Tour: Cultural & Pilgrimage Tour
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination Covered:Delhi – Vrindhavan – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi – Rishikesh - Delhi

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles.

Overnight Hotel - Delhi

Day 02: Delhi
Post breakfast we go on a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar.
In New Delhi we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. Further we visit Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Later we visit Akshardham Temple. The beautiful monument built without steel, consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, 20 quadrangled shikhars, a spectacular Gajendra Pith and 20,000 murtis and statues of India's great sadhus, devotees, acharyas and divine personalities.

Day 03: Delhi – Mathura and Virndavan (155 Kms – 3 Hrs)
Morning Pick up from Delhi and Drive to Mathura and Vrindavan. Mathura a little town, the birth place of lord Krishna is popularly known as Braj - bhoomi. Where Lord Krishna was born.it is 155 kms away from Delhi and situated on the river Yamuna. Vrindavan, a village - once noted for its fragrant groves, is where he spent an eventful youth. There are numerous other little spots in the area that still reverberate with the enchantment of Shri Krishna. On Arrival check in at Hotel . Afternoon sightseeing tour visting Shri Krishna Janm Bhumi , Vishram Ghat , Dwarkadeesh Temple , Gita mandir, Nidhivan , Seva Kunj and Banke Bihare Temple Etc.

Overnight Hotel - Vrindavan

Day 04: Mathura – Agra (60 Kms / 02 Hrs)
Post breakfast we drive to Agra, On arrival Agra we check into Hotel, later after lunch we visit Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. Further we visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations. We will also visit Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613. Further we continue our drive to Agra, beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri,

Overnight Hotel - Agra

Day 05: Agra – Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (260 km - 6 hr)
Post breakfast we drive to Jaipur, en route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. We visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti.
Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colorful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. On arrival Jaipur Check into Hotel.

Overnight Hotel - Agra

Day 06: Jaipur
Today early in the morning around 07:00 am we drive 25 Km to Amber Fort, the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. We take an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience.
Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The center of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city. Further we visit Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market unseen by the world through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows

Overnight Hotel – Jaipur

Day 07: Jaipur – Delhi (280 Kms /06 Hrs )
Today post breakfast we checkout and drive to Delhi. On arrival to Delhi we check in our hotel

Overnight Hotel – Delhi

Day 08: Delhi – Rishikesh (220 Kms / 06 Hrs)
Post breakfast we checkout and proceed to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is a holy city in the Haridwar District of Uttarakhand in India. In Hindi, Haridwar stands for Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God, with 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate. Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus.

Overnight Hotel – Rishikesh

Day 09: - Rishikesh
Breakfast at the Hotel. Later we visit Rishikesh, we visit the famous Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula along with many Ashrams and temples in the vicinity. Post lunch we check out and drive to Delhi enroute we visit Haridwar Har Ki Pauri Ghat and some temple in Haridwar.

Overnight Hotel – Rishikesh

Day 10: - Rishikesh
Breakfast at the Hotel. Later we go for White Water Rafting Rishikesh is very popular for its rafting on the River Ganges. The rafting will go on for several kilometers, and the path is interspersed with rapids, ranging from Level 1 to Level 5, in order of difficulty.

Overnight Hotel – Rishikesh

Day 11: - Rishikesh – Delhi (220 Kms / 06 Hrs )
Today post breakfast we checkout and drive to Delhi. On arrival Delhi we get on time, departure transfer to International airport to board your home town flight.

Overnight Hotel – Rishikesh