Air India (CWG)

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi Arrive Delhi by Flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. (Check in time 1200 hrs) Delhi city is real delight for the tourists who wish to learn about the past and present of India and Indian people. Mirza Ghalib the world renowned poet and son of Delhi, has rightly described this amazing city as “The soul in the body of the world” Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi – Mandawa (260 Kms; 6 – 7 Hrs) After breakfast, proceed for city tour of Delhi, the city of contrasts - Experience this contrast as you visit Old Delhi and drive past the Jama Masjid and Red Fort followed by the stately India Gate, a soldier’s memorial and the other magnificent Lutyen’s buildings witnessing the modern day grandeur of New Delhi. In New Delhi witness 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand- carved for its entire height of 234ft. Later depart by car for Mandawa. On arrival, check in at hotel. Mandawa is situated in the north Indian state of Rajasthan around 190 km off Jaipur, the capital of the state. The wealthy businessmen of the village constructed many havelis and baolis with colored painting adorning their walls. Afternoon visit The Havelis, mansions of the erstwhile rich Marwari traders which are profusely frescoed inside and outside and some of these are still in good shape. Overnight stay at hotel. After a relaxed breakfast, proceed for a visit of Old Delhi covering The Jama Masjid, the congregational mosque built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1423. Later drive past The Red Fort, built in red stone, by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Also visit the Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Then drive around India Gate and Lutyen’s buildings to witness the colonial grandeur of Delhi. Afternoon, proceed for a visit of New Delhi covering The Qutub Minar, one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised in India, and the Humayun’s Tomb the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent and the inspiration for several monuments including the Taj Mahal. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Mandawa – Jaipur (167 Kms; 4 – 5 Hrs) After breakfast proceed for city tour of Mandawa, visit The Havelis, mansions of the erstwhile rich Marwari traders which are profusely frescoed inside and outside and some of these are still in good shape. Later depart by car for Jaipur and on arrival check-in at hotel. Jaipur was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colorful state. It was made attractive with the pink wash - a traditional colour of welcome in 1853 in honour of the visit of Prince Albert. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. After breakfast, proceed for private road transfer to Jaipur (about 06 Hrs drive). Day at leisure. Spend two nights in Jaipur.
Day 4 : In Jaipur before the hoards descend. This is one of the most fascinating of the Indian forts comprising the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public Audience and the beautiful gardens, all of which give a glimpse into the majesty of days gone by. The fort can either be reached by Jeep, on foot or, subject to availability, on elephant back. Afternoon, visit the City Palace whose several courtyards and gardens provide wonderful contrast to its many palatial structures including Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Badal Mahal and the Sri Govind Dev temple. The huge silver water vessels displayed at the Diwan-e-Khas recorded in the Guinness Book as the largest in the world are a must see. Also visit Jantar Mantar, The Observatory; it incorporates multiple buildings of unique geometrical forms, each with a specialized function for astronomical measurement. Also enjoy a bicycle Rickshaw ride in the bazaar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur – Bharatpur (176 Kms; 4 - 5 Hrs) Morning depart by car for Bharatpur on arrival check in at hotel. Evening proceed for excursion to near by villages by bicycle/jeep. (Person who cannot ride bicycles will be taken by jeeps) Meet the villagers and village head over a session to tea / coffee with cookies. Overnight stay at hotel. Morning depart Jaipur by car for Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, which was the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign from 1571 till 1585 and regarded as the crowning glory of his architectural legacy. On arrival, check in at hotel. Spend two nights in Agra.
Day 06: Bharatpur – Agra (60 Kms; 1 - 2 Hrs) After breakfast proceed to visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Bharatpur is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The town of Bharatpur was basically a royal hunting retreat. Bharatpur is however, more known due to its proximity to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which is a bird watchers paradise. Later depart by car for Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, located 40 km from Agra, which was the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign from 1571 till 1585 and regarded as the crowning glory of his architectural legacy. Continue drive to Agra, on arrival, check in at hotel. Late afternoon visit the beautiful monument, Taj Mahal built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1653, in loving memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. (Taj Mahal Remains Closed On Fridays). Also visit the Agra fort containing the halls of private and public audience and other palaces. Overnight stay at hotel. After breakfast Visit the beautiful monument, Taj Mahal built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1653, in loving memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. (Taj Mahal Remains Closed On Fridays) Later, visit the Agra fort and several of its palaces; this is built by the four generations of the Mughal dynasty. The glory of the Mughal rule in India is apparent in the rich architecture and intricate work visible at the fort. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 : Agra – Delhi (204 Kms; 4 - 5 Hrs) Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure. (Check out time 1200 Noon) Later depart by surface for Delhi and on arrival transfer to International airport to connect flight for onward destination. Agra-Delhi 203 kms // Approx. 5 hrs.
Day 8: Leave Delhi