Welcome to India ! Arrive in Delhi at any time. There are no planned activities, so check into to the hotel (check-in time is 12.00 midday) and enjoy the city. In the early afternoon after lunch (approx 13.30) you will meet your fellow group members to go over the details of your trip and the leader will collect your local payment. Check the notice board (or ask reception) to see the exact time and location of this group meeting.

If you arrive early wander through the heart of India's capital city and explore Old and New Delhi. Travel by the new metro or auto rickshaws and visit the famous Jama Masjid (Great Mosque) where you could climb the minaret for a bird's eye view of the old city. Explore Chandni Chowk, one of India's oldest and busiest markets or head to the colorful spice market a great photo opportunity.

From Old Delhi it's easy to get to Connaught Place, more commonly known as CP, one of the most prominent architectural remnants of British rule, by the metro (station at CP is called Rajiv Chowk). In CP wander the markets and shops or visit the Gandhi museum, built on the site of his assassination. If people watching is your thing head down to India Gate and relax on the lawns, or enjoy a stroll through the peaceful Lodi Gardens in nearby upmarket South Delhi.

Other options include the ruins of Qutab Minar, the fabulous architecture of Humayun's Tomb, the beautifully lotus shaped Bahai Temple (closed Monday), or the stunning Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple carved out of pink sandstone and white marble. The amazing Craft Museum or the huge and rambling National Museum are also worth a visit. (Note many museums are closed on Monday).

There are so many options for dining, from age-old eateries in the by lanes of the Old Walled City to glitzy, specialty restaurants in five-star hotels, Delhi is a movable feast. Restaurants and bars cater to all tastes and budgets.

A delightful outlet offering a range of Indian cuisines are the food stalls at Dilli Haat. Here, the cuisine of different states is made available. Set in the midst of a spacious crafts bazaar these cafes are a very pleasant place to enjoy food.

After Breakfast Sight Seeing Of Old Delhi Visiting Red Fort. Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat And Gandhi Museum. Afternoon Sight Seeing Of New Delhi Includes The Visit Of Qutab Minar. Humayun's Tomb, India Gate And Govt. Buildings. (O/N At Hotel)

After Breakfast Drive To Agra. On Arrival ChecK Into Hotel. Breakfast At Hotel. Later Proceed To The Taj Mahal To See The Architectural Modern Day Wonder Of The World, The Incomparable Taj Mahal. This Monument Is A Fine Example Of The Fusion Of Many Architectural Styles Is One Of The Wonders Of The Modern World. Built In 1652 By Emperor Shah Jahan. Agra The Zenith Of Art And An Enshrined Romance. Taj Mahal A Poem In White Marble Which Took 22 Years To Build By 20,000 Skilled Artisans Who Inlaid The White Marble Edifice With Precious And Semi Precious Stones. Also Visit Agra Fort. (O/N At Hotel)

Breakfast At Hotel. Later Drive To Jaipur. Enroute Visit Fatehpur Sikri - Built In Red Sandstone In Honour Of Saint Salim Chisti Who Foretold The Birth Of 3 Sons To Emperor Akbar, An Example Of Robust Stability Combined With Originality. Each Important Edifice Here Represents A Type By Itself. Notable Among Them Is The Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, The Tomb Of Salim Chisti, And The Buland Darwaza. After Visit Continue Drive To Jaipur And ChecK Into Hotel. (O/N At Hotel)

Today we take a bus ride—always an adventure itself in India— to the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, former capital of a princely state of the same name. Clothed in pink stucco (in imitation of sandstone), wide-avenued Jaipur is one of the most important heritage cities in India, and home to India’s second most visited site, the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds. Here follow in the footsteps of the royal harem, or ride an elephant to Amber Fort Palace, one of the most spectacular forts in India.

Founded in 1728, Jaipur, or “The Pink City” as it is often called, is unlike any other pre-modern Indian city, in that the entire town was planned according to the principles of Hindu architectural theory. The city is in fact built in the form of a nine-part mandala known as the Pithapada, which combined with wide streets makes for an unusually airy, orderly atmosphere. That the results of this urban planning have so endured to this day is nothing short of miraculous.

Enter the heart of the mandala (on foot or by cycle rickshaw) and you are in the central palace quarter, with its sprawling Hawa Mahal palace complex, formal gardens and a small lake. Built in 1799, the "Palace of Winds" was part of the City Palace, an extension of the Zenana or chambers of the harem. Its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen. Constructed of red and pink sandstone highlighted with white lime, the five-storied facade is peppered with 953 small windows. The breeze (hawa) that comes through the windows keeps it cool even in hot months, and gives the palace its name.

Just 15 km from central Jaipur is the ruined city of Amber, former capital of Jaipur state. Founded by the Meenas, Amber was a flourishing settlement as far back as 967 AD. Overlooking the artificial lake south of Amber town stands the Amber Fort/Palace complex, famous for its mixture of Hindu and Muslim architecture. At the bottom of a hill sits Amber Fort, initially a Palace Complex within the Fort of Amber on top of the hill (today known as Jaigarh fort). The two forts are connected through well-guarded passages, and there is even the option of an elephant ride from the town up to the palace courtyard.

Breakfast At Hotel. Later Drive To Mandawa. On Arrival Checkin To Hotel. Later Visit The Painted Havelies Of The Dundlod Town And Sorrounding Areas Of Mandawa And Nawalgarh. The Painted Havelies Of The Region Are Called " The Open Air Art Gallaries". (O/N At Hotel)

Breakfast At Hotel. Later You Are Transferred To Your Place Of Choise For Your Next Journey.