built by the Emperor Shahjehan in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is also listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We will understand the fact that you will want to spend enough time to explore its beauty as it is more beautiful than it looks in its pictures and has to be seen to be believed. Later visit the Agra Fort where the same Emperor Shahjehan was imprisoned by his own son in his quest for power. It is from here that he spent his last days longingly staring at the Taj Mahal from one of the prison windows. Later drive to Mathura for your overnight stay. Evening is free to explore .Overnight at Mathura.

DAY 7 MATHURA - VRINDAVAN - DELHI

After a hearty breakfast on the seventh day of your Luxury Rajasthan India tour you shall visit Mathura and Vrindavan. They have a prominent place in the Hindu mythology as the birthplace and the playground of Lord Krishna. You will find many old temples dedicated to Lord Krishna along with his brother Balram and his consort Radha. It is a unique place where you will find the ascetics, sadhus, monkeys, devotees and Yamuna River silently flowing by. Later in the afternoon drive to Delhi for your overnight stay.

DAY 8 DELHI- HARIDWAR

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lawns of your hotel on the eight day of your luxury Rajasthan India tour itinerary. Later drive to Haridwar and on arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening watch an impressive Hindu prayer ceremony being held at the banks of River Ganges at Hari-Ki-Pauri. It is a mesmerizing sight with thousand of earthern lamps being slowly set adrift on the river amidst chanting of prayers and the sounds of the prayer bells. Overnight at Haridwar hotel.

DAY 9 HARIDWAR – RISHIKESH- HARIDWAR

After breakfast drive to Rishikesh. It is a mere 30 minutes drive from Rishikesh and the drive is through the Rajaji National Park and if luck favors then you may find a herd of wild Elephants passing by. Arrive Rishikesh and visit the many temples and ashrams on the bank of River Ganges. Walk past the Lakshman-Ka-Jhula, a rope bridge dotted with many German bakeries and eateries. Enjoy a boat ride up the river and feed many big fishes who swim up to the boat unafraid to feed as the fishing is banned here. Enjoy a visit to an ashram to learn or watch some Yoga and meditation. Later return to Haridwar hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 10 HARIDWAR - DELHI

After breakfast drive towards Delhi. On arrival at Delhi the representative of Luxury Rajasthan tour India shall assist you to check in at a hotel for wash and change.
Later after dinner drive to airport to board flight back home.