Day 01 Arrive Delhi

Arrive at Delhi; you will clear customs and immigration & meet our representative,  holding a play card with your name on it in the arrival lounge,  who will transfer you to the hotel & assist check-in the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi (Sightseeing)

After breakfast leave for full day city tour of Delhi,  Capital and busiest city of India. Old & New Delhi present a stunning juxtaposition of sights and sounds with the ancient city built by Emperor Shah Jahan the builder of the famous Taj Mahal,  and the new garden city built in 1911 by the British.

First of all visit India Gate,  famous war memorial at the east end of Rajpath. Edward Lutyens designed this 42 m high gate structure in memory of the thousands of Indians who sacrificed their lives in World War I. Today,  an eternal flame is lit under the gate known as Amar Jawan Jyoti,  to honor the unknown soldiers and the martyrs who lost their lives in the Pakistan war of 1971. Also visit Rajghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi). Later on visit Lotus Temple (Bahai Temple) which is the most extravagant architectural wonder of the Bahai faith,  located in Kalkaji,  south of Delhi. The temple in white is shaped like a half opened lotus flower,  which is made of marble,  cement,  dolomite and sand,  the Lotus Temple is a marvel of 20th century architecture. The lotus shaped temple in a modern and contemporary form captivates into its sanctum sanctorum people from all races,  religious backgrounds and culture from around the globe. It represents the Bahai faith - an independent world religion,  divine in origin,  all embracing in scope,  broad in its outlook,  scientific in its method,  humanitarian in its principles,  and dynamic in the influence. 

In the late afternoon visit Humayun's tomb,  which was built in 1565 A.D by Hamida Banu Begum (Humayun's widow). Visiting Humayun's tomb is a wonderful experience where you get to see the Mughal architecture and the history of Mughal India. Humayun's tomb is preceded by a tomb with blue dome. The dome has been made with Persian tiles which became very popular since Mughals came to India. Later on drive past President's House,  Parliament House & Secretariat Building.

Day 03 Delhi – Agra

After breakfast,  check-out from the hotel and depart on a four hours journey to Agra. On arriving to Agra check-in into hotel and rest of the day you may feel free to relax at your hotel. OR you can explore the local markets for shopping.

Shopping in Agra: Agra is also known for its fabulous handicrafts such as Marble and soft stone inlay work,  gold thread embroidery (zari and zardozi),  metalware,  exquisite hand -knotted silk and woolen carpets and leather goods including bags,  shoes and clothing The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Semi-precious and precious Jewellery in Mughal style is also available.

Day 04 Agra (Sightseeing)

Early morning visit the Taj Mahal,  India’s most fascinating and beautiful masterpiece. Set amidst landscaped gardens on the banks of the Yamuna river,  this edifice was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife,  Mumtaz Mahal. After her untimely death,  Shah Jahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum and after his own demise he was placed to rest next to his beloved queen in the same mausoleum. The Taj is most enthralling in the quietness of early morning. With the rising Sun the white marble changes its colour and hues and it is excellent for photography. 

After breakfast visit Agra Red Fort which is surrounded by a 70 feet high wall. It is home to the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal,  Diwan-i-Khas,  Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid. Later it was used by his son Jehangir as the seat of power. With four gates the Fort is enclosed by a double barricaded wall of red sand stone. The Jahangir Mahal is reached through an impressive gateway and its inner courtyard consists of beautiful halls,  profuse carvings on stone,  exquisitely carved heavy brackets,  piers and cross beams.

Day 05 Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. On the way Visit Fatehpur Sikri - Fatehpur Sikri was Built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire,  it was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. The mosque at Fatehpur Sikri is considered a copy of the mosque at Mecca and is extremely elegant,  containing elements of Hindu and Persian design. 

On arrival to Jaipur check-in into hotel,  rest of the day either relax at your hotel or you can explore the local markets for souvinir shopping.

Shopping in Jaipur: Jaipur is famous for Jewellery,  precious stones,  paintings,  hand printed textiles etc which enjoys high reputation for the manufacture of Jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting,  polishing and setting of these stone,  particularly that of diamonds,  topaz and emeralds. Jaipur brass work is of immaculate quality,  brass workers are successful in infusing life like charm into the dull metal. Two kinds of work is done in Jaipur on brass - Lacquered brass carved brass. The Jaipur art is renowned not only for the purity of the colours,  but also for its evenness. Jaipur is also famous for its textiles - Sanganeri and Bagru block prints are the fashion designer's craze these days,  Bandhej (tie and dye) print is very typical of the region.

In the evening enjoy hot & delicious dinner with the Rajasthani Folk Dance & Music. 

Day 06 Jaipur (Sightseeing)

After breakfast visit Amer Fort - The royal family's residence at Amber is only 11 km away. The palaces and forts,  which once witnessed royal processions,  are now shine amid the splendor of modern monuments,  a juxtaposition accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of an amazing people. It is an example of fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture built in red sandstone and white marble.  Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort palace. Amber was the ancient capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs until Sawai Jai Singh II moved down the hill to his newly created capital,  Jaipur. This is one of the most magnificent destinations located on the hills just outside Jaipur. It was built by Raja Man Singh in 1600 AD and completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century. Ascend on elephant back,  the hill,  on which the fort is situated. The highlight of the fort is the Seesh Mahal (Mirror Palace),  a palace known for its craftsmanship in mirrors.

In the afternoon,  visit Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds, " one of the major landmarks of Jaipur,  although it is actually little more than a facade. The five-storey building overlooks the main street of the old city and is a stunning example of Rajput artistry with its pink,  semi-octagonal,  honeycombed,  sandstone windows. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the city. The City Palace which is blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of the palace. The palace is now a fine museum and houses a remarkable collection of textiles,  paintings,  manuscripts,  and extraordinary weapons. On display there are two huge urns of silver,  said to be the largest silver vessels in the world. Nakkarkhana-ka-Darwaza,  the imposing gateway of the City Palace guarded by stone elephants,  is monumental. Adjacent to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar,  the ancient astronomical observatory built by Raja Jai Singh,  whose passion for astronomy was even more notable than his prowess as a warrior.

In the evening we have arranged a special Theme Dinner at a Rajasthani Ethnic Village Resort where you can savor the taste of RAJASTHANI CUISINE with Folk Dances. Other attractions are CAMEL RIDES,  PUPPET SHOW,  MAGICIAN,  FORTUNE TELLER and VILLAGE CRAFTS.

Day 07 Jaipur - Jodhpur

In the morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur - The Desert enchantment. Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in the country,  it was founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459. A 10-km-long wall made of stone and built about a century after the city was founded,  surrounds the old city and about 100 towers in the city,  most of which are surrounded by defensive battlements. On arrival check-in into hotel,  rest of the day either relax at your hotel or you can explore the beautiful city.

Day 08 Jodhpur (Sightseeing)

After Breakfast full day sightseeing of Jodhpur,  Visit Mehrangarh fort,  which is one of the largest forts in India. The fort has been a witness to the Mehrangarh Fort,  Jodhpur splendour of a bygone era. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. To enter the Mehrangarh fort,  one has to cross seven gates. Also visit Jaswanthada - The 19th century royal cenotaph and the museum located in the Umaid public gardens. In the late afternoon visit Umaid Bhawan Palace which has remained one of the best heritage hotels in India. A splendid example of Indo-colonial & the art-deco style of the thirties,  Umaid Bhawan is one of the largest and grandest private residences in the world,  it took three thousand artisans 14 years to built this magnificent edifice. Umaid Bhawan Palace at Jodhpur is one of the largest and grandest private residences in the world. The palace was built by 3000 artisans worked over 14 years. The palace consumed one million square feet of the finest marble. A part of Umaid Bhawan Palace houses a well-maintained museum,  displaying an amazing array of items belonging to the Maharaja and the royal family - weapons,  antiques & fascinating clocks,  crockery and trophies. 

Day 09 Jodhpur - Udaipur

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Udaipur,  the lovely lakeside capital of Mewar - The City of Dreams,  which is perhaps the most romantic city in Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills and mountains and set on the edge of three lakes - it is bewitching in all its details. Narrow streets lined by vivid colored stalls,  gardens,  temples and palaces - every feature mirrored in the placid blue waters of lake Pichhola. Udaipur's inherent romance and beauty and its remarkable past bristling with episodes of heroism and splendour,  continues to enthrall the visitor.

In the evening enjoy boat ride on the Lake Pichola,  one of the prime attractions of Udaipur. The lake is known for the palace build amidst the lake and was built by Maharana Udai Singh II for defense purpose. Cradled amongst hills,  gardens,  havelis,  temples and ghats,  Lake Pichola is the picturesque spotlight of Udaipur,  it sports two islands palaces- Jagniwas (Lake Palace) and Jagmandir. It is about 4 km long and 3 km wide,  and not much deep and often dries up in times of severe summers. The beauty of the lake and its surroundings can only be felt by visiting the place.

Day 10 Udaipur (Sightseeing)

After breakfast visit City Palace - the largest palace complex in Rajasthan,  with its scalloped arches,  fretted balconies,  and cupolas. A part of the palace is converted into a museum,  which  showcases arms and armor,  paintings and photographs,  royal insignia,  processional trappings and other objects,  reflecting Pioneer Journey's Pvt. Ltd.,  and tradition of the Mewar and Sisodia Maharanas. Also visit the following places during the day:

Jagdish Temple - 16th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Fateh Sagar Lake with a visit to Sahelion-ki- Bari,  garden of the maids-of-Honor.
Pratap Memorial,  atop the Moti Magri or prarl hill,  overlooking the Fateh Sagar lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana.
Ahar - The ancient capital of sisodias,  3 Km from Udaipur,  Ahar boasts of a profusion of royal cenotaphs of the rulers of Mewar. A rare collection of antiquities including earthen pots,  iron objects and other art items excavated in the region are displayed in a small Govt. museum.
Eklingji & Nagda temples. Eklingji,  It is famous for the beautifully sculpted temple complex with 108 temples within its high walls built in 734 A.D. The temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva,  the presiding deity of Mewar ruler. The walled complex encloses an elaborately pillared hall or mandap under a large pyramidal roof and has four-faced image of Lord Shiva in black marble. 
Nagda,  This ancient place in Mewar was the capital of Bappa Rawal and has a magnificent torana exquisitely carved with graceful apsaras. This ancient site dating back to the 6th century A.D. is renowned for the Sas-Bahu temples (9th- 1Oth century A.D.) with interesting architecture and carvings.

Day 11 Udaipur – Delhi – Haridwar - Garhwal

After breakfast transfer to airport to catch flight for Delhi,  Arrive at Delhi; you will clear customs and immigration & meet our representative,  holding a play card with your name on it in the arrival lounge thereafter start your journey  to  Rishikesh.

On your way to Rishikesh attend Ganga Aarti ceremony - Aarti is a traditional ceremony performed at dusk in the temples or on the ghats beside the holy river. ‘Deepas’ (the oil or ghee lamps) are offered to God accompanied by prayers,  mantras and chants. Aarti can be performed for a deity in the temple or on the banks of Ganges to the holy mother Ganga. The essence of the ceremony is that all day long God offers us light – the light of sun,  the light of life,  the light of his (her) blessings. Aarti is the time when we say “thank you” and we offer back the light of our love and the light of our devotion. We realize that the small deepa is nothing compared to the divine light,  which shines on us all day. On reaching Garhwal check-in into Ananda Resort.

Day 12 To Day 17 Garhwal

After breakfast rest of the days feel free to relax at Resort. Enjoy ayurveda treatments and Ananda Tranquility at the resort.

Day 18 Drive to Delhi (Departure)

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and car with driver will be at your disposal until departure transfer to International Airport to catch flight for onward destination.