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Day 01 - Arrive - Delhi
On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel where we will be holding rooms on ready occupancy basis, and as you step into the hotel you will be having the first experience of Indian warmth & hospitality, elegant ladies in traditional local costumes greet you with garlands and perform the "aarti" ceremony. After having your forehead anointed with the traditional red "Tikka", relax with a non - alcoholic welcome drink. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi
In the morning have your breakfast and be ready to explore the capital of kingdoms and empires, now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past & present. In the first half of your sightseeing trip you will visit Qutub minar, Humayun's Tomb, India gate, drive past Parliament House and the President's mansion. Have your lunch, and relax rest of the day. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 - Delhi - Agra
In the morning we drive to Agra, enroute visiting the Emperor Akbar's tomb at Sikandara. On arrival in Agra, "Chobedars" (gate keepers) usher guests to the lobby of the hotel where Hostesses clad in silken flowing dresses, welcome the guests with flowers and "ittar" (perfume) in traditional style. After check in, relax for a few hours and have lunch. In the afternoon, visit Red Fort, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah and shop for some time.
In the evening we have for you A Magical Mughal night: where guests with traditional "Pagris" (turbans) and " Chunnis" (scarfs) are welcomed with a shower of rose petals and "ittar" (perfume). Traditionally attired attendants serve a sumptuous meal in Silver Thalis (plates) on "bajot" (low tables) to guests seated on mattresses. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 - Agra 
At dawn you will be taken to enjoy the spectacular view of the Majestic Taj Mahal, also enjoy a typical ride on a Rickshaw up to the Taj Mahal. Visit local Bazaar (market) where you have collections of spectacular work on marble. In the evening we will organize a Village fair Theme for you: A village setting is created with bamboo huts, benches and stalls, villagers mingle with guests and display their traditional skills such as doll making, puppet making, pottery "pichwai" paintings and other crafts. Entertainments with Monkey show, a palmist, a snake charmer and a performance with dummy horse dancers and singers. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 - Agra - Jaipur
This morning we will proceed to Jaipur, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri - old deserted town of the Mughals. Upon arrival, check into the hotel where a Maharaja's welcome awaits you. A stunning tableau of decorated camels and Elephants unfolds before you on the lawns of the palace-hotel. Ladies in Rajasthani costumes perform the traditional garlanding, "aarti" and "tikka" ceremonies while the music of the Shehnai welcomes you, while you relax with a welcome drink. Afternoon is kept purposely free so as to provide you with some time to walk around and have a feeling of the city atmosphere. Return to your hotel for Dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 06 - Jaipur
After breakfast, take an excursion to Amer Fort and enjoy the pleasure of a joy ride on an Elephant. Explore the majestic fort on the back of an Elephant. In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day city tour covering Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar - the Royal Observatory, Nawab Sahab-Ki-Haveli, City Palace, Johari Bazaar. In the evening join in a RAJPUT WEDDING: a traditional Rajput Wedding where the group members participate as the "baraat" (the bridegroom's family and friends who form the wedding party) A festive buffet meal, music, folk dances and a few rituals would be performed during the party. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 - Jaipur - Samode 
After breakfast we will depart for Samode, on entering the village decorated camels are awaiting there, your access to the palace would be on the carts along with local musicians and amidst cobbled streets of the village. On arrival in the fully lit palace you will receive a traditional welcome by village elders garlanding them and the village belles full of local attire showering rose petals on the group. Check into the hotel. Relax for some time and then have cocktails arranged at Sheesh Mahal and enjoy the cultural extravaganza at the Durbar hall. Have your dinner being served while local dancers and musicians entertain you and spend your night at the hotel.
Day 08 - Samode - Mandawa
Morning free at the palace or walk up to the fort. Enjoy camel ride to explore the rural lifestyle. Later in the day drive to Mandawa. Check into the desert Resort. Traditional welcome and check into hotel. Evening enjoy Gala barbecue with campfire, to add to dimensions of the starry night there will be sweet music played by the desert dwellers. A totally unforgettable experience. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 - Mandawa - Delhi
Morning, visit havelis - old mansions with beautiful frescoes, an overview of the Thar Desert will add to your joy. Drive back to Delhi. On arrival, check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 - Delhi
Have your breakfast, check out from the hotel and take a short trip to Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Red fort, Gandhi memorial, shopping etc. Then drive to a countryside farm in the evening on the outskirts of Delhi for a gala farewell dinner along the poolside. Later transfer to International Airport for your flight back home.
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