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Duration: 09 nights/10 days
Destinations Covered: Delhi-Pushkar-Ajmer-Jaipur-Fatehpur-Sikri-Agra- Delhi
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Get greeted by our representative on arrival in Delhi on day 01 of the Elephant Safari Tours. Transfer to the hotel.
A perfect blend of modern cosmopolitan and rich traditional culture, Delhi the capital of India is a global city. Located on the banks of River Yamuna, Delhi is the seat of the Indian Government and is also the second largest metropolis in India. A major tourist attraction, Delhi is known for its glorious pas and houses a large number of monuments.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: DELHI-AJMER-PUSHKAR
Transfer to the railway station and board the train for Ajmer early morning next day. On reaching transfer to Pushkar. Check in at the hotel.
Dotted with temples and Ghats, Pushkar is a beautiful town in the Rajasthan state of India. Considered a son e of the Hindu Holy cities, Pushkar means born due to flower. The city lies on the Pushkar Lake and is visited by large number of pilgrims every year. Pushkar is also famous for its Pushkar Camel fair, which is held annually.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 03-04: PUSHKAR
Spend the days enjoying the Pushkar fair and visiting the local area. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: PUSHKAR-JAIPUR
Visit the fair in the morning and leave for Jaipur in the afternoon. On arrival check in to the hotel.
Known for its rich culture and heritage, Jaipur is a beautiful city and the capital of Rajasthan. Once the former capital of the princely state of Jaipur, the city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and was the first planned city in India.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: JAIPUR
Proceed for an excursion to Amer Fort after taking breakfast. Enjoy elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the entrance of the fort.
Located at a distance of 11 km from Jaipur, Amer Fort was once the capital of Jaipur state. Superb example of Rajput architecture, Amer Fort was constructed by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army in the year1592.
Take a city tour of Jaipur in the afternoon and visit places like the City Palace with a museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamelware and weapons. Also visit places like Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728, and view the facade of the Hawa Mahal.
Day 07: JAIPUR-FATEHPUR SIKRI-AGRA 
Take breakfast and leave for Agra. Enroute visit the Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and other famous buildings like Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal etc. In the evening reach Agra. Transfer to the hotel.
A beautiful city in the Uttar Pradesh state of India, Agra is known for the majestic Taj Mahal. The city is located on the banks of Yamuna River and is one of the major tourist destinations of India. Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are the three notable structures of Agra and have been declared world Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: AGRA-DELHI
Go on a city tour of Agra and visit palces like Red fort, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and extended by his grandson, Shah Jahan. Red Fort contains halls of public and private audiences, among many other beautiful structures. Then there is also a tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah, constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628, which is very similar to the tomb constructed by her for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan and is worth visiting.
Besides, visit the beautiful Taj Mahal constructed by Shah Jahan. The monument was constructed between the year 1631 and 1653, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Leave for Delhi in the afternoon. Check in at the hotel on arrival.
Day 09: DELHI
Go on half-day city tour of Old Delhi and visit places like Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort built by Shah Jahan, Chandni Chowk, the street of the silversmiths, and Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi etc.
In the afternoon, go ona city tour of New Delhi and visit places like Humayun's Tomb: built in the mid-16th century, this is an early example of Mughal architecture; the Qutab Minar; India Gate, the President's Mansion, Connaught Place, Laxmi Narayan temple etc.
Day 10: LEAVE DELHI
Transfer to the international airport and board flight to head for the onward destination.
Please note: This tour is only available during the time of the Pushkar Fair, usually held in November.
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