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Duration: 09 nights/10 days
Destinations Covered: Delhi-Pushkar-Ajmer-Jaipur-Fatehpur-Sikri-Agra- Delhi
Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive at Delhi and get greeted by the tour representative at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Capital of India, Delhi is global city with a perfect blend of modern cosmopolitan and rich traditional culture. Seat of the Indian Government, Delhi is the second largest metropolis in India and is located on the banks of River Yamuna. Known for its glorious past, Delhi houses large number of monuments and is a major tourist attraction of the country.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: DELHI-AJMER-PUSHKAR
Take breakfast and transfer to the railway station to board the train for Ajmer the next day. On arrival, transfer to Pushkar. On reaching check in at the hotel.
A beautiful town in the Rajasthan state of India, Pushkar means born due to flower. Also considered as one of the Hindu holy cities, Pushkar is visited by large number of pilgrims every year. Lying on the Pushkar Lake, this holy town is dotted with temples and Ghats. Besides, Pushkar is also famous for its Pushkar Camel fair, which is held annually.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 03-04: PUSHKAR
Visit the Pushkar fair and local area for a full day. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: PUSHKAR-JAIPUR
Visit the fair in the morning. Leave for Jaipur in the afternoon. On reaching check in to the hotel.
Capital of Rajasthan and once the former capital of the princely state of Jaipur, Jaipur is known for its rich culture and heritage. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II Jaipur was also the first planned city in India.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: JAIPUR
Take breakfast and head for an excursion to Amer Fort. Enjoy elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the entrance of the fort.
Once the capital of Jaipur state, Amer Fort is at a distance of 11 km from Jaipur. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture and 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.
Also visit the City Palace with a museum with an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamelware and weapons. Also see the 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
Leave for Agra after taking breakfast and enroute visit the Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569. Also see other famous buildings like Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces, which are still preserved in their original glory. Reach Agra in the evening and transfer to the hotel.
Known for the majestic Taj Mahal, Agra is a beautiful city in the Uttar Pradesh state of India. Located on the banks of Yamuna River, Agra is one of the major tourist destinations of India. Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are the three notable structures of Agra and declared UNESCO world Heritage Sites.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: AGRA-DELHI 
Take a city tour of Agra on day 08. Visit the 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. There is 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.
Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal constructed by Shah Jahan, between 1631 and 1653, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Leave for Delhi in the afternoon. On reaching check in at the hotel.
Day 09: DELHI
Take a 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. Also visit Chandni Chowk, the street of the silversmiths, and Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
Take a city tour of New Delhi in the afternoon 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.
Day 10: LEAVE DELHI
Transfer to the international airport to board flight 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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