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Day 1 - Delhi Arrival

A warm welcome on arrival at Delhi Airport by our representative. Meet our driver & transferred to hotel. Rest of the time at leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 2 - Delhi

After a delicious breakfast join our selected tour guide for sightseeing of Old & New Delhi. Start with Raj Ghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi). Visit Jama Masjid & the Red Fort. Also visit the oldest & famous market Chandni Chowk in Rickshaw. Post lunch visit New Delhi. Explore Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the renowned India Gate. Later drive past through President’s House & Parliament House.

Day 3 - Delhi - Agra (250 kms / 5 hrs)

Have sumptuous breakfast in hotel & start you day with a drive to Agra. On the way visit Akbar’s Tomb in Sikandra. Check in at your pre-booked hotel. In the evening take a guided walk in old town passing through narrow alleys, various temples & colorful shops to give you an deeper insight on Agra’s culture & history. Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 4 - Agra - Jaipur en-route visit Abhaneri (250 kms / 5 hrs)

Early morning get ready to indulge in the beauty of Taj Mahal to experience this most visited monument at sunrise. After breakfast check out from hotel & join our tour guide for sightseeing of Agra Fort, the red sanstone building which was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Continue visit Imad-ud-daullah tomb famous as Baby Taj.

After completing the sightseeing drive to Jaipur en-route visiting the world’s largest stepwell in Abhaneri. On arrival in Jaipur, check in at hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 5 - Jaipur

After breakfast in the morning you will be met by our guide for sightseeing of Jaipur. Starting with an excursion to Amber Fort, A perfect example of Mughal & Rajput architecture. Get electronic cart to reach at the main courtyard. Visit 16th century step well famous as Panna Meena ka kund located in the foothills of mountains. While return to city stop at Jal Mahal for photo tour. Later visit City Palace - residence of former royal family of Jaipur, Jantar Mantar ( A UNESCO World Heritage Site ) is a astronomical observatory designed by Maharaja Jai Singh II & The Palace of Winds famous as Hawa Mahal, the landmark of Jaipur. Have lunch at renowned restaurant & take heritage walk with our guide in old city, passing through the narrow streets, exploring flower & vegetable markets. See the local artisans & experience the lifestyle of people in Pink City. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 6 - Jaipur - Varanasi (Flight)

After breakfast check out from hotel & transfer to Jaipur Airport to board flight for Varanasi. On arrival at Airport, you will be greeted by our representative & transferred to hotel.

After freshen up visit the Dashaswamedh Ghat to see the holy Aarti on the banks of Ganges. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 7 - Varanasi

Early morning enjoy boat cruise on the great Ganges River to see the many rituals on the banks.

Take a guided walking tour of old city with our guide to explore Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sankat Mochan Temple.

Set out this afternoon for excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit the various monasteries & come back to Varanasi. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 8 - Varanasi - Delhi ( Flight )

This morning after breakfast check out from hotel & transfer to Varanasi Airport to board flight for Delhi.

ARRIVE IN DELHI

MEALS INCLUDED: NONE

DAY 01: Arrive Delhi by flight from onwards destination On arrival at Indira Gandhi International airport terminal, a BreathtakersTours representative will receive you at the visitor’s lounge, with a paging sign bearing your name.You will then be escorted to your hotel in a private vehicle. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

SIGHTSEEING OF DELHI

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 02: Delhi, the vibrant capital city of India lying along the River Yamuna, is a teaming metropolis of 14 million people and nowhere in the Country is the contrast between old and new more obvious. Seven cities have existed here since the 10th century, ruled over by a succession of Rajputs, Turks, Afghans,Mughals and the British. Delhi is two cities in one; the Old Delhi of theMughals, created by Shah Jehan after moving his Capital from Agra in 1638AD is still a medieval district of narrow lanes, forts, mosques and bazaars. The second, New Delhi, built by the British during 1911-1931 and characterized by Sir Edwin Lutyens architecture, is a spacious and welldesigned metropolis of broad avenues, grand imperial buildings and landscaped gardens. New Delhi is a surprisingly green city with its tree lined avenues, parks and natural forest and one of the City’s hiddendelights is the picturesque Lodi Gardens set around Mughal tombs. As the Country’s cultural Centre, it is home to a number of museums including the national Museum, the Museum of Modern art, the Museum of Natural History and the creative Arts and Crafts Museum where artisans can be seen at work.

Today start the sightseeing of Delhi and fill your day with following activities:

• Visit to Old Delhi with a rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk market.
• Visit Colonial Delhi.
• Visit Humayun's Tomb.
• End the day with visit to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.

Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

DELHI – VARANASI

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 03: Today you will be transferred to Delhi airport for flight to Varanasi.Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, you will met by Breathtakers Tours representative and thereafter continue with sightseeing of Varanasi. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. At the confluence of two tributaries of the Ganges River, Varanasi, is a city of many names, bearing a history of over 3000 years, and had reached its zenith as a center of religion and learning in the 7th century BC. A city steeped in spiritual sanctity and knowledge, which three great world religions – Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, acknowledge as a place of homage. Afternoon visit Sarnath – located on the outskirts of the city where The Buddha is said to have delivered his first sermon after achievingenlightenment. After sightseeing you will be transferred to the hotel. Evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

VARANASI

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 04: Early morning head to river to board the boat.You will be in the perfect spot to watch the colorful Ghats slowly cometo life, as pilgrims begin to bathe themselves in the holy river. Walkthrough the narrow lanes of Varanasi to see life around the riverside.Return to hotel for breakfast.Later continue with sightseeing of Varanasi city.Afternoon take walk in the narrow lanes and market of Varanasi.Evening, witness the “Aarti” ceremony on the banks of river Ganges.Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

VARANASI - AGRA

MEALS INCLUDED:BREAKFAST

DAY 05: After a leisurely morning, you will be transferred to airport for flight to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra airport, you will met by Breathtakers Tours representative and will be transferred to the hotel.Agra was the capital of the Mughal court during the 16th and 17th centuries and its sublime monuments date from that era. The emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jehan governed their vast empires from here and as prolific builders; artisans from Persia, Central Asia and other parts of India were attracted by their patronage. The resulting luxurious palaces, tombs, forts and gardens dot the picturesque riverine region along the Yamuna River; three of which, the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatepur Sikri have been declared World Heritage Sites. Agra is renowned for its delicate Pietra Dura work; a Florentine technique imported by Jahangir of arranging minute pieces of precious and semi-precious stones in complex, stylized floral and geometric designs into a marble base.

Afternoon start the sightseeing of Agra and fill your day with following activities:

•  Visit Agra Fort.
• Towards sunset visit Mehtab Bagh Gardens to see Taj Mahal from opposite side of Yamuna River.
• Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.

AGRA – JAIPUR

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 06: Sunrise proceed for the visit of Taj Mahal Today commence your drive to Jaipur (Approx. 4.5 hours) and upon arrival check-in at your hotel. Late afternoon explore the markets of Pink city. Evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

JAIPUR

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 07: Jaipur, or the City of Victory, was founded in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and is a well-planned city of magnificent palaces and building. Built from rose-colored terra cotta, it has given it the name 'Pink City'. Nowadays the Capital of Rajasthan with a population of over 1 million, it is a city full of contrasts with bazaars teeming with turbaned elders and jean clad youngsters to camels, horses and a multitude of vehicles. Jaipur’s focal point is the magnificent Hawa Mahal, otherwise known as the Palace of the Winds.

Today start the sightseeing of Jaipur and visit the following monuments:

• Amer Fort.
• City Palace
• Jantar Mantar (Observatory)
• Hawa Mahal Palace

Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

JAIPUR – UDAIPUR

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST, LUNCH

DAY 08: Today you will be transferred to Udaipur by road. Enroute lunch at Bijayniwas Palace Regarded by many as the most romantic city in India, Udaipur is an enchanting image of white marble palaces, placid blue lakes and green hills. It is an oasis of colour in a stark and arid region. The city is dominated by the massive City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola with its white island palaces. Picturesque havelis, ghats and temples along the lake front, lively bazaars of the old city and a relaxing atmosphere make Udaipur perfect for wandering around and a visit is considered one of India’s greatest highlights. Afternoon explore the markets of Old city. Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.

UDAIPUR

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 09: Today start the sightseeing of Udaipur and visit the following monuments:

• City Palace
• Saheliyon-ki-Bari

Later enjoy an exclusive boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.

UDAIPUR - DELHI – ONWARDSDESTINATION

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 10: Today you will be transferred to Udaipur airport to board your flight for Delhi.

On arrival you can connect with for your flight to onwards destination.

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