Delhi
With a history going back more than 3,000 years, the capital of India - Delhi is a seamless blend of tradition and modernity, where ancient monuments co-exist with ultra-modern high-rise buildings and commercial plazas. With its glorious history, Delhi offers many tourist attractions with a harmonious blend of Mughal and British colonial architecture. A stroll on Rajpath to see the famous Rashtrapati Bhavan and the war memorial, India gate or a visit to the Lal Quila, Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb and Jama Masjid will be unforgettable. Of the new marvels, the Lotus temple and Akshardham are worth a visit. The rich handicrafts of India are best showcased at the State emporia, Cottage emporium and Dilli Haat. Delhi is not complete without tingling your gastronomical senses at specialty gourmet restaurants or even lip-smacking street food.

Agra
With a history going back more than 3,000 years, the capital of India - Delhi is a seamless blend of tradition and modernity, where ancient monuments co-exist with ultra-modern high-rise buildings and commercial plazas. With its glorious history, Delhi offers many tourist attractions with a harmonious blend of Mughal and British colonial architecture. A stroll on Rajpath to see the famous Rashtrapati Bhavan and the war memorial, India gate or a visit to the Lal Quila, Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb and Jama Masjid will be unforgettable. Of the new marvels, the Lotus temple and Akshardham are worth a visit. The rich handicrafts of India are best showcased at the State emporia, Cottage emporium and Dilli Haat. Delhi is not complete without tingling your gastronomical senses at specialty gourmet restaurants or even lip-smacking street food.

Itinerary

Day 1- Arrive Delhi Arrive Delhi and meet the Smaraniya Holidays representative at the Indira Gandhi Airport’s arrival hall and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a tour of the capital city. The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, In New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the world wars; the Laxminarayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Bahai Temple.

Day 2- To Jaipur Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check – in at hotel. Jaipur has retained it’s old world charm as Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had it built. In 1727.

Day 3- In Jaipur Morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts. You can have the unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including, City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum with its large collection of woodwork, Another monument near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen.

Day 4- To Agra Morning a five hours drive to the City of Taj, enroute visit the deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri, In the afternoon reach Agra and check in at your hotel. Later proceed for the city sightseeing tour visiting the red fort. This is a huge fort of the great Mughals and one can easily visualize the glory of the Mughal empire by the forts vastness.

Day 5 – Agra – Delhi

Morning visit of the world famous Taj Mahal, which is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work. Return to Delhi for onward flight to destination.