Arrive today at Delhi’s International Airport. Welcome to India! You are met by our representative in the arrival area of the airport after you clear all immigration and customs formalities. Depart for your hotel where you will check in for your stay.

Post breakfast; proceed for full day tour of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi had been the capital of Mughal India between the 12th and 19th centuries. See the 17th century Jama Masjid and walk through the narrow, winding lanes of colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk. You have the option of taking a rickshaw ride through these bazaars. Also visit the Mughal Empire’s most opulent fort, the Red Fort. Afternoon proceed for New Delhi. Visit Presidential Palace, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in Honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war and a drive along the Rajpath past the Parliament House and secretarial buildings. Visit Qutab Minar, the 12th century tower of victory built by a slave king and prototype of all minars (towers) in India. Also visit the 16th century Humayun’s tomb, a precursor to the Taj Mahal. In the evening enjoy the musical dance show at Kingdom of dreams followed by dinner at culture gully.

After breakfast drive to Agra. En route you stop at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility, a sanctuary for rescued “dancing bears.” For centuries the Kalandar nomadic tribe has—using inhumane methods—captured sloth bears and trained them to perform for emperors and tourists. Thanks to the efforts Wildlife SOS, the conservation organization that operates the center, hundreds of bears have been rescued and the Kalandar people are being assisted in developing alternative ways to earn a living. After making some new furry friends, you head to your Agra hotel. Agra, best known as the city of the world’s most famous monument of love, is situated along the banks of the River Yamuna and attracts thousands of visitors every day from all over the world, to visit Taj Mahal, a seventh wonder of the world, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Early morning, you will be taken for tour of the Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday’s.) Midway Tonga’s “horse carriages” would be waiting for you and will drop you at the gates of the Taj Mahal, taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Return to hotel for Breakfast. Later visit Agra Fort, built in the 16th century, this fortress of red sandstone, known as the Red Fort of Agra, encompasses the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. Very few travelers ever visit the older part of Agra what was once an important trading center of the Imperial capital of the Mughals known for its abundant consumption of commodities and giving gifts on a large scale. An early seventeenth century Persian poem translated Persian scholar Sunil Sharma talks about the flourishing city of Agra: “…the entire capital from seas and mines is put in the shop of one merchant. if there is a buyer, a hundred caravan- loads come out of one shop of his.” After your tour of the Agra Fort; take a Rickshaw or Tonga ride to Old Agra to explore hidden alleys. As you enter the lanes of Old Agra you will get to peep inside shops, temples and lives of people to relive the life and times of a city that has an enduring history that predates and goes beyond the glorious era of the Taj Mahal, where it was a prosperous mercantile town during late-Mughal and days of the British Raj. Post sightseeing tour visit the Mother Teresa’s Charity home in Agra has 48 children who are orphaned or come from poor families who can no longer provide for them; as well as 150 infirmed adults who can no longer care for themselves. The mission is solely reliant on private donations to support their cause.

Today morning after early breakfast, drive for around 1 hour to reach The Bharatpur bird sanctuary also known as Keoladeo Ghana national park is a declared World Heritage Site. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home. Enjoy the morning visit to the park by the Rickshaw/ bicycle. Enroute visit the Step well at Abhaneri. It is a village about 95 kms. from Jaipur on the Jaipur-Agra Road. A detour is well merited for its amazing stepwell or 'baoris' and Harshat Mata Temple. On arrival at Jaipur, check in at the hotel. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan province is known for its arts and crafts, jewellery, hand-painted fabrics and stone sculptures; it is one of North India’s finest examples of a planned city embodying the best of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Later evening proceed for dinner at the traditional local restaurant. The traditional music and Rajasthani dance troupe over the meal shall make this evening a special one. Later continue your drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check-in to your hotel.

After an early breakfast, your will visit Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started the construction of Amber Fort in the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. With its honey-colored fortress-palace in the Aravalli Hills which can be mounted on elephant back, Amber has been described as the sleeping beauty of Rajasthan. Today you will visit the local government school to witness the local educational process in India. You will have a chance to interact with the students and teachers and would even be able to impart some knowledge to them! Elefantastic is a no fuss, no sauce kind of a place in the Elephant Village close to Amber Fort with about 14 Elephants well taken care of. No chains, although Elefantastic is a shared experience. Though each client at Elefantastic will have an Elephant assigned to them with a Mahout, the owner doesn’t take more than 8-10 people on a given day. Elefantastic will work very well with those of your clients who want an up-close and personal encounter with these noble giants in a natural setting of an Elephant Village and are happy to interact with fellow travelers who share the same passion for Elephants. Time spent at Elefantastic is flexible in a manner where one can spend time with the Elephants as per their interest. If one is interested in painting the Elephants, then it is okay to spend more time painting them or if interested in bathing or swimming with them (only in the warmer months), Elefantastic is more than happy to let you spend more time doing that. If somebody wants to spend more of their time riding the Elephant bareback they are most welcome to do that. Or even cook lunch or dinner for the Elephants if clients have time and interest. In the evening, proceed for the walking tour of Old Jaipur. One of the historic chowkries in the 18th century planned city of Jaipur, Chowkri Modikhana gets its name from its association with the Modis (trader communities). With its havelis, temples, public buildings, museums and craft areas, it is a unique representation of the living heritage of the city. This two half hours walk provides an interactive, innovative encounter with the trading communities of the old city. With some story telling from the resident guides this walk reveals the life style, craft activities and historic buildings to small groups of interested and inquisitive clients. Some of the highlights of this tour are the Kalyanji temple with its beautiful fresco’s, the master craftsmen making brass artifacts, a visit to a private museum, a walk through the Sankri Gali with its restored havelis & buildings and many more local delights.

After breakfast, proceed for city tour of Jaipur. Start your visit from City Palace, the former Royal residence part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. The main entrance leads to the courtyard at the center, which is the Mubarak Mahal. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. On the first floor is the Textile and Costume Museum, which is the fine example of fabrics and costumes from all over India. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world built by Jai Singh from 1728 to 1734. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. Later check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi.

Today morning you will be transferred to New Delhi railway station to board the train to Kalka. Upon arrival at Kalka railway station, drive to Shimla. In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India, succeeding Murree, northeast of Rawalpindi. After independence, the city became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh.

Board the Himalayan Queen Express Toy Train for a two-hour journey through the spectacular beauty of the Indian Himalayas. Rest of day at leisure to enjoy the pool, games and spa of the hotel.

Day at leisure to enjoy the pool, games and spa of the hotel.

Today morning you will be transferred to Kalka railway station to board the train to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel. Later in time assisted departure transfer to the airport to board flight for onward destination.