Tour Itinerary: 12 Nights / 13 Days Places Covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi – Shimla – Manali – Chandigarh – Delhi
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Upon your arrival at Delhi Airport, You will be greeted by our airport representative and transfer to the hotel. Representative will assist to furnish the check-in formalities at hotel reception. Check-in at the hotel
Remaining day is free at your own leisure.
Delhi is a perfect blend of ancient historic legacy and paced up life with modern lifestyle and treats its visitors with tempting Indian delicacies and desserts. Old Delhi is like an old reel playing before your eyes and New Delhi flashes your eyes with its modern lifestyle. Explore the nearby areas and enjoy the local food.
Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: City Tour of Old & New Delhi
This morning after breakfast proceed for an escorted combined City Tour of Old & New Delhi. We’ll start with a tour to Old Delhi. Visit the most famous Red Fort– the residence of Mughal emperors of India for nearly 200 years, Jama Masjid– the largest mosque of India and if time allows, quick-shop in the local markets of Chandni Chowk. Then we visit Qutub Minar– the tallest stone tower in India signifying victory, Raj Ghat– the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, Jantar Mantar– the fascinating equinoctial sundial, India Gate– the central imposing pride of Delhi and the historical and intriguingHumayun’s Tomb. During the tour, drive past the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House), Parliament House and the Government Secretariat Buildings. Get back to the hotel in evening. Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur (Approx 265 kms)
After Breakfast in the morning at your hotel, drive to Jaipur also popularly known as the ‘Pink City’. Check in at hotel. Remaining day is Free at own Leisure. You can explore nearby places on your own. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 4: Full Day Jaipur Sightseeing tour
After breakfast at hotel , visit Amber Fort (11 Kms from Jaipur), a marvellous Rajput architecture built by Raja Mansingh-1 in 1592. Located on a hill overlooking Maota Lake at the forefront, you can reach the top of the fort on foot, by Jeep or on elephant back. Further visit to Jaigarh Fort (3 kms further to Amer Fort) and located 400 meter higher than Amber Fort built by Sawai Jaisingh-III. Witness Jaivana here, the largest wheeled cannon ever constructed.
Then we take a Jaipur City Sightseeing tour. We drive past Hawa Mahal– the five-storey Palace of Winds with spectacular pyramidal shape and intricately carved windows. Make a stop at City Palace, an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art built by Maharaja Sawai Mansingh-II. We further our visit to Jantar Mantar– an accurate astronomical observatory built in 1726 AD. Later return to the hotel for a relaxed sleep.
Stay overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (Approx 235 kms)
Breakfast at the Hotel, in the Morning. Later drive to Agra. En-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri also known as Deserted City and Red Sand Stone City. Fatehpur Sikri was once made capital by Emperor Akbar and it was here that Emperor Akbar’s Nine Jewels or Navrattans were borned. Important buildings of the city are- Buland Darwaza, The Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti.
Further drive to Agra and Check in at the Hotel. In the Afternoon, visit the Famous Taj Mahal which is one of the biggest symbol of eternal love built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal. It was built in 1632-1653. (Please note that The Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday).
Later visit to The Agra Fort. At the end of his life, Shah Jahan was deposed and restrained by his son in this fort. It is rumored that Shah Jahan died in Muasamman Burj, a tower with a marble balcony with a view of the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay at Hotel in Agra.
Day 6: Agra – Delhi (Approx 205 kms)
Morning proceed to visit the world’s emblem of love- Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. (Please note that Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday.
Later afternoon drive back to Delhi , upon arrival check-in at the hotel , Overnight at Hotel
Day 7: Delhi – Shimla (Approx 360 KM)
Arrive Delhi. Meet our representative at Airport / Railway station & you will proceed by surface on a picturesque drive to Shimla. An 08 Hrs drive you reach Shimla perched at 7000 feet above sea level – Shimla, The heady combinations of Chill mountain air, orchards and colonial charms still make Shimla a dream get away. Upon arrival check-in to your hotel, for Overnight stay.
Day 8: In Shimla
Morning tour of Shimla -. Kalbadevi Temple, Jakhu Temple, Hanuman Temple or stop for a while at the beautiful stained glass – windows of Christ Church, which was built in the 1850 s. Afternoon transfer to Kufri a 30 Minutes drive from Shimla, an exotica of nature as a place surrounded by dense forest and snow caped mountains amidst virgin peaks and natures flora and fauna where one can completely relax and tune oneself for natural beauty, evening free to enjoy the scenic beauty of Kufri. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9: Shimla Manali (Approx 280 KM)
In the morning drive to Manali an 10 Hours drive enroute Kullu take you to the valley of Gods, is a combination of natural splendor and rich cultural heritage. . On arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: In Manali
Morning proceed for a half day tour of Manali visiting Hadimba Devi Temple built in the tranquil and serene woods, Vashist Bath, Tibetian Monastery, and Roerich art Gallery. . In the afternoon half day tour of Naggar Castle and local Bazar Ping. Return to the hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 11: In Manali
Full day tour of Rohtang Pass The majesty of the mountains and the glaciers can be seen at their best, you have next two hours to enjoy this snowy haven. Take a sledge ride down the slopes, try your luck climbing the little snow hills. On youre descents to Manali, halt at the Rahalla falls and Solang Valley. The Magnificent views and natural beauty are a never-ending source of delight. Also halt at Marhi, Ralha falls, Nehru Kund. Return to the hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 12: Manali Chandigarh (Approx 320 KM)
In the morning drive to Chandigarh an 09 Hours drive take you to the valley of Gods, is a combination of natural splendor and rich cultural heritage. . On arrival check-in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at Chandigarh.
Day 13: Chandigarh – Delhi (Approx 250 kms) – Depart(Onward flight)
Morning drive back to Delhi, upon arrival transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
!!Tour concludes with happy memories of your tour!!
Total Package Cost in USD:
| Per Person Cost in USD | Standard | Superior | Deluxe |
| Per Person cost based on Minimum 2 Pax | 795 | 995 | 1525 |
| Per Person cost based on Minimum 4 Pax | 650 | 850 | 1475 |
| Per Person cost based on Minimum 6 Pax | 625 | 825 | 1450 |
Hotel Undertaken:
| Places | Standard | Superior | Deluxe |
| Delhi | Grand Orion | Nuo by Justa | Metropolitan |
| Jaipur | Laxmi Palace | The Ferns | Hyatt Palace |
| Agra | Taj Resort | Regenta Palace | Holiday Inn |
| Shimla | Snow Valley Resort | Willow Bank | Radisson |
| Manali | Orchard Green | Q.I River country | Manu Allaya |
| Chandigarh | Emerald | ITC Bella Vista | ITC Bella Vista |
Package cost includes:
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- Accommodation on twin sharing as per selected hotel category or similar in same category for the mention night
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- Daily buffet / fixed Menu breakfast at Hotel
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- Breakfast & Dinner at Shimla & Manali
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- Transfer and sightseeing tours by AC Vehicle as per mentioned in the Itinerary
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- All Hotel taxes & Service charges.
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- English speaking guide (Locally) at the monuments
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- Rickshaw ride at Delhi / Agra
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- Elephant ride at Amber fort in Jaipur (Subject to availability)
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- Boat ride at Holy Ganges in Varanasi
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- Should there be any further levy of Govt. / statutory taxes / charges, the same shall be chargeable extra as and when applicable.
Tour Cost does not include :
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- Any domestic or international airfare
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- Items of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, Room service, Lunch / Dinner, etc.
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- Any Service not mentioned in Inclusions.
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- The payments for additional services taken at the hotel are to be settled directly at the hotel.
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- Weekend or Holiday Surcharge (if applicable)
Booking of Tours:
As soon you are ready to proceed with the reservations, you will be required to send 25% of the total tour cost as an advance payment to make the booking. Apart from the 25% of the tour price, you would also need to pay us the full amount for air/train tickets to be issued.As soon as the advance is received, we will initiate the bookings for your hotels reservations, book your tickets and start making necessary arrangements for your trip and keep you updated. Once this is done, a reservation status will be sent to you. You will then be required to pay another 25% of the tour cost at this point.
Balance 50% of the tour price can be paid 1 week prior to your arrival or upon your arrival in India by cash, but before the commencement of the services.
Alternatively you could pay by bank transfer before your arrival. Please note that the prices quoted are as per the prevailing foreign exchange conversion rates. The final price will therefore be subjected to fluctuations, if any, and will be accordingly adjusted at the time of receipt of payment.
** During peak season of Christmas and New Year (20 Dec to 05 Jan), the complete payment is required to be sent in advance.
** For Special Luxury Train Journeys , 25% of the fare is to be paid at the time of booking. Balance is to be 75 days prior to departure date.
Amendment to a Booked Tour
We do not encourage changes in the confirmed arrangements. But if you do need to make amendments in the arrangements already confirmed, we will do all possible to accommodate the changes, depending on the availability of various segments of the tour, for the new requirements. However, the changes will be subject to certain minimum amendment / administration charges.