COLOURS OF RAJASTHAN AND HIMACHAL

Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in Delhi. Spend the day free at leisure.

Delhi: The capital of India, Delhi has been an idyllic symbol of the magnificent past and thriving present of India. The city has never failed to amaze its visitors with its beautiful blend of various nationalities, diverse cultures & traditions, heritage of the bygone eras and its modern lifestyle all rolled into one.

Overnight stay is at hotel in Delhi.

After breakfast, proceed with Delhi sightseeing tour with first visit to the Jama Masjid – India’s largest mosque. Visit Chandni Chowk – oldest, biggest bazaar of Old Delhi. Later, walk up to Fatehpuri Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride till Red Fort. Here, get picked-up and drive past the 17th century Mughal historical fort of Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and arrive at Rajghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial. Later, visit Humayun’s Tomb (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) first Mughal garden-style tomb of India dating to the 16th century. The main highlight of this Persian-styled architecture is the four garden squares with water passage channels surrounding the tomb. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s House) and India Gate – a war memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers who died in World War - I. Lastly, you will visit the 73 m tall towering structure of Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1192 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India.

Overnight stay is at hotel in Delhi.

After breakfast, drive to Delhi Airport to board flight to Udaipur. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Day is free at leisure.

Udaipur: Udaipur is a beautiful historic city founded in 1533. It is named after its founder Maharaja Udai Singh. Within the city, you will discover azure water lakes and rich heritage including forts, temples mostly belonging to the Rajput era in Rajasthan. The city is renowned for its incredibly-beautiful Lake Palace, City Palace located on the banks of Pichola Lake and the Udaipur Solar Observatory - believed to be the best solar observatory in Asia.

Overnight stay is at hotel in Udaipur.

After breakfast, visit the wonderful City Palace - a white marble palace complex built during the Rajput rule. It is a blend of Rajasthani, Mughal, European and Chinese architecture. The main highlights of this palace are the Monsoon Palace, Lake Palace, Amar Vilas, Zenana Mahal (private quarters of the royal Rajput women), Jagdish Temple and Neemach Mata temple etc. Head to the Sahelion Ki Bari - a beautiful garden meant for the Rajput Kings and Queens’ leisure time. Visit the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, a cultural place showcasing the traditions and culture of Rajasthan, traditional ornaments, folk traditional outfits, puppets, masks, dolls, classical paintings and folk musical instruments. Later, enjoy boat ride at the Lake Pichola - an artificial fresh water lake founded in 1362 AD. It is the oldest and one of the largest lakes of Udaipur. Afterward head to watch the Sound and Light Show at City Palace, one of the largest palaces of Rajasthan - perched on a hilltop. This Sound and Light Show titled "Yash ki Dharohar" (Legacy of Honor) takes you to a fascinating one-hour journey of the engrossing history of Mewar dynasty in Udaipur.

Overnight stay is at hotel in Udaipur.

After enjoying breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to the beautiful city of Jaipur, also known as the Pink City of India. En route, you will take a tour to Pushkar, a holy Hindu town where you will be visiting the interesting Brahma Temple - the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. The temple is one of the main sites of Pushkar Pilgrimage. The legends associated with the temple of Lord Brahma, its uniqueness, its significance as a holy place, add to the beautiful settings of the temple. Moving little ahead you will arrive at Pushkar Lake; the sacred lake, surrounded by numerous temples and shrines, is believed to have healing powers.
Now, continue drive to Jaipur. Jaipur is a city known as the Pink City of India due to extensive use of pink sandstone in various buildings of the city. Its monuments showcase a myriad of architectural styles and its vibrant bazaars are famous for traditional handicrafts and jewellery. The ambiance of this city speaks volumes of the rich lifestyle of the Rajput Kings. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Overnight stay is at hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, go for Jaipur sightseeing. Visit the Amer Fort dating back to 16th century and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed Hill Forts of Rajasthan. The fort displays private halls, pavilions, former private chambers of the King and royal Rajput women. The reflection of this fort falling on the Maota Lake is truly captivating. Also enjoy an Elephant ride up to the Fort. Afterward, proceed to explore the City Palace consisting of former private and public chambers, silver vessels, courtyards, gateways, private chambers of the King and lot more. Later, proceed to Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), an astronomical observatory that features the world’s largest Sundial - Samrat Yantra. Next, visit the Hawa Mahal, a five-storey palace built in 1799 during Rajput rule. It is popularly known for its intricately-designed 953 windows adorned with spectacular latticework.

The afternoon is kept free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, gems, and handicrafts.

Overnight stay is at hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to the beautiful city of Agra.
En route visit Fatehpur Sikri (A UNESCO World Heritage Site); built in the 16th century, this ancient fortified city was once the capital of the Mughal Empire. The city boasts some of the magnificent monuments built during the Mughal era, which includes the Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti. You have time to explore the corners of Fatehpur Sikri before continuing your way to Agra.

Agra: It a beautiful city situated on the banks of river Yamuna that achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from 1526 to 1628. It still remains a popular tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Upon arrival in Agra, check-in at the hotel and retire for the night.

Early this morning, proceed to be at the epitome of eternal love, the Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), to get the best views of the monument during sunrise. The stunning work of art - Taj Mahal - was constructed in a time span of 22 years from 1631-1653 during the rule of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and is dedicated to the emperor’s favorite queen Mumtaz Mahal.

Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, check-out and visit Agra Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) a treasure chest of Mughal architecture, commissioned by Great Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century, with beautiful palaces, embellished chambers, inviting reception halls, marvelous mosques and charming courtyards. The Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors), Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) and countless others are a must-see. Later drive to Delhi and on arrival check-in to the hotel and stay overnight.

Drive to Shimla. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Shimla: The former summer Capital of the British India and now the capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is truly a perfect place to enjoy a leisure holiday. This northern Indian hill station offer great views of the Himalayas. The place still has the touch of British colonial architecture and designs in certain places. Nothing like the mainstream Indian climate, Shimla is very cool and refreshing. The lush green hills and the snow-capped mountains stand tall, making it a very scenic place. Evening is free for leisure and you could take a walk to the Mall - a promenade where you can view elegant mansions and curio shops. The magnificent pines and cedars give a beautifully fresh aroma in the air.

Overnight stay is at hotel in Shimla.

This morning you will visit Kufri (situated at an altitude of 8630 ft. / 2630 m among the foothills of the Himalayas), a one-hour drive from Shimla. Kufri is a popular adventure destination in India famous for its trekking and hiking trails as well as skiing activities.

Return to Shimla and in the afternoon, set off for sightseeing of Shimla town, visiting the Jakhoo Hills, known to be the highest point of Shimla (the summit is at 2,455 m / 8054 ft.) offering panoramic view of the town. The Jakhoo Temple is also a popular point of interest here. Then visit the Vice Regal Lodge and walk down the Mall Road. The Ridge is a large open space, located in the heart of Shimla. And lastly to Chadwick Falls at 1586 m these rained falls are approached through summer hill.
Overnight stay is at hotel in Shimla.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Manali (265 Km / 7 hrs.). Manali is a beautiful hill station and known for its lovely scenic sights. It is located at the altitude of 1929 Meters / 6327 Ft. above sea level. En route you will visit Kullu Valley. The beautiful valley of Kullu is surrounded by Shivalik Ranges of Himalayas and is famous for its Apple Trees.

Further, drive to Manali, a very popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh at a height of approx. 6725 ft. / 2050 m. Manali is surrounded by high snow-covered peaks in the beautiful green Beas Valley. The place is known for its mountain adventure activities.

Upon arrival in Manali, check-in at hotel. Spend rest of the day free at leisure.

Overnight stay is at hotel.

Today take a trip to Rohtang Pass, which is located at 13,000 Ft. It is one of the world’s highest motorable roads, and surely has a mesmerizing view of the other gigantic mountains.

PLEASE NOTE: Visiting Rohtang pass is restricted to limited vehicles as per the local govt. rules. The permit will be required to visit Rohtang Pass. If in case you do not get the permit, get ready for an excursion to Solang Valley.
(Rohtang Pass remains closed every Tuesday)

Later if time permits, enjoy the city tour visiting to some of the prominent spots and attractions including Hadimba Devi Temple also called Dhungri Temple; Manu Temple; Tibetan Monastery and Vashisth Village - known for its temples and sulphur hot springs, endowed with great healing powers.


Overnight stay is at hotel in Manali.

Check-out from the hotel and drive to Dharamshala.

Dharamshala; Also spelled as Dharamsala, it is a beautiful and serene hill town that shot to fame after His Holiness Dalai Lama took shelter here. Dharamshala is located at an altitude of 7,700 ft above sea level and is surrounded by the majestic Himalayan Mountain.

On arrival in Dharamshala, check-in to the hotel and stay overnight.

After morning breakfast, go for sightseeing around Dharamshala covering McLeod Ganj also known as the “Little Lhasa of India”. Also visit Tibetan Museum and Namgyal Monastery often referred to as "Dalai Lama's Temple" is the personal monastery of the 14th Dalai Lama.

Overnight stay is at hotel in Dharamshala.

After breakfast and checvk-out, drive to Amritsar. Amritsar: The name Amritsar literally means “Pool of Nectar”. The holy city of the Sikhs was founded in 1579 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru of the Sikh religion who settled down beside a pool bequeathed with miraculous healing powers. His son, Guru Arjun Dev, built the temple within the pool. Later, Maharaja Ranjit Singh encrusted it with pure gold leaf.

On arrival in Amritsar, check-in to the hotel and stay overnight.

After breakfast, head for Amritsar sightseeing tour covering Shree Durgiana Temple - a 16th century temple of Goddess Durga (Goddess of wealth); Jallianwala Bagh: a memorial that marks the tragic event of Amritsar Massacre in the year 1919; Rambagh Gardens with a museum that displays the history of Sikh empire, paintings, armoury, coins and manuscripts, etc.; Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib; and Gurdwara Baba Atal Sahib, located on the south of Golden Temple, is a nine-story building with spectacular architecture.

Next, proceed to the Wagah Border, a popular tourist spot situated near a road border crossing between India and Pakistan, which is just one hour drive from Amritsar city. The place is particularly known for the elaborate Wagah border ceremony that happens at the border gate, two hours before sunset each day. The flag ceremony is conducted by Indian Security Forces and Rangers of the neighbor country.


In the evening, visit the Golden Temple to witness the Palki Sahib ceremony wherein dozens of devotees act as a human conveyor belt to carry the Granth Sahib (a shrine containing the Adi Grantha - Holy Scripture of Sikhs) from the main shrine to the sanctum, where it is kept until the opening ceremony, the next morning. Golden Temple is the holiest and the most important Sikh spots in the world, and was constructed between late 16th century and early 17th century.

Overnight stay is at hotel.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to the Airport to take a flight to Delhi. On arrival, get on time transfer to International airport of Delhi to board flight back to home.