Upon arrival; after clearing your immigration & customs; you will be met by our airport facilitation staff carrying placard of your name in visitor’s arrival hall. You will be greeted and transferred to your hotel with necessary assistance. (check in time 1400hrs) Overnight at hotel
Following breakfast proceed for the city tour of Old & New Delhi. Old Delhi – visit the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Driving past the magnificent Red Fort, built on the banks of River Yamuna by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Walk through the “Chandni Chowk” to experience the ambience of an oriental bazaar. Enjoy the main hub for Shopping on cheapest rate. Walk through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi to reach Jama Masjid – The World Heritage Monument - The largest mosque in India completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, New Delhi. Our tour of New Delhi includes drive past visits the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of the Indian Soliders), the President House, Parliament House and the Secretariate Buildings – an ancient blend of the Victorian and 20th Century architecture & Lotus Temple. Later drive to Agra. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Following breakfast, visit Agra City: Agra is not only famous for Taj Mahal but the impressive Mughal Red Fort known as the Agra Fort. This impressive red sandstone fort was built by Akbar between 1565-1573 A.D. Replete with gateways, pillared halls, mosques, marble trellises and geometric gardens; the Fort represents Mughal architecture at its peak. Taj Mahal: is the medieval city of the famous 17th century masterpiece Taj Mahal, which of course is the most splendid of all buildings - perhaps, the most perfect architectural monument in the world. It was built in the memory of the beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal of one of the greatest kings Shah Jehan of the Mughal Empire. (TAJ MAHAL CLOSED ON FRIDAYS). Later start drive to Jaipur. En-route visit Abhaneri is a village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan state in India. It is situated at a distance of 95 km from Jaipur, on the Jaipur-Agra road. The place is popular for the Chand Baori step well. Continue Drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Following breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Amber Fort: the former capital of the royal Rajputs. Few fail to be moved by the dramatic Rajput grandeur of this hilltop fortress-palace 11-km north of Jaipur. Set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements, the palace straddles two sepia-hued tundra hills overlooking Maota Lake, and its sprawling crenellated walls lattice the surrounding hills. Drive past / Photo Stop of Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was built in 1799 so that veiled royal woman could peer down unseen by the world through its 593 stone screens. We proceed for a guided tour of the City Palace - The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The center of the palace is a seven storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens and the city. Overnight at hotel
Following breakfast morning free for shopping; Afternoon proceed for the Delhi Airport in time to board the flight for Srinagar Upon arrival at Srinagar you will be received by our facilitation staff and transferred to your houseboat with necessary assistance. Also enjoy Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting the Floating garden, Lotus gardens (summers), back waters of the lake, cruise will go through canals. Overnight on Houseboat
Following breakfast, excursion tour to Gulmarg is 52 km southeast of Srinagar and is located at an altitude of 2730 m above sea level. In summers, the meadows of Gulmarg are laden with flowers. In winters, the snow-covered slopes of Gulmarg turn into a skiing resort, which attracts the traveler seeking adventure and thrill. It is a popular trekking destination and boasts of the world’s highest golf course. Upon arrival enjoy both way Cable Car rides is included up to Level 1 (Subject to wheather Permit). Optional - Enjoy a pony ride through pine-clad slopes which leads upwards to mountain hills Horse ride (April – November) / Sledge ride (December to March) (REMARKS: If pax don’t take Horse ride / Sledge Ride one need to walk 20 Mints to Cable car station / any optional activities used by pax they shall be responsible by themselves). Evening back to Srinagar Overnight on Houseboat
Following breakfast; excursion to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. Evening back to Srinagar Overnight on Houseboat
Following breakfast visit Srinagar City: Srinagar is the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is the pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir. Srinagar is famous for its lakes and the charming rows of houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits dating back to the 3rd century BC, founded by Emperor Ashoka, Srinagar grew on both banks of the river Jhelum in the heart of Kashmir valley. The Mughals aptly called Kashmir "Paradise on Earth" where they journeyed across the tortuously hot plains of India, to summer in the cool environs of Srinagar. It is the state capital. The Dal Lake is its waterfront. Between the lake and the mountain ranges are the Moghul gardens; Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chasm-e-Shahi, and Pari Mahal. Srinagar is a city of lakes and rivers, lush wild gardens of lotus and water lilies. Sreading along the lake side in a patterned beauty. No destination is quite so romantic. It was here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar's many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chasm-e-Shahi. Later you will be transferred to Srinagar airport in time to connect your onward flight to Delhi. Leave Srinagar (By Flight) Upon arrival at Delhi Airport; connect to International airport in time to connect your onward flight to back home. Tour ends….