Highlights:

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi Welcome to India! On your arrival, after you collect your luggage, you will be greeted by our travel facilitator at the airport. You will then be taken in a chauffeur-driven vehicle to your hotel and assisted with your check-in. After making you comfortable, our travel facilitator will hand over your travel documents and briefly go over the next day’s program.

Day 2: Delhi Your exploration of India will commence at Old Delhi, which was the citadel of the Mughal Empire between the 17th and 19th centuries. You will visit the impressive Red Fort built in 1648, the seat of the Mughal Empire. Next will be a thrilling experience of a cycle rickshaw ride through the vibrant alleys of Chandni Chowk, past sacred temples, and old houses with fascinating architecture. You will also visit India's largest mosque built by Shah Jahan in 1658, the Jama Masjid. Later, visit Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.

Afternoon: After the Old Delhi tour, you will be driven to New Delhi. Visit the Qutab Minar, a 234-feet high sandstone Victory Tower built in 1193. The tour also includes a drive past India Gate, a 138-feet high stone arch of triumph. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, a beautiful Mughal red sandstone structure. Drive through Lutyen’s New Delhi, including the Diplomatic enclave, Victorian-era Government buildings, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, and the ornate Hindu Birla Temple. Finish your tour at Connaught Place.

Day 3: Delhi – Agra Checkout from your hotel after breakfast and drive to Agra (about 4 hours) on North India’s newest highway. Arrive at Agra and check in to your hotel.

Afternoon: Visit the massive red sandstone Agra Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. On the opposite side of the Yamuna River is the exquisite Itmad-ud-Daulah, built in 1628 by Mughal Emperor’s queen, Nur Jahan.

Late afternoon: Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal, the spectacular white marble mausoleum and one of the seven wonders of the world, built by Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1653 AD.

Day 4: Agra – Jaipur Check out of your hotel by noon and drive to Jaipur. Enroute stop to visit the Chand Baori stepwell at Abhaneri, one of the oldest, deepest, and largest stepwells in Rajasthan. Arrive at Jaipur and check in to your hotel.

Day 5: Jaipur After breakfast, visit the Amber Fort and Palace. Mount your caparisoned elephant to ascend up (an option to use a jeep is available) to the main gate of the splendid Amber Fort.

Afternoon: Continue your tour of Jaipur city; visit the City Palace Complex, the Jantar Mantar, and the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds.

Day 6: Jaipur – Bundi Check out of your hotel after breakfast and drive to Bundi, a tiny picturesque town. Arrive at Bundi in the afternoon and check in to your hotel.

Late afternoon: Proceed for a half-day city tour of Bundi, including the magnificent Taragarh Fort and Chitrashala.

Day 7: Bundi – Udaipur You are at leisure in the morning. Check out of your hotel by noon and drive to Udaipur. Arrive at Udaipur in the early evening and check in to your hotel.

Day 8: Udaipur After breakfast, visit the City Palace. Walk through the Crystal Gallery and enjoy the view from the balconies, courtyards, towers, and cupolas.

Afternoon: Visit the 18th-century fountain gardens called Saheliyon-ki-Bari. The tour also includes a visit to the local museum.

Evening: Enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola and spend some time at Jagmandir (if available).

Day 9: Udaipur – Delhi You are at leisure this morning to enjoy the facilities at your hotel. You are assisted with your check-out from your hotel by noon and then driven to the airport in time to board your mid-afternoon flight to Delhi.

Luxury Level Lodging

• Delhi: The Oberoi New Delhi - Premier Plus Room
• Agra: Oberoi Amarvilas – Premier Room
• Jaipur: Oberoi Rajvilas – Premier Room
• Bundi: Bundi Vilas
• Udaipur: Oberoi Udaivilas – Premier Room
  
  

Deluxe Level Lodging

• Delhi: Taj Palace – Superior Room / Lalit – View Room
• Agra: Taj Gateway – Taj View Room / The Trident - Garden View Room
• Jaipur: The Trident - Lake View Room / Rajputana Sheraton – COE
• Bundi: The Hadoti Palace
• Udaipur: The Trident – Garden View Room / The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace – Valley View Room
  
  

Inclusions

• 8 nights stay at the hotels on the entire trip
• Breakfast at all the hotels
• All transfers and sightseeing by your personal A/C SUV
• Hotel check-in time is 2 pm and checkout is at noon for almost all the hotels
• One cycle-rickshaw ride to explore the famous Chandni Chowk market in Delhi
• One elephant ride (per couple) at Amber Fort, Jaipur
• Entrance fees to the monuments as per the itinerary
• Boat cruise at Lake Pichola in Udaipur
• Services of an accompanying Tour Director as per the itinerary
• Representative for assistance on all arrivals and departures transfers
• Bottled water during sightseeing/excursions and long drives
• All currently applicable taxes
  
  

Not Included

• Any personal expenses such as tips, laundry, and drinks
• Any meals other than those specified above
• Personal Travel Insurance, visa, etc.
• Camera fees (both still and video)
• International flight tickets
• Miscellaneous